Comparing the BMW S 1000 R 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 S 1000 R comes with a 999 cc unit compared to the TRIUMPH Bonneville T120's 1200 cc, producing 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm and 80 PS / 78.9 bhp (58.8 kW) @ 6550 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 R 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 | Oil/water cooling | Liquid cooled |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Type | four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine with four valves per cylinder | 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin |
| Power | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm | 80 PS / 78.9 bhp (58.8 kW) @ 6550 rpm |
| Torque | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm | 105 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 L | 14.5 L |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 21 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 199 | 236 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 790 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc Front Brake Size 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Twin 310mm discs, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper, ABS |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Ø41mm cartridge forks |
| Rear Brake | Disc Rear Brake Size 220 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper, ABS |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | Twin RSU’s, with pre-load adjustment |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - ZR17 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 - ZR17 | 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 / 8 Ah | — |
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| Cluster | Fully digital display with speedometer, tachometer, ride data | — |
| Color Options | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow | Crystal White & Cranberry RedJet BlackSapphire Black Aluminium SilverJet BlackGraphite & Matt Graphite |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Standard | 2127000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | Standard | 1185000 Black | 1185000 Icon Edition | 1265000 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed |
