Triumph Bonneville 865 / SE (Mag Wheel) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
865cc Air/Oil-Cooled 360° Parallel-Twin DOHC (17-Inch Cast-Alloy Tubeless Wheels) · Source: Triumph Bonneville 865 / SE (Mag Wheel) (2009–2016) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Triumph Bonneville 865 / SE (Mag Wheel) (2009–2016) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2009–2016 Triumph Bonneville 865 / SE (Mag Wheel) (chassis 986MF-SE) requires 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SH or higher (Castrol Power 1)) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.8 L (4.02 US qt) with filter service (T1218001 / HF204). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 228 kPa / 2.28 bar / 33 PSI front (110/70 R17 54H) and 262 kPa / 2.62 bar / 38 PSI rear (130/80 R17 65H), paired with 2× NGK DPR8EA-9 spark plug(s) and a YTX12-BS battery.
Drain only: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt)
R 262 kPa (2.62 bar)
Est. Range: ~333 km (207 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 10W-50) · JASO MA2 · API SH or higher (Castrol Power 1) |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.8 L (4.02 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 4.5 L (4.76 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | T1218001 / HF204 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 25 N·m (18.4 lb-ft / 2.55 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 110/70 R17 54H · Rear: 130/80 R17 65H (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 228 kPa / 2.28 bar / 33 PSI Rear: 262 kPa / 2.62 bar / 38 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 228 kPa / 2.28 bar / 33 PSI Rear: 283 kPa / 2.83 bar / 41 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK DPR8EA-9 × 2 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX12-BS (12V 10.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Heavy-Duty X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and lubricate regularly |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Air/Oil-Cooled Engine (No liquid coolant — front oil cooler) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 865 cc · 68 hp @ 7,500 rpm · 68 N·m (50.2 lb-ft) @ 5,800 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 740 mm (29.1 in) · 225 kg (496 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 16 L (4.2 US gal) · ~20.8 km/L → ~333 km (207 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 20,000 km / 20,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 20,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Distinguished from the wire-spoke T100 by 17-inch cast alloy tubeless wheels, upswept megaphone silencers, and a super-accessible 740 mm seat height.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Tubeless cast rims simplify tire repairs while the air/oil-cooled 865 DOHC twin requires 3.8 L of SAE 10W-40 or 15W-50 JASO MA2 every 10,000 km.