The Triumph Bonneville has at all times been a cool bike. Steve McQueen, the King of Cool himself, rode a Bonneville. So did Marlon Brando, Clint Eastwood, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen. When the primary T120 Bonneville emerged in 1959, its mixture of timeless type and hot-rod efficiency made it common amongst lovers in America, its goal market. The “120” referred to the bike’s claimed high pace, and “Bonneville” referred to the salt flats in Utah the place a Triumph-powered streamliner set land pace information within the Nineteen Fifties.
Today, there’s a complete household of Bonneville fashions underneath Triumph’s “Trendy Classics” banner. The British producer plans to introduce almost 30 new/up to date fashions throughout its complete lineup for 2026, together with seven within the Bonneville household: T100, Scrambler 900, T120, T120 Black, Bobber, Speedmaster, and Scrambler 1200 XE.
Triumph hosted a world press launch in Oceanside, California, for all of the up to date Bonnevilles besides the Scrambler 1200 XE. The XE acquired a main replace for 2024, and for 2026 it acquired a brand new absolutely adjustable suspension bundle: an inverted 47mm Showa fork and twin Öhlins piggyback shocks.
The bikes within the Trendy Classics lineup range when it comes to type, efficiency, and goal purchaser, however what unifies all Bonneville fashions is their parallel-Twin engine. Although the engine is liquid-cooled, it has a slim, discreet radiator, and all of the plumbing is effectively hidden. To keep up the basic air-cooled look, the cylinders have cooling fins, and the gasoline injection system is disguised as a pair of carburetors.
Each trendy Bonneville would blow away an unique T120, which had an air-cooled 649cc parallel-Twin good for about 46 hp and 38 lb-ft of torque. The Twin within the T100 and Scrambler 900 displaces 900cc and makes 64 hp and 59 lb-ft of torque; the T120, T120 Black, Bobber, and Speedmaster have a 1,200cc Twin that makes 77-78.9 hp and 77.4-78.2 lb-ft of torque, relying on the mannequin. Though digital tuning and exhausts range by mannequin, giving them distinctive character, all have a 270-degree firing order for a rumbling sound and really feel.
Shared updates for the T100, Scrambler 900, T120, T120 Black, Bobber, and Speedmaster embody a brand new LED headlight, a brand new USB-C charging port, and IMU-based lean-sensitive Optimized Cornering ABS and Traction Management as normal tools.
2026 Triumph Bonneville T100, T120, and T120 Black
The T100, T120, and T120 Black share the basic Bonneville look: a sculpted tank with knee cutouts and a steel Triumph badge; a bench seat with piped edges; a curved exhaust pipe on all sides going from the cylinder head to a peashooter silencer; uncovered rear shocks; and spoked wheels.
For 2026, the T100 will get two experience modes – Street and Rain – that have been already normal on the T120s. Nothing else has modified apart from shade choices, new aspect panel graphics, and non-obligatory cruise management ($365). The T120 and T120 Black (so named as a result of it has darker finishes on the drivetrain) now include cruise management as normal; the one different modifications are colours and graphics.
GEAR UP
Our introduction to the brand new Bonnevilles started with a half-day experience on the T100, which has the identical wheelbase, steering geometry, seat top, and gasoline capability because the T120s. The T100 is 11 lb lighter as a result of it has just one entrance brake disc/caliper whereas the T120s have a pair. The distinction in engine measurement is because of bore – 84.6mm on the T100 and 97.6mm on the T120s; stroke is 80mm for each.
The T100 leans closely on retro type, however it doesn’t really feel retro from the saddle. Throttle response is exact, and the exhaust emits a lightweight growl. Peak torque arrives at simply 3,750 rpm, so there’s at all times grunt on faucet no matter gear place. Braking really feel and suspension compliance ship a snug, assured experience on metropolis streets and backroads. Steering is gentle and predictable, but the bike stays steady at freeway speeds. Working the slip/help clutch and rowing via gears within the 5-speed transmission are easy. General, the T100 is a really effectively sorted bike that’s a pleasure to experience.
A low seat top and sensibly positioned footpegs and handlebar give the T100 an approachable, agreeable seating place. Wanting previous the chrome handlebar and the basic spherical mirrors on chrome stalks, the rider finds a pair of spherical analog gauges – speedo on the left, tach on the best – that look good on this bike. The decrease portion of every gauge has a digital show that gives detailed data and menu capabilities.
After driving the Scrambler 900 within the afternoon (extra on that bike beneath), I kicked off Day 2 on the T120. Given its shared dimensions with the T100, it felt acquainted. However the further sauce that comes courtesy of a 300cc bump in displacement – a further 14.9 hp and 18.4 lb-ft of torque – was instantly obvious and appreciated. Peak torque (77.4 lb-ft) arrives at 3,500 rpm – 250 rpm decrease than the T100 – and offers the T120 spectacular roll-on energy. The T120 builds a head of steam quick, residing as much as its hot-rod origins. And the second brake disc up entrance improves stopping energy considerably.
The Bonneville T120/Black was Rider’s 2016 Bike of the 12 months, and a decade later it lives as much as that honor.
2026 Triumph Scrambler 900
Of all of the Trendy Classics, the Scrambler 900 acquired probably the most in depth replace for 2026. Along with the LED headlight, USB-C charging port, and cornering ABS and TC, the Scrambler 900 has a redesigned chassis, up to date styling, and new instrumentation. Its tubular-steel body has been revised and is paired with a lighter, extra inflexible cast-aluminum swingarm and a narrower subframe. Suspension has been upgraded to Showa elements entrance and rear, with a 43mm inverted fork and a pair of preload-adjustable piggyback shocks. New light-weight aluminum rims are fitted with Metzeler Tourance dual-purpose tires, and a bigger 320mm entrance brake disc is paired with a radial 4-piston caliper.
The Scrambler 900 has a purposeful stance due to a revised gasoline tank that has a extra angular form and a brand new filler cap and redesigned aspect panels, heel guards, exhaust pipes, fenders, fork protectors, and seat. A brand new instrument cluster contains an LCD show with an built-in TFT display, and the My Triumph connectivity module ($320) and cruise management ($380) are non-obligatory.
After lunch on Day 1, I swapped the T100 for a Scrambler 900. A part of our check route included the steep, winding climb up Ortega Freeway into the mountains that overlook Lake Elsinore. We didn’t do a lot in the way in which of scrambling, however we did bomb round on a tough, soiled paved hearth street that was riddled with tire-swallowing potholes, crumbling asphalt, and patches of sand and gravel. With solely 4.7 inches of suspension journey and fewer than 7 inches of floor clearance, light-duty scrambling is the secret, although the Tourance tires are actually up for the tough stuff.
In comparison with the T100 with the identical engine, the Scrambler 900’s tune is extra aggressive, and its exhaust notice is extra assertive. It feels snappier, and it’s not simply the Scrambler’s lighter weight (15.5 lb lower than the T100). Along with the Street and Rain experience modes, there’s additionally an Off-road mode that deactivates ABS on the rear wheel.
Befitting its elbows-out character, the Scrambler 900 has a large handlebar (33.6 inches vs. 30.7 on the T100), a slender two-piece ribbed seat, and high-mount, heat-shielded exhaust pipes working down the best aspect. It seems and feels rowdier than any of the opposite Bonnevilles (apart from the hair-on-fire Scrambler 1200 XE with its range-topping engine output and almost 10 inches of suspension journey).
2026 Triumph Bonneville Bobber and Speedmaster
The Bonnevilles match into three classes – requirements (T100 and T120s), scramblers (900, 1200 X, and 1200 XE), and cruisers (Bobber and Speedmaster). Although very completely different when it comes to profile and driving expertise, the Bobber and Speedmaster share some similarities. In comparison with different Bonnevilles, they’ve the fattest entrance tires, the longest wheelbases, the heaviest curb weights, and the bottom seat heights (26.9 inches on the Bobber, 27.5 inches on the Speedmaster). Additionally they share a swing-cage rear suspension design that provides the bikes a hardtail look however has a hidden monoshock beneath the seat.
For the reason that Bobber and Speedmaster are constructed on the identical platform, they share a number of updates for 2026. They’ve a bigger gasoline tank (3.7 gallons, up from 3.2), which provides to their muscular stance and will increase vary. The edges for the spoked wheels at the moment are aluminum as an alternative of metal, decreasing unsprung weight. The Bobber’s decrease engine circumstances have been reshaped to boost the bike’s bad-boy type, and its floating solo seat is wider for extra consolation. The Speedmaster’s two-up seat can also be wider, and it has a straighter handlebar bend and restyled Triumph badges.
The Bobber has a extra aggressive stance than the Speedmaster. Its handlebar is flatter and narrower (31.5 inches vs. 35.8 on the Speedmaster), its solo seat is decrease, and its midmount footpegs put extra bend within the rider’s knees. Though the Bobber and Speedmaster make the identical energy (77 hp) and torque (78.2 lb-ft), the Bobber has a devoted “scorching rod” tune that provides it snappier throttle response and a throatier exhaust notice. The Bobber is extra snug than it seems, and it’s enjoyable to experience round city and on backroads, however it wouldn’t be my first alternative for a full day’s experience.
With its feet-forward controls and plush seat, the Speedmaster is extra snug for lengthy rides than the Bobber. It additionally comes normal with passenger lodging. The fats 130mm entrance tire slows the steering for each bikes, however the impact is much less obvious on the Speedmaster as a result of its wider bar supplies extra leverage.
We Have a Winner!
I rode 5 Bonneville fashions – T100, Scrambler 900, T120 Black, Bobber, and Speedmaster – over two days, simply lengthy sufficient for preliminary impressions. This was certainly not a comparability check. With two engine sizes and three mannequin platforms, the Bonnevilles are as completely different as apples, oranges, and bananas. All 5 fashions impressed me. Triumph has executed a unbelievable job of designing and constructing classically styled bikes with trendy engineering. As I’ve stated in earlier opinions, Triumphs have a baked-in user-friendliness that makes them intuitive to experience. And with the Trendy Classics, they’ve received the styling nailed. I’d be proud to personal any of those bikes, however one stood out as my favourite: the Scrambler 900. Its high-pipe desert-sled styling seems further cool to my eyes, and its snappy scrambler tune sounds and feels good.
2026 Triumph Bonneville T100 / Scrambler 900 Specs
- Base Value: $11,495 / $12,395
- Web site: TriumphMotorcycle.com
- Guarantee: 2 yrs., unltd. miles
- Engine Sort: Liquid‑cooled, transverse parallel‑Twin, SOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
- Displacement: 900cc
- Bore x Stroke: 84.6 x 80.0mm
- Horsepower: 64.1 @ 7,000 rpm (manufacturing facility declare)
- Torque: 59.0 lb-ft @ 3,750 rpm (manufacturing facility declare)
- Transmission: 5-speed, cable‑actuated moist slip/help clutch
- Remaining Drive: Chain
- Wheelbase: 56.6 in. / 56.4 in.
- Rake/Path: 25.5 levels/4.1 in. / 25.8 levels/4.4 in.
- Seat Peak: 30.8 in.
- Moist Weight: 502.7 lb / 487.2 lb
- Gas Capability: 3.8 gal. / 3.2 gal.
2026 Triumph Bonneville T120/Black / Bobber / Speedmaster Specs
- Base Value: $13,995 / $14,795 / $14,795
- Web site: TriumphMotorcycle.com
- Guarantee: 2 yrs., unltd. miles
- Engine Sort: Liquid‑cooled, transverse parallel‑Twin, OHV w/ 2 valves per cyl.
- Displacement: 1,200cc
- Bore x Stroke: 97.6 x 80.0mm
- Horsepower: 78.9 @ 6,550 rpm / 77 @ 6,100 rpm / 77 @ 6,100 rpm (manufacturing facility claims)
- Torque: 77.4 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm / 78.2 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm / 78.2 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm (manufacturing facility claims)
- Transmission: 6-speed, cable‑actuated moist slip/help clutch
- Remaining Drive: Chain
- Wheelbase: 56.6 in. / 58.5 in. / 58.5 in.
- Rake/Path: 25.5 levels/4.1 in. / 25.4 levels/3.6 in. / 25.3 levels/3.5 in.
- Seat Peak: 30.8 in. / 26.9 in. / 27.5 in.
- Moist Weight: 513.7 lb / 551.2 lb / 584.2 lb
- Gas Capability: 3.8 gal. / 3.7 gal. / 3.7 gal.
