Triumph Motorcycles Partners With Gibson For New Bonneville T120 Special

Triumph Motorcycles has partnered with guitar manufacturer Gibson for a one-off creation. The special edition model is the Triumph Bonneville T120 and is inspired by the 'Legends of 1959' created to support the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. The bike maker calls it the Triumph Bonneville T120 '1959 Legends Custom Edition', and the one-off motorcycle is accompanied by a replica of the 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, regarded as the ultimate Gibson classic and 'holy-grail' of guitars.

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As part of the creation, the Triumph Bonneville T120 1959 Legends Custom Edition features unique Gibson design detailing that includes the hand-painted sunburst paint scheme, jet black painted guitar neck and headstock shape, edged with hand-painted coach lining, plus a host of branded touches.

Meanwhile, the Gibson Les Paul Standard Reissue - 1959 Legends Custom Edition clones the original with its sunburst finish, along with the unique Triumph design detailing, including hand coach-lined pickguard, inspired by the Bonneville's trademark engine fins. There are also the etched pick-up covers, branded truss rod cover and reissue switch backplate.

Along with the 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue certificate of authenticity, the Legends Edition also comes with its own one-of-a-kind certificate signed by Triumph CEO, Nick Bloor, and Cesar Gueikian, Brand President of Gibson Brands. The package will be offered to the highest fundraiser for the 2022 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride.

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Icons of 1959, the Gibson Les Paul Standard and the Bonneville T120 have more in common than one would perceive at first glance. Triumph says "the shared 1959 history and the enduring connection between music and motorcycle culture from the birth of rock and roll to the teenage cafe racer and beyond, Gibson and Triumph set out to create a unique custom edition to highlight and support the incredibly important fundraising aims and passion of The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride."

The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride unites thousands of motorcyclists worldwide with the aim of raising awareness for prostate cancer research and men's mental health. Since 2012, the DGR has helped raise more than $31 million for charity partner, Movember.