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 KTM 690 Duke long-term update 4: A temporary upgRade Subscribe 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 Reviews Road Test 2026 Royal Enfield Himalayan Mana Black: Better than expected 26/11/25 Motorbike Honda CB1000GT (2025) review: Head says tourer, heart says hooligan 21/11/25 Motorbike KTM 990 RC R review 27/10/25 Motorbike Hero Hunk 440 review: muscle without the mayhem 24/10/25 Road Test 2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Ultra - Road test review 22/10/25More Reviews Motorbike TVS Apache RR 310 review: UK-bound A2 sport bike tested 15/10/25 Motorbike TVS Apache RTR 310 review: UK-bound A2 naked tested 15/10/25 Motorbike QJ Motor SRV 600 V review 13/10/25 Motorbike QJ Motor SRT 900 S review 13/10/25 Motorbike QJ Motor SRK 900 review 13/10/25