Triumph America (2015-16) vs BMW S 1000R (2016)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Triumph | BMW |
| Model: | America | S 1000R |
| Years: | 2015-16 | 2016 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 360° firing interval | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 865 cc / 52.8 cub in. | 999 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 90 x 68 mm | 80 x 49.7 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air-cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 12.0:1/at least premium unleaded (95 RON) |
| Induction: | Twin carburettors, with throttle position sensor and electric carburettor heaters | Electronic fuel injection, digital motor electronics BMS-KP |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 45.5 kW / 61 hp @ 6800 rpm | 118 kW / 160 hp @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 72 Nm / 7.34 kgf-m / 53.1 ft-lb @ 3300 rpm | 112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 82.6 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi plate | Multiple disc antihopping clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, X-ring | Chain 17/45 |
| Frame: | Tubular steel cradle, swing arm: twin-sided, tubular steel | Construction type aluminium bridge frame, enqine self-supporting |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Kayaba telescopic forks, polished stainless steel shrouds | Upside-down fork, stanchion diameter 46 mm, adjustable for bump and rebound SA DDC: electronically adjustable damping |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Kayaba chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload | Aluminium double-strut swingarm with central spring strut, adjustable rebound, SA DDC: electronically adjustable damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 96 mm / 3.8 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 310 mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 285 mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper | Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90 - 16 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/80 B15 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2387 mm / 94.0 in Width 920 mm / 36.2 in (at handlebars) Height 1175 mm / 46.3 in (without mirrors) | Length 2057 mm / 81.0 in Width 845 mm / 33.3 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1228 mm / 48.3 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1610 mm / 63.4 in | 1422 mm / 56 in |
| Seat Height: | 690 mm / 27.2 in | 820 mm / 33.3 in |
| Wet Weight: | 250 kg / 551 lbs | 207 kg / 456.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19.3 Litres / 5.1 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal. |