Bmw K 1200 R vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1200 R vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050. Bmw K 1200 R: 163 hp @ 10,250 rpm hp, 248 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Triumph Speed Triple 1050: 133 hp @ 9,400 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1200 R
Triumph Speed Triple 1050
Horsepower (hp)
163 hp
133 hp
Torque (Nm)
127 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
248 kg
189 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
163 hp @ 10,250 rpm
133 hp @ 9,400 rpm
Torque
127 Nm @ 8,250 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,850 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
248 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1200 R
7.8/10
"A flawed but spectacular machine for experienced riders who prepare properly."
Pros
+Brutal, addictive inline-four power
+Duolever handling genuinely impressive
+Rock-solid high-speed stability
Cons
−Throttle bodies need regular syncing
−Final drive spline failures costly
−Dealer servicing eye-wateringly expensive
Triumph Speed Triple 1050
8.5/10
"The best-sounding naked middleweight you can buy used today."
Pros
+Intoxicating triple-cylinder soundtrack
+Savage mid-range torque delivery
+Excellent Brembo braking performance
Cons
−Steering head bearings wear fast
−Unforgiving for inexperienced riders
−Fuel pump issues on early models
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