Comparing the BMW R 1300 GS and the TRIUMPH Bonneville T120 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the BMW R 1300 GS comes with a 1,300 cc unit compared to the TRIUMPH Bonneville T120's 1200 cc, producing 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 80 PS / 78.9 bhp (58.8 kW) @ 6550 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 GS versus 21 kmpl for the TRIUMPH Bonneville T120. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Air and liquid-cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Type | Two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine | 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin |
| Power | 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 80 PS / 78.9 bhp (58.8 kW) @ 6550 rpm |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 105 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 14.5 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 kmpl | 21 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 237 | 236 |
| Seat Height | 850 | 790 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Twin 310mm discs, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper, ABS |
| Front Suspension | Central Shock Absorber | Ø41mm cartridge forks |
| Rear Brake | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper, ABS |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | Twin RSU’s, with pre-load adjustment |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - R19 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 - R17 | 150/70 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | DRLs LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 10 Ah | — |
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| Cluster | Digital | — |
| Color Options | Light whiteBlack Storm MetallicRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic | Crystal White & Cranberry RedJet BlackSapphire Black Aluminium SilverJet BlackGraphite & Matt Graphite |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Triple Black | 2200000 Trophy | 2225000 Option 719 Tramuntana | 2425000 | Standard | 1185000 Black | 1185000 Icon Edition | 1265000 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6-speed |
