Honda Cb1100 vs Triumph Bonneville T120
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb1100 vs Triumph Bonneville T120. Honda Cb1100: 87 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Triumph Bonneville T120: 80 hp @ 6,550 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb1100
Triumph Bonneville T120
Horsepower (hp)
87 hp
80 hp
Torque (Nm)
91 Nm
105 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
228 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
87 hp @ 7,500 rpm
80 hp @ 6,550 rpm
Torque
91 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
105 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
193 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb1100
8.0/10
"The thinking rider's retro — honest, reliable, and genuinely satisfying."
Pros
+Bulletproof air-cooled engine
+Timeless understated styling
+Smooth, accessible power delivery
Cons
−Soft suspension out of box
−Exhaust headers corrode badly
−Lacks modern electronic aids
Triumph Bonneville T120
8.5/10
"The finest modern classic money can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Gorgeous authentic styling
+Strong torquey parallel twin
+Excellent build quality
Cons
−Early fuelling can be hesitant
−Chrome deteriorates quickly
−Suspension basic for spirited riding
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