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TWO-WHEEL LOWDOWN; 2008 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE.(NEWS)

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Byline: GEORGE P. BLUMBERG

The quintessential Brit bike updated, mating nostalgic styling with modern mechanics and reliability. 865-cc, 66-hp, air-cooled DOHC parallel-twin; 452-lb dry weight.

COMPETITIVE SET > Aprilia 750 Shiver, Ducati GT 1000, Moto Guzzi Breva 750, Suzuki SV650

BASE PRICE > $7,299 ON SALE > Now

The "08 Bonneville marries classic engine architecture and styling cues with crisp carburetion, sweet handling and sure-footed stopping. A well-balanced, ...

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