2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster vs 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster 2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stoke, parallel twin, 270o crank, SOHC
Power
57.4 kW / 77 hp @ 6550 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
245.5kg / 540 lbs
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
Full Specifications
General
Year20182024
Make ModelTriumph Bonneville SpeedmasterBMW R 12 Cruiser
Dimensions
Seat Height705 mm / 27.7 in754 mm / 29.7 in
Wheelbase-1519 mm / 59.8 in
Height-1110 mm / 43.7 in
Length-2200 mm / 86.6 in
Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve)-1760 mm / 69.3 in
Width-830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)245.5-
Wet Weight (kg)-227
Dry Weight245.5kg / 540 lbs-
Fuel Capacity12 Litres / 3.17 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight-227 kg / 500 lbs
Performance
Max Power57.4 kW / 77 hp @ 6550 rpm70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque106 Nm / 10.7 kgf-m / 77.4 lb-ft @ 3100 rpm106 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1198 cc / 73.1 cu in1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailFour stoke, parallel twin, 270o crank, SOHCFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
Bore x Stroke97.6 x 80 mm101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio10.0:112:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledAir/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-59
ExhaustStraight line stainless steel twin-skin slash cut twin stubby silencers-
Fuel InductionMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injectionElectronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Type-Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)
IgnitionDigital-
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
Starter-Electric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plateSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveChain, X-ringShaft
Gear Ratios-1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive6-Speed6-speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Frame TypeDual tubular steel cradleFour-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Suspension - Front41 mm Kayaba fork46 mm upside-down telescopic forks
Suspension - RearKayaba twin shocks with adjustable preloadCast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping
Rake-29.3 °
Trail-132 mm / 5.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front90 mm / 3.5 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear73 mm / 2.8 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310 mm Disc, 2 piston calipers, ABS2X 310mm disc brake, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABSSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro
Rims - Front-2.75 x 19
Rims - Rear-4.00 x 16
Tyres - Front130/90-16100/90 - R19
Tyres - Rear150/80-16150/80 - R16
WheelsWire 32-spoke, steel rimsAluminium cast wheels