By now, The Distinguished Gents’s Trip (DGR) has turn into a part of the trendy motorcycling lexicon, serving to increase consciousness and funds for males’s well being charities throughout the globe. The DGR was based in Sydney by Mark Hawwa, who hit on a “dapper” theme for the inaugural journey in 2012, uniting followers of classic or basic motorcycling and clothes types beneath the useful banner of charity.
Since then, DGR has grown exponentially, with greater than 800 host cities taking part in annual DGR occasions globally. Greater than only a good time for buddies to decorate to the nines aboard their basic bikes, these well-dressed motorcyclists have helped increase over $37 million for prostate most cancers analysis and males’s well being charities.
2023 marks the Tenth anniversary of the DGR, and Triumph has introduced the aptly named 2024 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Distinguished Gentleman’s Trip Restricted Version to assist have a good time this important milestone. Triumph grew to become an official DGR associate in 2014, as its Fashionable Basic lineup of bikes is uniquely suited to suit the aesthetic imaginative and prescient of the DGR and its total motif.
“If anybody had mentioned 10 years in the past that we’d be celebrating a decade of partnership with Triumph Bikes, I’d have laughed,” DGR founder Mark Hawwa mentioned. “That first yr of signing with Triumph has at all times been a spotlight for me. It felt thrilling, and that pleasure nonetheless carries on yearly. Triumph has turn into like a household to me and to The Distinguished Gentleman’s Trip. They’re enthusiastic about getting classic-styled bikes out for a journey and utilizing the machines we like to make a constructive influence for our trigger. That pleasure and fervour has now been introduced collectively in a product that speaks to our journey collectively. We’re past proud to launch the Bonneville T120 Black Distinguished Gentleman’s Trip Restricted Version bike, to have a good time what we’ve got achieved collectively, and to proceed doing extra of what we love.”
Solely 250 examples of the Triumph T120 Black DGR Restricted Version will likely be produced, with the USA receiving 50 models and Canada will obtain 5 models.
At its core, the Bonneville T120 Black is Triumph’s newest iteration of its standard Bonneville mannequin, boasting the newest updates to its classic-styled bike. To that finish, the identical tried-and-true metal cradle body homes the T120’s ample liquid-cooled 1200cc parallel-twin engine, appointed with genuine throwback styling cues equivalent to twin clocks, wire-spoke wheels, and rather more.
But, the limited-edition mannequin is adorned with quite a few stylistic appointments that make it distinctive. First, a particular two-tone DGR livery combines a monochrome metallic Phantom Black and Crystal White paint scheme impressed by a costume go well with—assume black tie apparel on a motorbike. The gas tank includes a gold stripe, and the facet panels boast hand-painted gold pinstriping. In keeping with Triumph representatives, the gold touches are impressed by stylish clothes equipment, equivalent to a gold pocket watch or tie-pin.
The ultimate touches come within the type of DGR 2023 gold script logos emblazoned on the gas tank and facet panels, together with a brown stitched bench seat and pillion strap, driving house the classic vibe.
“We’re delighted to be celebrating the Tenth-year anniversary of our distinctive relationship with the DGR, which is an extremely necessary partnership for Triumph and the 1000’s of Triumph DGR followers the world over.” Triumph Chief Industrial Officer Paul Stroud mentioned concerning the continued dedication to DGR and Triumph’s newest limited-edition mannequin in assist of the occasion. “From the start, it was clear that the DGR and Triumph was an ideal match, with a shared ardour for bikes, model, and using for the folks you like, one thing that’s rather more than sponsorship. Everybody concerned over the past decade of the DGR, from the Triumph and DGR groups, to our sellers, the military of DGR organizers and journey hosts, and the legions of riders who passionately assist this glorious occasion and trigger needs to be justifiably pleased with the influence their efforts have had.”
“With the launch of the brand new DGR version of our Bonneville T120 Black, our ambition is to mark this glorious event with one thing actually particular, that for me, epitomizes the spirit of the DGR and delivers a brand new strategy to delight riders and have a good time this unbelievable trigger,” Stroud continued.
Every 2024 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Distinguished Gentleman’s Trip Restricted Version comes with a numbered certificates of authenticity that includes the bike’s VIN and DGR quantity, and is signed by Haww and Triumph CEO Nick Bloor. Mannequin 001 will likely be offered to the DGR occasion that achieves the best fundraising in 2023. Pricing for the USA is ready at $13,495.
2024 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Distinguished Gentleman’s Trip Restricted Version Photograph Gallery
