Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023 vs. BMW R 12 S 2025

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023

BMW R 12 S 2025

Overview - Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023 vs BMW R 12 S 2025

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023

BMW R 12 S 2025

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Technical Specifications Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023 compared to BMW R 12 S 2025

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023

BMW R 12 S 2025

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023

BMW R 12 S 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	97.6 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	90 HP	Engine power	109 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	110 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,200 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	47 mm	Diameter	45 mm
Travel	Travel	250 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Paralever
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	250 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	26.9 degree	Rake	62.3 degree
Trail	Trail	129.2 mm	Trail	110.7 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	255 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Engine drag torque control, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,330 mm	Length	2,130 mm
Width	Width	905 mm	Width	870 mm
Height	Height	1,250 mm	Height	1,070 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,570 mm	Wheelbase	1,511 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	870 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	230 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	347 km	Range	313 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	105 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	119 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.6 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	Heated grips, Keyless System, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 12 S 2025

With the R 12 S, BMW has succeeded in creating a desirable top-of-the-range model in the R 12 Inline. A feel-good engine paired with high-quality components and magnificent looks conjure up a grin under the helmet. The special paintwork takes you back to the time of the first fairing-covered BMW bike, the legendary R 90 S. In terms of driving dynamics, the BMW is absolutely in tune with the times thanks to various features. Anyone who interprets the S as an indication of exceptional sportiness may be disappointed by the lack of maximum lean angle. Everyone else will be really happy with the R 12 S feast for the eyes, provided their wallet is sufficiently bulging.

Powerful boxer engine full of character

state-of-the-art electronics

retro charm of the 70s

Quickshifter series

great knee angle

comfortable ergonomics

perfectly tuned braking system

classic gauges in the cockpit

Dynamic mode not ideally setup

more plastic than expected

uninspiring handlebar controls

limited maximum lean angle