Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xc vs Bmw R Ninet Scrambler
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xc vs Bmw R Ninet Scrambler. Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xc: 90 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Bmw R Ninet Scrambler: 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xc
Bmw R Ninet Scrambler
Horsepower (hp)
90 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
116 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
220 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
90 hp @ 7,500 rpm
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
110 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xc
8.5/10
"A brilliant all-rounder that earns every penny of its asking price."
Pros
+Strong, characterful parallel twin
+Genuine off-road suspension capability
+Excellent Triumph dealer network
Cons
−Early throttle-by-wire calibration issues
−Heavy for technical off-road
−Aftermarket exhaust abuse common
Bmw R Ninet Scrambler
7.8/10
"Character-rich retro that rewards patient riders willing to spend wisely."
Pros
+Air-cooled boxer character unmatched
+Bulletproof drivetrain mechanically
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Stock seat genuinely awful
−Headers run dangerously hot
−Ergonomics fatigue after hours
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