BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Triumph Rocket 3 GT

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 GS (K50)

Adventure
Triumph

Triumph Rocket 3 GT

Cruiser

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2013 bis 2018
Built von 2019 bis 2023
RRP 15.300 €
RRP 25.445 €
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Pros:
  • has neat Wums
  • extensive electronic helpers
  • significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS
Pros:
  • Achievement
  • Details
  • Comfort
  • precise chassis
Cons:
  • Price mainly with full equipment
Cons:
  • Lean-angle freedom

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.507 mm
Length :
2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
244 (max: 460 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.677 mm Height : 1.066 mm
Seat :
750 mm
Weight :
294 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 DOHC in-line engine 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 2.458 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 110 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
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: 221 km/h
Performance: 167 HP at 6.000 U/Min
Torque: 221 NM bei 4.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre

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:
Aluminium frame (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Showa 47 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Showa Monoshock (travel 107 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 150/80 R17 V
Rear tyres: 240/50 R16 V

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 376 mm)
Front brake
Double brake discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema® radial four-piston monobloc calipers ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo M4.32 four-piston monobloc caliper ( 300 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

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Cruisers there are many, all the Harleys, Indians and even the Gold Wing can not go unnamed. The Rocket is a very peculiar reinterpretation of the class. It is modern and at the same time stuck to old values, delivering records without offensively putting them in the shop window.

It's just there. Like single malt whisky – it could be without, but what?

The test bike was provided to us by Q-Bike in Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 22.750€
  • Used (3 years old): from 16.000€
  • Years built: Rocket 3 since 2020
  • Availability: rare
  • Colours: black, silver-grey