Bonneville T40 and T40 BlackTriumph just released details about its all-new Bonneville T40 and T40 Black, which will hit dealerships in 2027. Here's everything you need to know.Dominating the entry-level motorcycle niche means dominating the motorcycle market in terms of sales; just ask Kawasaki. But Triumph is making inroads to become the go-to brand for first-time buyers, and just made a hell of a move.Introducing the all-new Bonneville T40 and T40 Black: the most accessible Bonnevilles to ever wear the moniker.Powered by a new iteration of the 400cc TR Series engine, the new T40 and T40 Black should prove, just as the rest of the brand's 400cc range did, that you don't need endless power to feel like you're on a properly fun bike. The powerplant in this model will produce 30 hp at 7,000 rpm and 26.55 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm, which is slightly less than the other 400cc bikes from the brand. But the power drop isn't an accident or due to emission restrictions; it's designed to give you the relaxed, torque-led experience of riding a Bonneville—as it should be.All Things TriumphTriumph Updates Championship-Winning TF 250-X. Focuses on Powertrain and SuspensionTriumph Wins Motocross World Championship After Competing for Just Three YearsThe single-cylinder should give the T40 the riding experience we expect from a Bonneville, but it takes one of the aspects we expect: symmetrical header pipes sticking out of an exposed twin-cylinder engine. Apart from that, however, the T40 looks every bit the part. The new bike embodies the spirit of the '60s thanks to authentic proportions and signature Bonneville design cues, including a sculpted teardrop fuel tank, classic round headlight, spoked wheels, and twin-shock rear suspension. The T40 comes three heritage-inspired color schemes, including Meriden Blue and Tangerine Orange, New England White and Jet Black.The T40 and T40 Black look like they could've been produced six decades ago, apart from a few details, one of which is the twin-piston brake caliper and braided lines. But upon closer inspection, this is one of the most technologically advanced motorcycles in the category. The piece of equipment I'm most excited to see in person is the new 4-inch circular TFT display, which looks to be a huge step forward compared to the displays on many of the current crop of Triumphs, right the way up to some 800cc models.Bonneville T40 and T40 BlackThe new dash is the gateway into exploring full smartphone connectivity, including navigation, phone and music control, five riding modes, cruise control, lean-sensitive Optimized Cornering ABS, and Optimized Cornering Traction Control.Steve Sargent, Chief Product Officer, Triumph Motorcycles, said: "The Bonneville is one of the most significant motorcycles in Triumph's history, so introducing a new model carrying that name comes with a responsibility to get it right. From the outset, our ambition for the T40 and T40 Black was not simply to create a smaller Bonneville, but to create a motorcycle that delivers the style, character and ownership experience riders expect from a genuine Bonneville... Working closely with Bajaj, we challenged ourselves to retain the details and qualities that make a Bonneville special, from the proportions and finish to traditional touches such as hand-painted coach lining, while also introducing a level of technology and rider-focused innovation not previously seen in this category."The ergonomics make this one of the most inherently accessible bikes, generally speaking, but Triumph has ensured this bike is accessible to those of us who are vertically challenged too. Just like the bigger Bonneville's, the T40 comes with a 790mm seat height; however, this can be reduced to just 770mm with an accessory low seat. We all want an accessible motorcycle; generally speaking, no one wants a bike that's difficult to ride, but many of us also want a bike with a bit of menace to it, and that's where the T40 Black comes in.Bonneville T40 and T40 BlackAccording to Triumph, "The T40 Black introduces a darker, more purposeful interpretation of the same classic Bonneville design. Finished in Matt Pewter Grey and Matt Phantom Black, it features gloss-black aluminum wheel rims contrasted by bright steel spokes. Powder-coated engine casings, together with a blacked-out header and peashooter silencer, give the T40 Black a subtle modern edge while retaining the traditional proportions and recognizable design cues of the Bonneville family."This is just the start of some all-new bikes that Triumph is unveiling to the public ahead of their 2027 launches, so we're still waiting to hear how much the T40 and T40 Black will cost. Pricing for both models will be announced in early 2027, ahead of the first motorcycles arriving in Triumph dealerships beginning in late spring 2027.
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