// Generation · 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.

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Buyer score / 100
5
Vintages
10
Changes
4
Overhauls
3
Updates
3
Minor
↘ Changes by category
M
ENGINE
1 change
2016
Launch — 1200cc liquid-cooled 270° parallel twin, 80hp/105Nm (+54% torque vs previous 865cc)
Major
C
FRAME
3 changes
2016
New steel double-cradle frame — 224kg dry, 785mm seat height, 1,445mm wheelbase
Major
2017
Revised geometry: rake reduced 28°→25.5°, trail 119mm→104mm — improved manoeuvrability
Medium
2017
Rear tyre widened from 130 to 150mm. Revised 6-speed gearbox
Medium
E
ELECTRONICS
1 change
2016
ABS + traction control + 2 riding modes (Road/Rain) standard
Major
A
AESTHETICS
2 changes
2019
No mechanical change — colours carried over
Minor
2020
No mechanical change — colours carried over
Minor
S
SAFETY
3 changes
2016
Slipper clutch standard. Front and rear LED. Standard USB. Heated grips and transponder immobiliser
Major
2018
Front brake caliper fix — eliminating squealing. New colours
Minor
2019
Recall — clutch cable could damage main wiring harness (production August 2015–January 2019)
Medium