For the 2014 model year, the Triumph Bonneville Special Edition motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 496 lb (225 kg).
Triumph Bonneville Special Edition 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 Special Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Triumph Bonneville Special Edition is heavier than about 60.9% of 32 Triumph classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 Special Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 496 lb (225 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 865 cc |
| Torque | 50.2 lb-ft (68 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.11 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.74 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Triumph Bonneville Special Edition weight FAQ
What is the Triumph Bonneville Special Edition wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 496 lb (225 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Triumph Bonneville Special Edition 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.
How much does a full tank add to the Triumph Bonneville Special Edition?
Based on the supplied 4.23 US gal (16 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Triumph Bonneville Special Edition 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.
How much of the Triumph Bonneville Special Edition total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.3% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Triumph Bonneville Special Edition torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 10.11 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 Special Edition engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.74 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Where will I notice the Triumph Bonneville Special Edition weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full 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.