BMW F 900 R vs 2024 TRIUMPH Trident 660
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- BMW F 900 R 81.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 TRIUMPH Trident 660 80.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 81 hp (2024 TRIUMPH Trident 660) up to 105 hp (BMW F 900 R).
- Torque spans 63.7 Nm (2024 TRIUMPH Trident 660) up to 92 Nm (BMW F 900 R).
- Weight spans 189 kg (2024 TRIUMPH Trident 660) to 219 kg (BMW F 900 R).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (2024 TRIUMPH Trident 660) to 900 cc (BMW F 900 R).
Reader votes so far — total 10: BMW F 900 R (4); 2024 TRIUMPH Trident 660 (6).
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| Specification | BMW F 900 R | TRIUMPH Trident 660 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | TRIUMPH |
| Model | BMW F 900 R | TRIUMPH Trident 660 |
| Engine size | 900cc | 650cc |
| Power | 105hp | 81hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 63.7nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 219kg | 189kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, Ø 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake calipers | Nissin two-piston sliding calipers, twin 310mm discs, ABS |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, Ø 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper | Nissin single-piston sliding caliper, single 255mm disc, ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 80.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70R17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 | 180/55R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm | Showa 41mm upside down separate function forks (SFF) |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Showa monoshock RSU, with preload adjustment |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 210km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 4.7 L/100km | 14 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10495 | $8595 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View TRIUMPH price list |
| Extra features | -coloured TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, LED headlight (low / high beam) -LED indicators, ASC, riding modes Rain/Road, adjustable hand brake and clutch levers, 12V socket |
-TFT instruments, traction control -Power Modes, electronic throttle control -15000km Service motorcycle maintenance interval |
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2023 BMW F 900 R vs 2024 TRIUMPH Trident 660: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW F 900 R and 2024 TRIUMPH Trident 660 differ on the listed specifications: the F 900 R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Trident 660 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
F 900 R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
F 900 R has a clear listed power advantage (105 hp vs 81 hp).
Torque
F 900 R has a clear listed torque advantage (92 Nm vs 63.7 Nm).
Listed top speed
F 900 R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (230 km/h vs 210 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Trident 660 is notably lighter on the listed weight (189 kg vs 219 kg). F 900 R and Trident 660 have very similar seat heights (81.5 cm vs 80.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 900 R vs TRIUMPH Trident 660?
BMW F 900 R is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for TRIUMPH Trident 660.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 900 R or TRIUMPH Trident 660?
BMW F 900 R has 105 hp compared with 81 hp on the TRIUMPH Trident 660.
Which is lighter, BMW F 900 R or TRIUMPH Trident 660?
TRIUMPH Trident 660 is lighter at 189 kg vs 219 kg for BMW F 900 R.
Which is better, BMW F 900 R or TRIUMPH Trident 660?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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