Triumph Bonneville T120 vs BMW R 12 G/S
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Triumph Bonneville T120 and BMW R 12 G/S are among the most cross-shopped modern classic bikes of 2026. The Triumph Bonneville T120 undercuts the BMW R 12 G/S by about $3,500, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the BMW R 12 G/S leads on power with 109 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickTriumph
Triumph Bonneville T120
BMW
BMW R 12 G/SThe verdict
The Triumph Bonneville T120 edges it overall at 8.6/10, but the BMW R 12 G/S wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Triumph Bonneville T120
78 hp.
BMW R 12 G/S
109 hp and 0.48 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Triumph Bonneville T120
Our 8.6/10 at $12,895, the most bike per dollar.
BMW R 12 G/S
229 kg with an 862 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Triumph Bonneville T120
Our top score in this matchup at 8.6/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Triumph Bonneville T120 vs BMW R 12 G/S: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Triumph Bonneville T120 or the BMW R 12 G/S?
The BMW R 12 G/S makes the most power at 109 hp and 115 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Triumph Bonneville T120 or the BMW R 12 G/S?
The Triumph Bonneville T120 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $12,895.
Which is lighter, the Triumph Bonneville T120 or the BMW R 12 G/S?
The BMW R 12 G/S is the lightest at 229 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Triumph Bonneville T120 or the BMW R 12 G/S?
For a new rider we'd point to the Triumph Bonneville T120: 78 hp and 236 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
