BMW S 1000 R versus Triumph Speed Twin 1200
BMW S 1000 R
Naked
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Retro
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2014 bis 2024~
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 16.000 €
RRP 13.295 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Full of performance ...
- .. but still easy to control
- high-quality workmanship
- cool sound
Pros:
- Powerful engine
- Beautiful details
- Processing
- Pillion comfort
- Brake
Cons:
- Pillion operation only for emergencies
- Sitting position for some people probably too sporty
Cons:
- Fiddly side stand
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.430 mm
Length : 2.080 mm Height : 1.110 mm
Seat : 807 mm
Weight : 215 (max: 426 ) kg
Length : 2.080 mm Height : 1.110 mm
Seat : 807 mm
Weight : 215 (max: 426 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: In-line four-cylinder 4-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 8V two-cylinder SOHC in-line engine, 270° lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 261 km/h
Performance: 165 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 266 km
Performance: 165 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 266 km
Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Performance: 97 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 4.950 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 300 km
Performance: 97 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 4.950 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 300 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 117 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 117 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
Centric tube frame with beams (steel) Front suspension:
41 mm cartridge fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo struts with adjustable spring preload (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm made of steel Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 160/60 ZR17
Centric tube frame with beams (steel) Front suspension:
41 mm cartridge fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo struts with adjustable spring preload (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm made of steel Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 160/60 ZR17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake, Brembo 4-piston calipers (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin double piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Double disc brake, Brembo 4-piston calipers (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin double piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
The S 1000 R is basically a double R, from which the fairing has been removed and the torque curve on country roads has been optimised. It is super sporty, which can be an disadvantage and a disadvantage at the same time. If you want to sit upright on your streetfighter, you are out of place here. If you are looking for proximity to the front wheel and asphalt, you will find it here!In any case, we had tons of driving fun and did not feel overwhelmed despite the immense performance. This is exactly why you have to compliment BMW: Not all manufacturers succeed in putting such a grenade on the wheels for (almost) everyone. To anticipate misunderstandings: Of course, this motorcycle is not a beginner's machine!
The test machine was kindly provided by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg - thank you!
Good job
Upright and classic, the Twin stands in the frame, upright and assembled, the Triumph Pilot sits at a height of 807 millimeters, and this sitting position characterizes the bike. There's little to complain about here, the owner of this bike is definitely on par with the competing motorcycles like the BMW R nineT,Kawasaki Z900RS or Honda CB1100EX.
What else to forget? Oh yes: the side stand is hidden and fuzzy to use. This is criticism at the highest level, because you have to look for more points with the magnifying glass. Class made, triumph.
The test bike was provided to us by Triumph Hamburg.
