Aesthetics may be the first thing attracting us to any custom bike. Doesn’t mean that the builder made it his priority. As a matter of fact, brothers Mert and Can Uzer of Bunker Custon Cycles have for philosophy to always focus first on performance and rideability, then in a second step reshaping the bike to keep all the performance expectations intact.
To squeeze as much performance as possible on this 2014 Triumph Bonneville T100, the shop installed a Power Commander V, K&N open air filters and a free flow Predator exhaust sourced at California Triumph expert British Customs. On the dyno, the Bros got 81 hp after modification versus 68 hp in factory configuration. Bike stance, braking and suspension were the other priorities.
A new shorter than stock tail section was fabricated out of aluminum, with the rear frame tubes requiring to be cut to support it. A gel seat was created for the most ergonomic solo rider Cafe Racer posture. For a more agressive attitude the Bonnie was lowered 1” in the front using a Progressive Suspension springs kit, and raised 1” in the rear by a swap to Hagon Nitro shocks. The shop added a Norman Hyde steering damper, a floating front brake disc and for more rubber grip on the road went to a 17 x 5.5” rear wheel to accept a wider 180 mm tire (180/55/17)
In the name of aesthetics, the shop wanted to get rid of the stock tacho, but keep the basic indicators for neutral, turn signals, oil light and high beam. Mission accomplished by installing a new custom machined billet triple tree with the lights recessed in it. Stock headlight is positioned lower thanks to new brackets from British Customs. Factory handlebar was replaced by LSL clip-ons. A nice hot rod speed touch was added by cutting 4 openings in each side cover and filling with mesh the created vents. A marine grey paint base coat with contrasting gold stripes is as classy as it is simple. Result is a very cool Bonnie that many would like to find available as a factory limited edition on the showroom of Triumph dealers. Bunker Custom Cycles. (photography @BKC)
Now thats what I call a class act. Down to the point and its going to a hard one to follow. Very clean indeed. Keep up the good work.
Started with a Bonnie, ended up with a Thruxton.
Nice tasteful bike without a lot of goofy doodads. Good job!
PER-FECT.
The definition of a custom, still a motorcycle you can ride.
With features like that Cyril is going to incite a lot of well known builders to try their skills on the new Triumphs.
I am a Harley guy, but I want one exactly like that.
Very nice bike! You can also see much better detailed pics on their site, including the gauge setup.
I love this bike.
This bike defines how it is possible to look custom without spending time and money adding stuff that nobody needs. I hate overdone bikes and of course I love this one.
Cafe Chic!
Like this grey/gold color combination.
Now, that is one cool bike !!!
Always had a soft spot for Triumphs
This application just strikes a chord
I like it !!!!
This one of the few cafe racer bikes I don’t mind owning. Beautiful, clean lines. The color combination suits my taste perfectly.
Ton-up boys were where it all started.
Rockers all the way.
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If iwere 40 years younger,i’d have one.
Yeah that’s pretty perfect.
Very Nice.
Nice work there! peace
Well done, has a solid sturdy look to it. Love the color too. Less is more.
That’s one good-looking bike!
I’m old and probably old fashioned but some chrome wheels, exhaust, and motor would make this beautiful bike a dream machine.
All Class, and very subtle.
How are the new Triumph Bonnies selling in the USA. I hear there is a waiting list world wide ?
Absolute beauty.
What a Great Bike, built by a Quality Builder in a very competitive Motorcycle World. There is not a nicer line up than these Triumphs and this one is Perfect..I hear they handle better than they look!