Triumph Thunderbird 1600 vs BMW Concept 101 (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Thunderbird 1600stacks up against the BMW Concept 101. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Thunderbird 1600BMW Concept 101
Model year20092022
Price
Engine1594 cc1649 cc
Horsepower92 hp158 hp
Torque100 Nm175 Nm
Fuel capacity5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 2-piston caliper. Optional ABS.Double disc. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston caliper, Optional ABS.Single disc. ABS.
Tires120/70-19 / 200/70-18

Triumph Thunderbird 1600 vs BMW Concept 101 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Thunderbird 1600 and the BMW Concept 101 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Thunderbird 1600 brings 92 hp, while the BMW Concept 101 counters with 158 hp.

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: