Updated 2021 Triumph Bonneville range revealed

The 2021 Triumph Bonneville range has been revealed, with an array of updates applied to the Triumph Bonneville T120 and T120 Black, the Triumph Bonneville T100, Triumph Street Twin, Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster, Triumph Bonneville Bobber, and the appearance of an exclusive new model, the Triumph Street Twin Gold Line Limited Edition.

The British manufacturer says it will reveal full details of its 2021 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC and Scrambler 1200 XE on April 13, with the reveal of its updated 2021 Triumph Street Scrambler to follow on April 20.

The revisions are just the latest chapter in the on-going evolution of Triumph's retro-themed Modern Classics range, which also saw the new Triumph Thruxton RS arrive in 2020 and the Triumph Speed Twin introduced in 2019.

Under the banner of 'British Icons, Beautifully Evolved', the 2021 Bonneville range update is headlined by a move to Euro 5 emissions compliance – and engine revisions that also bring enhanced, more responsive power delivery – but extends to a wide number of other improvements spanning suspension, brakes, electronics and cosmetics.

Based on the original Triumph Bonneville of 1959, Triumph's Modern Classics range has grown from its introduction in 2001 to be a true powerhouse of the wider Triumph offering.

Since the arrival of the first 'modern-era' Bonneville two decades ago, some 367,000 units have been sold around the world, with the range steadily expanding over the years to include both T100 and T120 platforms (powered by 900cc and 1200cc parallel-twins respectively), and numerous retro formats spanning scramblers, café racers, bobbers, and customs.

This latest update sees Triumph's signature parallel-twin engines move to Euro 5 compliance, but the factory says the changes go well beyond lower emissions.

A focus on lighter engine internals and reduced inertia through a lightened crankshaft and balancer shafts have resulted in increased engine and throttle response, the company says, while service intervals have increased to every 16,000km (previously 10,000km). The latter is due to increased product confidence based on the service life of existing models, says Triumph, while the factory warranty period continues at two years, unlimited kilometres.

Peak power and torque figures have been preserved or raised (up 10hp in the Bonneville T100), while the engine speeds at which those peak figures are produced have changed marginally for some models.

While the frame carries over, overall weight has been reduced in some instances (by 7kg in the Bonneville T120/T120 Black and 4kg in the T100) and certain models feature high-spec Brembo front brakes and new Show forks.

Numerous styling tweaks, new instrument faces and fresh colour schemes round out the changes.

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Here's a rundown on the key updates found throughout the 2021 Triumph Bonneville range…

• Euro 5 1200cc parallel-twin engine
• Lighter crankshaft, clutch and balancer shafts
• 79hp at 6550rpm/105Nm at 3500rpm (previously 79hp at 6550rpm/105Nm at 3100rpm)
• 7kg lighter
• New lightweight aluminium wheels for reduced unsprung weight and inertia
• 16,000km service interval
• Higher-spec Brembo front brake (previously Nissin)
• Latest-gen ABS and switchable traction control
• Enhanced riding modes (Road and Rain)
• Electronic cruise control now standard
• LED daytime running light
• New instrument face and digital display
• New three-bar chromed heritage metal tank badge
• 116 genuine Triumph accessories available
• Bonneville T120 available in Jet Black, Cordovan Red/Silver Ice, or Cobalt Blue/Silver Ice
• Bonneville T120 Black available in Jet Black or Matt Jet Black/Matt Graphite

• Euro 5 900cc parallel-twin engine
• Lighter crankshaft and balancer shafts
• 64hp at 7400rpm/80Nm at 3750 (previously 54hp at 5900rpm/80Nm at 3230rpm)
• 4kg lighter through engine weight reduction
• 16,000km service interval
• Higher-spec Brembo front brake (previously Nissin)
• Higher-spec cartridge front fork
• Latest-gen ABS and switchable traction control
• New instrument face with multi-function display
• 117 genuine Triumph accessories available
• Bonneville T100 available in Lucerne Blue/Fusion White, Jet Black, or Carnival Red/Fusion White

• Euro 5 900cc parallel-twin engine
• 64hp at 7500rpm/80Nm at 3800rpm (output unchanged)
• 16,000km service interval
• New cast wheels
• More comfortable bench seat (10mm thicker)
• 765mm seat height (previously 760mm)
• New bodywork
• Improved finish and detailing
• Brushed aluminium headlamp bracket
• LED taillight
• New brushed aluminium throttle body covers
• 120 genuine Triumph accessories available
• Street Twin available in Cobalt Blue, Matt Ironstone, or Jet Black
• New model also available: 2021 Triumph Street Twin Gold Line Limited Edition

• Euro 5 1200cc parallel-twin engine
• 77hp at 6100rpm/106Nm at 3850rpm (previously 76hp at 6100rpm/106Nm at 4000rpm)
• Enhanced ride modes (Road and Rain)
• Latest-gen ABS and switchable traction control
• 16,000km service interval
• New 47mm Showa cartridge fork
• More comfortable seating with separate rider lumbar support and 11mm thicker pillion seat
• Instrumentation features new bezel and clock face with LCD display
• Full LED lighting including daytime running light
• 79 genuine Triumph accessories available
• Speedmaster available in Jet Black, Fusion White/Sapphire Black, or Red Hopper Candy

• Euro 5 1200cc parallel-twin engine
• More responsive engine and throttle, "fuller and smoother" torque curve
• 77hp at 6100rpm/106Nm at 4000rpm (output unchanged)
• Enhanced ride modes (Road and Rain)
• 16,000km service interval
• New 12lt fuel tank (previously 9lt)
• New 47mm Showa cartridge fork
• Chunky 16-inch front wheel
• Higher-spec Brembo front brake
• New blacked-out styling and detailing – black engine, cam and sprocket covers
• New LED daytime running light
• Instrumentation features new bezel and clock face with multi-function display
• 77 genuine Triumph accessories available
• Bobber available in Matt Storm Grey/Matt Ironstone, Cordovan Red, or Jet Black

Personalisation of the Triumph Modern Classics range continues as a key theme. Triumph says 86 per cent of owners accessorise or customise the look of their bike, and to that end there are 320 genuine factory accessories available for these models.

The revision will help Triumph maintain the fight in the competitive retro bike space, where it squares off against the likes of BMW's R nineT range, the Ducati Scrambler range, Moto Guzzi's V7 line-up and Harley-Davidson.

"These are British icons, beautifully evolved, and encompassing a wide range of updates via performance with a new Euro 5 engine update, which is significantly developed more than just that – not just better emissions but more performance, more responsive across most of the motorcycles," said Miles Perkins, Triumph's Head of Brand Management.

"Enhanced capability as well; we have many updates including high-specification equipment and more comfort across the bikes, and every one of them has enhancements to style, while still maintaining all of the essence of that iconic Bonneville family."

Local pricing is yet to be announced for the 2021 Triumph Bonneville range, with the new models set to arrive in Australian showrooms in the second quarter of this year. We'll bring you more information including pricing for the new range as it comes to hand.