BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Bonneville T40

Last Updated: October 16, 2026

Triumph Bonneville T40 price starts at Rs. 2.55 Lakh, which is Rs. 21.45 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW R 1300 GS, priced at Rs. 24.00 Lakh. On the performance front, the R 1300 GS uses a 1300cc engine producing 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm and the Bonneville T40 a 350cc engine producing 29 PS @ 7000 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 1300 GS and Bonneville T40, the Bonneville T40 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the R 1300 GS stands out for performance.

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R 1300 GS vs Bonneville T40 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 1300 GSTriumph Bonneville T40
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 24.00 LakhRs. 2.55 Lakh
Mileage 20.83 kmplNot Available
Engine 1300 cc350 cc
Max power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm29 PS @ 7000 rpm
Kerb weight 237 Kg195 Kg

R 1300 GS vs Bonneville T40 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1300 GS ProTriumph Bonneville T40 T4
Rating
3 reviews
1 review
Brand Name BMW Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 24.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.55 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC
Max Power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm 29 PS @ 7000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 1300 GS Colors
Triumph Bonneville T40 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 65,711 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 6,982 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,813 R 1300 GS Insurance Rs. 12,978 Bonneville T40 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
225 kmph
132 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Air-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels
Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC
Engine Displacement
1300 cc
350 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 speed
Max Power
145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm
29 PS @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque
149 Nm @ 6500 rpm
31.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
106.5 mm
89.0 mm
Stroke
73 mm
56.1 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
13.3:1
12.1:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
1 Piston
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
20.83 kmpl
Not Available
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
27.02 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
130 mm
Suspension-Front
BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilting decoupeled via flex element, central shock absorber, Travel - 190 mm
43mm forks. 130mm wheel travel
Suspension-Rear
BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, cast aluminium single-sided swingarm, transversal connected swing arm bearings, central WAD spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable, Travel - 200 mm
Twin Shock with pre-load adjustment. 130mm wheel travel

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
26 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
33 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
33 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-19 Rear :-170/60-17
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70 R17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Make
Not Available
MRF
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
850 mm
790 mm
Load carrying capacity
228
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
4 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
465 kg
379 kg
Length*Width*Height
2212*1000*1406 mm3
2120*818*1081 mm3
Wheelbase
1518 mm
1418 mm
Length
2212 mm
2120 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
165 mm
Height
1406 mm
1081 mm
Width
1000 mm
818 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 L
14.5 L
Kerb Weight
237 Kg
195 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
285 mm
255 mm

Battery Type
Li-ion
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 10AH
12V / 8AH

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine
Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Track,Rain,Road,Enduro,Dynamic,Enduro Pro
Road,Rain,Eco
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Dynamic brake control, ABS Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, Multi Controller, On-Board Computer, Engine drag torque control, Gear Shift Assistant Pro
Not Available
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Body
Not Available
Metal
Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Triumph Bonneville T40
  • Most powerful in segment at 29 PS
  • Cruise control, cornering ABS and traction control
  • 4-inch TFT with navigation
  • Liquid cooled engine
  • Low 790 mm seat height
  • Full LED lighting
Triumph Bonneville T40
  • Expensive compared to rivals
  • Heavy at 195 kg
  • Tube tyres
  • Smaller service network
  • Lacks twin-cylinder character
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Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Bonneville T40?
The Triumph Bonneville T40 is cheaper than BMW R 1300 GS by ₹21.45 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Bonneville T40?
For the Pro version, 1300 cc Petrol engine of R 1300 GS produces 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the T4 version, 350 cc Petrol engine of Bonneville T40 produces 29 PS @ 7000 rpm of power and 31.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque

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