BMW K 1300 GT 2009 vs. Triumph Thunderbird 2009

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

Triumph Thunderbird 2009

Triumph Thunderbird 2009

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Technical Specifications BMW K 1300 GT 2009 compared to Triumph Thunderbird 2009

BMW K 1300 GT 2009
Triumph Thunderbird 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore80 mmBore103.8 mm
StrokeStroke64.3 mmStroke94.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power160 HPEngine power86 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,200 rpmRpm at Max. Power4,850 rpm
TorqueTorque135 NmTorque146 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque2,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio9.7
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionBelt
DisplacementDisplacement1,293 ccmDisplacement1,597 ccm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionParaleverSuspensionSwing arm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,318 mmLength2,340 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,572 mmWheelbase1,615 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height700 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight255 kgDry Weight339 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

The engine now produces 160 hp and 135 Nm. This should make further comments on driving performance superfluous. Sitting upright with the windshield extended, you can accelerate to over 250 km/h with absolute ease. Only at this point do you start to think a little about the poor engine - below this, it is simply completely underpowered, always and everywhere.

Relaxed riding feel

confident turn-in behaviour

strong engine - lots of power

efficient windshield.

Handling disadvantages in bends.

Triumph Thunderbird 2009

Triumph Thunderbird 2009

The Triumph's overall appearance is somewhere between Harley and the Japanese. The overall design and image of the brand is a little more appealing than the bikes from Japan. But it can't compete with the appearance of a V-Rod Muscle, for example. But it is also about 6,000 euros cheaper than the V-Rod. So there is still a lot of budget left for accessories to catch up in front of the ice cream parlour.

Sophisticated sound

good workmanship

stable chassis

powerful engine.

Very high total weight

manual force required for braking.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW K 1300 GT vs Triumph Thunderbird

Price BMW K 1300 GT

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Price Triumph Thunderbird

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