Engineered by Triumph for the classic motorcycle segment, the 2016 Triumph Bonneville features a 865 cc (52.8 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 68 HP (49.6 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 68 Nm (50.2 lb-ft) at 5,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 78.6 HP per liter and a 1,700 rpm working window between peak torque (5,800 rpm) and peak power (7,500 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 measures 225 kg (496 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.31 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 740 mm (29.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,490 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.47 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 293 km (182 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 19 indexed model years from 1986 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
78.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.3 HP/kg (3.31 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,800–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~293 km (182 mi)
Engine
Displacement865.0 ccm (52.78 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine Details360 degree firing interval
Power68.0 HP (49.6 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 5800 RPM
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke90.0 x 68.0 mm (3.5 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital-inductive type via engine management system
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet. multi-plate
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.47 litres/100 km (18.3 km/l or 43.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases126.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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Transmission
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