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2009Triumph Bonneville Black
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The 2009 Triumph Bonneville Black is a blacked-out version of Triumph's classic Bonneville twin. Its air-cooled 865cc parallel twin makes 66 hp and 71 Nm through a five-speed gearbox. A 775 mm seat, 230 kg wet weight and a 16-litre tank make it a stylish, easy-going retro roadster.
- Capacity
- 865.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 205.0 kg
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Power
- 66.0 HP (48.5 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for classic-styled commuting and relaxed weekend rides rather than outright performance.
- Built for
- A charming, air-cooled retro twin that rewards a relaxed, unhurried riding style with plenty of old-school character.
- Not ideal for
- Not the choice for riders chasing high-speed thrills, sport-bike cornering ability, or serious off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 865.0 ccm
- Power
- 66.0 HP (48.5 kW)
- Torque
- 71.0 Nm (7.2 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3220 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 90.0 x 68.0 mm
- Compression
- 9.2:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Ignition
- Digital-inductive type
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet, multi-plate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1500 mm
- Overall length
- 2230 mm
- Overall width
- 740 mm
- Overall height
- 1100 mm
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Dry weight
- 205.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 230.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Tubular steel cradle
- Front suspension
- Kayaba, 41 mm forks
- Rear suspension
- Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload, 106mm rear wheel travel
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 106 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 28.0°
- Trail
- 110 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Nissin 2 piston floating caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Nissin 2 piston floating caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 255 mm
- Front tyre
- 100/90-19
- Rear tyre
- 130/80-17
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 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 865 cc | 865 cc | 865 cc | 865 cc |
| Dry weight | 205 kg | 205 kg | 205 kg | 205 kg |
| Seat height | 775 mm | 775 mm | 775 mm | 775 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16.7 L | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Triumph Bonneville Black?
The 2009 Triumph Bonneville Black has a Capacity of 865.0 ccm (52.79 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Triumph Bonneville Black have?
The 2009 Triumph Bonneville Black has a Power of 66.0 HP (48.5 kW).
How many gears does the Triumph Bonneville Black have?
The 2009 Triumph Bonneville Black has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Triumph Bonneville Black?
The 2009 Triumph Bonneville Black has a Torque of 71.0 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.4 ft.lbs).
How much does the Triumph Bonneville Black weigh?
The 2009 Triumph Bonneville Black has a Dry weight of 205.0 kg (451.9 pounds).
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