Although Harley-Davidson arguably established the cruiser motorcycle formula, plenty of other companies have introduced their takes. And not all of them from united states. BMW, for example, now has the R18. And thank you to its new engine, the Honda Insubordinate 1100 is a genuine Harley and Indian culling. Plus, freshly updated from Britain, there'southward the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster.

Unlike the rest of the 2022 Triumph Bonneville lineup, the Speedmaster is a cruiser

While it's been updated for the 2022 model twelvemonth, like the residuum of the Triumph Bonneville lineup, the Speedmaster has an extensive history.

It first appeared as an unofficial appellation used by an American Triumph distributor in the mid-1960s, Cruiser reports. And when Triumph reintroduced the Bonneville for 2002, the Speedmaster name was applied to its cruiser variant, MCN explains. The 2022 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster continues that tradition, being the just frontwards-control cruiser-style Bonneville, Cycle Globe reports.

The side 3/4 view of a black-and-white 2022 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
2022 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster side iii/4 | Triumph

Every bit in years prior, the 2022 Bonneville Speedmaster is essentially mechanically identical to the Bobber, RevZilla and RideApart report. The bikes utilize the same frame and the same engine. For 2022, that ways a 1200cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine with 77 hp and 78 lb-ft linked to a six-speed manual. And just like the 2022 Bobber, Triumph gave the 2022 Bonneville Speedmaster larger forks, upgraded front Brembo brakes, a new 16" front wheel, and a larger fuel tank, MCN and RideApart report.

At 580 pounds fully-fueled, the 2022 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster is 17 pounds heavier than the Bobber. Nevertheless, that's because, different the latter cycle, the Speedmaster has a rider seat and footpegs. Because of that, its rear mono-stupor has more adaptability than the Bobber's stupor. Plus, for 2022, the rider's seat has better lumbar back up, while the passenger one has more padding, Ultimate Motorcycling reports.

What other features does this British cruiser offer?

Like the Bobber, the 2022 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster has a unmarried estimate with an analog speedometer and digital display, Passenger reports. ABS and traction control are both standard, as are two selectable riding modes. The Speedmaster also comes standard with LED lighting and cruise command, Wheel World reports.

The side view of a black-and-white 2021 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster with black saddlebags and a windscreen
2021 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster with accessories side | Triumph

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While the Speedmaster'due south large advantage over the Bobber is the passenger seat, that seat is removable. So, if you're riding lonely, you can mount a luggage rack there, instead. And as with the rest of the Bonneville lineup, in that location are enough of other optional accessories.

How much is the 2022 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster compared to its rivals?

A maroon 2021 Indian Scout Bobber parked on a cobblestone street
2021 Indian Spotter Bobber front 3/4 | Matthew Skwarczek

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The 2022 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster arrives in dealers in March 2021, RevZilla reports, with prices starting at $13,150. But how does the competition compare?

Every bit with the Bonneville Bobber, the Speedmaster'due south biggest rivals will likely exist the Indian Scout Bobber and Harley-Davidson Street Bob 114. While the former starts at just under $11k, information technology doesn't accept traction control or multiple riding modes, and ABS is optional. Once you add together information technology, along with a passenger seat and footpegs, the Sentinel Bobber stickers for about $12.5k.

Still, it'south 25 pounds lighter, and its 1133cc liquid-cooled V-twin makes 100 hp and 72 lb-ft. And if you don't want the bobber look, an ABS-equipped Indian Lookout—with a standard passenger seat and pegs—starts at $12,399.

The side view of an orange 2021 Harley-Davidson Street Bob 114
2021 Harley-Davidson Street Bob 114 side | Harley-Davidson

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The Harley-Davidson Street Bob 114 comes standard with a passenger seat and pegs. And its 1868cc V-twin makes 119 lb-ft, and, based on Bicycle World'south dyno readings, 88 hp. Nevertheless, it starts at $14,999—and even at that toll, ABS is notwithstanding optional. Plus, fully-fueled, the Street Bob 114 weighs 659 pounds–significantly more than the Bonneville Speedmaster.

The alternative is getting a 2021 Harley-Davidson Twoscore-Viii and adding ABS, a passenger seat, and footpegs. Combined, that raises the price from $11,299 to about $12,350. However, while it weighs 556 pounds fully-fueled, the 2021 40-Eight only has a five-speed transmission. Its 1202cc V-twin does have 73 lb-ft, though.

A black 2021 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
2021 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber | Moto Guzzi

Finally, in that location's also the updated-for-2021 Moto Guzzi V9 Bomber. Its 850cc 5-twin 'but' makes 65 hp and 54 lb-ft. However, at 463 pounds fully-fueled, it's significantly lighter than the Bonneville Speedmaster. And fifty-fifty with a $10,490 starting price, it comes standard with ABS, traction control, a front Brembo disc, LED lighting, as well equally a rider seat and footpegs.

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