Bmw R Nine T /5 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R Nine T /5 vs Triumph Speed Twin 900. 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 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 Nine T /5
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
65 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
216 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
109 hp @ 7,250 rpm
65 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h (estimated)
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
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 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 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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