Limited-run Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Bond Edition breaks cover
Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled a special 'Bond Edition' of the Speed Triple 1200 RR for the global market. The motorcycle will be produced in a limited run of just 60 units. The special bike is created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of James Bond films and features a custom black paint scheme. It draws power from a 1,160cc, inline-triple, engine that generates 178hp.
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The Speed Triple 1200 RR Bond Edition is conceptualized to celebrate the partnership between two iconic British brands, James Bond and Triumph Motorcycles. With just 60 units available worldwide, the motorcycle features exclusive hand-crafted elements such as the 007 graphics on the tank and gold-colored pinstripes. The limited-run model carries a $4,000 premium over the base RR model and requires a special ordering system.
The motorcycle features hand-painted gold trims and custom-made gold logos
The Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Bond Edition flaunts a custom black paint scheme and features all 25 James Bond film titles in their original fonts on the muscular fuel tank. It has a round LED headlamp with DRL, rider-only saddle, clip-on handlebar, and cafe-race-styled front fairing. The motorcycle packs a 5.0-inch, full-color TFT instrument cluster and rides on 17-inch cast aluminium wheels.
It is powered by a 178hp, 1,160cc, inline-triple engine
The Bond Edition Speed Triple 1200 RR is backed by a Euro 5 compliant 1,160cc, inline-triple engine that is linked to a 6-speed gearbox, along with a slip-and-assist clutch and a bi-directional quick-shifter. The mill churns out 178hp of power and 125Nm of peak torque.
It is equipped with Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension setup
In terms of rider safety, the special-edition Speed Triple 1200 RR comes equipped with disc brakes on both wheels, along with cornering ABS, IMU-based cornering traction control, cruise control, and five riding modes: Rain, Road, Sport, Track, and Rider. Suspension duties are handled by Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active suspension system with inverted forks on the front and a mono-shock unit on the rear.
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Bond Edition: Pricing
The limited-run Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Bond Edition will set you back by $24,995 (approximately Rs. 20.34 lakh) in the US market. Only 60 units of the motorcycle will be made. It will not be available in India.