Bmw S 1000 R vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw S 1000 R vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200. Bmw S 1000 R: 210 hp @ 13,750 rpm (2021+ generation) hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.8/10. Triumph Speed Triple 1200: 180 hp @ 10,750 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw S 1000 R
Triumph Speed Triple 1200
Horsepower (hp)
210 hp
180 hp
Torque (Nm)
113 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
260 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
198 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
210 hp @ 13,750 rpm (2021+ generation)
180 hp @ 10,750 rpm
Torque
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm (2021+ generation)
125 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw S 1000 R
8.8/10
"One of the best naked bikes money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Savage, usable power delivery
+Electronics genuinely class-leading
+Comfortable for longer rides
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
−Swingarm pivot corrosion issue
−Firm suspension on rough roads
Triumph Speed Triple 1200
9.0/10
"The best British naked you can buy used today."
Pros
+Triple engine pulls everywhere
+World-class Öhlins suspension
+Brembo brakes genuinely outstanding
Cons
−ECU software needs updating
−Hard to find unmolested examples
−Exhaust heat kills paint
Top 10 Accessories
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