Triumph Bonneville T120 vs BMW R 12

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Triumph Bonneville T120 and the BMW R 12. The Triumph Bonneville T120 is cheaper, retailing at Rs 1,235,000 whereas the BMW R 12 sells at Rs 2,174,965. The BMW R 12 has the smaller engine here, at 1170cc, producing 78.9bhp and , while the Triumph Bonneville T120 is powered by a 1200cc engine which produces 93.7bhp and . The Triumph Bonneville T120 has a claimed mileage of 21 kmpl and the BMW R 12 has a claimed mileage of 19.6kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.

Overview
Price
1,235,000
Ex-Showroom Price
2,174,965
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 1,200 cc 1,170 cc
Weight 236 kg 227 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 14.5 litres 14 litres
BHP 78.9 bhp @ 6,550 rpm 93.7 bhp @ 6,500 rpm
Specifications
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Braking System Dual Channel ABS
Caliper - Front 2 Piston
Caliper - Rear 2 Piston
Front Brake Size 310 mm
Front Brake Type Disc
Front Suspension Ø41mm cartridge forks
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) 32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) 32 psi
Front Tyre Size 100/90 - 18
Front Wheel Size 18 inch
Rear Brake Size 255 mm
Rear Brake Type Disc
Rear Suspension Twin RSU’s, with pre-load adjustment
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) 36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) 36 psi
Rear Tyre Size 150/70 - R17
Rear Wheel Size 17 inch
Tyre Type Tubeless
Wheel Type Spoke
Dimensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Tubular steel, with twin cradles
Ground Clearance 140 mm
Kerb Weight 236 kg
Overall Height 1,100 mm
Overall Length 2,120 mm
Overall Width 780 mm
Seat Height 790 mm
Wheelbase 1,450 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty 2 year
Standard Warranty (km) Unlimited km
Standard Warranty (Years) 3 year
Vehicle Warranty --
Power & Performance
Bore 97.6 mm
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
Fuel Tank Capacity 14.5 litres
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 5 Up 1 Down 5 Up
Max Power 78.9 bhp @ 6,550 rpm 93.7 bhp @ 6,500 rpm
Max Torque 105 Nm @ 3,500 rpm 109.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Mileage - ARAI 21 kmpl 19.6 kmpl
Mileage - Owner Reported -- --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 2 litres
Riding Modes Rain and Road Roll and Rock
Riding Range 305 km 274 km
Spark Plugs 1 Per Cylinder 1 Per Cylinder
Stroke 80 mm
Top Speed 190 kmph 215 kmph
Transmission 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual
Valves Per Cylinder 4
Battery 12 V / 14 Ah
Bore x Stroke --
Engine Type --
Transmission Type Shaft Drive
Service & Maintenance Schedule
1st Service (Days) -- --
1st Service (Kms) --
2nd Service (Days) -- --
2nd Service (Kms) -- --
3rd Service (Days) -- --
3rd Service (Kms) -- --
4th Service (Days) -- --
4th Service (Kms) -- --
5th Service (Days) -- --
5th Service (Kms) -- --
No. of Free Services 0 0
1st Service (km) --
Brakes & Wheels
Braking System Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake --
Front Brake Type Disc
Front Wheel Size 19 inch
Rear Brake --
Rear Brake Type Disc
Rear Wheel Size 16 inch
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) --
Tyre Size --
Tyre Type Tubeless
Wheel Size --
Wheel Type Alloy
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 litres
Ground Clearance --
Kerb Weight 227 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 3.4 litres
Seat Height 754 mm
Seat Length --
Wheelbase 1,520 mm
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Tubular Space Frame
Front Suspension Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster No
Rear Suspension Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features -- Keyless Ride, Dynamic Engine Brake Control
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) No
Average Speed No Yes
Battery Maintenance Free
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Call/SMS Alerts No Yes
Clock Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Distance to Empty Yes No
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Yes Yes
Front Storage Box No No
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster No
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Gear Indicator Yes Yes
Geo Fencing No No
GPS & Navigation No No
Hazard Warning Indicator Yes Yes
Hazard Warning Lights Yes Yes
Headlight Type LED LED
Instrument Console Semi-Digital --
Kill Switch Yes Yes
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Mobile Phone Connectivity No Bluetooth
No. of Tripmeters 2
Odometer Digital Digital
OTA Updates Not Available Not Available
Pass Light Yes Yes
Pillion Backrest No
Pillion Footrest Yes
Pillion Grab Rail Yes
Pillion Seat Yes No
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes
Service Reminder Indicator Yes Yes
Shift Light Yes
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
Stand Alarm No Yes
Start Type Electric Start Self Start
Tachometer Analogue Digital
Touch Screen Display No No
Traction Control Yes Yes
Tripmeter Type Digital
Turn Signal LED LED
USB Charging Port Yes Yes
Automatic Start Stop --
Average Fuel Consumption --
Boot Light --
Document Storage --
Engine Temperature Indicator Yes
Fuel Lid --
Gear Shift Light Yes
Headlight --
Helmet Hooks --
High Beam Indicator Yes
Instrument Console Type Semi-Digital
Keyless Lock/Unlock --
Luggage Hooks --
Malfunction Indicator Yes
Parking Brake --
Pillion Comfort --
Quickshifter No
Real Time Mileage Indicator --
Saree Guard No
Seat Opening Switch --
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off Yes
Silencer Cover Yes
Silent Start --
Tripmeter --
Under Seat Storage No
Vehicle Location Tracking --
Voice Assist --
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