Triumph Speed Triple 1200 vs Bmw S 1000 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 vs Bmw S 1000 R. 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. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Speed Triple 1200
Bmw S 1000 R
Horsepower (hp)
180 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
199 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
180 hp @ 10,750 rpm
210 hp @ 13,750 rpm (2021+ generation)
Torque
125 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm (2021+ generation)
Top Speed
260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
270 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
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
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