Triumph Bonneville T100 Steve McQueen vs Triumph Bonneville Black (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Bonneville T100 Steve McQueenstacks up against the Triumph Bonneville Black. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Triumph Bonneville T100 Steve McQueen | Triumph Bonneville Black |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Price | $9,999 | — |
| Engine | 865 cc | 865 cc |
| Horsepower | 66 hp | 67 hp |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 L | 4.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper | Single disc. Nissin 2 piston floating caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper | Single disc. Nissin 2 piston floating caliper |
| Tires | 100/90-19 / 130/80-R17 | 100/90-19 / 130/80-R17 |
Triumph Bonneville T100 Steve McQueen vs Triumph Bonneville Black — which should you buy?
Picking between the Triumph Bonneville T100 Steve McQueen and the Triumph Bonneville Black usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Bonneville T100 Steve McQueen brings 66 hp, while the Triumph Bonneville Black counters with 67 hp.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike:

