I don’t know exactly why, or maybe if and I try to self -deceive myself. The fact is that when they put before me a preparation as well done as the one who looks this Bonneville T120 Chrome Editionnot only can I not stop observing it. At times I even consider getting something similar. Some call it maturity, others, on the other hand, have become too old and not be aware of it … you know.
In any case, I have to say in my favor that a “bonnie” has always grinded, continues to do so and quite possibly lift the same passions in coming generations. It is a timeless motorcycle that has conquered the heart of all those to whom we like pure motorcycling, without stridency, where what really matters is maintained. If even Elvis Presley himself bought one for him and one for his best friends!
Bonneville T120 Chrome Edition by MMC in detail
Now we have known this exquisite preparation on a Bonneville T120 Chrome Edition. If we have to put a, but it would be precisely to have done it on this special edition of the model. That said, each one does with theirs what he wants, right? In any case we talk about a project executed by the boys of Martin Motorcycle Company (MMC)as we have known for MCN’s companions.
In their social networks they exhibit some of their most recent works, all of them undertaken in their facilities located in Bristol, UK. Among them is of course this Bonneville T120 Chrome Edition with which they sought to create “A retro racing motorcycle, combining Bonneville’s classic lines with a modern turn”as they themselves detail in their official presentation, after finishing the project.
Add: “With this, we finally achieved a classic British motorcycle par excellence with performance improvements from the 21st century, which in our opinion makes this motorcycle the best version of itself. A special thanks to the incredible creatives and creators based on Bristol with whom we have worked closely to give life to our ideas.”
Regarding the motorcycle itself, after several weeks of work, the MMC team made a series of improvements in this Bonneville T120 Chrome Edition, as well as a truly subtle and unique aesthetic. These modifications include the new internal components of the front fork or the assembly of a pair of adjustable shock absorbers. It also equips a new custom FCR escape system or a couple of Bridgestone Battlax T31 tires.
As for the finishes we can highlight:
- Front beacon with yellow optics
- Handlebar elevators
- Modified rear fenders to expose the subchasis
- Custom appetre
- Personalized flashing, etc.
As auction we have the beautiful color scheme chosen to give life to this preparation, where both the fuel tank and the side panels look for an exclusive design to match the chrome parts of this Bonneville T120 Chrome Edition. On the result, Alex Martin, founder of MMC, explains:
“I am delighted with her. It is a fairly striking motorcycle, so I would not normally build it, but when we finished it, it was a beautiful sunny day, I took her to take a walk in the morning and thought it would be a motorcycle of mine.”
