BMW R nineT 2016 vs. Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

BMW R nineT 2016

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Overview - BMW R nineT 2016 vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

BMW R nineT 2016

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Technical Specifications BMW R nineT 2016 compared to Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

BMW R nineT 2016

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

BMW R nineT 2016

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	97.6 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	100 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	119 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,200 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,220 mm	Length	2,099 mm
Width	Width	890 mm	Width	778 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,476 mm	Wheelbase	1,413 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	809 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	222 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R nineT 2016

With the RnineT, BMW has created a monument to itself and the boxer that has made it into many garages around the world. The R nineT is a best-seller thanks to its successful overall concept and has served numerous customisers as the basis for a wide range of conversions. Compared to a Thruxton, however, the BMW does not appear authentic in all details, and on the poor road surfaces in the Alps, the suspension may be tuned too hard or the exhaust may be too loud in the long run.

solid technology

strong brakes

unique look

rich sound

fat torque

Hard tuning for bad roads

exhaust a bit loud in the long run

not 100% authentic

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

The better is the enemy of the good, this saying once again proves to be impressively true in the case of the new Triumph Speed Twin. The British have worked on the weak points of the predecessor and thus turned the classic beauty into a real riding machine that does not have to hide from modern naked bikes. Unfortunately, tall riders cannot enjoy the small 1200 quite as easily as riders under 1.85 metres. Be that as it may, the Speed Twin is the perfect modern classic motorbike for me - it combines classic looks with modern handling like no other motorbike on the market today.

Superb engine

quality workmanship and material feel

torque in every situation

playful handling

good chassis

high-performance brakes

Strong heat development under the driver

a little too petite for tall pilots

large turning circle