BMW R 1200 R versus Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

BMW R 1200 R

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Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

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BMW R 1200 R: The all-purpose weapon from BMW

The BMW R 1200 R (K27) from 2011 tested here still has the 110 hp boxer engine with air/oil cooling. This model was built from 2006 to 2014 and replaced the successful R 1150 R. In contrast to its predecessor, the 1200 is much more powerful and sporty on the road, without... weiter

BMW R 1200 R im Test

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Is 2,100 euros extra for the RS worth it?

The new Triumph Street Triple 756 RS costs 12,295 euros, exactly 2,100 euros more than its little sister Street Triple 765 R. What can the RS do better, is the surcharge justified and in general: Is the 765 RS a good... weiter

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017

Built von 2023 bis 2025~

RRP 13.100 €

RRP 12.495 €

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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:

Famous engine with strong performance and elasticity
high-quality brakes
super-precise chassis
tons of driving fun
fully equipped incl. lean angle sensors

Cons:

not cheap
Windbreak underground

Cons:

Radiator protection in need of improvement
Cockpit reflects and could be a bit brighter

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.399 mm
Length : 2.065 mm Height : 1.064 mm
Seat : 836 mm
Weight : 188 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: 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

Maximum speed: 241 km/h
Performance: 130 HP at 12.000 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 9.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 278 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:
Double bridge frame (aluminum)

Front suspension:
Showa 41 mm Upside-Down Big Piston Fork (BPF), adjustable compression and rebound damping and adjustable preload (travel 115 mm)

Rear suspension:
Öhlins STX40 piggyback reservoir monoshock, adjustable compression and rebound damping and preload adjustment (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 (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 276 mm)

Front brake
Two 310 mm floating brake discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, cornering ABS, Brembo MCS radial master cylinder (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single 220 mm brake disc, Brembo single-piston 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

The Streety 765 RS is an insanely good bike with many strengths and few weaknesses. It delivers tons of driving pleasure and impresses with a handling that even a Speed Triple 1200 RS has to fit into. Whether it has to be the RS or whether the R is enough, you can't say objectively. If you have to pay attention to your wallet, you will certainly be happy with the R. However, if you can afford the RS, you should help yourself there. The RS is actually a little better in some things and, above all, more noble in appearance. An absolute dream motorcycle!

Once again, we received the test machine from Q-Bike, the Triumph flagship store in Hamburg, for this test. At Q-Bike, both the RS and the R are ready for a hearty ride. So if you are still undecided which one it should be - just go to Q-Bike and at least look at or ride both machines. But beware: If you test drive the RS, you are acutely endangered...