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All Bikes/Compare/Triumph Bonneville Newchurch vs Triumph Thruxton 1200

Triumph Bonneville Newchurch vs Triumph Thruxton 1200

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Triumph Bonneville Newchurch vs Triumph Thruxton 1200. Triumph Bonneville Newchurch: ~61 hp @ 7,400 rpm (NOTE: based on Triumph Bonneville T100 donor bike; custom tune may vary) hp, ~195 kg wet (NOTE: estimate; custom builds typically shed weight from stock) weight, top speed ~185 km/h (estimated, based on donor T100 platform; NOTE: custom builds vary), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Triumph Thruxton 1200: 97 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 203 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

Triumph Bonneville Newchurch Triumph Thruxton 1200
Horsepower (hp)
61 hp
97 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
203 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
~61 hp @ 7,400 rpm (NOTE: based on Triumph Bonneville T100 donor bike; custom tune may vary)
97 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
~68 Nm @ 5,800 rpm (NOTE: based on donor T100 platform; may vary with custom modifications)
112 Nm @ 4,950 rpm
Top Speed
~185 km/h (estimated, based on donor T100 platform; NOTE: custom builds vary)
193 km/h
Weight
~195 kg wet (NOTE: estimate; custom builds typically shed weight from stock)
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km (estimated, based on donor T100 platform)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Triumph Bonneville Newchurch
Triumph Bonneville Newchurch
7.8/10

"A beautiful limited edition that rewards buyers who do their homework."

Pros
+Stunning limited-edition factory aesthetics
+Smooth, tractable parallel twin
+Lightweight and forgiving handling
Cons
Cam chain tensioner failure risk
Increasingly scarce OEM parts
Electrical gremlins on high mileage
Triumph Thruxton 1200
Triumph Thruxton 1200
8.5/10

"A stunning weekend weapon that demands commitment and rewards it handsomely."

Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Stunning build quality throughout
+Brembo brakes inspire confidence
Cons
Ergonomics punish longer rides
Early fueling issues persist
Premium parts cost serious money

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