Bmw R 1250 Rs vs Triumph Sprint St 1050
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 Rs vs Triumph Sprint St 1050. Bmw R 1250 Rs: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Triumph Sprint St 1050: 125 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1250 Rs
Triumph Sprint St 1050
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 Nm
103 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
220 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
125 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
103 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
240 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1250 Rs
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's sport-tourer — fast, refined, and genuinely rewarding."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine is exceptional
+Shaft drive, minimal maintenance
+Genuinely comfortable at speed
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
−Heavy below 30mph
−Bland visual presence
Triumph Sprint St 1050
8.5/10
"The best used sport-tourer under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Triple engine is spectacular
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Sharp, adjustable handling
Cons
−Forks need frequent attention
−Throttle bodies can hunt
−Heavy for city riding
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