Shopping the Triumph Bonneville T120 and want to know how it really compares to the Kawasaki W800, Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650? 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 premium 1200 Bonneville — 79 hp and 77 lb-ft, the most power and torque of the classic twins, with heated grips, cruise and Triumph’s finest finish. Here’s the honest look — including the price.
2026 Triumph Bonneville T120 vs. the classic twins
The premium 1200 Bonneville — 79 hp and 77 lb-ft, the most power and torque of the classic twins, with heated grips, cruise and Triumph’s finest finish. Here’s the honest look — including the price.
TriumphBonneville T120 Our pick | KawasakiW800 | Moto GuzziV9 Roamer | Royal EnfieldInterceptor 650 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1200cc twin | 773cc twin | 853cc V-twin | 648cc twin |
| Horsepower | 79 hp | 47 hp | 65 hp | 47 hp |
| Torque | 77 lb-ft | 46 lb-ft | 54 lb-ft | 38 lb-ft |
| Touring kit heated grips, cruise | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Price starting MSRP | $13,995 | ~$9,999 | ~$9,990 | ~$6,449 |
Why buy the Bonneville T120 from Empire
The most powerful, best-equipped classic twin — the premium Bonneville, and it drives like it.
- ✓Class-leading power and torque. The 1200 twin makes 79 hp and 77 lb-ft — comfortably more than any of the retro-twin rivals, with a rich, effortless low-end pull.
- ✓Genuinely touring-ready. Heated grips, cruise control, ride modes and a torque-assist clutch come standard — a classic you can actually cover big miles on.
- ✓Triumph’s finest classic finish. The chrome, paint and detailing are the best in the Bonneville range — a bike that looks like a keepsake and rides like a modern one.
- ●Straight talk. Here’s the honest bit: every rival here is significantly cheaper — the Royal Enfield Interceptor by roughly half, the Kawasaki W800 and Moto Guzzi V9 by thousands. They’re lighter, simpler and easier on the wallet. The T120 wins on power, torque, equipment and finish — you’re paying for the premium 1200 Bonneville experience.
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 T120 videos
▶2026 Bonneville T120 — First Ride ReviewIndependent YouTube review
▶The Best Bonnie Since 1959Independent YouTube review
▶2026 T100 & T120 — New! Improved?Independent YouTube review
▶2026 T100 & T120 Launch ReviewIndependent YouTube review
Frequently asked questions
Is the Triumph Bonneville T120 a good choice?
The most powerful, best-equipped classic twin — the premium Bonneville, and it drives like it. The 1200 twin makes 79 hp and 77 lb-ft — comfortably more than any of the retro-twin rivals, with a rich, effortless low-end pull.
How does the Triumph Bonneville T120 compare to the competition?
Here’s the honest bit: every rival here is significantly cheaper — the Royal Enfield Interceptor by roughly half, the Kawasaki W800 and Moto Guzzi V9 by thousands. They’re lighter, simpler and easier on the wallet. The T120 wins on power, torque, equipment and finish — you’re paying for the premium 1200 Bonneville experience.
Where can I see the Triumph Bonneville T120 near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA stocks the Triumph Bonneville T120 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.