Triumph Bonneville T120 vs BMW F900XR

BikeWale brings you comparison of Triumph Bonneville T120 and BMW F900XR. The ex-showroom price of Triumph Bonneville T120 is ₹ 9,97,600 and BMW F900XR is ₹ 10,50,000. Triumph Bonneville T120 is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and BMW F900XR is available in 1 colour and 2 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Triumph Bonneville T120 and BMW F900XR.

Bonneville T120 vs F900XR Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Bonneville T120	F900XR
Price	₹ 9,97,600	₹ 10,50,000
Capacity	1200 cc	895 cc
Power	78 bhp @ 6550 rpm	103.25 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Economy	--	--

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Triumph
Bonneville T120

Version
Black

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 9,97,600
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F900XR

Version

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₹ 10,50,000
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Bonneville T120
Black
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F900XR
Standard
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	78 bhp @ 6,550 rpm	103.25 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque	104 Nm @ 2,970 rpm	92 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	1,200	895
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	97.6	86
Stroke (mm)	80	77
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	13.1 : 1
Ignition	--	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Water Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet-Multiple-disc
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14.5	15.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	3.5
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	200

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	320
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	255	265
Calliper Type	Two-piston floating calliper, front and rear	Front- 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Front Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	100/90-18	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre Size	150/70 R17	180/55 ZR 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Suspension	KYB 41 mm cartridge forks, 120 mm travel	Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
Rear Suspension	KYB twin shocks with adjustable preload, 120 mm rear wheel travel	Cast aluminum dual swing arm, central spring strut

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	--	--
Overall Length (mm)	--	2,160
Overall Width (mm)	785	860
Overall Height (mm)	1,100	1,320
Wheelbase (mm)	1,450	1,521
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	--
Seat Height (mm)	790	825
Chassis Type	Tubular steel cradle	Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
USB charging port	Yes	--
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm	No	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	--
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	--
Battery	Maintenance Free	12 V / 12 Ah, Maintenance-free
Headlight Type	LED DRL Headlight	LED Headlamp
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Taillight
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Is easy to ride in the city
- Has good low end torque
- Parallel-twin engine is smooth
- 895cc engine is loaded with torque
- Equipped with top-spec safety electronics
- Extremely comfortable on long rides
Could be better
- Engine has vibrations
- Suspension setup could be better
- Front brake could offer better feel
- Expensive after-sales
- Limited sales, service reach

Colors


Available Colours	Jet Black Matt Jet Black	Light White

Reviews

Overall rating
5.0(8 ratings)
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5.0(2 ratings)
Reviews
Most recent 5
great
it's been few weeks since it came to my house. it's been such a nice experience. the
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