Triumph Bonneville T120TT vs Bimota BB 1 (2001)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Bonneville T120TTstacks up against the Bimota BB 1. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Bonneville T120TTBimota BB 1
Model year19672001
Price
Engine649 cc652 cc
Horsepower52 hp55 hp
Weight165 kg145 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires3.50-19 / 4.00-18 120/70-ZR17 / 160/55-ZR17

Triumph Bonneville T120TT vs Bimota BB 1 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Bonneville T120TT and the Bimota BB 1 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Bonneville T120TT brings 52 hp in a 165 kg package, while the Bimota BB 1 counters with 55 hp at 145 kg.

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: