BMW R12 versus Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
BMW R12
Retro
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
Cruiser
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2024 bis 2024~
Built von 2007 bis 2024~
RRP 14.460 €
RRP 15.145 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- magnificent engine with steam
- potty boxer sound
- Very good quality impression
- very good brakes
- chilled cruising along is just as possible as sporty acceleration
Pros:
- casual appearance
- casual seating position
- casual performance
- casual gliding
- high-quality workmanship and loving details
Cons:
- QuickShifter stutters
- Footrests get in the way when stationary
- Turn signal integration in the rear light
Cons:
- Handlebar hits the knees when hit hard
- Rear braking power 1b
- Pillion comfort 1b
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.520 mm
Length : 2.200 mm Height : 1.110 mm
Seat : 754 mm
Weight : 227 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.200 mm Height : 1.110 mm
Seat : 754 mm
Weight : 227 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.500 mm
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.055 mm
Seat : 705 mm
Weight : 263 (max: 477 ) kg
Length : 2.220 mm Height : 1.055 mm
Seat : 705 mm
Weight : 263 (max: 477 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 8V two-cylinder SOHC in-line engine, 270° lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 203 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 110 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 275 km
Performance: 95 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 110 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 275 km
Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Performance: 78 HP at 6.100 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 4.000 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 267 km
Performance: 78 HP at 6.100 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 4.000 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 267 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm (travel 90 mm) Rear suspension:
Directly hinged, travel-dependent damped central shock absorber, spring base adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 90 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90 R19
Rear tyres: 150/80 R16
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm (travel 90 mm) Rear suspension:
Directly hinged, travel-dependent damped central shock absorber, spring base adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 90 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90 R19
Rear tyres: 150/80 R16
Frame type:
Tubular Steel Loop Frame (Steel) Front suspension:
Showa cartridge fork 47 mm (travel 90 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut with deflection and adjustable preload (travel 73 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm steel Tyres at the front: 130/90 B 16
Rear tyres: 150/80 R 16
Tubular Steel Loop Frame (Steel) Front suspension:
Showa cartridge fork 47 mm (travel 90 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut with deflection and adjustable preload (travel 73 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm steel Tyres at the front: 130/90 B 16
Rear tyres: 150/80 R 16
Brakes
Front brake
Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston monobloc radial caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston monobloc radial caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Double brake disc, Brembo double piston floating caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin single piston floating caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Double brake disc, Brembo double piston floating caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin single piston floating caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Result
The BMW R12 delivers what it promises: casual cruising with the steam of the good old Lufti boxer. You don't notice the difference in performance to the nineT, the box goes off like a fox. It brakes great, feels mature and safe and conveys a lot of driving pleasure. It is not a "real" cruiser á la Harley due to the footrest position, but it brings the rider down and tempts him to glide casually. Wonderful.The test machine was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg for this test. The R12 will be there as a demonstrator and is happy to have test drivers. If you want to make a direct comparison with the also new R12 nineT - it is also there as a demonstrator. So, off we go to Pinneberg, book two test drives. Bring full of desire!
Conclusion - what sticks
The Triumph Speedmaster is visually a feast for the eyes and delights its owner with many loving details. It is super processed, you would like to put it in the living room. But she doesn't belong there, because she also drives great. For a cruiser almost feather-light, it is also suitable for people under 100 kg. Sound, engine and handling make every ride a little experience - that's how it should be!Our test bike was provided by Q-Bike Triumph Hamburg . There it is for sale as a demonstrator with about 4,000 km for 13,280 euros . This includes engine protection bar, bag, heated grips and a residual warranty until 1/2026.
