Triumph Sprint St vs Bmw R 1200 Rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Sprint St vs Bmw R 1200 Rs. Triumph Sprint St: 123 hp @ 9,100 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Bmw R 1200 Rs: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Sprint St
Bmw R 1200 Rs
Horsepower (hp)
123 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
102 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
229 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
123 hp @ 9,100 rpm
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
102 Nm @ 5,100 rpm
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Sprint St
8.5/10
"The best used sport-tourer under four grand, full stop."
Pros
+Triple engine is sensational
+Comfortable yet genuinely sporty
+Excellent value used market
Cons
−Eats rear tyres fast
−Fuel pump reliability concerns
−Dated switchgear and instruments
Bmw R 1200 Rs
8.5/10
"A genuinely fast, comfortable sport-tourer that rewards careful used buying."
Pros
+Effortless motorway long-haul comfort
+Boxer torque immediately addictive
+Sharp handling for the size
Cons
−Spline wear on neglected bikes
−Servicing costs are significant
−Wind protection merely adequate
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