BMW S 1000R / Style Sport package / M package (2025) vs Triumph Speed Twin 500 (1938-46)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Triumph |
| Model: | S 1000R / Style Sport package / M package | Speed Twin 500 |
| Years: | 2025 | 1938-46 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, OHV |
| Capacity: | 999 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 80 x 49.7 mm | 63 x 80 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Cooling System: | Oil/water-cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition: BMS-O with e-gas | Single Amal carburetor |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 126.8 kW / 170 hp @ 11000 rpm | 20.9 kW / 28 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multi-disc oil bath (anti-hopping) with self-reinforcement | Wet, 6 plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed, synchromesh gearbox, built into engine housing | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain 525 17/45 / M package - M endurance chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Bridge-type aluminium laminate frame with load-bearing engine | Singe tube frame |
| Front Suspension: | 45mm USD telescopic fork, spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression stage | Rigid fork with leaf spring |
| Rear Suspension: | Aluminium underbeam swinging arm, Full-Floater Pro, central shock absorber, adjustable rebound and compression damping and adjustable spring preload | Rigid, spring loaded saddle |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston fixed calipers | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.25 - 19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 200/55 ZR 17 | 3.50 - 19 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 US gal | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |