Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 12BMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 12 vs 2016 Triumph Thunderbird
The BMW R 12 records higher power and a lower weight than the Triumph Thunderbird. The Triumph Thunderbird has the advantage in recorded torque and displacement where both recorded values are available.
Motorcycle B
2016 Triumph ThunderbirdTriumph MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 12 BMW, Triumph Thunderbird Triumph
- Model: BMW R 12 BMW R 12, Triumph Thunderbird Triumph Thunderbird
- Year: BMW R 12 2025, Triumph Thunderbird 2016
- Displacement: BMW R 12 1170, Triumph Thunderbird 1597
- Power: BMW R 12 95, Triumph Thunderbird 86
- Torque: BMW R 12 109.8, Triumph Thunderbird 146
- Weight: BMW R 12 226.8, Triumph Thunderbird 339
- Seat height: BMW R 12 75.4, Triumph Thunderbird 70
| Spec | BMW R 12 | Triumph Thunderbird |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2016 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1170 | 1597 |
| Power | 95 | 86 |
| Torque | 109.8 | 146 |
| Weight | 226.8 | 339 |
Power
The BMW R 12 records 95 hp, 9 hp (10.5%) more than the Triumph Thunderbird at 86 hp.
Torque
The Triumph Thunderbird records 146 Nm of torque, 36.2 Nm (33%) more than the BMW R 12 at 109.8 Nm.
Weight
The BMW R 12 records a lower wet weight of 226.8 kg, 112.2 kg less than the Triumph Thunderbird at 339 kg.
Displacement
The Triumph Thunderbird records 1597 cc, 427 cc (36.5%) more than the BMW R 12 at 1170 cc.
Seat height
The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Triumph Thunderbird (70), a difference of 5.4.
Power-to-weight
The BMW R 12 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.419 hp/kg, compared with 0.254 hp/kg for the Triumph Thunderbird.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW R 12 or the Triumph Thunderbird?
The BMW R 12 records 95 hp, 9 hp (10.5%) more than the Triumph Thunderbird at 86 hp.
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 12 or the Triumph Thunderbird?
The Triumph Thunderbird records 146 Nm of torque, 36.2 Nm (33%) more than the BMW R 12 at 109.8 Nm.
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 or the Triumph Thunderbird?
The BMW R 12 records a lower wet weight of 226.8 kg, 112.2 kg less than the Triumph Thunderbird at 339 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 or the Triumph Thunderbird?
The Triumph Thunderbird records 1597 cc, 427 cc (36.5%) more than the BMW R 12 at 1170 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 and the Triumph Thunderbird compare?
The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Triumph Thunderbird (70), a difference of 5.4.
Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the BMW R 12 or the Triumph Thunderbird?
The BMW R 12 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.419 hp/kg, compared with 0.254 hp/kg for the Triumph Thunderbird.
VS
BMW R 12
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1170 cc
Power95 hp
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