BMW R 1200 R 2018 vs. Triumph Thruxton RS 2021

BMW R 1200 R 2018

Triumph Thruxton RS 2021

Overview - BMW R 1200 R 2018 vs Triumph Thruxton RS 2021

BMW R 1200 R 2018

Triumph Thruxton RS 2021

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 R 2018 compared to Triumph Thruxton RS 2021

BMW R 1200 R 2018

Triumph Thruxton RS 2021

BMW R 1200 R 2018

Triumph Thruxton RS 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	97.6 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12.07
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,200 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,165 mm	Length	2,105 mm
Width	Width	880 mm	Width	745 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,515 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 R 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Triumph Thruxton RS 2021

The Thruxton RS is authentically modelled on the café racers of the sixties - dreamy looks from nostalgics are guaranteed. In the saddle, however, it feels anything but retro. High-quality chassis, high-performance brakes, noble looks and a high level of agility make a sporty after-work ride a pleasure, both aesthetically and in terms of riding dynamics.

very high-quality components

beautiful & noble appearance and authentic design

sporty seating position for long tours sporty-exhausting

no quickshifter