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All Bikes/Compare/Bmw R 90 S vs Triumph Speed Twin 900

Bmw R 90 S vs Triumph Speed Twin 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Bmw R 90 S vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. Bmw R 90 S: 67 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Triumph Speed Twin 900: 65 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Bmw R 90 S Triumph Speed Twin 900
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
65 hp
Torque (Nm)
74 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
67 hp @ 7,000 rpm
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
74 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No

Individual Reviews

Bmw R 90 S
Bmw R 90 S
8.5/10

"Buy the best example available — compromises here cost dearly."

Pros
+Timeless, genuinely iconic styling
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
Cons
Values dangerously high now
Carbs require constant fettling
Parts increasingly scarce and expensive
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Triumph Speed Twin 900
7.8/10

"A characterful, honest middleweight that rewards everyday riders handsomely."

Pros
+Smooth, tractable parallel twin
+Genuinely handsome classic styling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
Useless stock mirrors
Early fueling roughness issue
Switchgear feels budget-grade

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