Triumph Thruxton 900 vs Bmw R Ninet Racer
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thruxton 900 vs Bmw R Ninet Racer. Triumph Thruxton 900: 69 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Thruxton 900
Bmw R Ninet Racer
Horsepower (hp)
69 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
116 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
222 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
69 hp @ 7,400 rpm
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish a top speed figure)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Thruxton 900
7.5/10
"A genuinely rewarding retro twin if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Addictive exhaust note
+Strong mid-range torque
+Timeless styling holds value
Cons
−Vibration above 70mph
−Stock seat punishes long rides
−Cam chain tensioner weakness
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
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