BMW R 1200 R versus Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR
BMW R 1200 R
Naked
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR
Supersport
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 20.400 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- relatively light for a boxer machine
- powerful engine with character
- upgradeable as an agile tourer
- no technical overload
- safe driving experience
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:
- not cheap
- Windbreak underground
Cons:
- sporty demanding seating position
- Pillion operation 1b
- Stationary noise 98 db (could also stand with Pro)
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.439 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 395 ) kg
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
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
Displacement: 1.160 ccm
Hub: 61 mm
Hole: 90 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 363 km
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 363 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
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:
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 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
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 (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 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)
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
Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this 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.
