Comparing the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure and the TRIUMPH NEW SPEED TWIN 900 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 Adventure comes with a 1,300 cc unit compared to the TRIUMPH NEW SPEED TWIN 900's 900 cc, producing 143.4 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 65 PS / 64 bhp (47.8 kW) @ 7,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 21 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure versus 24 kmpl for the TRIUMPH NEW SPEED TWIN 900. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Air + liquid cooled | Liquid-cooled parallel twin |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Type | Air Liquid Cooled Two Cylinder Four Stroke Boxer Engine | Liquid-cooled parallel twin, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° firing order |
| Power | 143.4 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 65 PS / 64 bhp (47.8 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 12 L |
| Mileage | 21 kmpl | 24 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 269 | 216 |
| Seat Height | 850 | 780 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 310 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Single Ø 320mm floating disc, Triumph branded four-piston radial caliper, OCABS |
| Front Suspension | Central Shock Absorber | NEW Ø 43mm upside-down Marzocchi forks, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Rear Brake | Disc 285 mm Caliper - Rear 2 Piston | Single Ø 255mm fixed disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, OCABS |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | NEW Twin Marzocchi RSUs with external reservoirs and adjustable preload, 116 mm wheel travel |
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 | LCD multi-function instrument Colour TFT screen |
| Color Options | Racing red solid paintTriple BlackRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic Matte | Phantom Black & Aurum GoldPure White, Maui Blue & Tangerine OrangeAluminium Silver, Carnival Red & Jet Black |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Multipoint fuel injection |
| Price Variants | (Racing Red) | 2575000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Triple Black | 2690000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels GS Trophy | 2715000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Option 719 | 2930000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | Aluminium Silver Carnival Red/Jet Black | 971300 Phantom Black Aurum Gold | 971300 Pure White Maui Blue Tangerine Orange | 1021300 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 5 speed |
