Across 4 covered model years from 2009 to 2012, the Triumph Bonneville SE motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 494.9 lb (224.5 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg) and dry weights ranging from 447.5 lb (203 kg), depending on model year.
Triumph Bonneville SE weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Triumph Bonneville SE?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Triumph Bonneville SE 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 SE weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 494.9 lb (224.5 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg) |
| Dry weight | 447.5 lb (203 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 865 cc |
| Torque | 50 lb-ft (67.8 Nm) to 50.9 lb-ft (69 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 US gal (15.9 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.08 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.37 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 | 5.3% to 5.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 473.8 lb (214.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Triumph Bonneville SE weight FAQ
What does the Triumph Bonneville SE weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 494.9 lb (224.5 kg) to 496 lb (225 kg) for wet/running weight and 447.5 lb (203 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Triumph Bonneville SE heavy compared with other Triumph classic motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 61st percentile among 32 compatible Triumph classic motorcycles.
Does the Triumph Bonneville SE weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Triumph Bonneville SE fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.2 US gal (15.9 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 26.1 lb (11.8 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Triumph curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Triumph Bonneville SE with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 676 lb (306.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How heavy is the Triumph Bonneville SE after filling the fuel tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 473.8 lb (214.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Triumph Bonneville SE have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 10.08 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.37 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Triumph Bonneville SE displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.74 cc per lb to 1.93 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Triumph Bonneville SE feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.