The Bonneville Bobber has always been a minimalist’s dream. Triumph’s modern take on the classic bobber aesthetic comes complete with a floating saddle, stripped-down bodywork, and an air of restraint. But what if you wanted to push it further? Spanish custom shop Tamarit took that question seriously with Miss Hyde, a build that transforms the Bobber into something far more aggressive.
The conversion starts with the bodywork. The factory’s floating saddle is replaced by a one-piece subframe that merges the seat and rear section into a single assembly. Below that, an airbox delete hides the wiring behind a chrome cover. The swingarm gets the full Tamarit treatment: heavily braced upper section, chrome plating, and speed holes to reduce weight.
From the side, the bike’s silhouette shifts dramatically. Instead of the Bobber’s familiar stepped profile, Miss Hyde presents a flat, horizontal line from headlight to tail. The headlight sits hard against the forks, paired with a slim blade-like front fender that simplifies the front end even further.
A Café Racer Hiding Inside
The riding position has undergone significant revision. Clip-on bars replace the upright factory controls, shifting the rider forward and lower. Foot pegs move accordingly.
The cockpit is cleaned up with minimal cable routing, compact instrumentation mounted to the side, and billet left-hand switchgear that matches the narrower stance. The seat is upholstered in tweed instead of leather, nodding to British tailoring without becoming gimmicky.
Engine and Chassis Details
The parallel twin remains unmistakably Triumph. Chrome-plated outer engine covers create sharp contrast against matte barrels and lower sections. Custom Tamarit badging replaces stock emblems, and polished hardware echoes the finish of nearby components.
The exhaust runs down the centerline, tucking close where it crosses the rider’s leg. A sump guard and radiator cover add protective layers without overloading the design.
Suspension changes are straightforward. The simple factory rear shock is swapped for something with more adjustment range. Front forks are rebuilt internally and finished in full chrome. Custom builds at this level of detail typically balance visual aggression with real-world function, and Miss Hyde follows that approach with wave-pattern rotors that do both.
Paint is restrained. A deep blue sits alongside chrome, satin-finished mechanical pieces, brushed metal details, and bronze accents. The different materials do most of the visual work without elaborate graphics.
The Transformation
Miss Hyde asks an interesting question: how much can you change before a Bobber becomes something else entirely? The frame, engine, and fuel tank remain. Almost everything else has been redesigned or refinished.
It’s a modern classic viewed through Tamarit’s lens. The Bonneville Bobber reimagined as a café racer. One that wouldn’t look out of place leading a crowd of tweed jackets through city streets on a Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride.
Source: Pipeburn
