Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021 vs. BMW R 1300 R 2026

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021

BMW R 1300 R 2026

Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021 compared to BMW R 1300 R 2026

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021

BMW R 1300 R 2026

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021

BMW R 1300 R 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	90 mm	Bore	106.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60.8 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	180 HP	Engine power	145 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	149 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.2	Compression Ratio	13.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping, Clutch systems
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,160 ccm	Displacement	1,300 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	47 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	140 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Paralever
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	130 mm
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	23.9 degree	Rake	62.5 degree
Trail	Trail	104.7 mm	Trail	127 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	285 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Modern electronics

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,090 mm	Length	2,126 mm
Width	Width	792 mm	Width	1,000 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	198 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	239 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	276 km	Range	354 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	130 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	110 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.6 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.8 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

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 1300 R 2026

The BMW R 1300 R is a bike that is defined less by bare numbers than by the feeling it conveys. With 145 Horsepower, 149 Newton meters and 239 kg, it has strong data, but its true strength lies in the overall package: a superior engine, stable riding performance and a mature, relaxed character. It is not an aggressive sports machine, but a roadster for riders who appreciate torque, comfort and presence - and that is precisely where its appeal lies.

Very characterful boxer engine (149 Newton metres of torque)

Confident, stable riding performance

High level of comfort with 810 Millimeter seat height

Versatile transmission with ASA option

High-quality technology and features

High weight (239 kg wet weight) noticeable

More difficult to manoeuvre due to boxer design

Less agile than pure sport naked bikes

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Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021 vs. BMW R 1300 R 2026

Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021 compared to BMW R 1300 R 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2021

BMW R 1300 R 2026

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS vs BMW R 1300 R

Price Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

Price BMW R 1300 R

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