Bmw R Nine T /5 vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R Nine T /5 vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200. Bmw R Nine T /5: 109 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Triumph Speed Twin 1200: 97 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R Nine T /5
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
97 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
209 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
109 hp @ 7,250 rpm
97 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
112 Nm @ 4,950 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated)
209 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R Nine T /5
8.0/10
"A characterful, beautifully built retro that rewards patient used buyers."
Pros
+Massive usable torque everywhere
+Bulletproof build quality overall
+Huge aftermarket customisation options
Cons
−Final drive joints wear prematurely
−Heavy for its engine size
−Bland stock exhaust note
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
8.0/10
"A genuinely accomplished modern classic that delivers daily and on weekends."
Pros
+Torquey, characterful 1200 engine
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+Strong build quality throughout
Cons
−Stock seat comfort mediocre
−Fork seals prone to weeping
−Limited wind protection
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