Triumph T 120 V Bonneville 650 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Triumph T 120 V Bonneville 650 motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 192 kg (423.3 lb).

Key specifications

1972-1973Model years
649 ccDisplacement
192 kgWet weight
18 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19721973

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1972 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Triumph T 120 V Bonneville 650 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.

Wet weight192 kg
Low 168.3 kgAverage 236.2 kgHigh 380 kg

About 19% lighter than the Triumph database average. Around the 19th percentile across Triumph models.

Fuel capacity18 L
Low 9.5 LAverage 17.9 LHigh 25 L

Very close to the Triumph database average. Around the 56th 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.

Wet weight19th

192 kg — heavier than about 19% of Triumph models, or lighter than about 81%.

Fuel capacity56th

18 L — larger than about 56% of Triumph fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.25-19 front / 4.00-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.25-19
Rear tire size 4.00-18
Bore/stroke ratio 0.87:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Category Sport touring

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 9.0:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.25-19
Rear tire 4.00-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 192 kg (423.3 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.00 L (4.76 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 176.0 km/h (109.4 mph)

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