Elvis edition of Triumph Bonneville T120 celebrates rock 'n' roll legacy

You might think the same as I do - another special version of the Triumph. But this time, it really has a good historical hook, as Elvis Presley (whose name this limited edition of the T120 model bears) was himself a fan of this motorcycle. The special painting of this classic machine is quite an appeal for fans of the king of rock 'n' roll or music in general.

Let's start with the mentioned history. It took place in 1965 when Elvis Presley had a break from filming and was resting and having fun with his friends, known as the "Memphis Mafia," at his home in Bel Air. Jerry Schilling bought a new Triumph T120 Bonneville then, and Elvis decided to take it for a spin around the neighborhood. The singer liked the motorcycle so much that when he returned from his ride, he told his transport manager, Alan Fortas, to order one for each of the guys... but they would have to be here this evening.

And indeed, the same day, they managed to deliver seven motorcycles (and two more shortly afterward). Elvis and his friends rode their new bikes at night until the neighbours called the police. True rock 'n' roll. Today, the British brand is searching for those motorcycles. So far, they have only managed to find Jerry Schilling's bike, which started it all.

It was thus almost natural to create the special edition named Elvis Presley, especially since the Triumph Bonneville T120 is still on sale. Of course, it is a completely contemporary machine, but it is also (alongside the T100 version) the one with the most classic styling in the entire range, called by the British brand Modern Classics. The powertrain of this motorcycle is a twin-cylinder 1200 cc engine, which produces 80 HP and 104 Nm of torque.

The Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley stands out with its red paint, white accents, and black elements. The characteristic Elvis logo, known, e.g., from the 1968 TV "Comeback Special" concert, is painted in gold on the tank. An autograph of the musician is also baked on it. The same combination is found on the side panel and on the handlebar, where there is the signature and the number of the special edition unit, as it should be known that only 925 units of this limited edition will be produced worldwide.