BMW R nineT vs Triumph Thruxton RS Ton Up: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW R nineT (2021-2025) and the Triumph Thruxton RS Ton Up (2022), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW R nineT 109 hp, Triumph Thruxton RS Ton Up 103 hp.
- Torque: BMW R nineT 116 Nm, Triumph Thruxton RS Ton Up 112.6 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW R nineT (2021-2025)109 (best)
- Triumph Thruxton RS Ton Up (2022)103
Torque Nm
- BMW R nineT (2021-2025)116 (best)
- Triumph Thruxton RS Ton Up (2022)112.6
Weight kg
- BMW R nineT (2021-2025)221
- Triumph Thruxton RS Ton Up (2022)197
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2021-2025 · base Remove |  2022 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Classic/Retro | Classic/Retro |
| Years | 2021-2025 | 2022 |
| Engine | 1,170cc air/oil-cooled flat-twin boxer, Euro 5 update: new cylinder heads, throttle bodies, auto-adjusting cam chain. Not liquid-cooled. | 1200.0 ccm (73.22 cubic inches), Twin, four-stroke, 270º firing interval, Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,170 cc | 1,200 cc |
| Power | 109 hp @ 7,250 rpmBest | 103 hp @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 116 Nm @ 6,000 rpmBest | 112.6 Nm @ 4,250 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual gearbox, wet multi-plate clutch, shaft final drive | 6-speed, Wet, multi-plate assist, Chain (final drive) |
| Final drive | shaft | chain |
| Weight | 221 kg (wet) | 197 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 805 mm | Not available |
| Fuel capacity | 17 LBest | 14.5 L |
| Front suspension | 46mm non-adjustable upside-down telescopic fork, 120mm (4.7in) travel | Showa 43mm USD big piston forks, fully adjustable |
| Rear suspension | BMW Paralever single-sided cast-aluminum swingarm, central spring strut w/ hydraulically adjustable preload (handwheel) & adjustable rebound damping, 120mm (4.7in) travel | Fully adjustable Ohlins twin shocks with piggy back reservoir |
| 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 | Double disc. ABS. Brembo. 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, 310 mm |
| Rear brake | Single 265mm disc, two-piston floating caliper | Single disc. ABS. Nissin. 2-piston floating caliper, 220 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 | 160/60-ZR17 |
| 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.