Bmw K 1300 R vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1300 R vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050. Bmw K 1300 R: 173 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 249 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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 1300 R
Triumph Speed Triple 1050
Horsepower (hp)
173 hp
133 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
249 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
189 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
173 hp @ 9,250 rpm
133 hp @ 9,400 rpm
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,850 rpm
Top Speed
249 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1300 R
8.2/10
"A flawed masterpiece that rewards experienced riders who budget honestly."
Pros
+Savage, addictive power delivery
+Surprisingly comfortable long-distance
+Rock-solid build quality
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Heavy, awkward low-speed
−ESA suspension failures common
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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