Compare BMW R 1200 RS and Triumph Speed Twin 1200

Compare Specifications of R 1200 RS and Speed Twin 1200

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Technical Specifications

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1170.00 cc	1200.00 cc
Engine	Liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft and one balance shaft	Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Engine Starting	Electric Push Start	--
Clutch	Hydraulically operated oil lubricated clutch	Wet, multi-plate torque assist clutch
Fuel System	Electronic intake pipe injection	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	--
Maximum Power	123.2 bhp @ 7750 rpm	100 PS / 98.6 bhp (73.6 kW) @ 7250 rpm
Maximum Torque	125 Nm @ 6500 rpm	112 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Transmission	6-speed constant mesh gearbox with helical gear teeth	--
Gear Shift Pattern	1-N-2-3-4-5-6	--
Top Speed	--	217 kmph
Battery	12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free	--
Display	--	Twin dial analogue speedometer and tachometer with LCD multi-functional displays
Frame	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine	Tubular steel, with steel cradles
Gear	--	6-speed

Mileage

Overall Mileage

19 kmpl

Tyres

Front	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 ZR17
Rear	180/55 ZR 17	160/60 ZR17
Wheel / RIM	Cast Aluminium Wheels	Cast aluminium alloy 17” x 3.5” Front wheel Cast aluminium alloy 17” x 5.0” Rear Wheel

Brakes

Front	Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial calipers	Twin Ø 320mm discs, Brembo M50 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, ABS
Rear	Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston floating caliper	Single Ø 220mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, ABS

Suspension

Front	Telescopic Upside-Down fork	Ø 43mm USD Marzocchi forks, 120mm travel
Rear	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever	Twin RSUs with adjustable preload, 120mm rear wheel travel

Colors Available

Colors

Jet Black
Matt Baja Orange
Red Hopper
Matt Ironstorm/Matte Storm Grey
Carnival Red/Storm Grey

Physical Specs

Overview

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Features	--	- Upgraded Riding Modes - More Premium Style
Additional Details	--	Brushed stainless steel 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin silencers Twin sided aluminium

Pros and Cons

Pros	--	- Robust and responsive 1200cc engine with 98.6 bhp power output. - Healthy torque output of 112 Nm for strong low and mid-range performance. - Liquid cooling and SOHC configuration contribute to overall smooth and reliable engine performance. - Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection enhances fuel efficiency and ride quality.
Cons	--	- Given its powerful engine, the bike might not be the best fit for novice riders. - Despite liquid cooling, the bike might still run hot under extreme conditions or during long rides. - Some riders might find the need to switch between the various riding modes to be complex or distracting.