Triumph Thruxton R vs BMW R nineT video reviewBMW's R nineT raised the bar for heritage motorcycles and two years later Triumph has finally answered, with the 2016 Thruxton R. Watch our review of the two kings of the retro class. Steve Farrell Updated: 23 Sep 2019 BrandTriumphCategoryCafe RacerEngine Capacity1200ccREAD our full review here. Previous Back-to-back test: Triumph Thruxton R vs BMW R nineT Next Living with the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro Sponsored ContentSubscribe to our NewsletterGet the latest motorcycling news, reviews, exclusives and promotions direct to your inboxFor more information, read our Privacy Policy Leave this field blank Latest ReviewsMotorbike 21/03/25BMW F900 XR (2025) Review: BMW's Mid-Weight Sports Tourer TestedMotorbike 21/03/25BMW F900 R (2025) Review: Bavaria’s MT-09 Rival TestedMotorbike 14/03/25Speed Triple 1200 RS (2025) ReviewMotorbike 11/03/25Yamaha R9 Review: The Best of The 'New' Bunch?Motorbike 07/03/25Honda GB350S (2025) Review: A Charmingly Chilled-Out Bargain!More ReviewsMotorbike 17/02/25Is The New Panigale V2 S a Case of Less is More?Motorbike 03/02/25Ducati Multistrada V2 S (2025) ReviewMotorbike 30/01/25Honda XL750 Transalp (2025) ReviewMotorbike 29/01/25Triumph Tiger Sport 800 Review: Triumph’s Sportiest Tiger TestedMotorbike 20/01/25Is the NC750X Still the Best Bike For Day-to-Day riders?