BMW R nine T Pure C vs Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R nine T Pure Cstacks up against the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R nine T Pure CTriumph Scrambler 1200 XE
Model year20182026
Price$16,595
Engine1170 cc1200 cc
Horsepower110 hp
Torque116 Nm
Weight227 kg
Seat height32 mm870 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L16.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speedManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. Hydraulic Disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 Metzler Tourance: 90/90-21 / Metzler Tourance: 150/70 R17

BMW R nine T Pure C vs Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R nine T Pure C and the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 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 Scrambler 1200 XE counters with its own power figure at 227 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: