2021 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

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
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
Year20212025
Make ModelTriumph Bonneville SpeedmasterBMW R 12G/S
Dimensions
Seat Height705 mm / 27.8 in860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase1500 mm / 59.1 in1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Height1055 mm /41.5 in-
Length2225 mm / 87.6 in2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width910 mm / 35.8 in830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)263 229
Fuel Capacity12 Litres / 3.2 US gal15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight263 kg / 580 lbs229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Max Power57.5 kW / 76.9 hp @ 6100 rpm81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque106 Nm / 78.2 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 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, 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
EmissionsEURO5Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+
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 DriveChainUniversal 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 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 forks45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - RearMono-shock RSU with linkage and preload adjustmentAluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Rake25.3°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
SwingarmTwin sided fabrication-
Trail91.4 mm / 3.6 in120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)
Wheel Travel - Front-210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm disc, Brembo 2-piston sliding axial calipers2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 255mm disc, Nissin single piston sliding axial caliperSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSStandardBMW 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)
Wheels-Aluminium cross-spoke wheels
Wheels - FrontWire 32-spoke, 16 x 2.5 in-
Wheels - RearWire 32-spoke, 16 x 3.5 in-