BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Triumph Bonneville 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Triumph Bonneville 2009

Triumph Bonneville 2009

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Triumph Bonneville 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Triumph Bonneville 2009

Triumph Bonneville 2009

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Triumph Bonneville 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Triumph Bonneville 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore101 mmBore90 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke68 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power67 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque69 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque5,800 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement865 ccm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,144 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth748 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,454 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height751 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Triumph Bonneville 2009

Triumph Bonneville 2009

The new Triumph Bonneville will please a lot of people, the potential customer base has definitely been expanded in all directions. Because it's not just the sportiness that has seen a significant increase.

Stress-free handling

fine workmanship

comfortable, full-length seat

sophisticated look

7-spoke design.

Not built for acceleration duels

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Triumph Bonneville

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Triumph Bonneville

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