Across 19 covered model years from 1986 to 2016, the Triumph Bonneville motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 423.3 lb (192 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg) and dry weights ranging from 447.5 lb (203 kg) to 460.8 lb (209 kg), depending on model year.
Triumph Bonneville weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Triumph Bonneville?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Triumph Bonneville is heavier than about 60.9% of 32 Triumph classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Triumph Bonneville weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1986, 1987, 1988, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 423.3 lb (192 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg) |
| Dry weight | 447.5 lb (203 kg) to 460.8 lb (209 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 744 cc to 865 cc |
| Power | 49 hp to 68 hp |
| Torque | 38.4 lb-ft (52 Nm) to 52.4 lb-ft (71 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) to 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) to 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1986 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.58 hp / 100 lb to 13.72 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.29 lb / hp to 8.64 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.5 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.61 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.74 cc / lb to 1.93 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 51.7 lb / 100 cc to 57.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 7% |
| Weight with full tank | 473.8 lb (214.9 kg) to 487 lb (220.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Triumph Bonneville weight FAQ
What is the Triumph Bonneville dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1986, 1987, 1988, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 years, listed wet/running weight is 423.3 lb (192 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg) and listed dry weight is 447.5 lb (203 kg) to 460.8 lb (209 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Triumph Bonneville lighter or heavier than other Triumph classic motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 61st percentile in this model-level Triumph comparison.
Which Triumph Bonneville years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1986, 1987, 1988, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Triumph Bonneville?
Based on the supplied 2.91 US gal (11 L) to 4.76 US gal (18 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) to 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Triumph Bonneville and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 676 lb (306.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Triumph Bonneville power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 11.58 hp per 100 lb to 13.72 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 70th percentile within the compatible Triumph classic power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Triumph Bonneville weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 473.8 lb (214.9 kg) to 487 lb (220.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Triumph Bonneville have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 8.5 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.61 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Triumph Bonneville displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.74 cc per lb to 1.93 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Triumph Motorcycles website.