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2016Triumph Bonneville T120 Black

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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.

Capacity: 1200.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 224.0 kg
Seat height: 785 mm
Power: 79.0 HP (57.7 kW) @ 6550 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail15%

Cornering50%

City riding60%

Daily riding72%

Touring63%

Two-up65%

Track15%

Best for: Built as a classic-styled roadster for relaxed cruising, weekend rides, and everyday commuting rather than outright performance.
Built for: Delivers a torquey, characterful parallel-twin experience with classic British styling and modern underpinnings for smooth, unhurried riding.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders seeking sharp sportbike handling, high-speed thrills, or any serious off-road capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 785mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Range and running costs

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1200.0 ccm
Power: 79.0 HP (57.7 kW) @ 6550 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 117 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: GTDXC1.20DVL-013
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 4.96 L/100km (47.4 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 2.0 CO g/km
Torque: 105.0 Nm (10.7 kgf-m) @ 3100 RPM
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.3527 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 97.6 x 80.0 mm
Compression: 10.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Digital-inductive type via engine management system
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet. multi-plate

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1445 mm
Overall length: 2230 mm
Overall width: 739 mm
Overall height: 1125 mm
Seat height: 785 mm
Wet weight: 224.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 14.50 litres
Oil capacity: 4.50 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Tubular steel cradle. Twin-sided, tubular steel swing arm.
Front suspension: Kayaba 41mm cartidge forks
Rear suspension: Kayaba twin shocks with adjustable preload,
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear wheel travel: 120 mm
Rake (fork angle): 28.0°
Trail: 110 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. ABS. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper
Rear brakes diameter: 255 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 100/90-19
Rear tyre: 130/80-17

Other

Color options: Black
Warranty: 24

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2016	2019	2021	2024	2026
Capacity	1200 cc	1200 cc	1200 cc	1200 cc	1200 cc
Dry weight	—	—	224 kg	224 kg	224 kg
Seat height	785 mm	790 mm	790 mm	790 mm	790 mm
Fuel capacity	14.5 L	14.5 L	14.5 L	14.5 L	14.5 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 1 recall may apply

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGFeb 2019 · 19V133000

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.

These recalls cover some 2016 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Triumph recalls →