Triumph Bonneville America vs Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville America vs Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster. Triumph Bonneville America: 61 hp @ 6,800 rpm hp, 231 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster: 77 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Bonneville America
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
Horsepower (hp)
61 hp
77 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
106 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
231 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
61 hp @ 6,800 rpm
77 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
106 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
177 km/h
Weight
231 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L)
5.5 L/100km or 18.2 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville America
7.8/10
"An underrated used cruiser that punches well above its price point."
Pros
+Smooth, characterful parallel twin
+Excellent parts availability
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Cam tensioner issues pre-2008
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Limited wind protection
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
8.0/10
"The cruiser that doesn't embarrass you at a twisty road."
Pros
+Torquey twin, effortless pulling
+Premium build quality throughout
+Comfortable genuine two-up capability
Cons
−Belt drive needs regular inspection
−Awkward ergonomics for tall riders
−Early TBW software gremlins
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