Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2022 vs. Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2022

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014

Overview - Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2022 vs Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2022

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014

Technical Specifications Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2022 compared to Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2022

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2022

Kawasaki VN 900 Custom 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	97.6 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	72.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	78 HP	Engine power	50 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,100 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,700 rpm
Torque	Torque	106 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	9.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,200 ccm	Displacement	903 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	80 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	90 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch
Length	Length	2,220 mm	Length	2,405 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	895 mm
Height	Height	1,024 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,500 mm	Wheelbase	1,645 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	685 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2022

The Triumph Bobber 2026 is the quiet queen of coolness. It doesn't need top values to shine, but shines with composure, torque and mechanical honesty. The Speedmaster counters this with the same genes in a different body: more comfortable, more majestic, with clear limits to the sporty radius. Together, they make a pair that you won't think of leaving the garage once you've ridden one. For soloists who want to breathe style, it's the Bobber. For connoisseurs seeking wide horizons without haste, it's the Speedmaster. And for all those who have both, the common denominator has finally been found.

superior torque curve

very low seat height with a lot of confidence

unobtrusive, effective electronics

high-quality feel of controls

stable, relaxed suspension on the country road

cruise control integrated in a practical manner

Limited maximum lean angle

bobber only suitable for two riders to a limited extent

bobber comfort limited on long days