Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE vs Triumph Bonneville T120 Base (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XEstacks up against the Triumph Bonneville T120 Base. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Scrambler 1200 XETriumph Bonneville T120 Base
Model year20262026
Price$16,595$13,995
Engine1200 cc1200 cc
Weight227 kg233 kg
Seat height870 mm790 mm
Fuel capacity16.0 L14.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresMetzler Tourance: 90/90-21 / Metzler Tourance: 150/70 R17Pirelli® Phantom™ Sportscomp: 100/90 R18 / Pirelli® Phantom™ Sportscomp: 150/70 R17

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE vs Triumph Bonneville T120 Base — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE and the Triumph Bonneville T120 Base usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE brings its published horsepower in a 227 kg package, while the Triumph Bonneville T120 Base counters with its own power figure at 233 kg. On price, the Triumph Bonneville T120 Base has the lower MSRP.

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: