Triumph’s Most Iconic and Arguably Best-Looking Motorcycle Just Got Easier to Ride

The brand quietly integrates compelling modern tech while keeping the look as beautifully classic as ever.

Blue and black Triumph motorcycle fuel tank with white pinstripe and chrome fuel cap.

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Nearly a decade ago, I bought a 2014 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black on Craigslist from a New Jersey firefighter named Brian, and I have never regretted it.

That’s not to say I haven’t had my ups and downs with the bike, though. Retro style can quickly lose its charm when you push things to the limit without such amenities as anti-lock brakes or even a gas gauge.

Black and teal Triumph Bobber motorcycle parked against a brick wall with rear light on. — The new Bobber is easily the most stylish of the bunch — as well as the least practical, of course.

Suffice to say, I’d probably have a lot fewer wrinkles if I saddled up something closer to one of the brand’s 2026 Bonneville motorcycles.

Introduced this week, the new Bobber, Speedmaster, T100 and T120/T120 Black motorcycles boast a host of rider-friendly features that make life easier for everyone from new riders to grizzled vets.

Best of all, they look just as classically fantastic as ever, if not more so. Here are the highlights, with a special focus on the Bobber and Speedmaster, which received the biggest upgrades.

Better Bobber

So the major headline is that all the Bonnevilles I just named have gained rider-friendly technology they’ve never had before, meaning no matter which one you choose, you win.

The most notable new features include lean-sensitive optimized cornering ABS and traction control, two potentially life-saving features also present on the Scrambler 900 I wrote about yesterday.

Woman in a brown jacket standing next to a black and silver Triumph Bonneville T120 Black motorcycle at night. — In addition to some handling upgrades, the T100, T120 and T120 Black (shown) each get new hand-finished paint schemes and coachline detailing, plus a new circular logo on the side panels.

All the bikes also benefit from cruise control, USB-C charging and full LED lighting.

The Bobber not only gets all those handy features but also a larger fuel tank (14 liters, or roughly 3.7 gallons).

Person riding a blue Triumph motorcycle at night with the headlight on under a bridge. — Thanks to the latest upgrades, the Bobber is more ready than ever to rip around town like a maniac … safely.

The bike, which boasts a thumping 1200cc engine making 77 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and max torque of 106 Nm at 4,000 rpm, also gets updated bodywork, which I dare say speaks for itself.

Finally, the Bobber gets a wider and more padded floating seat, allowing you to maintain that distinct solo saddle style while enjoying just a bit more comfort.

Sweeter Speedmaster

The more pillion-friendly, casual cruise-ready Speedmaster, meanwhile, gets some updates that make it more likely any passenger’s first ride won’t be their last.

Contributing the most to that possibility is the fact that the bike offers wider, presumably much more comfortable seating for both the rider and pillion.

Red and white Triumph Speedmaster motorcycle parked on a dirt road near a lake with forested hills in the background. — Here you can see that both the rider and passenger seats of the Speedmaster are wider and more inviting than ever.

The 2026 edition also features straighter handlebars, intended to encourage a more natural riding position, which definitely makes a difference as the miles pile up.

With a 900cc engine making 64.1 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and max torque of 80Nm at 3,750 rpm, the Speedmaster rumbles more than it roars, but promises no shortage of smiles per mile.

Person wearing a black helmet and brown jacket riding a black motorcycle on a desert road with red rock cliffs. — With a pillion or solo, the new Speedmaster is optimized for a blissful cruise on a wide-open road.

(Important note for European readers: With all these bikes, Triumph will also offer an A2-license restrictor kit as an accessory, essentially limiting the power of the bike for riders at the lower level. It can then presumably be removed when they attain a higher-level license.)

I don’t know about you, but simply writing this story has me wondering whether my Bonnie needs a new little brother.

Availability and pricing

The whole range of 2026 Triumph Bonneville motorcycles is available now, starting at $11,495 for the T100.

The Bobber and Speedmaster both start at $14,795.

Black and blue Triumph Bobber motorcycle with chrome exhaust and thick tires on a white background.

2026 Triumph Bonneville Bobber

$14,795 at Triumph Motorcycles

Red and black Triumph Speedmaster motorcycle with chrome exhaust and black seat on a white background.

2026 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster

$14,795 at Triumph Motorcycles

About the Author:

Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone’s bike seat is at the proper height.

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