BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Triumph Street Triple 765 R
BMW R 1200 GS (K50)
Adventure
Triumph Street Triple 765 R
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2013 bis 2018
Built von 2023 bis 2025~
RRP 15.300 €
RRP 10.395 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- has neat Wums
- extensive electronic helpers
- significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS
Pros:
- Engine
- Sound
- Chassis
- technical equipment
- Driving behaviour and braking
Cons:
- Price mainly with full equipment
Cons:
- Clutch lever could be fancier
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.402 mm
Length : 2.065 mm Height : 1.047 mm
Seat : 826 mm
Weight : 189 kg
Length : 2.065 mm Height : 1.047 mm
Seat : 826 mm
Weight : 189 kg
Engine
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 765 ccm
Hub: 53 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 765 ccm
Hub: 53 mm
Hole: 78 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
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: 240 km/h
Performance: 120 HP at 11.500 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 9.500 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 278 km
Performance: 120 HP at 11.500 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 9.500 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 278 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
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 bridge frame (aluminum) Front suspension:
Showa 41 mm upside-down Big Piston fork with separate function (SFF-BP), adjustable compression and rebound damping and adjustable preload (travel 115 mm) Rear suspension:
Showa Monoshock with reservoir, adjustable compression stage, rebound and preload (spring travel 133 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17
Double bridge frame (aluminum) Front suspension:
Showa 41 mm upside-down Big Piston fork with separate function (SFF-BP), adjustable compression and rebound damping and adjustable preload (travel 115 mm) Rear suspension:
Showa Monoshock with reservoir, adjustable compression stage, rebound and preload (spring travel 133 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
Front brake
Two floating mounted 310 mm brake discs, Brembo M4.32 4-piston radial monobloc calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single 220 mm brake disc, Brembo single-piston caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Two floating mounted 310 mm brake discs, Brembo M4.32 4-piston radial monobloc calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single 220 mm brake disc, Brembo single-piston 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!
Result
Boy, boy, what a board! The new Street Triple 765 R delivers what it promises. Many small updates turn the already very good naked bike into a damn good naked bike. The Streety drives famos and precisely, the engine is addictive and the technical equipment is now almost at the level of the Speed Triple. The price for the R is more than okay and if you like it even more noble, you can go for the RS - you can't go wrong with both bikes.We kindly received the test bike from the Triumph flagship store in Hamburg . If you would like to take a test drive, you are cordially invited there. In addition to the R, Q-Bike also has a demonstrator of the RS on site - so you can compare both bikes directly. Have fun and greetings from us...
