For the 2002 model year, the Triumph Bonneville America motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 498.2 lb (226 kg).
Triumph Bonneville America weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Triumph Bonneville America?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Triumph Bonneville America is heavier than about 90% of 15 Triumph classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Triumph Bonneville America weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 498.2 lb (226 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 790 cc |
| Power | 61 hp |
| Torque | 44.3 lb-ft (60 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.39 US gal (16.6 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.3 lb (12.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 12.24 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.17 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.88 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.59 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 63.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 525.5 lb (238.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Triumph Bonneville America weight FAQ
How much does the Triumph Bonneville America weigh?
The source data gives 498.2 lb (226 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Triumph Bonneville America weight compare with similar Triumphs?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 90th percentile among 15 compatible Triumph classic motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Triumph Bonneville America?
A full tank works out to about 27.3 lb (12.4 kg) from the listed 4.39 US gal (16.6 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Triumph Bonneville America weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 678.2 lb (307.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Triumph Bonneville America strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 12.24 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 5th percentile within the compatible Triumph classic power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Triumph Bonneville America be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 525.5 lb (238.4 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Triumph Bonneville America full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 525.5 lb (238.4 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Triumph Bonneville America torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 8.88 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Triumph Bonneville America have per pound?
The model has about 1.59 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.