BMW R 12 nineT 2025 vs. Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R 2025

BMW R 12 nineT 2025

Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R 2025

Overview - BMW R 12 nineT 2025 vs Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R 2025

BMW R 12 nineT 2025

Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R 2025

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Technical Specifications BMW R 12 nineT 2025 compared to Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R 2025

BMW R 12 nineT 2025

Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R 2025

BMW R 12 nineT 2025

Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	110.2 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	85.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	109 HP	Engine power	182 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	225 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	10.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	2,458 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	107 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Rake	Rake	62.3 degree	Rake	27.9 degree
Trail	Trail	110.7 mm	Trail	134.9 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	265 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	150 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	240 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,130 mm	Length	2,365 mm
Width	Width	870 mm	Width	920 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,511 mm	Wheelbase	1,677 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	773 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	320 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	313 km	Range	272 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	119 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	152 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	6.6 l/100km
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	86 dB	Stationary noise	93 dB

Equipment

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

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 12 nineT 2025

BMW has not only given the nineT model series an updated name and a polished design, but also a large chunk of versatility. It remains the characterful naked bike with a vibrant boxer engine, but can also offer significantly more riding pleasure thanks to the new ergonomics, adjustable suspension, better brakes and quickshifter for the first time. Looking good, relaxed cruising or pops through the twisties - the BMW R 12 nineT can do it all!

Great old-school boxer with now EU5+ homologation

First modern quickshifter for this engine

Top brakes

Very sensitive, fully adjustable chassis

Versatile ergonomics

Lots of cool accessory options Agile riding performance

Quickshifter very jerky when shifting up in some situations

Clutch requires a lot of manual force

Considerable price, especially with accessories

Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R 2025

If you are looking for a light-footed small city motorbike, you will probably not find what you are looking for in the Rocket 3 Storm. However, if you are looking for a sporty muscle bike with a hammer engine that provides exemplary running culture in addition to power, then this is the bike for you. This not only ensures a powerful appearance in front of the ice cream parlour, but also riding pleasure on the way there, even if it leads through winding mountain roads!

Powerful performance

Super engine

Good driveability despite the weight

Slight load change reaction

Suspension a little "stubborn"

Engine roll torque when stationary