Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster vs BMW R 12

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster and the BMW R 12. The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster is cheaper, retailing at Rs 1,337,500 whereas the BMW R 12 sells at Rs 2,174,965. The BMW R 12 has the smaller engine here, at 1170cc, producing 76.9bhp and , while the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster is powered by a 1200cc engine which produces 93.7bhp and . The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster has a claimed mileage of 21.7 kmpl and the BMW R 12 has a claimed mileage of 19.6kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.

Overview
Price
1,337,500
Ex-Showroom Price
2,174,965
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 1,200 cc 1,170 cc
Weight 263 kg 227 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres 14 litres
BHP 76.9 bhp @ 6,100 rpm 93.7 bhp @ 6,500 rpm
Specifications
Brakes & Wheels
Braking System Dual Channel ABS Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake -- --
Front Brake Type Disc Disc
Front Wheel Size 16 inch 19 inch
Rear Brake -- --
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
Rear Wheel Size 16 inch 16 inch
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) -- --
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) -- --
Tyre Size -- --
Tyre Type Tubeless Tubeless
Wheel Size -- --
Wheel Type Spoke Alloy
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres 14 litres
Ground Clearance 140 mm --
Kerb Weight 263 kg 227 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) -- --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 1.8 litres 3.4 litres
Seat Height 705 mm 754 mm
Seat Length -- --
Wheelbase 1,500 mm 1,520 mm
Power & Performance
Battery Maintenance Free 12 V / 14 Ah
Bore x Stroke -- --
Clutch Wet Multiplate with Torque Assist Clutch Single Plate Clutch
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 12.0 : 1
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Air and Oil-Cooled
Cylinders 2 2
Displacement 1,200 cc 1,170 cc
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2 BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type -- --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 5 Up 1 Down 5 Up
Max Power 76.9 bhp @ 6,100 rpm 93.7 bhp @ 6,500 rpm
Max Torque 106 Nm @ 4,000 rpm 109.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Mileage - ARAI 21.7 kmpl 19.6 kmpl
Mileage - Owner Reported -- --
Riding Modes Rain and Road Roll and Rock
Riding Range 260 km 274 km
Spark Plugs 1 Per Cylinder 1 Per Cylinder
Top Speed 161 kmph 215 kmph
Transmission 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type Chain Drive Shaft Drive
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Tubular steel, twin cradle frame Tubular Space Frame
Front Suspension Ø 47 mm Showa cartridge forks Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster No No
Rear Suspension Mono-shock RSU with linkage and preload adjustment Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Warranty and Services
1st Service -- --
2nd Service -- --
3rd Service -- --
4th Service -- --
5th Service -- --
No. of Free Services 0 0
Standard Warranty (km) Unlimited km Unlimited km
Standard Warranty (Years) 2 year 3 year
Vehicle Warranty -- --
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features -- Keyless Ride, Dynamic Engine Brake Control
Adjustable levers -- --
Automatic Start Stop -- --
Average Fuel Consumption Yes --
Average Speed No Yes
Boot Light -- --
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Call/SMS Alerts No Yes
Center stand availability -- --
Clock Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Distance to Empty Yes No
Document Storage -- --
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Yes Yes
Engine Temperature Indicator Yes Yes
Front Storage Box No No
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Fuel Lid -- --
Gear Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Light No Yes
Geo Fencing No No
GPS & Navigation No No
Hazard Warning Indicator Yes Yes
Hazard Warning Lights Yes Yes
Headlight -- --
Headlight Type LED LED
Heated Grip -- --
Helmet Hooks -- --
High Beam Indicator Yes Yes
Instrument Console -- --
Instrument Console Type Semi-Digital Semi-Digital
Keyless Lock/Unlock -- --
Kill Switch Yes Yes
Low Battery Indicator No Yes
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Luggage Hooks -- --
Malfunction Indicator Yes Yes
Mobile Phone Connectivity No Bluetooth
Odometer Digital Digital
OTA Updates Not Available Not Available
Parking Brake -- --
Pass Light Yes Yes
Pillion Comfort -- --
Pillion Seat Stepped Seat No
Quickshifter No No
Real Time Mileage Indicator -- --
Ride by Wire -- --
Saree Guard Yes No
Seat Opening Switch -- --
Service Reminder Indicator Yes Yes
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off Yes Yes
Silencer Cover Yes Yes
Silent Start -- --
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
Stand Alarm Yes Yes
Start Type Self Start Self Start
Tachometer Digital Digital
Touch Screen Display No No
Traction Control Yes Yes
Tripmeter -- --
Turn Signal LED LED
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System -- --
Under Seat Storage No No
USB Charging Port No Yes
Vehicle Location Tracking -- --
Voice Assist -- --
Windscreen -- --
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