Bonvent low-profile seat for Triumph Modern Classics - Bonneville T100LC/T120, Street Twin, Cup, Scrambler, Speed Twin 900, Scrambler 900 | Bonvent Motorbikes
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Blackpines Café Racer offers free delivery to a Chronopost Shop2Shop relay point for all orders starting from €70.00, by Colissimo relay from €120, and to your home from €300.00 of purchase to France, Belgium, Andorra, and Monaco.
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Allow 5 to 20 business days.
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Detailed description
On a Triumph Modern Classic, the original seat is long and imposing, visually weighing down the entire rear. The low-profile seat from Bonvent Motorbikes takes the opposite approach: it is designed to be as short as possible on the original frame. It visually shortens the motorcycle without cutting or modifying the frame, and provides a more refined upholstery finish, hand-stitched.
Bonvent low-profile seat technical specifications
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Low-profile motorcycle seat |
| Brand | Bonvent Motorbikes |
| Compatible models | Triumph Street Twin, Street Cup, Street Scrambler, Bonneville T100LC, Bonneville T120, Speed Twin 900, Scrambler 900 |
| Years | From 2016 (Speed Twin 900: through 2024) |
| Seat base | Black fiber-reinforced composite |
| Front and rear mounts | 3 mm steel, matte black powder-coated |
| Foam | Molded by Bonvent, identical across the entire seat range |
| Covering | Premium synthetic leather, hand-stitched (genuine leather available to order) |
| Finishes | Ribbed black, black with diamond stitching |
| Installation | Plug and play on the original mounting points, without cutting the frame |
Triumph Bonneville low-profile seat: a shorter, better-balanced silhouette
This hand-stitched custom motorcycle seat for Triumph Modern Classics reduces the apparent length of the rear. It retains the frame’s existing architecture, so you keep your original mounting points and structure, while the overall line becomes more compact and better balanced. For a Bonneville, Street Twin or Speed Twin, it is one of the modifications that most changes the motorcycle’s profile.
How can you shorten the rear of a Triumph Bonneville without cutting the frame?
The question often comes up among Modern Classic owners: how can you get a shorter rear end without altering the motorcycle’s structure? The answer lies in the seat. Rather than cutting the frame, Bonvent developed a seat that visually shortens the rear on the original frame. You gain compactness, the motorcycle remains intact, and you can return to the original seat whenever you wish.
Rigid composite seat base and 3 mm steel mounts
The seat base is made of black fiber-reinforced composite. Its rigidity, significantly greater than that of the original flexible plastic base, keeps the seat secure at both the front and rear without using the original central mounting point. The front and rear mounts are made of 3 mm steel, with a matte black powder-coated finish. Bonvent produces the foam in its own molds, and the same foam is used throughout its seat range.
Plug-and-play seat using the original mounting points: easy installation
The seat uses the motorcycle's original front and rear mounting points, providing a secure fit. Since the rigid base eliminates the need for the central mounting point, installation and removal are simpler than with the original seat. Installation is plug and play: no cutting or frame modifications.
Short rear seat compatible with the original or custom fender
The compact shape was developed to work with the original Triumph rear fender, Bonvent custom fenders, and the Bonvent custom rear light. Its versatile rear profile also works with a wide range of other custom fenders and rear lights. You can therefore shorten the visual line while keeping the original rear equipment, or go for a more extensive rear transformation.
Ribbed black seat or black seat with diamond stitching: premium faux leather upholstery
Bonvent combines its molded foam with premium faux leather, selected for its entire seat range. Two finishes are currently available:
- Ribbed black seat: black faux leather upholstery with a ribbed pattern;
- Black seat with diamond stitching: black faux leather upholstery with diamond stitching.
Faux leather is the practical choice for a motorcycle that is ridden regularly and faces the weather, mud, and sun.
Made-to-order genuine leather seat
A genuine leather version is also available made to order, for riders who prefer this material. It is better suited to carefully maintained motorcycles, less frequent use, or owners who appreciate the natural aging of leather. It requires more maintenance than standard faux leather and develops a patina over time.
Café racer and retro build ideas for your Triumph
This seat can be the starting point for a subtle or more extensive build. Keep the original rear fender to achieve a shorter seat line without modifying the frame. Or pair it with a custom fender and taillight to transform the rear profile more extensively. In both cases, it adds a clean retro look without sacrificing anything from the original motorcycle.
Frequently asked questions about the Triumph low-profile seat
Why is this seat easier to install and remove than the original?
The original seat rests on a flexible plastic base and has a central mounting point. The more rigid reinforced composite base of the Bonvent seat makes it possible to remove it: the seat is securely attached to the original front and rear mounting points.
Does the frame need to be cut to install this shorter seat?
No. It is designed to provide the shortest possible profile on the original frame, without cutting or modifying it.
Can it be used with the original Triumph rear fender?
Yes. It is compatible with the original rear fender, Bonvent custom fenders and Bonvent custom taillight, as well as a wide range of other custom fenders and taillights.
What finishes are available?
A ribbed black seat and a black diamond-stitched seat, both made from premium faux leather.
Is it available in genuine leather?
Yes, made to order. Genuine leather requires more maintenance than standard faux leather and develops a patina over time.
About Blackpines
Blackpines is an independent French online store, founded in 2018, specializing in parts and equipment for Café Racer, Scrambler, Tracker, Bobber, Custom, and Trail motorcycles.
Rather than multiplying its product range, Blackpines selects, tests, and also manufactures some of the parts it offers: accessories designed to equip everything from a café racer to an adventure trail bike, a youngtimer, or a hand-built road motorcycle.
Based in Oise, in Picardy (Hauts-de-France), the team works with local and European manufacturers and craftspeople capable of offering reliable equipment, both on the road and off-road.
