Twin Talk
General interest posts on a range of Bonneville Twin topics and subjects.
Fastest Lap Ever Recorded for the Isle of Man TT
This. Is. Incredible.
Inspiring a Generation – New Triumph Video
Triumph America has recently released a new YouTube video titled "Inspiring a generation - Modern Classics and Customization" that highlights Dutch from London's The Bike Shed who weighs in on the custom motorcycle scene and the role the Bonneville has had within it....
Thruxton R Test Ride Video
All you Thruxton enthusiasts will appreciate this new first test ride video out on the new 2016 Thruxton models.
2016 Street Twin Video
Charley Boorman of Long Way Down/Long Way Round fame stars and narrates in this newly released Triumph Motorcycles video on the 900cc 2016 Street Twin.
Triumph Motorcycle Racing – 2015 in Review
I'm proud to be supporting and helping this great brand in their USA racing investment. Included in this retrospective are shots of my friend Bill Gately, owner of Bonneville Performance, and AMA Pro Flat Track team rider Jake Shoemaker #55.
2016 Bonneville Reveal Event at Windy City Triumph
Jon Bussert, General Manager of Windy City Triumph and Triumph North America teamed up last night to reveal the new lineup of 2016 Bonnevilles to a select group of midwest Triumph dealers, owners, riders and brand enthusiasts. It was an unprecedented way to connect...
Bonneville Reborn Launch Party – Chicago
Last night I attended Triumph's Chicago market unveiling of the new 2016 lineup of redesigned and reengineered Bonneville models for 2016. The event was held at Revel, 1215 West Fulton Market in Chicago. Here's a short video of the venue with the 2016 models that were...
2008 Bonneville Black Custom
Here's a digital painting of my 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black, after a lot of customizing.
Wauseon Vintage Flat Tracker
Here's a digital painting I did of a flat track racer at the Wauseon Vintage Races in July 2014. I was invited to these races by Jim Gately who races a really cool old Triumph Bonneville Flat tracker #75.
Impressionist Bonneville
Here is a bit of motorcycle artwork I recently completed... sort of how I envision Monet or Renoir might have rendered their 2008 Triumph Bonneville!
New Triumph Speed Triple Video – Unleash the Thrill
Yesterday Triumph released a video featuring the new 2016 Speed Triple S and R models. Enjoy
Triumph T140 Cruising the Fjords of Norway
I received an email this morning from Jo Bergersen letting me know about Falkeblikk, a film production company based by the fjords of western Norway that just produced this short movie about a Triumph T140 cruising close to the fjords. Enjoy!
The New 2016 Bonneville’s Are Here!
Yesterday and today Triumph Motorcycles of Hinckley, UK has unveiled their new redesigned line-up of Bonneville models for 2016. Gone are the modern classic air-cooled twins of 2001-2015, and in with the larger displacement, higher torque and HP, liquid-cooled models....
The New 2016 Triumph Bonneville Announcement Coming October 28, 2015
If you are into Triumph Bonneville's like me, you've probably already seen the teaser videos being shared online and in social media. Next Wednesday, October 28, 2015, Triumph is expected to announce the next generation (2016 model) of the Bonneville, their most...
History of Triumph Motorcycles Video
Found this great YouTube video on the early history of the Triumph Motorcycle. It features Jeff Stone of "Men and Motors" at the National Motorcycle Museum in Pickenham, UK, giving us a history of the great British brand including the first 1902 Triumph. Enjoy!
Randy’s Ride to the Indy Mile
Due to some back pain issues, I had to give up on the normal plan of riding my Thruxton to the 2015 running of the AMA Pro Flat Track race called the Indy Mile. Instead, I drove my new/old 1993 Chevrolet Indy Pace pickup truck to the event (ironic). Here is a short 3...