Triumph updates Bonneville lineup for 2026
- onthrottle.co.nz
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It's fair to say that when it comes to the Triumph badge, one model line has become its poster child - the Bonneville line. So with 2026 just around the corner, Triumph has dropped details on its new year Bonnevilles and what upgrades they'll see for the new model year. Let's take a look.
Taking a more evolutionary approach to updating its most iconic range of bikes, from the outside looking in, the new Triumph Bonnevilles retain their core silhouettes with some great new colour choice, and finally, full LED lighting for all models.
But going deeper, the 2026 Triumph Bonneville T100, T120, Bobber, Speedmaster and Scrambler 900 gain a lot more electronic trickery to bring them up to date with the modern world.
The Scrambler 900 gets the most controversial upgrade here, moving to the same dash unit as the new Speed Twins - which traces itself back to the debut of Trident 660. This dash is a real love it or hate it affair with its small TFT screen and inverted LCD speedo and tachometers but in the case of the Scrambler 900, it really does seem to work well, especially with the yellow poster bike giving the most modern vibe of the 2026 Bonneville family.
Thankfully, it appears Triumph listened to feedback from customers regarding that dash replacing the beautiful analogue gauges on the Speed Twins, with the T100 and T120 retaining their twin clocks - now with the added feature of built-in USB charger - while the Speedmaster and Bobber stick with the same single gauge with a new USB charger built in.
Going deeper, the entire Bonneville line-up now features rider-focused technology, including new lean-sensitive Optimised Cornering ABS and Traction Control fitted as standard equipment, with it being switchable in the case of the Scrambler.
Other standout updates to the Scrambler 900 (can you tell it's kinda our favourite?) include a more refined chassis, upgraded Showa suspension and radial brakes for improved capability both on and off the road. Lightweight aluminium wheel rims further enhance the Scrambler’s handling responses, alongside the introduction of that lean-sensitive Optimised Cornering ABS and Traction Control.
Over on the more chilled out and cruisey side, the Bonneville Bobber and Speedmaster both gain a larger 14 litre fuel tanks and updated bodywork, giving both models a more muscular silhouette and an even greater presence. The larger fuel tank will be a welcome upgrade for Speedmaster owners who have often suggested that the model could do with a longer touring range.
The Bobber now has a wider and more generously padded floating seat for improved comfort, while the Speedmaster gains wider seats for both rider and pillion, and straighter handlebars for a more natural riding position, perfect for exploiting the improved fuel range from the larger tank. Offsetting the larger fuel load, new lightweight aluminium rims add even greater agility, ensuring easy, effortless handling.
With electronic throttles as standard, a very welcome addition to both is that cruise control has been integrated as standard.
The T100, T120, and T120 Black turn heads with new hand-finished paint schemes and coachline detailing, and a new circular graphic on the side panels, which frames the Bonneville logo in silver or gold, celebrating the name that started it all.
Speaking about the range, Paul Stroud, Chief Commercial Officer at Triumph Motorcycles, said: “This is the authentic modern classic, and the Bonneville range continues to evolve because our riders expect it to. They want timeless style, but they also want technology that works for them, performance they can rely on, and details that feel considered. Across the range, we’ve refined what matters and kept what makes these bikes special.”
“For 2026, every Bonneville model has been carefully updated to offer more capability, comfort, and style, without losing or compromising the character that defines them. Every detail has been obsessively refined to make the design look effortless. That’s the principle that has guided the team at Triumph throughout the generations and is the reason that Triumph builds motorcycles that riders not only trust, but aspire to own. The Bonneville range continues to set the standard for modern classics.”
For New Zealand, pricing is yet to be finalised at the time of writing for the new Triumph Bonnevilles, but we do know that the first examples will be arriving in dealerships from January through March of 2026, just in time to catch the end of the summer weather. NICE!