Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins vs Triumph Thruxton TFC (2020)

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

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Bonneville T120 Bud EkinsTriumph Thruxton TFC
Model year20202020
Price$21,500
Engine1200 cc1200 cc
Horsepower80 hp109 hp
Torque105 Nm115 Nm
Weight224 kg195 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.8 L3.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABS. Nissin 2-piston floating caliperSingle disc. ABS. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Nissin 2-piston floating caliperSingle disc. ABS. Nissin single piston floating caliper.
Tires100/90-18 / 150/70-R17 120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins vs Triumph Thruxton TFC — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins and the Triumph Thruxton TFC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins brings 80 hp in a 224 kg package, while the Triumph Thruxton TFC counters with 109 hp at 195 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: