Triumph Bonneville T120C Street Scrambler Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Triumph Bonneville T120C Street Scrambler motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 165 kg (363.8 lb).

Key specifications

1963-1969Model years
649 ccDisplacement
165 kgDry weight
775 mmSeat height
15.1 LFuel tank
1,403 mmWheelbase
127 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
1963196419651966196719681969
Year-specific specification changes

The 1963 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
196819699.0:1
Front brakes
19681969Expanding brake (drum brake). Twin Leading Shoe
Front tire
196419693.25-19
Fuel system
19671969Carburettor. Amal concentric carburettor, 30 mm.
Rear tire
196419694.00-18
Electrical
196612-volt electrical system
1967196912-volt electrics
Fuel capacity
196619699.46 L (2.50 US gal)
Ignition
19681969Lucas
Power/weight ratio
19690.2970 hp/kg
Wheels
19651969Wire spoked, grey and black

How the Triumph Bonneville T120C Street Scrambler compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Triumph models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Triumph database average.

Displacement649 cc
Low 199 ccAverage 949 ccHigh 2,294 cc

About 32% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 18th percentile across Triumph models.

Seat height775 mm
Low 690 mmAverage 789 mmHigh 855 mm

Very close to the Triumph database average. Around the 36th percentile across Triumph models.

Fuel capacity15.1 L
Low 9.5 LAverage 17.9 LHigh 25 L

About 15% smaller than the Triumph database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Triumph models.

This model Triumph database average

Triumph database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Triumph specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement18th

649 cc — larger displacement than about 18% of Triumph models.

Seat height36th

775 mm — taller than about 36% of Triumph models.

Fuel capacity22nd

15.1 L — larger than about 22% of Triumph fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Triumph average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Triumph models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,403 mm
This bike

1,403

Triumph avg

1,491

6% below average.

Seat height775 mm
This bike

775

Triumph avg

789

Close to average.

Ground clearance127 mm
This bike

127

Triumph avg

124

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 649 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,403 mmSeat 775 mmClearance 127 mm
4-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.25-18 front / 3.50-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.25-18
Rear tire size 3.50-18
Bore/stroke ratio 0.87:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Category Allround

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 649 cc (39.60 cu in)
Bore × stroke 71.0 x 82 mm (2.8 x 3.2 inches)
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor. Amal monobloc carburettor
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition Lucas K2F auto-advance Magneto
Starter Kick

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 4-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate, wet

Chassis and suspension

Frame Brazed lug, full-cradle, single downtube
Front suspension Telescopic fork, hydraulic damping.
Rear suspension Swing arm, 2 Girling dampers
Rake 26.0°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 3.25-18
Rear tire 3.50-18
Wheels Wire spoked

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 165 kg (363.8 lb)
Seat height 775 mm (30.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,403 mm (55.2 inches)
Ground clearance 127 mm (5.0 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 15.14 L (4.00 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 185.0 km/h (115.0 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.2788 hp/kg

Electrical and instruments

Electrical Lucas RM19 alternator, 6-volt electrical system

Other specifications

Color options Alaskan White
Seat Dual seat
Comments Street Scrambler with high exhaust pipes.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Triumph models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Triumph information before relying on them. Visit the official Triumph website.