2025 BMW R 12G/S vs 2024 Triumph Rocket 3 GT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2025 BMW R 12G/S 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Power
81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
229 kg / 505 lbs
2024 Triumph Rocket 3 GT 2024 Triumph Rocket 3 GT

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, inline 3-cylinder, DOHC
Power
134 kW / 180 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
320kg / 705 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20252024
Make ModelBMW R 12G/STriumph Rocket 3 GT
Dimensions
Seat Height860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)750 mm / 29.5 in
Wheelbase1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)1677 mm / 66 in
Height-1183 mm / 46.6 in (with mirrors
Length2200 mm / 86.6 in2365 mm / 93.1 in
Width830 mm / 32.7 in920 mm / 36 in (with handlebars)
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)229 320
Fuel Capacity15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal18 Litres / 4.76 US gal
Wet Weight229 kg / 505 lbs320kg / 705 lbs
Performance
Max Power81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm134 kW / 180 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm225 Nm / 166 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cub in2458 cc / 150 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.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-5+EURO 5+
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 DriveUniversal shaftShaft, 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 - Front45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustableShowa 47mm upside-down 1+1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound adjustement
Suspension - RearAluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustableFully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjustement
Rake-27.9°
Steering Head Angle63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)-
Swingarm-Single-sided, cast aluminum
Trail120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)134.9 mm / 5.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front210 mm / 8.3 in 120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear200 mm / 7.9 in107 mm / 4.2 in
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-TFT multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, digital tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator, ambient temperature, clock and rider modes (Rain/Road/Sport/Rider-configurable) Triumph TFT Connectivity System can be added with accessory fitted Bluetooth module
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers2x 320 mm discs with Brembo M4.30 Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliperSingle 300mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean angle optimised)Cornering ABS
Rims - Front2.15 x 21-
Rims - Rear4.0 x 17 (4.0 x 18 Enduro Package)-
Tyres - Front90/90/21150/80 R17 V
Tyres - Rear150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)240/50 R16 V
WheelsAluminium cross-spoke wheels-
Wheels - Front-17 x 3.5 in cast aluminium
Wheels - Rear-16 x 7.5 in cast aluminium