Limited edition Triumph pays tribute to Elvis Presley with a T120 model
You might think the same as I do – yet another special version of the Triumph. But this time, it has a solid historical foundation. Elvis Presley, whose name this limited edition of the T120 model bears, was himself a fan of this motorcycle. The special paintwork on this classic machine will appeal to fans of the king of rock 'n' roll or music enthusiasts in general.
Let's start with the mentioned history. It took place in 1965 when Elvis Presley had a break from filming and was resting and having fun with his friends, known as the "Memphis Mafia," at his home in Bel Air. Jerry Schilling bought a new Triumph T120 Bonneville then, and Elvis decided to take it for a spin around the neighbourhood. The singer liked the motorcycle so much that when he returned from his ride around the neighbourhood, he told his transport manager, Alan Fortas, to order one for each of the guys... but they had to be there that evening.
And indeed, on the same day, they delivered seven motorcycles (and two more shortly afterwards). Elvis and his friends rode their new bikes at night until the neighbours called the police—true rock 'n' roll. Today, the British brand is searching for those motorcycles. So far, they have only found Jerry Schilling's bike, which started it all.
It was thus almost natural to create the special edition named Elvis Presley, especially since the Triumph Bonneville T120 is still on sale. Of course, it is a completely contemporary machine, but it is also (alongside the T100 version) the one with the most classic styling in the entire range that the British brand calls Modern Classics. This motorcycle's powertrain is a twin-cylinder 1200 cc engine, which produces 80 HP and 105 Nm of torque.
The Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley stands out with its red paint, white accents, and black elements. The tank's characteristic Elvis logo, known from the 1968 TV "Comeback Special" concert, is painted in gold. The musician's autograph is also baked on it. The same combination is found on the side panel. On the handlebar is the signature and the number of the special edition unit, as only 925 units of this limited edition will be produced worldwide.
