Comparing the BMW S 1000 R 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 S 1000 R comes with a 999 cc unit compared to the TRIUMPH NEW SPEED TWIN 900's 900 cc, producing 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm and 65 PS / 64 bhp (47.8 kW) @ 7,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 R 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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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Oil/water cooling | Liquid-cooled parallel twin |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Type | four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine with four valves per cylinder | Liquid-cooled parallel twin, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° firing order |
| Power | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm | 65 PS / 64 bhp (47.8 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm | 80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 L | 12 L |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 24 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 199 | 216 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 780 |
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 | Single Ø 320mm floating disc, Triumph branded four-piston radial caliper, OCABS |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | NEW Ø 43mm upside-down Marzocchi forks, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Rear Brake | Disc Rear Brake Size 220 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Single Ø 255mm fixed disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, OCABS |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | NEW Twin Marzocchi RSUs with external reservoirs and adjustable preload, 116 mm wheel travel |
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 | LCD multi-function instrument Colour TFT screen |
| Color Options | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow | Phantom Black & Aurum GoldPure White, Maui Blue & Tangerine OrangeAluminium Silver, Carnival Red & Jet Black |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Multipoint fuel injection |
| Price Variants | Standard | 2127000 | 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 |
