Triumph Bonneville T120 Black vs Kawasaki W800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville T120 Black vs Kawasaki W800. Triumph Bonneville T120 Black: 79 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 224 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki W800: 47 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 221 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Bonneville T120 Black
Kawasaki W800
Horsepower (hp)
79 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
105 Nm
62.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
224 kg
221 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
79 hp @ 7,400 rpm
47 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
105 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
62.9 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
224 kg (wet/curb weight)
221 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
4.8 L/100km (approximately 20.8 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville T120 Black
8.0/10
"A modern classic that genuinely earns that overused label."
Pros
+Torquey, characterful engine delivery
+Excellent long-distance comfort
+Strong dealer network support
Cons
−Stock suspension disappointingly soft
−Early throttle-by-wire issues
−Premium pricing versus rivals
Kawasaki W800
8.0/10
"The most honest retro twin you can buy used today."
Pros
+Engine genuinely indestructible
+Exceptional real-world build quality
+Upright ergonomics suit everyone
Cons
−Chrome deteriorates without care
−Parts availability still patchy
−Lacks modern safety tech
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