2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

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
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
Full Specifications
General
Year20182025
Make ModelTriumph Bonneville SpeedmasterBMW R 12G/S
Dimensions
Seat Height705 mm / 27.7 in860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase-1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Length-2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width-830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)245.5-
Wet Weight (kg)-229
Dry Weight245.5kg / 540 lbs-
Fuel Capacity12 Litres / 3.17 US gal15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight-229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Max Power57.4 kW / 77 hp @ 6550 rpm81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque106 Nm / 10.7 kgf-m / 77.4 lb-ft @ 3100 rpm115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 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, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
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-5+
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-ringUniversal shaft
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 fork45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - RearKayaba twin shocks with adjustable preloadAluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Steering Head Angle-63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
Trail-120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)
Wheel Travel - Front90 mm / 3.5 in210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear73 mm / 2.8 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310 mm Disc, 2 piston calipers, ABS2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABSSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean angle optimised)
Rims - Front-2.15 x 21
Rims - Rear-4.0 x 17 (4.0 x 18 Enduro Package)
Tyres - Front130/90-1690/90/21
Tyres - Rear150/80-16150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)
WheelsWire 32-spoke, steel rimsAluminium cross-spoke wheels