2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser vs 2021 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
Power
70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
227 kg / 500 lbs
2021 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster 2021 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stoke, parallel twin, 270° crank angle, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
57.5 kW / 76.9 hp @ 6100 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
263 kg / 580 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20242021
Make ModelBMW R 12 CruiserTriumph Bonneville Speedmaster
Dimensions
Seat Height754 mm / 29.7 in705 mm / 27.8 in
Wheelbase1519 mm / 59.8 in1500 mm / 59.1 in
Height1110 mm / 43.7 in1055 mm /41.5 in
Length2200 mm / 86.6 in2225 mm / 87.6 in
Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve)1760 mm / 69.3 in-
Width830 mm / 32.7 in910 mm / 35.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)227 263
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal12 Litres / 3.2 US gal
Wet Weight227 kg / 500 lbs263 kg / 580 lbs
Performance
Max Power70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm57.5 kW / 76.9 hp @ 6100 rpm
Max Torque106 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm106 Nm / 78.2 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cub in1198 cc / 73.1 cu in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.Four stoke, parallel twin, 270° crank angle, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm97.6 x 80 mm
Compression Ratio12:110.0:1
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsControlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-59EURO5
Exhaust-Chromed stainless steel 2 into 2 twin-skin exhaust system with chromed stainless silencers
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wireMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Fuel TypeUnleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)-
Ignition-Digital
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
StarterElectric-
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operatedWet, multi-plate, torque assist clutch
Final DriveShaftChain
Gear Ratios1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848-
Primary Drive Ratios1.737-
Transmission / Drive6-speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeFour-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up ridingTubular steel, twin cradle frame
Suspension - Front46 mm upside-down telescopic forks47 mm Showa cartridge forks
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage dampingMono-shock RSU with linkage and preload adjustment
Rake29.3 °25.3°
Swingarm-Twin sided fabrication
Trail132 mm / 5.2 in91.4 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front90 mm / 3.5 in -
Wheel Travel - Rear90 mm / 3.5 in-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2X 310mm disc brake, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper2 x 310mm disc, Brembo 2-piston sliding axial calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliperSingle 255mm disc, Nissin single piston sliding axial caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad ABS ProStandard
Rims - Front2.75 x 19-
Rims - Rear4.00 x 16-
Tyres - Front100/90 - R19130/90-16
Tyres - Rear150/80 - R16150/80-16
WheelsAluminium cast wheels-
Wheels - Front-Wire 32-spoke, 16 x 2.5 in
Wheels - Rear-Wire 32-spoke, 16 x 3.5 in