Triumph Bonneville T120 Black - 2016 Specifications and Reviews
The 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black is a modern retro-styled middleweight cruiser that appeals to riders seeking classic aesthetic with contemporary technology. Known for its iconic parallel-twin engine character and manageable 224 kg weight, it excels as an accessible entry point into premium motorcycling. The bike combines vintage Bonneville heritage with features like ABS braking and LCD instrumentation for everyday reliability and comfort.
General information | |
| Category | Classic |
| Year | 2016 |
| Model | Triumph Bonneville T120 Black |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Chromed 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin chrome silencers |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg) |
| Clutch | Wet. multi-plate |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Ignition | Digital-inductive type via engine management system |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI |
| Valves per cylinder | 8 |
| Bore x Stroke | 97.6 x 80.0 mm (3.8 x 3.1 inches) |
| Compression | 9.2:1 |
| Torque | 105.00 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) @ 3100 Revolutions">RPM |
| Power | 79.00 Horsepower">HP (57.7 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 6550 Revolutions">RPM |
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1200.00 ccm (73.22 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Black |
| Rear brakes diameter | 255 mm (10.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper |
| Front brakes diameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc. ABS. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-17 |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Kayaba twin shocks with adjustable preload, |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Kayaba 41mm cartidge forks |
| Trail | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 28.0° |
| Frame type | Tubular steel cradle. Twin-sided, tubular steel swing arm. |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 4.50 litres (0.30 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 14.50 litres (3.83 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,445 mm (56.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 739 mm (29.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,230 mm (87.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,125 mm (44.3 inches) |
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 224.0 kg (493.8 pounds) |
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Other specs | |
| Factory warranty | 24 months unlimited milage |
| Instruments | LCD multi-functional instrument pack |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Black |
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⚠ Safety Recalls (1)
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black, 2017-2019 Bonneville T100 and T100 Black, 2017-2018 Street Cup and Street Scrambler, and 2016-2018 Street Twin motorcycles. The clutch cable may contact the main harness cover and cause damage to wiring within the main harness. This may lead to a loss of electrical power to various electrical circuits.
Risk: Loss of electrical power may cause the headlight or indicator lighting to malfunction or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original securing guide for the clutch cable and main harness with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2019. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN560.
Source: NHTSA. View all Triumph recalls →
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