Triumph Bonneville T120 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Triumph Bonneville T120 and Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX: three different takes on what a great bike should be. They land within touching distance on price, so this comes down to character and fit. On paper the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX leads on power with 142 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickTriumph
Triumph Bonneville T120
Kawasaki
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SXThe verdict
The Triumph Bonneville T120 edges it overall at 8.6/10, but the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Triumph Bonneville T120
78 hp.
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
142 hp and 0.60 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Triumph Bonneville T120
Our 8.6/10 at $12,895, the most bike per dollar.
Triumph Bonneville T120
236 kg with an 790 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Triumph Bonneville T120
Our top score in this matchup at 8.6/10.
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Triumph Bonneville T120 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Triumph Bonneville T120 or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX makes the most power at 142 hp and 111 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Triumph Bonneville T120 or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
The Triumph Bonneville T120 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $12,895.
Which is lighter, the Triumph Bonneville T120 or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX is the lightest at 235 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Triumph Bonneville T120 or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
For a new rider we'd point to the Triumph Bonneville T120: 78 hp and 236 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
