Bmw R Ninet Racer vs Triumph Thruxton 1200 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R Ninet Racer vs Triumph Thruxton 1200 R. Bmw R Ninet Racer: 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Triumph Thruxton 1200 R: 97 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 203 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R Ninet Racer
Triumph Thruxton 1200 R
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
97 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
203 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
97 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
112 Nm @ 4,950 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish a top speed figure)
193 km/h
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R Ninet Racer
7.8/10
"A spectacular weekend weapon that demands commitment and punishes compromise."
Pros
+Stunning, timeless visual presence
+Torquey, characterful boxer engine
+Excellent build quality overall
Cons
−Punishing riding position quickly
−Expensive BMW dealer servicing
−Overheats badly in traffic
Triumph Thruxton 1200 R
8.5/10
"The finest modern cafe racer available, if you service it properly."
Pros
+Thunderous, characterful parallel twin
+Öhlins/Brembo combo genuinely excellent
+Stunning build quality throughout
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics tires wrists
−Early cam chain tensioner issues
−Tyres wear surprisingly fast
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