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RIDE REVIEW I 2026 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE RANGE
N
ow we're getting into the real
Bonnies.
The T100 is about as British as
steak and ale pie. It's the classic British
roadster, one that links the pioneer ma-
chines of the late 1950s to now.
The 2026 edition won me over with its
easy, comfortable ergonomics, smooth
power delivery, and handsome looks.
The heart of the $11,495 Bonneville
T100 remains its 900cc parallel-twin
shared with the Scrambler 900. While the
engine hasn't changed dramatically for
model year 2026, Triumph has refined the
Bonnie's throttle response and mapping
for smoother on/off throttle transitions
and stronger low-end torque. Having not
ridden the last version of the 900 Bonnie,
I can't honestly say if the changes have
made much difference, but as it stands
from the hot seat, engine performance
was ample, if not overly aggressive.
Like the previous three bikes we've
tested, the 900 Bonnie gets lean-sensitive
electronics in cornering ABS and traction
control, the former of which I'm sure rid-
ers will be thankful for, while the latter will
only be used in extreme cases when road
conditions are less than ideal.
The seat height remains 30.8 inches
and is about as low as I would want for a
roadster, but the upright and neutral ride
position means you can ride this Bonnie
for hours and hours without getting sore.
The instrumentation has been updated
with a new digital instrument panel,
replacing the older display. There's USB-C
charging and LED lighting enhance vis-
ibility while preserving the bike's classic
aesthetics.
The 900 Bonnie is a charming motor-
cycle to ride. It's softly sprung, so you
won't really enjoy being hustled too hard,
but to do so misses the point of the ride.
It's thoroughly enjoyable, comfortable and
has a refined aesthetic; the only problem
is, there's just one more Bonnie that's
slightly better in every way.
