Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2017 vs. BMW R nineT 2016

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2017

BMW R nineT 2016

Overview - Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2017 vs BMW R nineT 2016

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2017

BMW R nineT 2016

Technical Specifications Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2017 compared to BMW R nineT 2016

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2017

BMW R nineT 2016

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2017

BMW R nineT 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line crankpin offset	Engine type	Boxer
Stroke	Stroke	80 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	77 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,100 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	106 Nm	Torque	119 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
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	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,200 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Paralever

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 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	80 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,235 mm	Length	2,220 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	890 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,476 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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