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Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

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Overview - Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020
BMW R 1200 GS 2011
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020
BMW R 1200 GS 2011
BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore97.6 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power97 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque112 NmTorque120 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque4,950 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,200 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeCentral tubeFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width110 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
WidthWidth760 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,110 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,430 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height807 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Triumph Speed Twin 1200

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Current average market prices

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