BRITISH BOBBER

The 19-inch front wheel and single front disc must have seemed like a good idea for the Bobber, but the switch to a fat front wheel and tyre combination plus the addition of a second disc has made the current Bobber much cooler.

Add in increased engine performance and better forks, and Triumph’s addressed most of the issues owners had with the previous iteration of the bike while making it even more attractive to new bike buyers.

UPGRADES

The engine power is up and many other parts have been upgraded, but the biggest change is the new front end. The 19-inch wheel has gone – it’s now a 16-inch with a high-profile tyre fitted (this maintains a reasonable wheel diameter). The OEM Avon Cobras were specially designed for the Bobber and are light weight.

The forks are now Showa cartridge type and diameter has increased from 41mm to 47mm. It’s more than