BMW R nineT versus Triumph Tiger Sport 1050

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT

Retro
Triumph

Triumph Tiger Sport 1050

Crossover

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2014 bis 2023
Built von 2016 bis 2021
RRP 17.050 €
RRP 13.250 €
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Pros:
  • pretty to look at
  • purist
  • cool driving experience
  • Numerous customizing options
Pros:
  • Power and torque
  • Easy to use
  • Processing
  • Suitability for touring
Cons:
  • Price
  • nothing for giants
Cons:
  • Price
  • Not very handy

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length :
2.220 mm Height : 1.265 mm
Seat :
803 mm until : 805 mm
Weight :
222 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.540 mm
Length :
2.150 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat :
830 mm
Weight :
241 (max: 457 ) 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: 3-cylinder 12V DOHC in-line engine 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.050 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-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: 18 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
340 km
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 126 HP at 9.475 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
385 km

Chassis

Frame type:
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
Frame type:
Double tube bridge frame (aluminium)
Front suspension:
43 mm Showa Upside Down fork with adjustable preload and compression damping (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Showa Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping (travel 155 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal single-arm swingarm with eccentric chain clamping mechanism
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Floating mounted double brake disc, Nissin 4-piston radial calipers ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin double piston 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.

Das Testmotorrad wurde uns freundlicher Weise von Motorrad Ruser zur Verfügung gestellt.









Price/Availability/
Colours/years of construction

  • Price: 15,350 Euro
  • Used: from 9,500 Euro
  • Years of construction: since 2014
  • Colour:Blackstorm metallic, Blackstorm metallic Vintage (+980 €), Marsrot/Cosmicblue (+1100 €), Pollux/Aluminium (+980 €)
  • Other model variants: Pure, Scrambler, Urban GS

The test motorcycle was kindly provided by Motorrad Ruser.

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Don't misunderstand: She can do that with touring, but that's not really her nature. Every adventure bike is a compromise, the triumph clearly tends towards sport. Together with this certain ease of service and all the driving behaviour, it makes it easy for even less experienced touring riders to explore the world in a relaxed way. And yet these would not be the right pilots of the Tigers.
The advantages of the triumph are best enjoyed by the biker, who wants to ride sportily. Everything else is for the big cat, because despite the good torque, the Triumph Tiger 1050 Sport encourages to send the footrests towards the tar instead of gondolaing through the area with the standard cruise control.
For the city it is also not the first choice, it starts with the wide handlebars and does not stop with the cladding.
Who wants the tiger and sport, in a hurry to the finish and since have a lot of fun - please very, the triumph is ready.

The test motorcycle was kindly provided by Motorrad Ruser. It can be purchased there as a used model for 9,990 euros.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 12,600 Euros
  • Used (2 years old): 9,500 euro
  • Years of construction: since 2007 (Tiger 1050)
  • Colours: matte black, aluminium silver