Head to head
Two bikes, one honest table.
The highlight marks the better number in each row, and the tally at the bottom counts them. Numbers are the start of a decision, not the end of one, which is why both verdicts sit beside the chart.
BMW
R 12 nineT
Triumph
Street Triple 765 RS
Engine
Air/oil-cooled 1170cc boxer twin, DOHC, 8 valves
Liquid-cooled 765cc inline triple, DOHC, 12 valves
Power
109 hp
130 hp
Torque
115 Nm
80 Nm
Wet weight
220 kg
188 kg
Power to weight
49.5 hp/100 kg
69.1 hp/100 kg
Seat height
795 mm
835 mm
Fuel
16 L
15 L
Base MSRP
$17,245
$13,545
Jun's rating
8.3 / 10
9.0 / 10
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS wins 5 of 7 measurable rows.Highlight marks the better number, not the better bike.
Feel, not spec sheet
Jun's six-axis read
BMW R 12 nineT
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
BMW R 12 nineT
“The last air-cooled boxer roadster, and a beautiful object. Just do not expect a bargain.”
Full reviewTriumph Street Triple 765 RS
“The most complete middleweight naked money can buy. It costs what it costs because nothing on it is a compromise.”
Full review