Triumph Bonneville T100 versus Kawasaki W 800

Triumph Bonneville T100

Retro

Kawasaki W 800

Retro

Now with 65 hp: The new Bonneville T100 is more powerful and lighter.

Since the year of construction 2021, the T100 drives with 65 hp and has become slightly lighter than its predecessor with 228 kg. In addition, Triumph has screwed something in the equipment. Sounds good, but is the Bonneville T100 really... weiter

Test der neuen Triumph Bonneville T100

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Japanese beauty with lots of chrome and royal wave.

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Kawasaki W800 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2005 bis 2024~

Built von 2011 bis 2024~

RRP 11.145 €

RRP 10.645 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

beautiful retro design
Seat height also fits smaller people
decent torque
gorgeous twin sound
easy to use
dual analogue cockpit

Pros:

casual look
cool sound
easy handling
Simplest operation
a lot of Chrome

Cons:

for larger pilots a bit petite

Cons:

Brakes could grip harder
partial vibrations
Manageable performance

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.450 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 228 (max: 441 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.465 mm
Length : 2.180 mm Height : 1.075 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 221 kg

Engine

Motor design: Row with lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 900 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 85 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 773 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Performance

Maximum speed: 185 km/h
Performance: 65 HP at 7.400 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 3.750 U/Min

Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 354 km

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 2.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular Steel Loop Frame (Steel)

Front suspension:
Ø41 mm cartridge fork (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Stereo struts (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 100/90-18
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17

Frame type:
Double loop (steel)

Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41mm, not adjustable (travel 130 mm)

Rear suspension:
Stereo shock absorbers, adjustable spring base (travel 107 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 100/90-19 inches
Rear tyres: 130/80-18 inches

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc, Brembo double piston floating caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin double piston floating caliper (∅ 255 mm)

Front brake
Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc

Conclusion - what sticks

The Triumph Bonneville T100 vintage 2021 is a harmonious bike through and through. The components around the magnificent 900 Twin are super coordinated. Nothing surprises or seems inappropriate. If you think the 900 cc engine offers too little power and therefore tends to 1200cc models from Triumph, you should definitely take a test drive. We find the small engine more casual and more suitable for retro bikes.

The competition for the T100 comes mainly from within the company: the Street Twin and the Street Scrambler have the same engine and are similar in many ways. But they are not as classic as the T100, so if the retro style is important to you, this Bonnie is the right place for you. As an alternative, in our opinion, the Kawasaki W800, the Guzzi V7 and the Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor come into question.

We kindly received the test machine from Triumph Hamburg.

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