BMW R nineT vs Triumph Thruxton RS: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW R nineT (2021-2025) and the Triumph Thruxton RS (2021-2023), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW R nineT 109 hp, Triumph Thruxton RS 103.6 hp.
- Torque: BMW R nineT 116 Nm, Triumph Thruxton RS 111.8 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW R nineT (2021-2025)109 (best)
- Triumph Thruxton RS (2021-2023)103.6
Torque Nm
- BMW R nineT (2021-2025)116 (best)
- Triumph Thruxton RS (2021-2023)111.8
Weight kg
- BMW R nineT (2021-2025)221
- Triumph Thruxton RS (2021-2023)197
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2021-2025 · base Remove |  2021-2023 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Classic/Retro | Classic/Retro |
| Years | 2021-2025 | 2021-2023 |
| 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 parallel , 4 strokes Injection Cooling system : combined air/water 1 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 1,200 cc 105 ch (103.60 hp) to 7,500 rpm 11.40 mkg to 4,250 rpm |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,170 cc | 1,200 cc |
| Power | 109 hp @ 7,250 rpmBest | 103.6 hp @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 116 Nm @ 6,000 rpmBest | 111.8 Nm @ 4,250 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual gearbox, wet multi-plate clutch, shaft final drive | 6 stage gearbox , manual Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | shaft | chain |
| Weight | 221 kg (wet) | 197 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 LBest | 14 L |
| Front suspension | 46mm non-adjustable upside-down telescopic fork, 120mm (4.7in) travel | Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) |
| Rear suspension | BMW Paralever single-sided cast-aluminum swingarm, central spring strut w/ hydraulically adjustable preload (handwheel) & adjustable rebound damping, 120mm (4.7in) travel | 2 Öhlins lateral shock absorbers / Öhlins , Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) |
| 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 Brembo discs Ø 310 mm (12.2 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 265mm disc, two-piston floating caliper | 1 disc Ø 255 mm (10.04 in), 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 | 160/60-17 |
| 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.