BMW G 650 GS versus Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure
Triumph

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR

Supersport

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 20.400 €
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Pros:
  • light and manoeuvrable
  • uncomplicated
  • favorable consumption
  • solid workmanship
  • enough space for passenger
Pros:
  • Insane engine with rocket thrust
  • hissing triple sound
  • gripping Brembo Stylema brake system
  • full hut incl. semi-active chassis from Öhlins
  • almost unique design
Cons:
  • radiates little emotion
Cons:
  • sporty demanding seating position
  • Pillion operation 1b
  • Stationary noise 98 db (could also stand with Pro)

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length :
2.165 mm
Seat :
780 mm
Weight :
192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.439 mm
Length :
2.090 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat :
830 mm
Weight :
199 (max: 395 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: Three-cylinder 12V DOHC in-line engine 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.160 ccm
Hub: 61 mm
Hole: 90 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 245 km/h
Performance: 180 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 9.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
246 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Double tube frame with screwed rear frame (aluminum)
Front suspension:
Fully adjustable 43 mm Öhlins up-side-down fork, Öhlins S-EC 2.0 OBTi suspension with electronically adjustable rebound and compression damping (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Öhlins Monoshock rear suspension with linkage, Öhlins S-EC 2.0 OBTi suspension with electronically adjustable rebound and compression damping (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR17

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo Stylema monobloc radial calipers, cornering ABS, radial handbrake cylinder ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo double piston floating caliper ( 220 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

What a dream bike, the Speed Triple 1200RR! Above all, the engine and the chassis will remain in our memories. The sitting position, however, also: As I said, this is not for intervertebral disc victims or those who want to become one. Otherwise, the concept of the RR is relatively unique. Only the MV Agusta Superveloce pursues a similar approach: Optik café-racer, everything else racer-racer. In any case, we had a lot of fun with the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR.
 
The test bike was provided by Triumph-Hamburg. If you fancy a test drive: There she stands as a demonstrator and looks forward to a lot of test drives, after all, that's what she's there for.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: from 20.400€
  • Availability: from 04/2022
  • Colours: red, white