Review Triumph Bonneville T120 (2026)

Cornering ABS, IMU, Cruise Control, 105 Nm – the Classic Bonnie Finally Learns to Lean

For 2026, the Bonneville T120 gains technology without looking any older. The core update is standard IMU-based cornering ABS and lean-sensitive traction control, plus cruise control from the factory, USB-C, and a new LED headlight. The engine is unchanged: a 1,200 cc High Torque parallel twin with a 270-degree crank, 80 hp, 105 Nm at 3,500 rpm, and a six-speed gearbox. Wire-spoke wheels, Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp tires, twin Brembo front discs, and Kayaba suspension remain. An optional A2 kit is available for the first time, at around EUR 175 plus installation. The 2026 update brings the safety electronics up to date without disturbing the motorcycle’s character – exactly the right dose of modernity for a Bonneville. From EUR 13,795 in Germany, with a four-year warranty.

As of: April 27, 2026 | Model: Triumph Bonneville T120 (2026; update: cornering ABS, IMU-based TC, cruise control, USB-C, LED headlight) | Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles Ltd., Hinckley, UK | German price: EUR 13,795 plus approx. EUR 550 ancillary charges | T120 Black: EUR 14,245 | Stationary noise: not officially published; confirm with dealer | Warranty: 4 years | Service interval: 16,000 km

What’s New for 2026

The 2026 update is the most significant since the 2021 facelift, and it focuses almost entirely on electronics. For the first time, Triumph equips the T120 with IMU-based cornering ABS that continuously knows the motorcycle’s lean angle and adjusts brake intervention accordingly.

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