Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Gold Line Weight (520lb)

Quick answer

Across the 2022 and 2023 model years, the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Gold Line motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 520.1 lb (235.9 kg).

Wet / running weight520.1 lb (235.9 kg)
Fuel capacity3.83 US gal (14.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight23.8 lb (10.8 kg)
Power / 100 lb15.21 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
20222023

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Gold Line weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Gold Line?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Gold Line is heavier than about 90.6% of 32 Triumph classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
520.1 lb (235.9 kg)
32 Triumph classic motorcyclesMedian: 494.7 lb (224.4 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight520.1 lb (235.9 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider670.1 lb (303.9 kg)bike + rider • bike is 77.6% of total mass
180 lb rider700.1 lb (317.5 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.3% of total mass
210 lb rider730.1 lb (331.2 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.2% of total mass

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Gold Line weight & related specs

Model years covered 2022, 2023
Wet / running weight 520.1 lb (235.9 kg)
Engine displacement 1,200 cc
Power 79.1 hp
Torque 77.4 lb-ft (105 Nm)
Fuel capacity 3.83 US gal (14.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 23.8 lb (10.8 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 15.21 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 6.57 lb / hp
Torque per 100 lb 14.89 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 2.31 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 43.3 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.6%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Gold Line is heavier than about 90.6% of 32 Triumph classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 3.83 US gal (14.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) of fuel when full.
Available power and weight figures produce a power-to-weight range of 15.21 hp per 100 lb. That is more useful for comparing acceleration potential than horsepower alone.

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Gold Line weight FAQ

How heavy is the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Gold Line ready to ride?

Listed ready-to-ride weight is 520.1 lb (235.9 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.

Is the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Gold Line heavy compared with other Triumph classic motorcycles?

Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 91st weight percentile in its Triumph category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.

Does the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Gold Line weight change by model year?

Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2022-2023 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.

How much does the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Gold Line fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 3.83 US gal (14.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 23.8 lb (10.8 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Triumph curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Gold Line with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 700.1 lb (317.5 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

How much horsepower does the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Gold Line have per 100 lb?

Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 15.21 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 84th percentile within the compatible Triumph classic power-to-weight comparison.

What is the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Gold Line torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

The calculated torque-to-weight range is 14.89 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.

How many cc does the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Gold Line have per pound?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.31 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

How does the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Gold Line compare with the median Triumph classic motorcycle weight?

The model sits about 25.4 lb (11.5 kg) heavier than the compatible median Triumph classic motorcycle weight used on this page.

Official information note

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.