BURNHAM-ON-SEA’S famous low lighthouse is set to become even more famous as a leading motorcycle manufacturer has chosen it to showcase their new bike.

Global motorcycle manufacturers Triumph has used the town’s low lighthouse and beach as the backdrop to promote its new classic Triumph motorcycle.

The photographs of the new bike were taken this summer and the new model had its global debut at a special launch event this month.

Miles Perkins, head of brand for Triumph, said: “We have just launched the iconic Bud Ekins Bonneville T120 and T100 Special Editions for 2020.

“The Special Editions take all of the classic style and modern capability of the standard Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T100 and bring an even higher standard of finish.

“We were pleased to use the marvellous backdrop of Burnham-on-Sea and the low lighthouse, whose colours complement the new model.”

The lower lighthouse, which was built by Joseph Nelson in 1832, is owned, operated and maintained by Sedgemoor District Council and in July 2013 it was voted as one of the ten most beautiful lighthouses in the world.

Tim Mander, property management and income generation team leader at Sedgemoor District Council said: “We were pleased to be able to help Triumph and delighted that a location credit for Burnham-on-Sea will be will be used as part of a world-wide campaign for Triumph motorcycles on their global website.”