BMW R nineT 100 Years vs Buell 1190SX Base (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R nineT 100 Yearsstacks up against the Buell 1190SX Base. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R nineT 100 YearsBuell 1190SX Base
Model year20232025
Price$19,995
Engine1170 cc1190 cc
Horsepower109 hp
Torque116 Nm
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 17 Inch Wheels / 17 Inch Wheels

BMW R nineT 100 Years vs Buell 1190SX Base — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R nineT 100 Years and the Buell 1190SX Base usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R nineT 100 Years brings 109 hp, while the Buell 1190SX Base counters with its own power figure.

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: