2020 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Triumph for the classic motorcycle segment, the 2020 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black utilizes a 900 cc (54.9 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 55 HP (40.1 kW) at 5,900 rpm while maximum torque reaches 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) at 3,230 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 61.1 HP per liter and a 2,670 rpm working window between peak torque (3,230 rpm) and peak power (5,900 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 T100 Black measures 213 kg (470 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.87 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,450 mm (57.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 14.5-liter (3.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.83 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 379 km (235 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2014 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
61.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.26 HP/kg (3.87 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,230–5,900 rpm
Theoretical Range
~379 km (235 mi)
Engine
Displacement900.0 ccm (54.92 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine Details360 degree firing interval. Black.
Power55.0 HP (40.1 kW)) @ 5900 RPM
Torque80.0 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.0 ft.lbs) @ 3230 RPM
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