BMW R 1250R (2019) vs Triumph Thunderbird Storm (2011)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Triumph |
| Model: | R 1250R | Thunderbird Storm |
| Years: | 2019 | 2011 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 270° firing interval. |
| Capacity: | 1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in | 1699 cc / 103.7 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102.5 x 76 mm | 107.1 x 94.3 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid / Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI , progressive linkage on throttle |
| Starting: | Electric 900W | Electric |
| Max Power: | 136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm | 73 kW / 98 hp @ 5200 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm | 156 Nm / 19.9 kgf-m / 115.4 ft-lb @ 2950rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Toothed belt |
| Frame: | Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Tubular steel, twin spine, swingarm twin sided, steel |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm | Showa 47mm forks with black lowers |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel- related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel | Showa black spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 276mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers | 2 x 310 mm floating discs, Nissin 4 piston fixed calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper | Single 310 mm fixed disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper, ABS |
| Front Wheel: | 3.50 x 17 in | Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 19 x 3.5 in |
| Rear Wheel: | 5.50 x 17 in | Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 6.0 in |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 R19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 200/50 R17 75W |
| Dimensions: | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in Height 1300 mm / 51.1 in | Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (Handlebars) Height 1120 mm / 44.1 in (without mirrors) |
| Wheelbase: | 1515 mm / 59.6 in | 1615 mm / 63.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 820 mm / 32.3 in OE low seat: 760 mm / 29.9 in OE sport seat: 840 mm / 33.0 in | 702 mm / 27.6 in |
| Wet Weight: | 239 kg / 526.9 lbs | 339 kg / 747 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 gal |