2025 BMW R 18 Classic vs 2016 Triumph Thunderbird

The BMW R 18 Classic records higher power, higher torque and larger displacement than the Triumph Thunderbird.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: BMW R 18 Classic BMW, Triumph Thunderbird Triumph
  • Model: BMW R 18 Classic BMW R 18 Classic, Triumph Thunderbird Triumph Thunderbird
  • Year: BMW R 18 Classic 2025, Triumph Thunderbird 2016
  • Displacement: BMW R 18 Classic 1802, Triumph Thunderbird 1597
  • Power: BMW R 18 Classic 91, Triumph Thunderbird 86
  • Torque: BMW R 18 Classic 162.7, Triumph Thunderbird 146
  • Weight: BMW R 18 Classic 365.1, Triumph Thunderbird 339
  • Seat height: BMW R 18 Classic 72.9, Triumph Thunderbird 70
BMW R 18 Classic vs Triumph Thunderbird key specifications
SpecBMW R 18 ClassicTriumph Thunderbird
Year20252016
CategoryCruiserCruiser
Displacement18021597
Power9186
Torque162.7146
Weight365.1339

Power

The BMW R 18 Classic records 91 hp, 5 hp (5.8%) more than the Triumph Thunderbird at 86 hp.

Torque

The BMW R 18 Classic records 162.7 Nm of torque, 16.7 Nm (11.4%) more than the Triumph Thunderbird at 146 Nm.

Displacement

The BMW R 18 Classic records 1802 cc, 205 cc (12.8%) more than the Triumph Thunderbird at 1597 cc.

Seat height

The BMW R 18 Classic has a higher recorded seat height (72.9) than the Triumph Thunderbird (70), a difference of 2.9.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW R 18 Classic or the Triumph Thunderbird?

The BMW R 18 Classic records 91 hp, 5 hp (5.8%) more than the Triumph Thunderbird at 86 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 18 Classic or the Triumph Thunderbird?

The BMW R 18 Classic records 162.7 Nm of torque, 16.7 Nm (11.4%) more than the Triumph Thunderbird at 146 Nm.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 18 Classic or the Triumph Thunderbird?

The BMW R 18 Classic records 1802 cc, 205 cc (12.8%) more than the Triumph Thunderbird at 1597 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 18 Classic and the Triumph Thunderbird compare?

The BMW R 18 Classic has a higher recorded seat height (72.9) than the Triumph Thunderbird (70), a difference of 2.9.

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BMW R 18 Classic

2025Cruiser

Displacement1802 cc
Power91 hp
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Triumph Thunderbird

2016Cruiser

Displacement1597 cc
Power86 hp

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Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
1802 cc
1597 cc
Power
91 hp
86 hp
Torque
162.7 Nm
146 Nm
Engine Type
Boxer
-
Engine Details
Boxer | DOHC | Cylinder: 4
DOHC
Power / Weight
0.2492 hp/kg
0.279 hp/kg
Valves / Cylinder
4
-
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
9.7:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Shaft
Belt

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Telescopic
-
Rear Suspension
Swing-Arm
Twin-Shock

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Disc x2 ABS
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc ABS

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
120/70-19
120/70-R19
Rear Tyre
180/65-B16
200/50-R17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
228.6 cm
234 cm
Height
139.7 cm
112 cm
Seat Height
72.9 cm
70 cm
Wheelbase
173 cm
161.5 cm
Dry Weight
365.1 kg
308 kg
Wet Weight
-
339 kg

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