2021 Triumph T120 and T120 Black drop 7 kg

2021 Triumph T120 and T120 Black

Triumph’s 2021 T 120 machines are now 7 kg lighter and also score higher spec’ braking hardware from Brembo.

The rims are now much lighter and the instruments have been updated. Cruise control is now standard and enhanced new riding modes improve the package further.

Cruise control is standard on the T120 and the clocks get a new face and riding modes

The 1200 engined machines have not gained any boosts to their peak outputs in the transition to Euro5 with horsepower still rated at 79 horsepower at 6550 rpm while the 105 Nm of peak torque is now delivered at 3500 rpm, 400 rpm higher than their predecessors.

All Triumph motorcycles feature 16,000 km service intervals and the 2021 Bonneville range is expected to start arriving in Australia from the second quarter of 2021. Pricing is yet to be announced.

We will learn the ins and outs of updates to the Scrambler 1200 XC and XE machines in a couple of weeks and a reveal of the new Street Scrambler will be conducted later in April.

2021 Triumph T120 and T120 Black Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS – BONNEVILLE T120 AND T120 BLACK
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Type	Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Capacity	1200 cc
Bore	97.6 mm
Stroke	80.0 mm
Compression	10.0:1
Maximum Power	80 PS / 78.9 bhp (58.8 kW) @ 6550 rpm
Maximum Torque	105 Nm (77.4 lbft) @ 3500 rpm
Fuel System	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Exhaust	Chromed 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin chrome silencers (T120) Black 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin black silencers (T120 Black)
Final Drive	Chain
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, torque assist clutch
Gearbox	6 speed
CHASSIS
Frame	Tubular steel, twin cradle frame
Swingarm	Twin sided fabrication
Front Wheel	Aluminium rimmed 32 spoke 18 x 2.75 in
Rear Wheel	Aluminium rimmed 32 spoke, 17 x 4.25 in
Front Tyre	100/90-18
Rear Tyre	150/70 R17
Front Suspension	Ø 41 mm cartridge forks
Rear Suspension	Twin RSUs, with pre-load adjustment
Front Brakes	Twin 310mm discs, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper, ABS
Rear Brakes	Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper, ABS
Instruments	Twin dial analogue speedometer and tachometer with LCD multi-functional displays
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Length	2170 mm (85.4 in)
Width (Handlebars)	780 mm (30.7 in)
Height Without Mirrors	1100 mm (43.3 in)
Seat Height	790 mm (31.1 in)
Wheelbase	1450 mm (57.1 in)
Rake	25.5 °
Trail	105.2 mm (4.1 in)
Wet weight	236 kg (520 lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 litres (3.8 US gal)
FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS
Fuel Consumption	60.1 mpg (4.7 l/100km)
CO2 Figures	107 g/km
Standard	EURO 5 CO2 emissions and fuel consumption data are measured according to regulation 168/2013/EC. Figures for fuel consumption are derived from specific test conditions and are for comparative purposes only. They may not reflect real driving results.
SERVICE
Service interval	10,000 miles (16,000km) / 12 months