Triumph Bonneville T120 Black vs Triumph Bonneville Street Twin
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville T120 Black vs Triumph Bonneville Street Twin. 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. Triumph Bonneville Street Twin: 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Bonneville T120 Black
Triumph Bonneville Street Twin
Horsepower (hp)
79 hp
65 hp
Torque (Nm)
105 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
224 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
79 hp @ 7,400 rpm
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
105 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
177 km/h
Weight
224 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.8 L/100km (approximately 20.8 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 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
Triumph Bonneville Street Twin
7.5/10
"A genuinely loveable, no-nonsense modern classic at a sensible price."
Pros
+Torquey, tractable low-end pull
+Timeless, unfussy styling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Lacks excitement above 70mph
−Early fueling needs software update
−Wiring loom can corrode
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