BMW R nineT vs Triumph Bobber TFC: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW R nineT (2021-2025) and the Triumph Bobber TFC (2020), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW R nineT 109 hp, Triumph Bobber TFC 85.8 hp.
- Torque: BMW R nineT 116 Nm, Triumph Bobber TFC 109.8 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW R nineT (2021-2025)109 (best)
- Triumph Bobber TFC (2020)85.8
Torque Nm
- BMW R nineT (2021-2025)116 (best)
- Triumph Bobber TFC (2020)109.8
Weight kg
- BMW R nineT (2021-2025)221
- Triumph Bobber TFC (2020)223
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2021-2025 · base Remove |  2020 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Classic/Retro | Classic/Retro |
| Years | 2021-2025 | 2020 |
| Engine | 1,170cc air/oil-cooled flat-twin boxer, Euro 5 update: new cylinder heads, throttle bodies, auto-adjusting cam chain. Not liquid-cooled. | two-cylinder online , 4 strokes Injection Cooling system : liquid 1 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 1,200 cc 87 ch (85.80 hp) to 6,250 rpm 11.20 mkg to 4,500 rpm |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,170 cc | 1,200 cc |
| Power | 109 hp @ 7,250 rpmBest | 85.8 hp @ 6,250 rpm |
| Torque | 116 Nm @ 6,000 rpmBest | 109.8 Nm @ 4,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual gearbox, wet multi-plate clutch, shaft final drive | 6 stage gearbox Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | shaft | chain |
| Weight | 221 kg (wet) | 223 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 805 mm | Not available |
| Fuel capacity | 17 LBest | 9 L |
| Front suspension | 46mm non-adjustable upside-down telescopic fork, 120mm (4.7in) travel | Öhlins telehydraulic upside-down forks Ø 43 mm / Öhlins |
| Rear suspension | BMW Paralever single-sided cast-aluminum swingarm, central spring strut w/ hydraulically adjustable preload (handwheel) & adjustable rebound damping, 120mm (4.7in) travel | Öhlins monoshock under seat / Öhlins |
| Brake system | ABS Pro (cornering ABS) + Automatic Stability Control standard | ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm floating discs, four-piston (radial-mount per some sources) calipers | 2 discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 265mm disc, two-piston floating caliper | 1 disc Ø 255 mm (10.04 in), single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 | 150/80-16 |
| Quickshifter | No | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 15,945 (US) | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.