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All Bikes/Compare/Triumph Bonneville T120 Black vs Triumph Speed Twin 900

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black vs Triumph Speed Twin 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. 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 Speed Twin 900: 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Triumph Speed Twin 900
Horsepower (hp)
79 hp
65 hp
Torque (Nm)
105 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
185 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
185 km/h (estimated)
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 (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black
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 Speed Twin 900
Triumph Speed Twin 900
7.8/10

"A characterful, honest middleweight that rewards everyday riders handsomely."

Pros
+Smooth, tractable parallel twin
+Genuinely handsome classic styling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
Useless stock mirrors
Early fueling roughness issue
Switchgear feels budget-grade

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