BMW R 1250 R versus Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1250 R

Naked
Triumph

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2019 bis 2024~
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 15.350 €
RRP 18.245 €
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Pros:
  • Beefy engine
  • Endless performance
  • very good quality impression
  • excellent chassis
  • very good brakes
Pros:
  • elastic and powerful motor
  • hissing triple sound
  • precise chassis and powerful brakes
  • easy to drive despite performance
  • relaxed, upright sitting position
  • complete technical equipment
Cons:
  • QuickShifter a bit jerky
  • Not exactly cheap
Cons:
  • very low steering angle
  • Pillion rides hardly reasonable

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.485 mm
Length :
2.222 mm Height : 1.405 mm
Seat :
805 mm
Weight :
239 (max: 226 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Length :
2.090 mm Height : 1.089 mm
Seat :
830 mm
Weight :
198 (max: 393 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead wheel-driven camshafts 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.254 ccm
Hub: 76 mm
Hole: 103 mm
Cooling: Luft-/Flüssigkeitsgekühlt
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

Performance

Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 136 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 143 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 25 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
520 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:
277 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Two-piece frame concept consisting of the main and screwed-on rear frame, supporting motor
Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad Telelever, central strut, standpipe diameter 37 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD shock absorber, spring preload hydraulically infinitely adjustable by handwheel, rebound damping adjustable by handwheel (spring travel 136 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm
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:
Öhlins 43 mm NIX30 upside-down fork with adjustable preload, compression and rebound (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Öhlins TTX36 double tube strut with adjustable preload, rebound and compression stage (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 brake ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake ( 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)

Conclusion - what sticks

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Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: from 15.350 €
  • Used (3 years old): 10.000 €
  • Colors: gray, black, blue

Conclusion - what sticks

Motorcycling is fun! If you don't know that yet, you should take a quick lap with the new Speed Triple RS 1200. Whether country road, motorway or even race track: This bike always lets you tile through the area with a big grin under the helmet.
 
Despite the many technical delicacies, it is an accessible bike - although of course you should approach every ride with respect because of the brute performance. Nevertheless, the precise chassis and the correspondingly scalpel-like handling exude a lot of confidence. With the 1200 RS, Triumph has really succeeded in creating an extremely good naked bike, which is also very well priced in the competitive environment due to the offer. Definitely test drive, but first check the account balance for safety's sake. Otherwise prefer to stay at home ...

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 17.900€
  • Used (3 years old): 11.000€
  • Years of construction: Speed Triple since 2005
  • Availability: 1200 RS since 2021
  • Colours: grey, black