Triumph Motorcycles is continuing its new trend of bold colours on its bikes with the reveal of the 2023 lineup of modern classics, with the announcement also bringing the surprise news that Triumph is changing the name of a couple of its bikes.
For 2023, Triumph is streamlining its naming conventions by renaming the Street Twin and Street Scrambler to be more in line with their 1200cc counterparts. As a result, the for 2023 the Street Twin becomes the Speed Twin 900 and the Street Scrambler becomes the Scrambler 900.
Apart from the name change little else changes for these bikes going into the 2023 model year, apart from the addition of new colours across the Bonneville family.
Triumph says the new colours are in response to the success of last year’s Gold Line Editions, with the 2023 models bringing brighter, more distinctive, and more elegant colour options across the legendary Modern Classics line-up.
Here are the full details of the new colours straight from the horse's mouth... err press release.
Speed Twin 900
The newly re-named Speed Twin 900 comes in three colours for 2023, including classic Triumph Jet Black, a Matt Ironstone and a sophisticated new Matt Silver Ice option, which comes with silver and yellow accents. This new paint scheme includes a Matt Silver Ice fuel tank with silver and yellow graphics, Jet Black side panels with new Speed Twin 900 logo and Jet Black front and rear mudguards.
Scrambler 900
For 2023, the newly re-named Scrambler 900 comes in three colours, with a classic Triumph Jet Black, a new Carnival Red and Jet Black scheme with striking and contemporary new graphics, plus a new Matt Khaki scheme that celebrates the Scrambler’s iconic off-road heritage.
The new Carnival Red and Jet Black paint scheme includes a Carnival Red fuel tank with contemporary Jet Black stripe detailing and Jet Black side panel, frame cowl and mudguards.
The iconic new Matt Khaki colour scheme features a Matt Khaki fuel tank with Matt Jet Black side panel, frame cowl and mudguards.
Bonneville T100
The iconic Bonneville T100 for 2023 comes in three colours, with a timeless Triumph Jet Black, and a classic Carnival Red and Fusion White scheme, plus a stylish interpretation of the original 1959 design, with a stunning new Meriden Blue and Tangerine option, with hand-painted silver coach line detailing on the tank. This striking new colour scheme also features Meriden Blue side panels and mudguards.
Bonneville T120
For 2023, the Bonneville T120 comes in three colours, with a stylish Triumph Jet Black, and a sophisticated Cordovan Red and Silver Ice scheme, plus a stunning new Aegean Blue and Fusion White option, with hand-painted gold line detailing on the tank. The new heritage-inspired colour scheme also features Aegean Blue mudguards, and Jet Black side panels and headlight bowl.
Bonneville T120 Black
The classic Bonneville T120 Black comes in two colours for 2023, with a timeless Triumph Jet Black, and a sophisticated new Sapphire Black and Matt Sapphire Black split scheme across the tank, accentuated with carefully hand-painted silver coach line detailing. The new scheme also features Sapphire Black mudguards, side panels and headlight bowl.
Speed Twin 1200
Triumph’s performance classic Speed Twin 1200 comes in three colours for 2023 – the classic Jet Black, a striking Red Hopper, and now an exciting new Matt Baja Orange scheme, with stylish Storm Grey and Aluminium Silver tank graphics. The new scheme also features Matt Storm Grey side panels and headlight bowl, matched with Matt Silver Ice fork protectors.
Scrambler 1200 XE and Scrambler 1200 XC
Triumph’s Scrambler 1200 line-up, comes in t the sophisticated Sapphire Black, a classic Matt Khaki Green and Matt Jet Black scheme, and a stunning new Carnival Red and Jet Black scheme that features a Carnival Red fuel tank with Jet Black tank stripe design, plus Jet Black side panel and headlight bowl.
Bonneville Bobber
Triumph’s original custom icon, the Bonneville Bobber, comes in three colours for model year 2023, with a classic Jet Black, a sophisticated Matt Storm Grey and Matt Ironstone scheme, and a striking new Red Hopper option. This new paint scheme includes a Red Hopper fuel tank and Jet Black side panels and mudguards.
Bonneville Speedmaster
The British custom classic icon, Triumph’s Bonneville Speedmaster, comes in three colours for 2023, with a classic Jet Black, a stylish Sapphire Black and Fusion White scheme, and a sophisticated new Cordovan Red option which features a rich Cordovan Red fuel tank, with Jet Black side panels, mudguards and headlight bowl.
Thruxton RS
The 2023 Thruxton RS café racer comes in two colours, with a timeless Jet Black, and a stunning new Competition Green and Silver Ice scheme. This sophisticated new scheme features a Competition Green and Silver Ice fuel tank and seat cowl, with gold graphic detailing on both. This is matched with Jet Black mudguards, headlight bowl and side panels and Matt Silver Ice fork protectors.