Triumph Bobber TFC announced
The Triumph Bobber has been given the TFC treatment with just 750 numbered special editions available worldwide
THE Triumph Bobber is the latest bike from Hinckley to get a sprinkling of TFC magic, as the bike now gets 10hp boost, more torque, 5kg weight savings and lashings of carbon fibre!
The new bike is limited to just 750 units worldwide, with each getting a numbered plaque adorning the left side of the slinky looking machined top yolk. The premium finishes don’t stop there either, as the new machine features top-spec kit from nose to tail. There are fully adjustable Öhlins front forks and rear shock, a first for a Bobber in standard trim. The bike is also fitted with Arrow end cans, Brembo M50 Monobloc callipers and Brembo MCS master cylinder.
Triumph Bobber TFC engine upgrade
The new Bobber TFC achieves 10 PS (9.8bhp) boost over the standard Bobber and Bobber Black. Internal upgrades include a low inertia crankshaft, clutch, balance shafts, dead-shafts, rare-earth alternator, magnesium cam cover, thin-walled engine covers and header pipes.
Along with the higher power, the new Bobber also produces more low-down torque, with an increase across the rev-range which peaks at 110Nm – 4 Nm higher than the standard bike. The Bobber TFC also has a 500 rpm higher redline, with a rev limiter now set at 7,500 rpm.
The lightest Triumph Bobber yet
Following the TFC ethos of more performance and reduced weight, the Bobber has been at the Atkins’ Diet and has managed to shed about 5kg when compared to the standard bike. The savings have been achieved by the above-mentioned engine refinements, carbon fibre bodywork, and a taillight removal.
The production version of the bike is going to be going through final homologation and type approval over the next few months, being completed in January 2020. Full details and specs will be available then and any of the blanks below will be known.
Triumph Bobber TFC specs
NEW BOBBER TFC | |
Engine Type | Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin |
Capacity | 1200 cc |
Bore/Stroke | 97.6 mm x 80 mm |
Maximum Power | 87 PS @ 6,250rpm |
Maximum Torque | 110 Nm @ 4,500rpm |
Fuel system | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
Exhaust | Brushed stainless steel 2 into 2 single-skin exhaust system with Arrow brushed stainless silencers and carbon end caps |
Final drive | Chain |
Clutch | Wet, multi-plate assist clutch |
Gearbox | 6 speed |
Frame | Tubular steel cradle |
Instruments | LCD multi-functional instrument pack with analogue speedometer, odometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, range to empty indication, service indicator, clock, 2x trip, average & current fuel consumption display, traction control status display, heated grip ready - controlled by a handlebar mounted scroll button. |
Swingarm | Twin-sided, tubular steel |
Front Wheel | 32-spoke, 19 x 2.5 in |
Rear Wheel | 32-spoke,16 x 3.5 in |
Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
Rear Tyre | 150/80 R16 |
Front Suspension | Öhlins, ∅43mm, USD, fully adjustable, NIX 30 |
Rear Suspension | Öhlins RSU, rebound and preload adjustable |
Front Brake | Dual 310mm discs, Brembo M50 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, ABS |
Rear Brake | Single 255mm disc, Nissin single piston floating caliper, ABS |
Seat Height | to be confirmed – subject to final homologation in January 2020 |
Rake | to be confirmed – subject to final homologation in January 2020 |
Trail | to be confirmed – subject to final homologation in January 2020 |
Dry Weight | to be confirmed – subject to final homologation in January 2020 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 9 L |
Simon (AKA Toad) has been working within the motorcycle industry for more than twelve years, and a member of the motorcyclist family since birth. Growing up around British-built single and twins, it was inevitable that a life on two wheels was on the cards, from a very early age!
