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2019 T120 Ace. Used R169,000.00
The T120 Ace is based on the Bonneville
T120 Black, with the 1200cc High Torque
twin Bonneville engine, a dedicated
chassis and suspension set-up for
“Relaxed riding every day, all day, alone
or with a pillion.” To quote Triumph.
This one is something of a rarity… as we
said earlier, one of only two in SA and
one of just over a thousand in the whole
world. And it is special, most of our riders
kept gravitating towards it throughout the
day.
The bike is a homage to the first
generation of cafe racers, as well as the
iconic Ace Cafe in London. This special
edition features a host of special features,
such as the blacked out urban ‘traffic
light racer’ theme, including a matt Storm
Grey/Ace Cafe stripe paint scheme and
graphics. Also featured is the ‘Head down
– Hold on’ tank graphic design, as well as
black four bar Triumph tank badges, black
intake covers and engine badges and a
black bench seat.
The minimal fender set-up is thanks
to the removal kit fitted as standard in
most markets, with bullet LED indicators
as standard fitment. Limited to a run of
1400 worldwide, each bike came with
a numbered certificate, signed by both
Triumphs Nick Bloor and modern Ace
Cafe founder Mark Wilsmore.
Garth says:
The Ace sounds fantastic! And has
loads of personality, but I do feel that
the new, standard T120 seems to handle
a bit better. This one tends to want to
stay upright. It delivers lots of grunt just
like the rest of the bikes. It revs quickly
compared to the new T120 – probably
thanks to the less restrictive pipe. My
pick between the two – The Ace – it just
feels more fun – while the new model is
perhaps too smooth.
Mercia Says:
I rode this straight after the Euro 5 T120
and it immediately put a smile on my
face. I prefer “old school” if you can even
call a 2019 that. You know you are on
a motorcycle and it’s not just the Vance
& Hines pipes. This bike talks to you
and moves your soul, it’s full of attitude.
That throttle is very responsive. It is also
beautiful, unique and stylish. From the
matt storm grey café racer design to
all the small little details. I went to the
legendary Ace café in London and loved
the vibe. So I thoroughly enjoyed the
whole experience of riding this motorcycle
and that is what modern classics are all
about. It’s all head down, hang on…
Jason Says:
This was my first bike for the day.
This bike is just so clinically smooth,
gearbox, engine, everything… nothing
like the bikes that I am used to. Despite
the fact that the bike is a naked It is so
comfortable and I’d be happy to ride this
one literally for miles… Of all the bikes
I rode, this was my favorite, from the
styling to the delivery of the ride, it’s just
so much fun and in my opinion it’s the
prettiest of the lot…
Peter says:
Absolute eye catcher, sounds amazing!
So much fun to blast around on. A cool
city cruiser and head turner. Feels more
powerful than the blue one. Love the
matte black finish and special touches.
YO
YAM
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Mercia Jansen from Motul
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