Triumph Thruxton Ace vs Triumph Bonneville SE (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Thruxton AceTriumph Bonneville SE
Model year20152012
Price$8,399
Engine865 cc865 cc
Horsepower69 hp66 hp
Torque69 Nm68 Nm
Weight214 kg
Seat height32 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliperSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Nissin 2-piston floating caliperSingle disc
Tires100/90-18 / 130/80-17 110/70-R17 / 130/80-R17

Triumph Thruxton Ace vs Triumph Bonneville SE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Thruxton Ace and the Triumph Bonneville SE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Thruxton Ace brings 69 hp in a 214 kg package, while the Triumph Bonneville SE counters with 66 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: