Triumph Street Scrambler 2021 vs. BMW R 12 2025

Triumph Street Scrambler 2021

BMW R 12 2025

Technical Specifications Triumph Street Scrambler 2021 compared to BMW R 12 2025

Triumph Street Scrambler 2021

BMW R 12 2025

Triumph Street Scrambler 2021

BMW R 12 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	84.6 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	65 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	80 Nm	Torque	110 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 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	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	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	900 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	45 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	90 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Paralever
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	90 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	64.4 degree	Rake	60.7 degree
Trail	Trail	109 mm	Trail	132.5 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

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, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,125 mm	Length	2,200 mm
Width	Width	835 mm	Width	830 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	754 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	223 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	227 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	279 km	Range	274 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	99 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	119 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.3 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Street Scrambler 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 12 2025

The BMW R12 is more than just a stylish cruiser. It offers comfort, power and surprising agility - a bike to love for long journeys and short trips alike.

Powerful boxer engine

Lots of charisma but still smooth throttle response

Comfortable but low seating position

Agile handling despite cruiser design

Excellent brakes

Good lean angle-dependent traction control

High-quality cornering ABS

Comfortable riding on long lengths

Great features available

Classic design with a modern touch

Stable road holding

Good feedback even on slippery surfaces

Uncomfortable suspension on poor roads

Footrests quickly touch the ground when riding sporty

Relatively high clutch effort

Little travel limits universal character somewhat

Price Comparison Average Market Price Triumph Street Scrambler vs BMW R 12

Price Triumph Street Scrambler

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Price BMW R 12

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Triumph Street Scrambler 2021 vs. BMW R 12 2025

Technical Specifications Triumph Street Scrambler 2021 compared to BMW R 12 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Street Scrambler 2021

BMW R 12 2025

Price Comparison Average Market Price Triumph Street Scrambler vs BMW R 12

Price Triumph Street Scrambler

Price BMW R 12

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