Triumph·Roadster·1200cc·A2 · 47ch

Bonneville T120

↘ Evolution history · 2016 → present
11
Years of production
3
Generations
1200
current cc
80
Horsepower
11
Vintages

The modern British icon. 1200cc parallel twin, authentic retro character and up-to-date technology.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 3 · 2026 — present
IMU AND CORNERING ABS — EURO 5+

2026 refresh focused on active safety: 6-axis IMU, cornering ABS and lean-sensitive traction control introduced for the first time on the T120. New lighter aluminium wheels, USB-C port, enhanced LED headlight. From €14,595 from spring 2026.

2026
EElectronics
6-axis IMU — cornering ABS + lean-sensitive traction control (first time on T120)
Major
CFrame
New lighter aluminium wheels. USB-C port. Enhanced-brightness LED headlight. 233kg wet
Medium
AAesthetics
Aegean Blue/New England White, Stone Grey — hand-finished coatlines and new tricolour pinstripes
Minor
Buyer radar
2026

First T120 with IMU and cornering ABS. Welcome modernisation. Too recent for definitive verdict.

GOOD PICK
Gen 2 · 2021 — 2025
EURO 5 — BREMBO AND WEIGHT REDUCTION

Substantial Euro 5 update: -7kg via 32-spoke aluminium wheels, dual-piston Brembo front brakes, standard cruise control and improved Road/Rain modes. Torque peak shifted to 3,500rpm for smoother ride.

2025
AAesthetics
No notable mechanical change — colours carried over
Minor
2024
AAesthetics
Gold Line Edition + Elvis Presley Limited Edition (limited series). New range colours
Medium
2023
AAesthetics
Chrome Edition — exclusive chrome finishes on calipers, exhaust and badges
Medium
2022
SSafety
Recall — left front brake disc may detach from wheel (production May 2022–January 2023)
Medium
AAesthetics
No mechanical change — colours carried over
Minor
2021
MEngine
Euro 5 — torque peak shifted to 3,500rpm (vs 3,100rpm). Improved assist/slipper clutch
Major
CFrame
32-spoke aluminium wheels — -7kg, 236kg wet. Wheelbase +5mm (1,450mm)
Major
SSafety
Dual-piston Brembo front brakes on twin 310mm discs — replacing Nissin calipers
Major
EElectronics
Cruise control standard. Improved Road/Rain modes. Dual analogue dials with 2 LCD screens
Medium
Buyer radar
2021

Euro 5, Brembo and -7kg. Check front brake disc recall on 2022 models (May 2022–Jan 2023).

GOOD PICK
2023

Mature model year, recall resolved. Chrome Edition highly sought-after. Excellent used buy.

TOP BUY
Gen 1 · 2016 — 2020
1200CC LAUNCH — EURO 4

Bonneville reborn with a liquid-cooled 1200cc 270° parallel twin, 80hp and 105Nm — +54% torque vs the previous 865cc. ABS, traction control, 2 riding modes and slipper clutch standard from launch.

2020
AAesthetics
No mechanical change — colours carried over
Minor
2019
SSafety
Recall — clutch cable could damage main wiring harness (production August 2015–January 2019)
Medium
AAesthetics
No mechanical change — colours carried over
Minor
2018
SSafety
Front brake caliper fix — eliminating squealing. New colours
Minor
2017
CFrame
Revised geometry: rake reduced 28°→25.5°, trail 119mm→104mm — improved manoeuvrability
Medium
CFrame
Rear tyre widened from 130 to 150mm. Revised 6-speed gearbox
Medium
2016
MEngine
Launch — 1200cc liquid-cooled 270° parallel twin, 80hp/105Nm (+54% torque vs previous 865cc)
Major
CFrame
New steel double-cradle frame — 224kg dry, 785mm seat height, 1,445mm wheelbase
Major
EElectronics
ABS + traction control + 2 riding modes (Road/Rain) standard
Major
SSafety
Slipper clutch standard. Front and rear LED. Standard USB. Heated grips and transponder immobiliser
Major
Buyer radar
2017

Corrected geometry and wider rear tyre vs 2016. Prefer 2017+ on the used market.

GOOD PICK