BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Triumph Street Triple RS

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 GS (K50)

Adventure
Triumph

Triumph Street Triple RS

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2013 bis 2018
Built von 2017 bis 2022
RRP 15.300 €
RRP 12.295 €
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Pros:
  • has neat Wums
  • extensive electronic helpers
  • significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS
Pros:
  • High-torque engine
  • Precise handling
  • Gearbox gradation
  • Performance
Cons:
  • Price mainly with full equipment
Cons:
  • Pillion operation
  • Tyres in cold or wet conditions

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length :
2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
244 (max: 460 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.405 mm
Length :
2.065 mm Height : 1.085 mm
Seat :
825 mm
Weight :
183 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: Number 3 Cylinder
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
Maximum speed: 241 km/h
Performance: 123 HP at 11.700 U/Min
Torque: 77 NM bei 11.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
335 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 loop frame (aluminum)
Front suspension:
41 mm Showa "Big Piston" upside-down fork (travel 115 mm)
Rear suspension:
Öhlins STX40 central strut with piggyback reservoir (travel 131 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)
Front brake
Two floating mounted 310 mm brake discs, Brembo M50 4-piston monobloc radial calipers, ABS can be switched off ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Rigid 220 mm brake disc, Brembo single-piston floating caliper, ABS can be switched off ( 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!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 15,000-20,000€ depending on the equipment
  • used so far only marginally cheaper
  • Years built: 2017-2018
  • Availability: from 12/2017
  • Colors: Rally design in blue, silver, red, black

Long live the sport

The Triumph Street Triple RS is a sharp sports motorcycle. Therefore, the initially questioned saying of the racing machine fits for the road. It sets the right accents for the sports driver with the foolproof Öhlins suspension, the appropriate knee closure and knee angle as well as this motor, which is always called to higher. But you have to be able to afford it. This is not even due to the entry price of 11,850 euros, where a Kawasaki Z 900 comparable in the data is available at the dealership with less than 10,000.

No, if you want to have the Triumph Street Triple RS and drive all year round, if you want to take a passenger further than to the dredging lake without listening to the suffering after the end of the journey – you will not be able to avoid the purchase of a second motorcycle. And this, despite the fact that it is actually present and suitable for everyday use.

The test bike was provided to us by Triumph-Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 11.850€
  • Used (3 years old): 8.250€
  • Years of construction: since 2007
  • Availability: medium
  • Colours: black, grey, white