Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016 vs. KTM 990 Duke 2024

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

KTM 990 Duke 2024

Overview - Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016 vs KTM 990 Duke 2024

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

KTM 990 Duke 2024

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Technical Specifications Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016 compared to KTM 990 Duke 2024

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

KTM 990 Duke 2024

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

KTM 990 Duke 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	97.6 mm	Bore	92.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	70.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	80 HP	Engine power	123 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,550 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	105 Nm	Torque	103 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,100 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	13.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,200 ccm	Displacement	947 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	140 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Rake	Rake	64.5 degree	Rake	65.8 degree
Trail	Trail	105.2 mm	Trail	100 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	255 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,476 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	224 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	179 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

With the latest generation of the Bonneville, Triumph has managed to combine the past and history with the future and modernity. The look is pure and beautiful, the current technology masterfully integrated. The thick pressure from the rev cellar will be exactly what many classic fans have been looking for, to be virtually nowhere to be found in traffic. The Bonneville is still and more than ever a pleasure motorbike par excellence.

high-torque engine

hardly any vibrations

strong brakes

original look

many original accessories

Poor lean angle clearance

chassis mediocre

KTM 990 Duke 2024

The new KTM 990 Duke offers terrific power, both in relaxed everyday riding and on winding country roads. Sachs with the disappointing braking performance is therefore particularly painful here. In my opinion, the KTM remains virtually unrivalled in the upper mid-range when it comes to road fun. Even the excessively high price, when compared with the competition, is not an exclusion criterion for me. According to me, there is no other bike in this segment that is so lively, that combines stability and nimble handling so superbly and also offers such a height of everyday usability. A modern KTM Duke with two cylinders is quite simply a unique bike.

Lively and powerful engine with manners

Comfortable riding position

Playful handling

High stability

Excellent chassis with lots of feedback and stability

Modern electronics with lean angle-dependent traction control and cornering ABS

Smooth 2-cylinder in the lower rev range without jerking

Strong acceleration in the lower rev range

Versatility for both everyday riding and sporty riding

Confident riding performance even in wet conditions

Very light and agile

High-quality display and pleasant operation of the switches