Triumph Bonneville T120 vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville T120 vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200. Triumph Bonneville T120: 80 hp @ 6,550 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Triumph Speed Twin 1200: 97 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Bonneville T120
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
97 hp
Torque (Nm)
105 Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
209 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
80 hp @ 6,550 rpm
97 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
105 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
112 Nm @ 4,950 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
209 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville T120
8.5/10
"The finest modern classic money can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Gorgeous authentic styling
+Strong torquey parallel twin
+Excellent build quality
Cons
−Early fuelling can be hesitant
−Chrome deteriorates quickly
−Suspension basic for spirited riding
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
8.0/10
"A genuinely accomplished modern classic that delivers daily and on weekends."
Pros
+Torquey, characterful 1200 engine
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+Strong build quality throughout
Cons
−Stock seat comfort mediocre
−Fork seals prone to weeping
−Limited wind protection
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