BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro
Triumph

Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster

Cruiser

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2007 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 14.945 €
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Pros:
  • Engine
  • Handling
  • Brake
  • Chassis
  • Impression of quality
  • Optics
Pros:
  • casual appearance
  • casual seating position
  • casual performance
  • casual gliding
  • high-quality workmanship and loving details
Cons:
  • missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
  • Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
  • Handlebar hits the knees when hit hard
  • Rear braking power 1b
  • Pillion comfort 1b

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
221 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.500 mm
Length :
2.220 mm Height : 1.055 mm
Seat :
705 mm
Weight :
263 (max: 477 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 8V two-cylinder SOHC in-line engine, 270° lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
321 km
Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Performance: 78 HP at 6.100 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 4.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
267 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Frame type:
Tubular Steel Loop Frame (Steel)
Front suspension:
Showa cartridge fork 47 mm (travel 90 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut with deflection and adjustable preload (travel 73 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm steel
Tyres at the front: 130/90 B 16
Rear tyres: 150/80 R 16

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double brake disc, Brembo double piston floating caliper ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin single piston floating caliper ( 255 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

Without question, Urban G/S is beguiling. Our tester Markus let himself be carried away to the remark that in his eyes it is currently the most beautiful motorcycle on the market. It is also a typical boxer child and high-quality workmanship from front to back. For those who do not constantly commute between Germany and Mongolia, the Urban G/S may even be better suited than a normal GS, because the Urban G/S is handier and weighs significantly less.
 
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg for this test. There is exactly this bike as a demonstrator and is looking forward to a lot of test riders. So, let's go to Pinneberg near Hamburg!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 14.320€
  • Used (3 years old): 12.000€
  • Years of construction: since 2017
  • Colours: black-red, blue, white

Conclusion - what sticks

The Triumph Speedmaster is visually a feast for the eyes and delights its owner with many loving details. It is super processed, you would like to put it in the living room. But she doesn't belong there, because she also drives great. For a cruiser almost feather-light, it is also suitable for people under 100 kg. Sound, engine and handling make every ride a little experience - that's how it should be!
 
Our test bike was provided by Q-Bike Triumph Hamburg . There it is for sale as a demonstrator with about 4,000 km for 13,280 euros . This includes engine protection bar, bag, heated grips and a residual warranty until 1/2026.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 14.395 €
  • Used (3 years old): 12.000€
  • Availability: since 2002
  • Colors: red, black, black and white