2021 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster vs 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
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
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
Year20212024
Make ModelTriumph Bonneville SpeedmasterBMW R 12 Cruiser
Dimensions
Seat Height705 mm / 27.8 in754 mm / 29.7 in
Wheelbase1500 mm / 59.1 in1519 mm / 59.8 in
Height1055 mm /41.5 in1110 mm / 43.7 in
Length2225 mm / 87.6 in2200 mm / 86.6 in
Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve)-1760 mm / 69.3 in
Width910 mm / 35.8 in830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)263 227
Fuel Capacity12 Litres / 3.2 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight263 kg / 580 lbs227 kg / 500 lbs
Performance
Max Power57.5 kW / 76.9 hp @ 6100 rpm70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque106 Nm / 78.2 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm106 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1198 cc / 73.1 cu in1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailFour stoke, parallel twin, 270° crank angle, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour 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
EmissionsEURO5Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-59
ExhaustChromed stainless steel 2 into 2 twin-skin exhaust system with chromed stainless 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-plate, torque assist clutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveChainShaft
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-Speed2.910
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel, twin cradle frameFour-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 - Front47 mm Showa cartridge forks46 mm upside-down telescopic forks
Suspension - RearMono-shock RSU with linkage and preload adjustmentCast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping
Rake25.3°29.3 °
SwingarmTwin sided fabrication-
Trail91.4 mm / 3.6 in132 mm / 5.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front-90 mm / 3.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-90 mm / 3.5 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm disc, Brembo 2-piston sliding axial calipers2X 310mm disc brake, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 255mm disc, Nissin single piston sliding axial caliperSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSStandardBMW 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
Wheels-Aluminium cast wheels
Wheels - FrontWire 32-spoke, 16 x 2.5 in-
Wheels - RearWire 32-spoke, 16 x 3.5 in-