BMW R12 nineT vs Triumph Thruxton TFC: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW R12 nineT (2024-present) and the Triumph Thruxton TFC (2020), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW R12 nineT 109 hp, Triumph Thruxton TFC 109 hp.
- Torque: BMW R12 nineT 115 Nm, Triumph Thruxton TFC 115.3 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW R12 nineT (2024-present)109
- Triumph Thruxton TFC (2020)109
Torque Nm
- BMW R12 nineT (2024-present)115
- Triumph Thruxton TFC (2020)115.3 (best)
Weight kg
- BMW R12 nineT (2024-present)220
- Triumph Thruxton TFC (2020)195
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2024-present Remove |  2020 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Classic/Retro | Classic/Retro |
| Years | 2024-present | 2020 |
| Engine | 1,170cc air/oil-cooled boxer twin | 1200.0 ccm (73.22 cubic inches), Twin, four-stroke, 270° crank angle parallel twin, Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,170 cc | 1,200 cc |
| Power | 109 hp @ 7,000 rpm | 109 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 115.3 Nm @ 4,850 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, shaft final drive | 6-speed, Wet, multi-plate assist clutch, Chain (final drive) |
| Final drive | shaft | chain |
| Weight | 220 kg (wet) | 195 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 LBest | 14.5 L |
| Front suspension | 45mm upside-down (inverted) telescopic fork, 120mm travel, adjustable compression/rebound/preload (conventional USD fork, not Telelever). | Öhlins 43mm NIX30 upside-down forks with adjustable rebound and compression damping |
| Rear suspension | BMW Paralever single-sided swingarm with shaft drive and torque-reaction linkage, central spring strut, 120mm travel. | Fully adjustable Öhlins twin shocks with piggyback reservoir, billet aluminum adjusters |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad ABS, standard equipment. | ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm front discs, radially mounted 4-piston monobloc calipers. | Single disc. ABS. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, 310 mm |
| Rear brake | Single 265mm rear disc, floating caliper. | Single disc. ABS. Nissin single 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 16,295 (USA, 2024 MY launch MSRP) | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.