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Triumph Bonneville Bobber
« on: January 05, 2017, 06:04:39 PM »
Does anyone know what the price will be in Thailand for the new 1200cc Triumph Bonneville Bobber

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Re: Triumph Bonneville Bobber
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2017, 06:16:03 PM »
After some more searches on the web: 570.000 Baht

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Re: Triumph Bonneville Bobber
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2017, 08:22:29 AM »
Why, why, did I sell my 1965 Bonny?
Come to think about it, probably because I kept falling off.

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Re: Triumph Bonneville Bobber
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2017, 08:52:09 AM »
I really like that new Bobber. Would treat myself if I was brave enough to ride a bike here.

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Re: Triumph Bonneville Bobber
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2017, 08:54:14 AM »
Wondering where it's being built for Thailand sales as at 570,000 it's more or less the same price as the UK. Have Triumph got a factory in Asia??

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Re: Triumph Bonneville Bobber
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2017, 12:50:49 PM »
Triumph are made in a BOI factory in Chonburi and because of certain rules can only be exported. They are then re imported back to Thailand as if they were made overseas and taxed as such. The engines are made in the Uk. They are sent here to be fitted before the bike are then exported.

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Re: Triumph Bonneville Bobber
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2017, 02:50:41 PM »
Interesting, thank you. Good price considering the import tax.

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Re: Triumph Bonneville Bobber
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2017, 04:46:37 PM »
Interesting, thank you. Good price considering the import tax.
WRONG. That was the situation about 3 years ago. It is not now exported& then imported and as an example, that is why the Bonneville prices were reduced from around 750,000 to the present prices. I can order a bike at my local Triumph dealers and get it within 2 weeks.
This Bobber has received surprisingly good reviews for handling & suspension but still not my 'cup of tea'. I have my 5th Triumph on order so know a little about this.
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Re: Triumph Bonneville Bobber
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2017, 05:12:35 PM »
That's interesting. I stand corrected.

So are all of the components now manufactured in Chonburi?

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Re: Triumph Bonneville Bobber
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2017, 05:15:47 PM »
Explains why it's priced reasonably. Thanks

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Re: Triumph Bonneville Bobber
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2017, 05:29:31 PM »
Explains why it's priced reasonably. Thanks
Probably 95% is produced in Thailand for their 'Modern Classic' range and the prices
Are a global price. They are still slightly cheaper in UK. All the range has been revamped in order to meet Euro4 regs.

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Re: Triumph Bonneville Bobber
« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2017, 07:14:33 PM »
I could be wrong but I believe the engines are still made somewhere near Birmingham

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Re: Triumph Bonneville Bobber
« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2017, 08:52:54 PM »
I could be wrong but I believe the engines are still made somewhere near Birmingham
I believe you are wrong (for the 'Modern Classic' range). Nothing is made in Hinkley.

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Re: Triumph Bonneville Bobber
« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2017, 12:58:23 PM »
The more you research the more confusing it becomes. Some say the frames are made in Taiwan, and there are three plants in Chonburi. There's also a plant in Brazil and there is still a factory in Hinckley. Take or make your choice.

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Re: Triumph Bonneville Bobber
« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2017, 02:09:39 PM »
The more you research the more confusing it becomes. Some say the frames are made in Taiwan, and there are three plants in Chonburi. There's also a plant in Brazil and there is still a factory in Hinckley. Take or make your choice.
Hinkley make the more 'hi tech' sports bikes as all design /R&D is done there. The 3 Chonburi plants are nearby to each other so essentially part of the same factory (I believe). Know nothing about Brazil or why the Indian 'super-factory' was cancelled along with the anticipated 250/300 small bike for Asia.

 

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