Bmw R 1200 St vs Triumph Sprint Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1200 St vs Triumph Sprint Gt. Bmw R 1200 St: 98 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Triumph Sprint Gt: 128 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 234 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1200 St
Triumph Sprint Gt
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
128 hp
Torque (Nm)
115 Nm
105 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
234 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
98 hp @ 7,000 rpm
128 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
105 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
234 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.8 L/100km (approximately 17.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1200 St
7.8/10
"A seriously capable sport-tourer that rewards patient, mechanically sympathetic buyers."
Pros
+Bulletproof shaft drive
+Genuinely comfortable long distances
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Telelever divides opinion sharply
−Exposed boxer heads vulnerable
−Seized ESA units common
Triumph Sprint Gt
7.8/10
"The overlooked tourer that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Panniers actually work properly
Cons
−Cam chain needs attention
−Dealer servicing costs sting
−Wind noise above 80mph
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