Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xe vs Bmw R Ninet Scrambler
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xe vs Bmw R Ninet Scrambler. Triumph Bonneville Scrambler 1200 Xe: 90 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 236 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h (estimated), 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 Xe
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
236 kg
220 kg
Type
Scrambler
Scrambler
Horsepower
90 hp @ 7,500 rpm
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
110 Nm @ 4,250 rpm
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h (estimated)
200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
236 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 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 Xe
8.5/10
"The best-looking adventure scrambler that actually delivers on its promise."
Pros
+Genuinely capable off-road ability
+Stunning period-correct styling
+Torquey, characterful twin engine
Cons
−Heavy for serious off-road
−Premium pricing even used
−Early throttle-by-wire gremlins
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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