Photo: Asia Samson
This Bonnie looks genuinely graceful, thanks to a Florida-based craftsman named Asia Samson.
The bespoke undertaking we’ll be looking at today is the work of Baptism Moto’s Asia Samson, a gifted moto architect who goes about his daily business in Pensacola, Florida. Before arriving on Samson’s doorstep, the machine you see here was a somewhat undistinguished 2011 variant from Triumph’s iconic Bonneville lineup.
Within its tubular steel cradle frame, the Bonnie carries an air-cooled DOHC parallel-twin engine that boasts a respectable displacement of 865cc. At approximately 7,500 revs, this bad boy delivers as much as 66 hp, with a torque output of no less than 50 pound-feet (68 Nm) accomplished at 5,800 rpm.
A five-speed gearbox is tasked with allowing the mill’s force to reach the rear 17-inch wheel by means of a chain final drive. While the 2011 Bonneville is no speed demon, it does make for a competent donor when seeking to craft a two-wheeled masterpiece. So let’s proceed with a closer examination of Baptism Moto’s unique showstopper, shall we?
For starters, you will spot a retro-style gas tank that hails from the specialists over at Benjie’s Cafe Racer. To achieve the desired aesthetic, a neat pair of oval number plates have been installed just below that classy saddle. The latter was painstakingly upholstered by the British Customs crew, who also supplied the new headlight brackets and heat-wrapped exhaust system.
Additionally, Vortex clip-on handlebars and LSL rear-mounted foot pegs were fitted to bring about a tougher riding stance. The builder also raided Dime City Cycles’ inventory to obtain an aftermarket headlight assembly and bar-end mirrors, while the bike’s fresh levers and turn signals are top-shelf Joker Machine components.
To round it all out, Bonnie’s rear end received a Bella Corse LED taillight module to keep things clutter-free. The finishing touch comes in the form of a gorgeous color scheme, consisting of a metallic brown base and white accents.
Within its tubular steel cradle frame, the Bonnie carries an air-cooled DOHC parallel-twin engine that boasts a respectable displacement of 865cc. At approximately 7,500 revs, this bad boy delivers as much as 66 hp, with a torque output of no less than 50 pound-feet (68 Nm) accomplished at 5,800 rpm.
A five-speed gearbox is tasked with allowing the mill’s force to reach the rear 17-inch wheel by means of a chain final drive. While the 2011 Bonneville is no speed demon, it does make for a competent donor when seeking to craft a two-wheeled masterpiece. So let’s proceed with a closer examination of Baptism Moto’s unique showstopper, shall we?
For starters, you will spot a retro-style gas tank that hails from the specialists over at Benjie’s Cafe Racer. To achieve the desired aesthetic, a neat pair of oval number plates have been installed just below that classy saddle. The latter was painstakingly upholstered by the British Customs crew, who also supplied the new headlight brackets and heat-wrapped exhaust system.
Additionally, Vortex clip-on handlebars and LSL rear-mounted foot pegs were fitted to bring about a tougher riding stance. The builder also raided Dime City Cycles’ inventory to obtain an aftermarket headlight assembly and bar-end mirrors, while the bike’s fresh levers and turn signals are top-shelf Joker Machine components.
To round it all out, Bonnie’s rear end received a Bella Corse LED taillight module to keep things clutter-free. The finishing touch comes in the form of a gorgeous color scheme, consisting of a metallic brown base and white accents.
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