Shopping the Triumph Bonneville Bobber and want to know how it really compares to the Indian Scout Bobber, Harley-Davidson Nightster and Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber? Here’s an honest, sourced side-by-side — specs, horsepower, price and the places the competition wins — from Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA. The most authentic factory bobber — hardtail-look frame, solo seat, fat rear tyre and a torque-tuned 1200 twin (78 lb-ft at just 4,000 rpm). We’ll be upfront: this one is about style and character, not the spec sheet. Here’s the honest look.
2026 Triumph Bonneville Bobber vs. the bobber cruisers
The most authentic factory bobber — hardtail-look frame, solo seat, fat rear tyre and a torque-tuned 1200 twin (78 lb-ft at just 4,000 rpm). We’ll be upfront: this one is about style and character, not the spec sheet. Here’s the honest look.
TriumphBonneville Bobber Our pick | IndianScout Bobber | Harley-DavidsonNightster | Moto GuzziV9 Bobber | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1200cc twin | 1250cc V-twin | 975cc V-twin | 853cc V-twin |
| Horsepower | 77 hp | 105 hp | 90 hp | 65 hp |
| Torque | 78 lb-ft | 82 lb-ft | 70 lb-ft | 46 lb-ft |
| Authentic bobber styling solo seat, hardtail look | ✓ | ✓ | roadster | ✓ |
| Adjustable seat + bars | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Price starting MSRP | $14,795 | ~$13,499 | ~$11,999 | ~$10,990 |
Why buy the Bonneville Bobber from Empire
You buy the Bobber for the way it looks and feels — and on that, nothing else comes close.
- ✓The definitive factory bobber look. The floating solo seat, hidden-shock hardtail frame, fat rear tyre and minimalist detailing make it the most authentic bobber you can buy new — and endlessly customizable.
- ✓Torque-tuned British twin. The 1200 HiTorque engine is tuned for low-down grunt — 78 lb-ft at just 4,000 rpm — with the classic parallel-twin sound and feel that defines the character.
- ✓Quality you can see and touch. Brushed metal, quality switchgear, and an adjustable seat and bars to dial in the riding position — premium finish throughout.
- ●Straight talk — where the others win. This is the honest part: the Indian Scout Bobber makes far more power (105 hp) and torque for about $1,300 less, and the Harley Nightster is quicker and cheaper too. If you’re shopping horsepower or dollar-for-dollar performance, they beat it. The Triumph earns its price on styling, character and finish — buy it for the look and the British-twin feel, not the numbers.
And the price is the price. Our advertised number already includes freight, setup and our documentation fee — only sales tax and title/registration are added.
Watch before you buy — top Bonneville Bobber videos
▶Bobber Stealth Edition — This Sound Is InsaneIndependent YouTube review
▶Ride Review — Just a Pretty Face?Independent YouTube review
▶The Good, the Mad & the BubblyIndependent YouTube review
▶Style Without CompromiseIndependent YouTube review
Frequently asked questions
Is the Triumph Bonneville Bobber a good choice?
You buy the Bobber for the way it looks and feels — and on that, nothing else comes close. The floating solo seat, hidden-shock hardtail frame, fat rear tyre and minimalist detailing make it the most authentic bobber you can buy new — and endlessly customizable.
How does the Triumph Bonneville Bobber compare to the competition?
This is the honest part: the Indian Scout Bobber makes far more power (105 hp) and torque for about $1,300 less, and the Harley Nightster is quicker and cheaper too. If you’re shopping horsepower or dollar-for-dollar performance, they beat it. The Triumph earns its price on styling, character and finish — buy it for the look and the British-twin feel, not the numbers.
Where can I see the Triumph Bonneville Bobber near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA stocks the Triumph Bonneville Bobber with Up Front Pricing — freight, setup and our documentation fee are already in the advertised price. Text us at 509-498-3541 or browse the inventory online.
Figures are 2026 model-year from manufacturer and published sources; competitor specs and prices are approximate, vary by trim and market, and should be verified before purchase. MSRPs exclude tax and title/registration. Video links are independent third-party YouTube reviews for research; Empire Cycle & Powersports is not affiliated with the creators. Comparison by Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley, WA.
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Reviewed & updated by the team at Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley.