2016 Triumph Thunderbird Commander vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 Triumph Thunderbird Commander 2016 Triumph Thunderbird Commander

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 270° firing interval.
Power
70.1 kW / 94 hp @ 5400 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
339 kg / 747 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
Year2015 - 162025
Make ModelTriumph Thunderbird CommanderBMW R 12G/S
Dimensions
Seat Height702 mm / 27.6 in860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase1615 mm / 63.5 in1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Height1120 mm / 44.1 in (without mirrors)-
Length2340 mm / 92.1 in2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width880 mm / 34.6 in (Handlebars)830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)339 229
Dry Weight (kg)317-
Dry Weight317 kg / 699 lbs-
Fuel Capacity22 Litres / 5.8 gal / 4.8 Imp gal15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Oil Capacity4.2 L / 1.1 US gal / 0.92 Imp gal-
Wet Weight339 kg / 747 lbs229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Max Power70.1 kW / 94 hp @ 5400 rpm81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque146 Nm / 14.9 kgf-m / 107.7 ft-lb @ 2750rpm115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1699 cc / 103.7 cub in1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 270° firing interval.Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke107.1 x 94.3 mm101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio-12:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledAir/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+
ExhaustChromed twin-skin stainless steel 2 into 1 into 2, tandem large-volume catalysts in centralized catbox, chrome-plated exhaust-
Fuel InductionMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI , progressive linkage on throttleElectronic 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, inductive type via electronic engine management system-
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plateSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveToothed beltUniversal 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 Speed 6-Speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel, twin spine, swingarm twin sided, steelFour-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 - FrontShowa 47mm forks45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - RearShowa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload.Aluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Rake32°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
Trail151 mm / 5.9 in120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear95 mm / 3.7 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310 mm floating discs, Nissin 4 piston fixed calipers, ABS2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 310 mm fixed disc, Brembo 2 piston floating 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 - Front140/75 ZR1790/90/21
Tyres - Rear200/50 ZR17150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)
Wheels-Aluminium cross-spoke wheels
Wheels - FrontCast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 3.5 in-
Wheels - RearCast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 6.0 in-