Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021 vs. BMW R 1200 R 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021

BMW R 1200 R 2009

BMW R 1200 R 2009

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Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021 compared to BMW R 1200 R 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021
BMW R 1200 R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore90 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke60.8 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power180 HPEngine power109 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.2 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,160 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,090 mmLength2,145 mm
WidthWidth792 mmWidth872 mm
HeightHeight1,089 mmHeight1,285 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,495 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height800 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15.5 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021

Precise, powerful and fast! The Triumph is a lot of fun on Alpine passes. However, you can only forgive the tight chassis if you are a sporty rider. But you have to love the engine. No matter whether you're strolling or heating up - the power is always available in a well-dosed manner.

Incredibly universal - easy to drive in city traffic but also super fast when needed

Rev-happy and powerful engine

Top quickshifter

Can be driven quietly when needed

Light and compact ride

Stable handling even in fast corners

Strong brakes

Precise handling.

Load change reactions at low speeds

slightly too low steering angle

narrow knee angle for tall people

stubborn mobile phone connectivity

squeaky brakes

traction control too defensive even in track mode

vibrations on the handlebars

suspension does not respond sensitively enough - basic set-up too tight.

BMW R 1200 R 2009

BMW R 1200 R 2009

The predecessor was already able to be ridden in a sporty manner as well as convincing on tours, the new R 1200 R can do even more - thanks to the pannier system (of course at extra cost), travelling is still no problem, but it masters sport even better. Thanks to the now partially water-cooled boxer twin-cylinder engine, it is wonderfully agile - 125 hp may not seem like much on paper, but the engine pushes incredibly and behaves in a cultivated manner to boot. The chassis and brakes also score highly and the seating position is sporty and upright, covering a wide spectrum from wonderful fun to long-distance touring. Unfortunately, BMW also understands the trick with the surcharge list perfectly. The basic model is well equipped with ABS that can be deactivated, traction control that can also be deactivated and two driving modes, but many interesting gimmicks are almost obligatory - and of course drive the price way up.

Sporty look

powerful engine

good sound

comfortable seating position

ABS and traction control standard

two riding modes

Many cool features only available at extra cost

poorly readable speedometer and rev counter

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS vs BMW R 1200 R

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