BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Triumph Speed Twin 900

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro

Triumph Speed Twin 900

Retro

Retro, Scrambler, Naked, Tourer - what kind of machine is this?

The classification of the BMW R nineT Urban G/S is not easy. Is it a retro bike, a scrambler, a naked bike or even a tourer? Like the model, the R80G/S from the 80s, is probably a mixture of everything. How did the Urban... weiter

BMW R nineT Urban G/S im Test

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Small dream

The small Triumph Street Twin was taken seriously when it appeared in 2016 only by a narrow circle of fans: The engine power of 55 hp seemed too low. That changed in 2019, but a performance increase of almost 20 percent is... weiter

Triumph Street Twin

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023

Built von 2016 bis 2025~

RRP 14.750 €

RRP 9.995 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Engine
Handling
Brake
Chassis
Impression of quality
Optics

Pros:

Beautiful details
enormously powerful
Sound
Processing

Cons:

missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level

Cons:

Windbreak

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 221 (max: 430 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.435 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 216 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: Parallel twin, 8 valves, SOHC, 270° firing sequence 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 900 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 85 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 5

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: 180 km/h
Performance: 65 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 3.800 U/Min

Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 293 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:
Central tube frame with two beams (steel)

Front suspension:
43 mm Marzocchi upside-down fork (120 mm travel )

Rear suspension:
Marzocchi stereo shock absorbers with external reservoirs (piggy back), adjustable preload (travel 116 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 100/90-18
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)

Front brake
Floating Ø 320 mm brake disc, radial four-piston brake caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single Disc, Nissin 2-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!

For the beautiful little escapes

The Street Twin is not a real travel machine, and not only because of the lack of wind protection. For this, it is ideal for the little freedom in between. With the Triumph you can move quickly, but above all calmly through the area. Delights in her sight, the sound and the lightness of her curves.

Happy for two. Schatzi, Mausi and the curve god are already waiting.

The test bike was provided to us by Triumph Hamburg.