The 2026 Triumph Bonneville T120 enjoys electronic, convenience, and aesthetic updates, while retaining its distinctive retro-classic styling. The much-loved Bonneville 1200HT engine, with its abundant torque and delightful 270-degree rumble, is back unchanged. The chassis, with traditional KYB suspension, is also carried over from last year. With that settled, here’s what’s new.
- Let’s give Triumph Motorcycles Chief Commercial Officer Paul Stroud the first word on the updated T20: “The Bonneville T120 is the original. It’s the bike that defined a generation and continues to inspire riders today. What makes it so special is its ability to evolve while staying true to its soul.”
- Cornering-aware and traction control ABS are added to the T120. An IMU is employed to provide the needed information to the two ride aid systems.
- The new LED headlight on the 2026 Triumph Bonneville T120 is brighter and more distinctive. Daylight running lights are also a stylish standard.
- The twin clocks now have a powered USB-C port. This makes it easy to charge handlebar-mounted devices.
- Cruise control is standard on the 2026 Triumph Bonneville T120. The right wrists of long-distance riders can relax.
- There’s a new Bonneville T120 graphic on the side panels. The throttle bodies remain camouflaged as carburetors.
- The 2026 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black has a list price of $13,995 in Stone Grey. Upgrading to Aegean Blue and New England White adds $600 to the price tag. Triumph dealers will have the new T120 next month.
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2026 Triumph Bonneville T120 Specs
ENGINE
- Type: Bonneville 1200HT vertical twin w/ 270-degree crank
- Bore x stroke: 97.6 x 80.0mm
- Displacement: 1197cc
- Compression ratio: 10:1
- Maximum power: 79 horsepower @ 6550 rpm
- Maximum torque: 77 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
- Valvetrain: SOHC; 4 vpc
- Fueling: Ride-by-wire multipoint EFI
- Cooling: Liquid
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Clutch: Wet multiplate w/ assist and slip functions
- Final drive: Chain
CHASSIS
- Frame: Tubular-steel twin-cradle
- Front suspension; travel: Non-adjustable 41mm KYB fork
- Rear suspension: Spring-preload adjustable KYB shocks
- Wheels: Wire-spoke w/ aluminum rims
- Front wheel: 18 x 2.75
- Rear wheel: 17 x 4.25
- Tires: Michelin Road Classic
- Front tire: 100/90-18
- Rear tire: 150/70-17
- Front brake: 310mm discs w/ Brembo 2-piston calipers
- Rear brake: 255mm disc w/ Nissin 2-piston caliper
- ABS: Cornering aware
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
- Wheelbase: 57.1 inches
- Rake: 25.5 degrees
- Trail: 4.1 inches
- Seat height: 31.1 inches
- Tank capacity: 3.8 gallons
- Estimated fuel consumption: 64 mpg
- Curb weight: 514 pounds
- Colors: Stone Grey; Aegean Blue and New England White (+$600)
2026 Triumph Bonneville T120 Price: from $13,995 MSRP
