Triumph Bonneville T120 versus BMW R nineT

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Triumph

Triumph Bonneville T120

Retro
BMW

BMW R nineT

Retro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2016 bis 2024~
Built von 2014 bis 2023
RRP 13.345 €
RRP 17.050 €
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Pros:
  • Powerful, high-torque engine
  • Processing
  • Brake
  • Pillion comfort
Pros:
  • pretty to look at
  • purist
  • cool driving experience
  • Numerous customizing options
Cons:
  • Not exactly cheap
Cons:
  • Price
  • nothing for giants

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length :
2.170 mm Height : 1.125 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
236 kg
Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length :
2.220 mm Height : 1.265 mm
Seat :
803 mm until : 805 mm
Weight :
222 (max: 430 ) kg

Engine

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

Performance

Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 80 HP at 6.550 U/Min
Torque: 105 NM bei 3.100 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
309 km
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

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular Steel Loop Frame (Steel)
Front suspension:
41 mm KYB cartridge fork (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Stereo struts, KYB double shock absorbers with adjustable spring preload (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm steel
Tyres at the front: 100/90-18
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
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

Brakes

Front brake
Double brake discs, Nissin double piston floating calipers ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single brake disc, Nissin 2piston floating caliper ( 255 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)

Not cheap, but stylish

If you are looking for a curve arrow, you have to look elsewhere. But if you want to move forward in a very stylish way and prefer the calm course of things, you're right here. The Triumph Bonneville T120 can look much more than just good – but you have to be able to afford it. It is currently available at the retailer for 12,050 euros. Clearly, for less money, there are motorcycles that do the same in bare numbers as the T120. But do you want that?

The test bike was provided to us by Triumph Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 12.050€
  • Used (3 years old): 9.500€
  • Years of construction: since 2016
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: black, silver, grey/orange, green/white, white/blue

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.