2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser vs 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT

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
2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, inline 3-cylinder, DOHC
Power
123 kW / 167 PS / 165 hp @ 6000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
294 kg / 648 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20242020
Make ModelBMW R 12 CruiserTriumph Rocket 3 GT
Dimensions
Seat Height754 mm / 29.7 in750 mm / 29.7 in
Wheelbase1519 mm / 59.8 in1677 mm / 66 in
Height1110 mm / 43.7 in1066 mm / 41.5 in - Without Mirrors
Length2200 mm / 86.6 in-
Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve)1760 mm / 69.3 in-
Width830 mm / 32.7 in886 mm / 34.8 in - Handlebars
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)-294
Wet Weight (kg)227 -
Dry Weight-294 kg / 648 lbs
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Wet Weight227 kg / 500 lbs-
Performance
Max Power70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm123 kW / 167 PS / 165 hp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque106 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm221 Nm / 163 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cub in2458 cc / 150 cub in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.Four stroke, inline 3-cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm110.2 x 85.9 mm
Compression Ratio12:110.8:1
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsControlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-59-
Exhaust-Stainless 3-into-1 headers with 3 exit silencer / CAT box
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wireRide-by-Wire, fuel injected
Fuel TypeUnleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)-
Ignition-Digital inductive type via electronic engine management
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operatedWet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist
Final DriveShaftShaft, bevel box
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 ridingFull aluminum frame
Suspension - Front46 mm upside-down telescopic forksShowa 47mm upside-down 1+1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound adjuster.
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage dampingFully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster
Rake29.3 °27.9°
Swingarm-Single-sided, cast aluminum
Trail132 mm / 5.2 in134.9 mm / 5.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front90 mm / 3.5 in 120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear90 mm / 3.5 in107 mm / 4.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2X 310mm disc brake, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper2x 320 mm discs w/ Brembo M4.30 Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, Cornering ABS
Brakes - RearSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliperSingle 300mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper, Cornering ABS
ABSBMW Motorrad ABS Pro-
Rims - Front2.75 x 19-
Rims - Rear4.00 x 16-
Tyres - Front100/90 - R19150/80 R17 V
Tyres - Rear150/80 - R16240/50 R16 V
WheelsAluminium cast wheels-
Wheels - Front-17 x 3.5 in cast aluminium
Wheels - Rear-16 x 7.5 in cast aluminium