BMW R nineT versus Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
BMW R nineT
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- pretty to look at
- purist
- cool driving experience
- Numerous customizing options
- casual appearance
- casual seating position
- casual performance
- casual gliding
- high-quality workmanship and loving details
- Price
- nothing for giants
- Handlebar hits the knees when hit hard
- Rear braking power 1b
- Pillion comfort 1b
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.265 mm
Seat : 803 mm until : 805 mm
Weight : 222 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.055 mm
Seat : 705 mm
Weight : 263 (max: 477 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 340 km
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
Space tube, motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-Down 45 mm (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
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
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double brake disc, Brembo double piston floating caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin single piston floating caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Conclusion - what's stuck?
The R nineT is not only fun to drive, but also looks great! And it is probably this combination that makes the bike so desirable for motorcycle fans worldwide right from the start.
BMW describes it as follows: "Design your motorcycle, design your life." It also has a lot to do with lifestyle and so the nineT leaves hardly any customizer wishes unfulfilled in terms of diversity. It is the basis for deep individualizations, which sets the machine apart from the competition. In addition to the already diverse model and design variants, there are plenty of Customizing accessories, so everyone can make their own roadster dream come true. Even the on-board electronics are designed with numerous interfaces in such a way that changes do not represent a major hurdle.
Even if the NineT is purist in almost all respects, it does not do so in terms of price. Not at all when you make the most of the numerous possibilities for change to realize your own exclusive dream bike. But individuality always has your price. However, the success proves BMW right again in this case, because the BMW R NineT is so popular that one should expect extremely long delivery times.
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.
