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Bonneville Speedmaster

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54 /100 Balanced
Power/Weight
0.31 hp/kg
Torque
106 Nm
Engine
1200 ccm

2020 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Triumph's classic motorcycle lineup, the 2020 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster pairs a 1200 cc (73.2 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 77 HP (56.2 kW) at 6,100 rpm while maximum torque reaches 106 Nm (78.2 lb-ft) at 4,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 64.2 HP per liter and a 2,100 rpm working window between peak torque (4,000 rpm) and peak power (6,100 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Bonneville Speedmaster measures 245.5 kg (541 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.31 HP/kg (3.19 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 705 mm (27.8 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,510 mm (59.4 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 279 km (173 miles) between fill-ups.

Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 2018 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
64.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.31 HP/kg (3.19 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
4,000–6,100 rpm
Theoretical Range
~279 km (173 mi)
Engine
Displacement 1200.0 ccm (73.22 cubic inches)
Engine Type Twin, four-stroke
Power 77.0 HP (56.2 kW)) @ 6100 RPM
Torque 106.0 Nm (10.8 kgf-m or 78.2 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM
Compression 10.0:1
Bore x Stroke 97.6 x 80.0 mm (3.8 x 3.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Injection
Fuel Control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multi-plate assist clutch
Performance
Fuel Consumption 4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission Details Euro 4
Exhaust Chromed 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin chrome silencers
Chassis
Frame Type Tubular steel cradle. Twin-sided, tubular steel swing arm.
Rake 25.3°
Trail 91 mm (3.6 inches)
Front Suspension KYB 41 mm forks with cartridge damping
Front Travel 90 mm (3.5 inches)
Rear Suspension KYB monoshock with linkage and stepped preload adjuster
Rear Travel 73 mm (2.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 130/90-B16
Rear Tyre 150/80-R16
Front Brakes Double disc. ABS. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
Front Brake Ø 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc. ABS. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper
Rear Brake Ø 255 mm (10.0 inches)
Wheels 32-spoke
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 245.5 kg (541.2 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.3136 HP/kg
Seat Height 705 mm (27.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1040 mm (40.9 inches)
Overall Width 770 mm (30.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity 12.00 litres (3.17 US gallons)
Oil Capacity 4.50 litres (4.76 US quarts)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Jet Black, Cobalt Blue/Jet Black, Fusion White/Phantom Black
Instruments LCD multi-functional instrument pack with analogue speedometer, odometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge
Warranty 24 months unlimited milage
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