There's a reason that Triumph Bonnevilles are frequently recommended to both new and returning riders (as well as anyone just looking for an all-around fun, reliable machine). Why? Because if the design language speaks to you, all you have to do next is take a test ride to see if you're fully on board.
And truly, in their current guise, both the 900 and 1200cc variants make a series of pretty compelling arguments. I should know; I just got back from riding all of them. They're varied enough in character to appeal to a pretty good cross-section of riders, in large part because of the extreme attention to detail that Triumph chief engineer Stuart Wood and his team put into bringing each one to life.
While I was riding all the new 2026 Bonnies, I also had the opportunity to speak with Wood about his history with the company, these bikes, the biggest changes he's seen over the considerable amount of time he's been with Triumph, and much more. Seriously, when you watch this video, you may be surprised to learn how long he's been there.
