Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2018 vs. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2018

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

Overview - Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2018 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2018

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

Technical Specifications Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2018 compared to Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2018

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2018

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	97.6 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	80 HP	Engine power	47 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,550 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,100 rpm
Torque	Torque	105 Nm	Torque	52 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,100 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	9.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric, Kick
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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	Valves	OHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,200 ccm	Displacement	648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	110 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	255 mm	Diameter	240 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,170 mm	Length	2,122 mm
Width	Width	785 mm	Width	744 mm
Height	Height	1,125 mm	Height	1,024 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2019

Visually, the new Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is closely related to its single-cylinder sister Continental GT 535, but technically it takes a huge step forward. The parallel twin-cylinder engine with 48 hp and 53 Newton metres of torque is lively and refined, the handling is surprisingly stable and the brakes are also convincing. Electronic features are in vain, but the wonderful cafe racer look remains absolutely authentic. The price is also set so low in Europe that Royal Enfield should no longer be considered a quirky exotic.

Agile and cultivated engine

cool two-cylinder sound

sporty and at the same time comfortable seating position

stable handling

good brakes

wonderful old school look

reasonable price

classic round instruments.

ABS not quite sensitive

no electronic features - in case anyone needs them...