BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR

BMW R 1200 GS (K50)

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Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR

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The rally version of the BMW 1200 GS - not just pretty to look at.

Wild Bavarian woman in a smart rally dirndl The BMW R 1200 GS was a particularly eagerly awaited test object for us. And not only because the GS gave hope for numerous interested parties for our test report due to its popularity. No, above all, we were all really keen on... weiter

BMW R 1200 GS Rallye

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What can the new hybrid of café racer and super athlete do?

There are days when we thank God that we can test motorcycles. On April 26, 2022 was another such day, because we were allowed to shoo the new Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR across the highway. I still have soft... weiter

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2013 bis 2018

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

RRP 15.300 €

RRP 20.400 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

MV Agusta - Superveloce 800

Pros:

has neat Wums
extensive electronic helpers
significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS

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:

Price mainly with full equipment

Cons:

sporty demanding seating position
Pillion operation 1b
Stationary noise 98 db (could also stand with Pro)

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg

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

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

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: 219 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km

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, motor supporting (steel)

Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17

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

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)

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 gets stuck

No, our high expectations were by no means disappointed – not even a bit! The R 1200 GS Rally not only made us very good, but it makes it really difficult for us to find criticisms. Well, it's quite expensive. But quality has a price. And if you look at the prices on the second-hand market, you have to say that gs keeps its value quite long. In addition, it is of course up to everyone to decide whether they really need all the equipment packages. Clearly all do their tasks reliably and well, however, drive up the price again neatly. And already in the basic equipment we have to deal with a mature, great bike!

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.