In order to appeal to American consumers, Triumph introduced the Bonneville T120 in 1959. In addition to the punched-out cylinders, Triumph fortified its parallel-twin with twin carburetors, a one-piece crankshaft, a splayed-port cylinder head, and a bolt-on flywheel. Those procurements helped the air-cooled, 649cc mill produce 48.8 horsepower and achieve a 115-mph top speed. By the end of 1959, the T120 buoyed the brand’s U.S. sales.
Similarly, Gibson revolutionized the music industry in 1959 when it launched the Les Paul Standard guitar. From Jimmy Page to Slash, the Les Paul has become the choice ax for legendary shredders and aspiring rock stars. To celebrate the watershed motorcycle and guitar model, Triumph and Gibson have announced a custom collaboration and 2022 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) partnership.
