BMW R nine T Pure C vs Triumph Bobber TFC (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R nine T Pure Cstacks up against the Triumph Bobber TFC. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R nine T Pure CTriumph Bobber TFC
Model year20182020
Price
Engine1170 cc1200 cc
Horsepower110 hp86 hp
Torque116 Nm110 Nm
Weight228 kg
Seat height32 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Single disc. ABS. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. ABS. Nissin single piston floating caliper.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 100/90-19 / 150/80-R16

BMW R nine T Pure C vs Triumph Bobber TFC — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R nine T Pure C and the Triumph Bobber TFC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R nine T Pure C brings 110 hp, while the Triumph Bobber TFC counters with 86 hp at 228 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: