10 Triumph Motorcycles That Perfectly Blend Old And New
Triumph offers one of the most desirable motorcycle lineups in 2026, beautifully blending old-school charm with modern technology and performance. The Speed Twin lineup, the Bonneville series, and the defunct yet still relevant Thruxton are all notable motorcycles that dial up the brand’s desirability quotient. All of these are well-priced, too, enabling you to have some serious fun. Below, you’ll find the 10 best examples that we’d recommend taking home.
This list is organized in descending order by 2026 MY pricing unless otherwise noted.
Thruxton RS
Price: $17,995 (2025MY)
The Thruxton RS reminds us why we fell in love with motorcycles. Its old-school charm shines through in iconic 1960s British café racer styling. These include a sculpted fuel tank with a traditional knee-pad indentation and a brushed stainless steel strap running along the top, a signature flip-top quick-release cap that nods directly to vintage racing heritage, a single-bullet seat design, and blacked-out details.
Powering the Thruxton RS is a heritage-inspired but thoroughly modern 1,200 cc parallel-twin engine. This liquid-cooled 270-degree twin produces 103 horsepower and 83 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, its modern-day riding dynamics are bolstered by top-spec suspension hardware. Fully adjustable Showa 43 mm inverted big-piston forks with 4.7 inches of travel are present up top, while the rear gets fully adjustable Ohlins twin shocks with a piggyback reservoir and 4.7 inches of travel.
Speed Twin 1200 RS
Price: $17,195
Triumph offers commendable retro-styling on the Speed Twin 1200 RS. It features twin megaphone mufflers, a sculpted fuel tank with deep front cutouts, and a classic round headlamp housing with a brushed aluminum bezel to add to its retro charm. Its minimalistic design, with a single circular instrument cluster and a textured bench seat, adds old-school drama to the mix. But beneath it all, it’s properly modern.
This Triumph roadster is powered by the most powerful version of the seasoned 1,200 cc parallel-twin mill. This liquid-cooled engine is beefed up to produce 103.5 horsepower and 82.6 pound-feet of torque. Adding to its nimble riding dynamics are top-spec suspension and grippy tires. The front flaunts Marzocchi 43 mm inverted forks, and the rear gets fully adjustable Ohlins twin shocks. Chunky rubber handles the grip: 120/70 section front and 160/60 section rear tubeless tires wrapped around cast alloy wheels.
Speed Twin 1200
Price: $15,395
The Triumph Speed Twin 1200 offers a similar visual appeal to the aforementioned RS in a toned-down form factor. But underneath, it’s still punchy enough to put a wide grin on your face. This Triumph nails the balance of comfort and performance, while also scoring high on vintage visual appeal.
A 1,200 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine with a 270-degree firing order powers this roadster. It produces 103.5 horsepower and 82.6 pound-feet of torque. It differs from the RS model with a more daily-ridable layout comprising a more forgiving suspension setup, linear braking, and relatively relaxed ergonomics. It gets Marzocchi suspension at both ends, where the rear offers preload adjustability.
Bonneville Speedmaster
Price: $14,795
This laid-back British roadster has cruiser-bike-inspired ergonomics. Its stretched-out stance and relaxed ergonomics add to its mile-munching capabilities. The Bonnie Speedmaster highlights old-school charm with its hard-tail look. It features swept-back beach bars, wire-spoke wheels, and a slew of heritage details, including a classic side-mounted ignition barrel, a battery box with a vintage stainless steel strap, and a rear hub styled to look like a drum brake. The distinct classic headlamp nacelle rounds things up.
Powering the Speedmaster is a torque-rich 1,200 cc mill, similar to that on the Speed Twin but in a toned-down form. On this Bonnie, it produces 77 horsepower and 78.18 pound-feet of torque. Underpinning this stretched, low-slung roadster is a rigid tubular steel frame paired with a twin-sided swingarm. It is suspended on 47 mm Showa forks up front and a KYB monoshock with linkage at the rear. This is the perfect ‘cool’ motorcycle for couples in 2026.
Bonneville Bobber
Price: $14,795
The Triumph Bonneville Bobber is essentially a stripped-down Speedmaster without the pillion and footpegs. Triumph highlights its old-school, heritage-rich side with custom features on this bobber. Notable features include black powder-coated engine covers, cast-bronze engine badging, vintage-inspired deep-red spark plug caps, and a rear brake-drum-inspired hub design.
Mechanically, the Bonneville Bobber is powered by a seasoned 1200 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that has been around since 2016. It produces 77 horsepower and 78.18 pound-feet of torque. The low-slung, stretched-out stance comes from a sturdy yet old-school tubular steel cradle frame that holds the engine in place. The chassis is suspended on 47 mm KYB front forks and a preload-adjustable KYB monoshock at the rear.
Scrambler 1200 X / XE
Price: $14,445 / $16,595
The Scrambler 1200 series pays homage to the 1960s desert-racer motorcycles. Notable cues include signature upswept exhaust design, a sculpted fuel tank with a brushed aluminum Monza-style filler cap and a stainless steel tank strap, a ribbed bench seat, and loads of brushed aluminum details including minimalist mudguards, a rugged sump guard, and a crafted aluminum swingarm. Spoked wheels add even more rugged appeal.
The Scrambler 1200 is powered by a 1,200 cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine producing 89 horsepower and 81.13 pound-feet of torque. The Scrambler 1200X and XE models are both off-road-focused scramblers. But the XE is superior off-road, with longer, fully adjustable suspension, premium Brembo specs, and extra electronic riding modes.
Bonneville T120
Price: $13,995
The Bonnie T120’s old-school charm comes from its 1960s-inspired design. Its silhouette and stance, along with the narrow handlebar design, pay homage to the original 1959 Bonneville. Other old-school vibing features include the traditional three-bar chromed metal tank badge, hand-painted coach lining on the fuel tank, brushed aluminum engine casings, and wire-spoke wheels. Its bench seat, rubber bellows, and twin-clock instrument cluster further enhance its nostalgic appeal.
The Bonneville T120 is powered by a familiar 1,200 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine. It also sits inside a familiar tubular steel cradle frame. As for suspension, 41 mm KYB forks up front and KYB twin shocks with preload adjustment handle the duties. This roadster will never go out of style.
Scrambler 900
Price: $12,995
The Scrambler 900 offers a more affordable alternative to the stacked Scrambler 1200 lineup. Capabilities are similar, with the only sacrifice being in engine performance and top-spec hardware features. But that seldom dampens the go-anywhere appeal that this middleweight Triumph Scrambler offers. Like the 1200 series, the Scrambler 900 is also visually inspired by iconic 1960s desert-racer bikes.
Under the skin, though, the Triumph Scrambler 900 is powered by a 900 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine with meaty mid-range torque, producing 64.1 horsepower and 59 pound-feet of torque. Its rugged appeal is further complemented by a sturdy tubular steel frame coupled to an aluminum twin-sided swingarm. The chassis is suspended on Showa 43 mm inverted forks up front and Showa twin rear shocks with preload adjustability.
Speed Twin 900
Price: $11,495
The Speed Twin 900 offers an accessible fusion of 1960s-inspired British styling and a minimalist, modern profile. The Speed Twin 900 shares Bonnie’s engine detailing, like cooling fins and brushed stainless steel exhaust headers, with short upswept mufflers. The sculpted fuel tank adds muscle, and the bench seat adds a timeless touch. A round headlamp housing adds to its clean and naked profile. Furthermore, Triumph adds a youthful touch to the Speed Twin 900 with two multi-color options.
Powering this middleweight roadster is a peppy 900 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine. It produces 64 horsepower and 59 pound-feet of torque. The engine sits in a tubular steel cradle frame coupled to an aluminum twin-sided swingarm. The suspension setup comprises Marzocchi 43 mm inverted front forks and twin rear shocks with preload adjustability. This roadster is also compact enough to be a formidable urban companion with a wheelbase of 56 inches, seat height of 30.4 inches, and a curb weight of under 500 pounds.
Speed 400
Price: $5,495
This is the newest and the most affordable way to enjoy Triumph’s fusion of retro and modern. The Speed 400 has a timeless design inspired by the historic 1950s Bonneville. But the Speed 400 gets its own unique touch for a youthful neo-retro look. Notable visual features include traditional cooling-style engine fins, a sculpted fuel tank with knee indents, and golden shocks for a consistent look. Despite the minimal visual appeal, the retro-inspired visual drama is commendable.
Powering the Triumph Speed 400 is an urban-friendly, peppy 398 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that produces 39.5 horsepower and 27.65 pound-feet of torque. These numbers are humble, but when you factor in its low curb weight of 374.8 pounds and short wheelbase of 53.7 inches, they make sense and help the Speed 400 be a usable daily motorcycle. A hybrid spine-and-perimeter frame supports it, with inverted 43 mm forks up front and a preload-adjustable monoshock at the rear.
Source: Triumph Motorcycles
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