Across the 2007, 2008 and 2010 model years, the Triumph Bonneville Black motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 507.1 lb (230 kg) and dry weights ranging from 451.1 lb (204.6 kg) to 451.9 lb (205 kg), depending on model year.
Triumph Bonneville Black 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.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Triumph Bonneville Black?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Triumph Bonneville Black is heavier than about 79.7% 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 Black weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2008, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 507.1 lb (230 kg) |
| Dry weight | 451.1 lb (204.6 kg) to 451.9 lb (205 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 865 cc |
| Power | 67.1 hp |
| Torque | 50.2 lb-ft (68 Nm) to 52.4 lb-ft (71 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.4 US gal (16.65 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 27.3 lb (12.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2007 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 | 13.23 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 7.56 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.89 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.61 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.71 cc / lb to 1.92 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 52.1 lb / 100 cc to 58.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% to 6.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 478.2 lb (216.9 kg) to 478.4 lb (217 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Triumph Bonneville Black weight FAQ
How much does the Triumph Bonneville Black weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 507.1 lb (230 kg), while dry weight is 451.1 lb (204.6 kg) to 451.9 lb (205 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Triumph Bonneville Black weight compare with similar Triumphs?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 80th percentile among 32 compatible Triumph classic motorcycles.
Are all Triumph Bonneville Black model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Triumph Bonneville Black?
A full tank works out to about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) to 27.3 lb (12.4 kg) from the listed 4.23 US gal (16 L) to 4.4 US gal (16.65 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Triumph Bonneville Black weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 687.1 lb (311.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Triumph Bonneville Black strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 13.23 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 48th percentile within the compatible Triumph classic power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Triumph Bonneville Black total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.2% to 6.1% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Triumph Bonneville Black torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 9.89 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.61 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Triumph Bonneville Black engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.71 cc per lb to 1.92 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.