Meet the Sunraiser Bonneville T100: The UK’s Triumph Originals Finalist

The Story Behind the BUILD

Some builds are designed to turn heads. Others, to make history. The Sunraiser Bonneville T100 does both. Built by Stockwell Design for McFly bassist Dougie Poynter, this custom Triumph T100 is more than just a conversation starter; it’s the UK’s official entry in the Triumph Originals Custom Competition and proudly stands among the final five globally.

We’ve been following this journey for a while. You might remember our last update from the Bike Shed Show 2025, when Dougie first saw his T100 at around 80% completion. Raw, stripped back, but already brimming with promise. You can catch that story along with some background on the Triumph Originals competition HERE.

Fast forward to the Malle Mile Festival, set against the spectacular backdrop of Grimsthorpe Castle. The complete Sunraiser finally rolled out in all its glory.
 

RollING OUT AT MALLE MILE

The Malle Mile Festival rose again for its 11th consecutive year, set against the stunning backdrop of the uniquely beautiful Grimsthorpe Castle. 

If you’ve ever been to the Malle Mile, you’ll know it’s not your average motorcycle event. It’s an unapologetic celebration of two wheels in all their forms. Riders and revellers come together for the most thrilling and delightfully inappropriate motorcycle race and festival in the country, a true celebration of motorcycle culture in all its forms.

This year's event was no different, featuring a non-stop programme of chaotic racing, world-class music on the Mile Stage, the Art of Machine show (with Charlie Stockwell on the Malle Judging Jury), striking photography, custom motorcycle installations, immersive automotive exhibitions, the iconic Malle Scramble, and unforgettable sets from top DJs at the now-legendary Mile after-party.

But, for us, the highlight was the T100 reveal, which drew admiration from fans and motorcycle enthusiasts alike. Amidst the roar of scrambles and the buzz of custom showcases, Charlie presented the finished T100 to Dougie in an emotional moment that perfectly captured the spirit of this build: passion, heritage, and pure British craftsmanship.

From Concept to metal

The concept came together quickly. Dougie wanted something classic, Charlie wanted something with soul. Both kept coming back to the 1950s and 1960s, an era of aviation glamour, art deco curves, and pure British engineering. What would happen if you fused that world with a modern T100? The Sunraiser is the answer.

This isn’t a catalogue build. Every component has a reason to exist. The fluted aluminium engine covers echo aerodynamic design. The hand-turned gas cap offers a tactile, bespoke piece of craftsmanship. At the rear, the 1950s era of aviation doesn’t just inspire the tail lamp; it is that era of aviation: a genuine vintage aeroplane navigation light taken straight from the wing of an aircraft.

Lighting details throughout the bike draw inspiration from vintage Jaguars and aircraft instrument panels, reinforcing the connection to mid-century engineering and style. Nothing here feels added for its own sake. Everything is purposeful, considered, and beautifully executed.
 

Why the Bonneville T100?

Charlie calls the Bonneville “the ultimate British icon,” and it’s easy to see why. The T100 is a platform that strikes a balance between elegance and mechanical honesty, a builder’s dream canvas. “Every build starts with a question,” Charlie says. “Do we want something that feels lived-in, like an heirloom, or something straight out of a 50s showroom? For Dougie, it was about timeless beauty. Clean, classy, and unmistakably British.”

The finished T100 nails that brief. It feels rooted in history without being trapped there. It’s not retro for the sake of nostalgia; it’s relevant. Heritage, reinterpreted for today.
 

YOUR VOTE CAN MAKE HISTORY

Now that this custom T100 is out in the world and representing the UK on a global stage, this is your chance to help take it all the way.

Voting for Triumph Originals is now live, and the Sunraiser embodies everything this competition celebrates: British design at its purest, a deep connection to culture and heritage, and craftsmanship that turns a motorcycle into a true work of art. This isn’t just a build; it’s a statement.

Show your support. Cast your vote for the Sunraiser Bonneville T100 below.