Bmw R 1200 St vs Triumph Trophy Se
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1200 St vs Triumph Trophy Se. 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 Trophy Se: 133 hp @ 8,900 rpm hp, 316 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1200 St
Triumph Trophy Se
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
133 hp
Torque (Nm)
115 Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
316 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
98 hp @ 7,000 rpm
133 hp @ 8,900 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
112 Nm @ 6,450 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
316 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 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 Trophy Se
8.0/10
"The best non-German tourer you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Punchy, characterful triple engine
+Exceptional long-distance comfort
+Tech-rich spec as standard
Cons
−Screen mechanism can fail expensively
−Soft suspension when fully loaded
−Early electrical gremlins reported
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