Yamaha XJR 1300 2014 vs. Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

Yamaha XJR 1300 2014

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

Overview - Yamaha XJR 1300 2014 vs Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

Yamaha XJR 1300 2014

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

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Technical Specifications Yamaha XJR 1300 2014 compared to Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

Yamaha XJR 1300 2014

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

Yamaha XJR 1300 2014

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	97.6 mm
Stroke	Stroke	63.8 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	98 HP	Engine power	80 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,550 rpm
Torque	Torque	108.4 Nm	Torque	105 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,100 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.7	Compression Ratio	10
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,251 ccm	Displacement	1,200 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	Kayaba

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	Kayaba

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,175 mm	Length	2,170 mm
Width	Width	765 mm	Width	785 mm
Height	Height	1,115 mm	Height	1,125 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,500 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XJR 1300 2014

For frequent pillion rides and relaxed long-distance journeys beyond the 180 km/h limit, the potent Yamaha with its combination of sovereign, smooth engine and long-distance seating is highly recommended.

Visually and functionally coherent

comfortable chassis

soft seat

superior braking system.

"Under-designed" components of the injection system.

Triumph Bonneville T120 Black 2016

With the latest generation of the Bonneville, Triumph has managed to combine the past and history with the future and modernity. The look is pure and beautiful, the current technology masterfully integrated. The thick pressure from the rev cellar will be exactly what many classic fans have been looking for, to be virtually nowhere to be found in traffic. The Bonneville is still and more than ever a pleasure motorbike par excellence.

high-torque engine

hardly any vibrations

strong brakes

original look

many original accessories

Poor lean angle clearance

chassis mediocre