Triumph Bike
Bonneville T120
The 105 Nm retro statement — the one modern-classic that refuses to apologise for power.
- Price
- ₹9.9L – ₹9.98L
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Mileage
- 20 kmpl
- Engine
- 1200 cc
- Power
- 80 bhp
- Torque
- 105 Nm
- Top speed
- 200 kmph
- Kerb weight
- 236 kg
- Seats
- 2
- Fuel
- petrol
- Gearbox
- manual
Available colours
- Korosi Red
- Jet Black
- Frozen Titanium
- Machista Green
Swatches are indicative.
Overview
The Bonneville T120 is the motorcycle retro buyers pretend they do not want. The 1,200cc parallel twin makes 80 bhp and, more relevantly, 105 Nm at 3,500 rpm — the kind of torque that turns a standstill into three lanes ahead in one twist without a downshift, in a body styled as though it left Birmingham in 1967. Every rival asks for compromise; the T120 asks only for the price.
The engineering beneath the chrome is thoroughly modern and quietly generous. Riding modes re-map throttle and ABS character between Rain and Road, the heated grips and cruise control belong on the options list for a reason, and the 790 mm seat makes the mass easy at a standstill in a way the numbers suggest they should not. At 200 km/h the claim in this listing, it is serene rather than exciting — the bike simply gets there and reports back comfortably.
The costs are budget and backroads. At 236 kg it is the heaviest motorcycle in this catalogue by a clear distance, it asks nearly double the money of the 650 twins for styling rather than speed, and the 20 kmpl claim is best read as an average for a machine most owners will not ride gently. Servicing at an imported premium is the recurring line item. The T120 is the strongest argument in motorcycling that desirability is a specification.
- 105 Nm at 3,500 rpm from the 1,200cc parallel twin
- Road and Rain riding modes with switchable ABS
- Cruise control and heated grips on the higher trim
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹9.9 lakh - ₹9.98 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched December 2023
Range spread ₹9.9L – ₹9.98L
Triumph Bonneville T120 variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| Bonneville T120 petrol manual Road and Rain modes · Chrome mudguards | ₹9.9L |
| Bonneville T120 Pro petrol manual Cornering ABS · Cruise control and heated grips | ₹9.98L |
Prices shown are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, from MotoSutra's sample catalogue for this build.
Specifications
Engine and performance
| Engine | 1200 cc, 2-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Max power | 80 bhp @ 6,550 rpm |
| Max torque | 105 Nm @ 3,500 rpm |
| Mileage | 20 kmpl |
| Top speed | 200 kmph |
| Gearbox | Manual |
Chassis and safety
| Kerb weight | 236 kg |
|---|---|
| Seat capacity | 2 persons |
| Boot space | undefined litres |
| Suspension | 41 mm front fork with twin rear shock absorbers and chrome spring covers |
| Brakes | Front and rear discs with ABS, optimised cornering ABS on the top trim |
| Tyres | Front 110/80-18, rear 150/70-17 |
| Safety equipment | Switchable rider modes with cornering ABS on the higher trim; no official crash-test rating exists |
Dimensions
| Length | 2170 mm |
|---|---|
| Height | 790 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1490 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm |
Figures are MotoSutra sample catalogue data for this demonstration build.
Features
Instrumentation
- Analogue speedometer with an LCD gear and fuel inset
- Twin clocks flanking a switchable digital display
- Riding-mode and cruise-control readouts
- USB charging point beneath the seat
Electronics
- Rider modes with mapped throttle and ABS intervention
- Traction control with an off-road-recognising calibration
- Cruise control and heated grips as listed
- Keyless ignition and an alarm option
Chassis
- Twin-cradle frame with a 1,490 mm wheelbase
- Chrome-detailed front forks and twin rear shocks
- Discs at both wheels with ABS
- 14.5-litre fuel tank and a 790 mm saddle
Pros and cons
What we like
- 105 Nm of torque in a shape that hides none of it
- Serene, effortless highway pace at a low saddle height
- The most convincing retro execution sold here
What we would change
- 236 kg — the heaviest motorcycle in this catalogue
- Asks nearly double the 650 twins for style and torque, not speed
- Premium imported servicing is the recurring cost
Expert review
MotoSutra score
4.5/5
How it scores
The 105 Nm retro statement — the one modern-classic that refuses to apologise for power.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Triumph Bonneville T120 price?
₹9.90 lakh for the base and ₹9.98 lakh for the Pro in this sample listing, ex-showroom Delhi NCR. On-road cost crosses the ten-lakh mark in most states.
What mileage does the T120 return?
The claim here is 20 kmpl. Sample reports range from 17 kmpl in mixed use to 22 kmpl at a steady highway cruise, with the torque encouraging the former.
Is the T120 better than the Royal Enfield 650 twins?
On torque and outright ability, clearly — 105 Nm to 52. On running costs, service reach and the price gap of nearly seven lakh rupees in this listing, the Enfields remain the rational buy. The T120 wins the argument that the rational buy is not the point.
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