FEATURE - 2021 Triumph Bonneville range
Words: Mike Ryan
Photos: Triumph Motorcycles
In Triumph-speak, the Bonneville range are ‘Modern Classics’. For 2021, there’s a bit more “modern” in the mix, as the entire lineup has been subject to change, starting with updated versions of both the 900cc and 1200cc twin cylinder engines to meet Euro 5 emissions requirements.
The changes aren’t exclusively about making the parallel twins cleaner; in the MY21 Bonneville T100, there’s more power, too, coupled with a 4kg weight reduction. Power and torque is unchanged on the MY21 Bonneville T120 and T120 Black, but both models benefit from a 7kg weight reduction.
Other changes and upgrades include increased fuel capacity on the MY21 Bonneville Bobber, braking and suspension upgrades across a variety of models, more comfortable seats, new instrument faces, new wheels, revised tinware and modified paint finishes and detailing, depending on model.
Here’s a quick rundown on what’s new on each 2021 Bonneville model.
2021 Bonneville T120 and T120 Black
- Euro 5 compliant 1200cc twin that’s more responsive, while offering reduced emissions.
- Weight reduced by 7kg
- New lightweight rims
- Higher specification Brembo brakes
- Cruise control as standard
- Enhanced Road & Rain riding modes
- New instrument faces
2021 Bonneville T100
- Euro 5 compliant 900cc twin that’s more responsive with lower emissions
- Power increase to 47.8kW (64.1hp), with a 500rpm higher redline
- Weight reduced by 4kg
- New fork tuning
- Higher specification Brembo brakes
- New instrument faces
- Black powdercoated engine and cam covers
2021 Street Twin
- Euro 5 compliant 900cc twin with lower emissions
- New cast alloy wheels
- Brembo front caliper
- New bodywork
- More comfortable seat
- ALL NEW Street Twin Gold Line Limited Edition
2021 Bonneville Speedmaster
- Euro 5 compliant 900cc twin that’s more responsive, while offering lower emissions
- Higher specification Showa front suspension
- Improved rider and pillion comfort
- New instrument faces
2021 Bonneville Bobber
- Euro 5 compliant 1200cc twin that’s more responsive, while offering lower emissions
- Larger 12-litre fuel tank
- New 16-inch front wheel
- Higher specification Brembo brakes and Showa forks
- New black powdercoated engine, cam and sprocket covers
- New instrument faces
2021 Scrambler 1200 XC/XE
- Euro 5 compliant 1200cc twin with lower emissions
- New exhaust system with improved heat distribution
- ALL NEW Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Limited Edition
2021 Street Scrambler
- Euro 5 compliant 900cc twin with lower emissions
- New detail finishes, including side panel, headlight brackets and seat material
- New paint options
- ALL NEW Street Scrambler Sandstorm Limited Edition
While the Bonneville family for 2021 can trace its lineage directly to the rebirth of the model in 2001, there’s a bloodline that goes all the way back to the original “Bonnie” from 1959.
The updates and new componentry of the eight key models are the result of work done in Triumph’s advanced R&D facility at Hinckley. And while there are more modern features on this latest iteration, Triumph says there’s also been a focus on maintaining the original Bonneville’s essence and signature design features.
Roll-out of the MY21 Bonneville range started in Q2, 2021, with the Scrambler and Street Scrambler amongst the most recent arrivals. Pricing starts from $15,890 for the Street Twin, rising up to $26,100 for the Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition that’s limited to just 1,000 units worldwide.
