Triumph Speed Twin 900 vs Triumph Bonneville T120
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Speed Twin 900 vs Triumph Bonneville T120. 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. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Triumph Bonneville T120
Horsepower (hp)
65 hp
80 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
105 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
228 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
80 hp @ 6,550 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
105 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
193 km/h
Weight
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
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
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