BMW Motorrad R 12 vs Triumph Bonneville Bobber
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad R 12 and the Triumph Bonneville Bobber as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines) and Triumph Motorcycles Philippines Inc. (Autohub Group). Last verified .
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad R 12
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱1,215,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱34,276
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Bonneville Bobber
Bonneville Bobber variant
- SRP
- ₱1,120,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱31,596
How they differ
- The Triumph Bonneville Bobber is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,120,000, which is ₱95,000 (8%) below the BMW Motorrad R 12 at ₱1,215,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Bonneville Bobber is estimated at ₱31,596 a month against ₱34,276 for the R 12, a difference of ₱2,680 a month.
- The R 12 makes more power (95.2 PS against 78 PS for the Bonneville Bobber).
- The R 12 has more torque (110 Nm against 106 Nm for the Bonneville Bobber).
- The Bonneville Bobber has the lower seat at 690 mm, 64 mm below the R 12, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Bonneville Bobber is the heavier bike (250 kg against 227 kg for the R 12).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad R 12Standard, ₱1,215,000 | Triumph Bonneville BobberBonneville Bobber, ₱1,120,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft | Liquid-cooled, parallel twin, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° firing order |
| Displacement (differs) | 1170 cc | 1200 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 95.2 PS | 78 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6500 rpm | 6100 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 110 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,000 | 4000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire | Electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Cooling (differs) | Air/oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 19.6 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing | 6 speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Shaft (Cardan) | X-ring chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2200 mm | 2225 mm |
| Width (differs) | 830 mm | 800 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1110 mm | 1055 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 754 mm | 690 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 227 kg | 250 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm | Showa 47 mm cartridge forks |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | KYB monoshock (RSU), linkage and preload adjustment |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper | Twin, 310 mm fixed discs, Brembo, 2-piston floating calipers, OCABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Single, 255 mm disc, Nissin single-piston floating caliper, OCABS |
| Front tyre (differs) | 100/90 R19 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/80 R16 | 150/80-16 |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | Spoked wheel with aluminium rim, 32-spoke, 16 x 2.5 in |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular space frame | Tubular steel, steel cradles |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral) | Optimised Cornering ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | BMW Motorrad DTC | Traction control |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | Analogue round instrument | Analogue speedometer with LCD multi-functional display |
| Headlight (differs) | LED headlight with daytime running light | LED with DRL |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | 2 riding modes: Rain, Road; Cruise control; USB-C charging port; Ride-by-wire throttle; Slip and assist clutch |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.