BMW R 1200 R versus Triumph Trident 660

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 R

Naked
Triumph

Triumph Trident 660

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 8.145 €
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Pros:
  • relatively light for a boxer machine
  • powerful engine with character
  • upgradeable as an agile tourer
  • no technical overload
  • safe driving experience
Pros:
  • Precise chassis
  • Light and manoeuvrable
  • Great 3-cylinder with character, sound and plenty of power
  • beautiful two-part cockpit and easy operation
  • good facilities and good value for money
Cons:
  • not cheap
  • Windbreak underground
Cons:
  • Pillion comfort
  • only conditionally suitable for travel
  • a little too short translated
  • Rear suspension a bit too tight

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length :
2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.401 mm
Length :
2.020 mm Height : 1.089 mm
Seat :
805 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
Motor design: Three-cylinder in-line engine, DOHC, 12V 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 660 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 74 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: 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: 81 HP at 10.250 U/Min
Torque: 64 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
300 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
Frame type:
Tubular steel perimeter frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Showa 41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Showa Monoshock central strut with lever deflection and adjustable spring preload (travel 134 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm steel profile swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 276 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, Nissin 2-piston calipers ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper ( 255 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.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 12,000€
  • Used (7 years old): 8,000€
  • Years built: 2006-2014
  • Colours: white, matt grey, black, blue, red

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Fun! That is the key word that has stuck with us. The new Trident 660 feels like a down-ribbed street triple, but the gap isn't really big. The power of the 660 3-cylinder is impressive, but not scary. The whole bike is accessible, easy to ride and operate. You could almost say it's a perfect entry-level bike, but that doesn't do the Trident justice! It will also convince experienced bikers and is in the trend of downsizing, which is getting over more and more riders.

The Trident is available in the four colors "Crystal White", "Sapphire Black", "Matt Jet Black and Silver Ice" and "Silver Ice Diablo Red". The last two double colour variants cost 100 Euros extra. The machine can be equipped with various packages and accessories. There is also a Quickshifter (319 €), heating handles (235 €), A2 throttle kit (130 €) and various other parts(see configurator).
 
The test machine was kindly provided by the Triumph Flagship Store Q-Bike in Hamburg.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 7.645€
  • Years of construction: from 2021
  • Availability: from 03/2021
  • Colours: white, black, matt black, red-silver