Triumph Bonneville T120
2026 Triumph Bonneville T120: 80 hp, 105 Nm 1200 twin, 233 kg, €14,595. Full specs, press reviews, generations and rivals.
At a glance
The 2026 Triumph Bonneville T120 is a classic roadster powered by an 80 hp, 105 Nm, 1,200 cc parallel twin, now fitted with cornering ABS and traction control. Priced at €14,595 (€15,195 in two-tone paint), it requires a full A licence but accepts an A2 restrictor kit. Reviewers praise its torquey engine, finish and ease of use, but criticise its 233 kg, limited technology and an engine that heats the rider's knees in traffic.
World press review
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Press ratings
A discreet but useful update (IMU-based aids, LED lighting); composed, stable and enjoyable, very linear torque and power, excellent gearbox, no quickshifter; may be overlooked for more exciting Bonnevilles.
More powerful and more refined than the T100, direct but never intimidating power; Brembo brakes adequate but vague in feel, electronic aids unobtrusive on the road; price up $1,100 in the US.
The heart of the Bonneville range: 'wonderfully average' performance, braking and handling, meant as a compliment; plenty of power delivered in a never-intimidating way, reworked soundtrack.
'The definitive classic': big torque that lets it flow through corners on the throttle, stronger front brakes than the T100, more comfortable seat, standard cruise control; fairly sensitive cornering ABS, price well above the T100.
Previous generation (2016): a worthy heir to the Bonneville, far torquier engine than the old T100, comfort and stability; snatchy throttle pick-up, small hard-to-read displays, weight at standstill, ground clearance soon reached.
Previous generation (2016): a successful reinvention, captivating engine character, remarkable finish; suspension soon overwhelmed on big bumps, calipers lacking bite, limited ground clearance, hard-to-read displays.
Press synthesis
What the world’s press says
The 2026 model year was launched to the press in California and reviews appeared in January 2026. MCN rates it 4/5: it is the only numeric score published, so the 80/100 score rests on it alone. Visordown, RevZilla Common Tread, Motorcycle.com and Moto.it tested it without a score. No French review of the 2026 model year has been published; Moto-Net and Le Repaire des Motards tested the first generation in 2016.
What reviewers like: a very torquey, linear twin with a strong soundtrack (Visordown, Motorcycle.com, Moto.it), power that is never intimidating, a pleasant gearbox (Visordown), a stable, composed bike, a high-quality finish and accessible ergonomics (MCN). For Moto.it it is ‘the definitive classic’; for RevZilla, a more refined bike than the T100.
What they criticise: noticeable weight (MCN), an engine that heats the knees in traffic (MCN), limited technology for those who want more (MCN), no quickshifter (Visordown), vague-feeling brakes (RevZilla), fairly sensitive cornering ABS (Moto.it) and a higher price.
In 2016, Moto-Net and Le Repaire des Motards already praised the engine’s character and the finish, while criticising the suspension, the bite of the Nissin calipers and ground clearance; the calipers have since been replaced by Brembos.
Key quotes
"For 2026, Triumph have produced the most rounded Bonnie yet."
"The 2026 Triumph Bonneville T120 is a lesson in restraint. Triumph hasn't tried to reinvent a bike that already knows exactly what it is."
"Long story short, the T120 isn't just a more powerful T100, it's also a more refined one."
"The bike has plenty of power, delivered in a completely non-intimidating way."
"The T120 is the destination, the one to stay with forever, the definitive classic."
Pros
- Very torquey 1200 twin (105 Nm at 3,500 rpm) with a strong soundtrack
- Bonneville style and finish
- Accessible ergonomics, 790 mm seat
- Standard cruise control, cornering ABS and traction control
- Pleasant gearbox and assist clutch
- Oil change every 16,000 km or 1 year
Cons
- 233 kg weight
- Engine heats the knees in traffic
- No TFT, connectivity or quickshifter
- Brakes felt vague by RevZilla
- Only rear preload is adjustable
- €600 extra for the two-tone colours
Our review
Which Bonneville T120 for 2026?
The Bonneville T120 is the classic roadster of Triumph’s range, powered by the liquid-cooled 1200 ‘High Torque’ twin. The 2026 model year, in dealerships from February 2026, evolves the generation launched in 2021: an IMU running cornering ABS and traction control, an LED headlight with daytime running light, a USB-C socket, Euro 5+ homologation and new colours with hand-painted coachlines. The aluminium rims, Brembo calipers and standard cruise control already date from 2021.
Triumph France is still selling previous-generation T120s, listed as ‘previous model year’: from €14,295, and €15,295 for the 2025 Icon Edition. They lack the 2026 updates.
How much does it cost?
The 2026 T120 costs €14,595 in Stone Grey, its standard colour, and €15,195 in the two two-tone schemes, Aegean Blue / New England White and Aluminium Silver / Cranberry Red. The T120 Black, with blacked-out finishes, costs the same: €14,595 in Jet Black, €15,195 in Matt Silver Ice / Matt Sapphire Black. In the United States it starts at $13,995, $1,100 more than the 2025 model according to RevZilla; in the UK, at £12,195.
The T120 requires a full A licence, but an official A2 restrictor kit, fitted by dealers, has been available for it since 2026. Triumph France does not publish its price; it is free with any new T120 ordered and delivered in October 2026. MCN quotes £148 in the UK.
How good is the engine?
The 1,200 cc parallel twin (97.6 x 80 mm), with a single overhead cam, 8 valves and a 270° crank, makes 80 hp (58.8 kW) at 6,550 rpm and 105 Nm at 3,500 rpm. The gearbox has six speeds, the clutch is a slip-and-assist unit and final drive is by chain. The foreign press praises a linear, very torquey engine with a strong soundtrack: Moto.it flows through corners on a whiff of throttle, Motorcycle.com describes plenty of power delivered in a never-intimidating way. Visordown praises a lovely gearbox and notes the lack of a quickshifter. MCN notes that the engine heats the rider’s knees in traffic.
How does it ride?
The tubular steel twin-cradle frame carries a 41 mm KYB cartridge fork with gaiters and twin KYB shocks adjustable for preload. Braking combines twin 310 mm discs and Brembo two-piston floating calipers at the front with a 255 mm disc and a Nissin caliper at the rear. The spoked wheels (18-inch front, 17-inch rear) have aluminium rims and Michelin Road Classic tyres. Triumph publishes neither suspension travel nor ground clearance.
Visordown finds it composed and stable, and says it carries its 233 kg well; MCN finds it a little heavy. Moto.it likes front brakes that are stronger than the T100’s, while RevZilla finds the brakes adequate but vague in feel.
What electronics does it have?
Ride-by-wire allows two modes, Road and Rain, which act on throttle response and traction control. Traction control can be switched off temporarily; ABS cannot be disabled. Cruise control is standard, operated by a button on the left switchgear. The instruments stay true to the style: twin analogue clocks with LCD screens (range, gear position, riding mode). There is no TFT screen and no smartphone connectivity.
Who is it for?
With its 790 mm seat and wide handlebars, the T120 targets riders who want a 1960s-style Bonneville that is easy to live with and able to travel thanks to cruise control. Those after a more expressive bike might, according to Visordown, prefer the Bonneville Bobber or Speedmaster.
Fuel consumption and maintenance
Triumph quotes 4.4 L/100 km (100 g/km CO2), giving a theoretical range of about 330 km from the 14.5-litre tank. No review has published a measured figure for the 2026 model year. The owner’s manual calls for an oil change every 16,000 km or every year and a valve clearance check every 32,000 km. The warranty is 2 years with unlimited mileage.
Recalls
No recall affects the 2026 model year (NHTSA, RappelConso, as of 11 October 2026). Known recalls concern the previous generation, built until December 2023: securing of the left front brake disc (T120 and T120 Black built between May 2022 and January 2023) and wiring between the alternator and the main harness, with a risk of overheating and fire.
The generations
The modern T120 was born in 2016 with the liquid-cooled 1200 twin. The 2021 generation shed 7 kg and gained Brembo calipers and cruise control; the 2026 model year adds IMU-based electronics.
Specifications
| Displacement | 1200 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 80 hp (58.8 kW) @ 6,550 rpm |
| Torque | 105 Nm @ 3,500 rpm |
| Weight | 233 kg (wet) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.91 |
| Seat height | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14.5 L |
| Fuel consumption | 4.4 L/100 km — 100 g/km CO2 (Triumph figure) |
| Maintenance interval | Oil change every 16,000 km or 1 year — Valves: 32,000 km (Triumph owner's manual) |
| Engine type | Parallel twin with 270° crank, 4-stroke, SOHC, 8 valves, liquid-cooled |
| Cooling | liquide |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain drive, slip and assist clutch |
| License | AA2 Restrictable |
| MSRP | €14,595 |
Engine detail
| Bore x stroke | 97,6 x 80 mm |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 10,0:1 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, ride-by-wire |
| Valve train | SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max power RPM | 6550 units.rpm |
| Max torque RPM | 3500 units.rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Euro standard | Euro 5+ |
Chassis & running gear
| Frame type | Tubular steel twin cradle, twin-sided steel swingarm |
|---|---|
| Rake angle | 25.5 ° |
| Trail | 105 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm |
| Front suspension | 41 mm KYB cartridge conventional fork, rubber gaiters |
| Rear suspension | Twin KYB shocks, adjustable preload |
| Front brake | Dual 310 mm fixed discs, Brembo two-piston floating calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 255 mm disc, Nissin two-piston floating caliper |
| Front tire | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 150/70 R17 |
| ABS system | Cornering ABS (IMU), cannot be disabled |
Electronics & rider aids
| Riding modes | Road, Rain |
|---|---|
| Traction control | Yes |
| Quickshifter | No |
| Cruise control | Yes |
| Dashboard | Twin analogue clocks with multi-function LCD screens |
| Other features | IMU (cornering ABS and traction control), Traction control can be switched off temporarily, Ride-by-wire, LED headlight with daytime running light, USB-C socket under the instruments, Immobiliser |
Ergonomics & rider fit
| Riding position | Classic roadster: upright, wide handlebars |
|---|---|
| Wind protection | None (roadster) |
| Payload | 210 kg |
The Bonneville T120 offers a classic roadster position, upright with wide handlebars (780 mm overall), and a flat dual seat at 790 mm. MCN describes familiar, comfortable ergonomics, accessible to all, and Moto.it finds its seat more comfortable than the T100’s. MCN however reports that the engine heats the knees in slow traffic. There is no wind protection. Maximum payload is 210 kg.
Ownership & maintenance
~~330 km (calculated from Triumph's figure: 14.5 L tank / 4.4 L/100 km)
km
Estimated range
| Oil change | every 16,000 km or every 12 months |
|---|---|
| Valve check | every 32,000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 32,000 km |
| Chain | Lubricate every 300 km; tension checked daily |
Warranty
2 years / Unlimited mileage
Triumph’s owner’s manual specifies a first service at 1,000 km or 6 months, then an oil and filter change every 16,000 km or every year (3.4 litres of 10W-40 or 10W-50 oil). Valve clearance, cam timing, spark plugs, air filter and fuel filter are checked or replaced every 32,000 km. Coolant is changed every 4 years, brake fluid every 2 years, fork oil at 64,000 km, and the drive chain is lubricated every 300 km. Triumph does not publish a service cost. Triumph France’s warranty is 2 years with unlimited mileage, extendable by 1 or 2 years.
Direct competitors
Compare →| Model | MSRP | Power | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Bonneville T120 | €14,595 | 80 hp (58.8 kW) @ 6,550 rpm | 233 kg (wet) |
| BMW R 12 nineT2026 | €18,300 | 109 hp | 220 kg (wet, kerb) |
| Kawasaki Z900RS2026 | €13,299 | 116 hp | 216 kg (wet) |
| Honda CB1000F2026 | €12,099 | 124 hp | 214 kg (kerb) |
| Royal Enfield Interceptor 6502026 | €7,690 | 47.5 hp | 217 kg (kerb, 90% fuel) |
| Kawasaki Z650RS2026 | €8,399 | 68 hp | 187 kg (wet) |
Generations
- Bonneville T120 (1re génération, Euro 4)2016 – 2020
1,200 cc · 80 hp · 105 Nm · 224 kg (dry)
New liquid-cooled 1200 'High Torque' twin with a 270° crank (105 Nm at 3,100 rpm), ride-by-wire, Road and Rain modes, traction control, ABS and heated grips as standard.
- Bonneville T120 (2e génération, Euro 5)2021 – 2025
1,200 cc · 80 hp · 105 Nm · 236 kg (road-ready)
Euro 5 homologation, lighter crankshaft, 7 kg saved thanks notably to aluminium rims, Brembo calipers and cruise control as standard.
- Bonneville T120 (évolution 2026)2026 – today
1,200 cc · 80 hp · 105 Nm · 233 kg (road-ready)
IMU-based cornering ABS and traction control, LED headlight with DRL, USB-C socket, Euro 5+, A2 restrictor kit and new colours.
| Generation | Displacement | Power | Torque | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonneville T120 (1re génération, Euro 4)2016 – 2020 New liquid-cooled 1200 'High Torque' twin with a 270° crank (105 Nm at 3,100 rpm), ride-by-wire, Road and Rain modes, traction control, ABS and heated grips as standard. | 1,200 cc | 80 hp | 105 Nm | 224 kg dry |
| Bonneville T120 (2e génération, Euro 5)2021 – 2025 Euro 5 homologation, lighter crankshaft, 7 kg saved thanks notably to aluminium rims, Brembo calipers and cruise control as standard. | 1,200 cc | 80 hp | 105 Nm | 236 kg road-ready |
| Bonneville T120 (évolution 2026)2026 – today IMU-based cornering ABS and traction control, LED headlight with DRL, USB-C socket, Euro 5+, A2 restrictor kit and new colours. | 1,200 cc | 80 hp | 105 Nm | 233 kg road-ready |
Manufacturer figures (otherwise specialist press). Weighing conditions differ between generations: compare weights with care.
Available colors
Manufacturer recalls
No known recalls for this model.