To mark the launch of a new clothing line, Barbour and Triumph have now unveiled the Street Tracker, a custom built Bonneville. UK’s two most famous bike brands have created a custom bike that has a tough image and feels really raw. The bike carries the name „Barbour International Triumph 1 Street Tracker” (shortly BIT1) and celebrates a new clothing line that will be available in Triumph dealerships from August 2015.
Triumph Bonneville Street Tracker
Do you remember the image of Steve McQueen standing alongside a Triumph Bonneville? Well, he was wearing a Barbour International jacket on that image. Since McQueen is the king of cool and that picture is really iconic, it’s a surprise that two of UK’s most important bike brands didn’t collaborate -until now.
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Barbour, founded back in 1936, and Triumph, the oldest continuous bike production company in the world, announced a new clothing range for the 2015 Autumn/Winter collection. To draw more eyes, the two companies built a custom Bonneville that was unveiled at the Bike Shed in London.
Steve McQueen in the Barbour jacket in 1964
The BIT1
„The Street Tracker is a stripped down flat-track Bonneville with a pure and raw character.” says the press release. Details abound including extensive frame modification, removing all of the rear passenger metal work, pillion pegs, subframe and battery box. A bespoke Redmax Speedshop seat was modified to provide the authentic flat-track tail. Suspension duties are handled by custom build K-Tech Razor rear shocks and the complete replacement of the Bonneville front with something more fitting from its Street Triple R stablemate. Slash cut pipes and a conversion to carbs, swapping out the stock EFI system for Keihin 36mm smooth-bores are yet further examples of the team’s desire to produce a true one-off to amplify the unique partnership.
The one-off Bonnie and the new jacket
2015 Triumph Bonneville Review
The Clothing Collaboration
The first clothing collaboration between these two global icons is authentic, modern and retro cool. It combines the rich heritage of both brands in sharp, masculine, aspirational styles. The iconic Barbour International jacket is customised exclusively for the collaboration for the motorcyclist purist alongside cut off denim jackets, shirts, chunky knitwear and strong tee designs. Highlights of the Triumph riding collection include a riding jacket that combines all of Triumph’s technical know-how with Barbour textiles and a collaborative classic style. Featuring CE approved armour at the shoulders and elbows, authentic four pocket detailing and a signature International Jacket belted waist this is classic style for the contemporary rider. Available in both men’s and ladies fit the Triumph Barbour Riding Jacket will be available in Triumph dealerships from August 2015 and the range of Barbour Triumph casual and classic clothing will be available in Barbour International retail outlets from August.
BIT4
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“Triumph and Babour International both share a rich heritage and an exciting future,” said Paul Stroud, Sales and Marketing Director at Triumph. “This collaboration brings together two iconic brands with a genuine passion for motorcycling and reputation for quality. “The custom BIT1 street-tracker is a true indication of both brands commitment to the contemporary blend of rich heritage and modern style, to complement new range of clothing that has been designed to reflect the values of both brands with the authenticity and timeless appeal that made Triumph and Barbour the first choice, both in the 1960s and today.”
Source: Triumph
