BMW R 1300 RT vs Triumph Trophy Se
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
BMW R 1300 RT vs Triumph Trophy Se. BMW R 1300 RT: 145 hp (107 kW) hp, 584 lbs (265 kg) weight, top speed ~130 mph (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 1300 RT
Triumph Trophy Se
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
133 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
584 kg
316 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
145 hp (107 kW)
133 hp @ 8,900 rpm
Torque
110 lb-ft (149 Nm)
112 Nm @ 6,450 rpm
Top Speed
~130 mph (electronically limited)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
584 lbs (265 kg)
316 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
BMW R 1300 RT
8.5/10
"The best sport-tourer available, if running costs don't terrify you."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world wind protection
+Punchy, refined 1300cc boxer
+Semi-active suspension transforms comfort
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Complex electronics frustrate DIY owners
−Heavy low-speed maneuvering
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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