triumph bonneville t100 cafe racer tamarit rosso

First contact

At the beginning of May 2017, we received one email that stood out among the others, someone was very interested in our works and wanted to customise his motorcycle in our shop.

We have different kinds of clients: those who already own a motorcycle and want to customize it, those who don’t have a motorcycle and we search the motorcycle for him and then we begin the makeover, and last but not least those who buy a finished project, meaning a motorcycle that has been already transformed by Tamarit Motorcycles.

In this case was “El Doctor Paco” , nicknamed by the end of the project for Paco, one of those clients who left a mark among us.

After exchanging several emails asking for info, we phoned him to let him explain down to the last detail which was his idea for the Triumph transformation. We quickly gained a nice feeling with the client, realized perfectly what he was looking for and came to an understanding faster than usual about what the project should be.

triumph bonneville t100 cafe racer tamarit rosso
triumph bonneville t100 cafe racer tamarit rosso

Peculiar

The day after the phone call, the client came to our headquarters in Elche (Alicante) , given he lives only 90 km away, to clarify more details about the motorcycle’s makeover.

After a few coffee meetings with the client, we elaborated the main sketch of the project, signing the contract to start with his Triumph’s transformation.

The motorcycle the client owned was a Triumph Bonneville SE, a fresh challenge for Tamarit Motorcycles, considering that we have never dealt with that Triumph model before, also one of the rarest models. Doctor Paco’s Bonneville SE was a oeculiar motorcycle: 3 cases, a huge front windshield, side covers and a giant blue electric locker hanging from the motorcycle that you could sight it from kilometers away. There were a lot of possible changes available to perform on this Triumph model.

triumph bonneville t100 cafe racer tamarit rosso
triumph bonneville t100 cafe racer tamarit rosso

New SE project

Doctor Paco's desires for his Bonneville SE about motorbike lines and colors were crystal clear: something beautiful, comfortable, original but not sumptuous. Paco’s words were plain: “I’m a doctor and healthcare is my business, and you work with motorcycles, so I leave it all to you because you are far more experienced than I am on this matter”.

Our biggest concern with this motorcycle was the balance, how to compensate for the size of the 17” front wheel . One of the possible ways to do it was to set a back tyre on the front wheel, so we opted for a mixed 120 tyre with an outline of 80 and paint the rims in shiny black to increase the volume a little bit more if possible, only to leave the rim spoke aluminum coloured, a truly success up to date.

Once the little balance issue was successfully solved, we began with the Bonneville SE makeover.

triumph bonneville t100 cafe racer tamarit rosso
triumph bonneville t100 cafe racer tamarit rosso

The turning point

Some of the Triumph parts that were involved in the project were : Our eliminator kit, Jarama seat, Bocanegra exhaust, belly pan, the custom numbered oval-shaped plate and side cover, a ¾ headlight, rear-view mirrors and turning signals.

It was make up time, how to paint it, one part of the process that determines the results to be average or awesome. A bad choice on the painting can wreck the whole makeover process. Black or plain gray was the easy way, but we wanted to take some risks with a white base and intense red, coming with a golden contour. Finally the results were more than dazzling, we just loved it.

As mentioned before, this Bonneville SE was a motorcycle that didn’t cause much of an enthusiasm because of the issues previously mentioned, but nowadays we are very proud with the changes made, being Rosso one of our favorite makeovers ever done.

triumph bonneville t100 cafe racer tamarit rosso
triumph bonneville t100 cafe racer tamarit rosso
triumph bonneville t100 cafe racer tamarit rosso
triumph bonneville t100 cafe racer tamarit rosso
triumph bonneville t100 cafe racer tamarit rosso

One step closer to your Tamarit

Discover what it's like to live the experience

Experience something unique when you get your Tamarit motorcycle. Learn about the process, the operations, and all the advantages you can enjoy.

Style

Cafe Racer

The Rebirth of a genre of British origin that kept half the planet in love, now returns renewed.

More than 140 motorcycles built

Tamarit Motorcycles has become the leading builder of motorcycles with Triumph engines in the world, being a referent in its sector.

This expansion has given rise to what is known as the Tamarit family, a group of fortunate people who already enjoy the motorcycle of their dreams and have become part of what Tamarit Motorcycles represents.

The goal is to identify what style you want and how you plan to use the bike. We want you to have, not only a beautiful motorcycle but one that also covers your day-to-day needs.

Styles and engines we work with

What styles do you do on Tamarit Motorcycles?

Cafe Racer: These bikes usually have a one-person seat, clip-on, and a more aggressive posture.

Brat Style: Comfortable for two people and higher and wider handlebar for a more comfortable posture.

Scrambler: These are the motorcycles everyone knows as “the bikes to ride in the countryside.”

Dirt track: An American concept, these bikes are the ones that race on oval tracks.

Premium: Hybrid concepts, bikes we cannot put in only one category.


Which Triumph models do you work with?

We work with the Modern Classics range of Triumph engines.

Triumph Bonneville 900, Triumph Bonneville T100, Triumph Bonneville T120, Triumph Thruxton 900, Triumph Thruxton 1200, Triumph Thruxton 1200 R, Triumph Thruxton 1200 RS, Triumph Scrambler 900, Triumph Scrambler 1200, Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC, Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE, Triumph Street Twin, Triumph Street Scrambler, Triumph Speed Twin, Triumph Bobber y Triumph Bobber Black.

Do I need to have a motorcycle?

A) If you already have a motorcycle (Triumph Modern Classics), we pick it up at your doorstep and bring it back once the transformation is finished.

B) If you do not have a motorcycle, we buy one in the origin country and bring it to our facilities to transform, open the engine and replace all the components.

Price, shipping and deadlines

What is the price of a Tamarit project?

The price of Tamarit motorcycles is calculated based on the parts included in the project and the hours of work required for each motorcycle. You can check the prices by filling out the quote form on our website.

How are the motorcycles shipped?

Motorcycles are picked up and shipped to your doorstep. We have a worldwide transport company and we can pick up or send a motorcycle to any part of the world.

How long does it take to complete a project?

On average, Tamarit motorcycles take between 90 and 180 days to complete, during this time the future owner of the motorcycle receives a weekly/biweekly report on the construction status of the project.

Tamarit projects warranty

Once you receive your Tamarit motorcycle at your doorstep, you will be able to enjoy it with no worries for a year.

Tamarit motorcycles are delivered with a one-year warranty for the transformation, during which time our team provides personalized support for all motorcycles.