Across 5 covered model years from 2016 to 2021, the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 493.8 lb (224 kg) to 520.1 lb (235.9 kg) and dry weights ranging from 493.8 lb (224 kg), depending on model year.
Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 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 T120 Black?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black is lighter than about 51.6% 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 T120 Black weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 493.8 lb (224 kg) to 520.1 lb (235.9 kg) |
| Dry weight | 493.8 lb (224 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,200 cc |
| Power | 79 hp to 80 hp |
| Torque | 77.4 lb-ft (105 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.4 US gal (12.87 L) to 3.83 US gal (14.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.1 lb (9.6 kg) to 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2016 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 | 15.21 hp / 100 lb to 16.2 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.17 lb / hp to 6.57 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.89 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.68 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.31 cc / lb to 2.43 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 41.2 lb / 100 cc to 43.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 4.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 515 lb (233.6 kg) to 517.7 lb (234.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Triumph Bonneville T120 Black weight FAQ
What does the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 493.8 lb (224 kg) to 520.1 lb (235.9 kg) for wet/running weight and 493.8 lb (224 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 T120 Black heavy compared with other Triumph classic motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 48th percentile among 32 compatible Triumph classic motorcycles.
Does the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 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 T120 Black fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.4 US gal (12.87 L) to 3.83 US gal (14.5 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.1 lb (9.6 kg) to 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 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 673.8 lb (305.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 15.21 hp per 100 lb to 16.2 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 89th percentile within the compatible Triumph classic power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black full-tank weight estimate?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 515 lb (233.6 kg) to 517.7 lb (234.8 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 14.89 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.68 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Triumph Bonneville T120 Black displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.31 cc per lb to 2.43 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.