In the 60s, a Rickman Metisse Triumph was the bike to own if you wanted to go scrambling. But technology has moved on, and modern off-road racing motorcycles are faster, lighter and sharper than the legendary Metisse. That said, they’re also a lot less pretty.
Like many other race bikes of the era, the Metisse has become iconic—not only for its proprietary frame and its prowess in the dirt, but also for its unmistakable bodywork. Which is why Thomas Vinçon, the founder of Thomis Motorcycles in Paris, used it as the inspiration for this custom Triumph Bonneville T120 scrambler.
Thomas’ T120 isn’t meant to be a faithful recreation of the Metisse, nor a competition off-roader. Instead, it’s a homage to the original aesthetic; a way to give the contemporary Bonnie extra retro style.…