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

SpecTriumph Bonneville T100 Steve McQueenTriumph Bonneville Black
Model year20122010
Price$9,999
Engine865 cc865 cc
Horsepower66 hp67 hp
Torque68 Nm68 Nm
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliperSingle disc. Nissin 2 piston floating caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliperSingle disc. Nissin 2 piston floating caliper
Tires100/90-19 / 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: