BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1254.00 cc	1200.00 cc
Engine	Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam.	Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Clutch	Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated	Wet, multi-plate torque assist clutch
Fuel System	Electronic intake pipe injection	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Cooling System	Air/liquid-cooled	--
Maximum Power	136 PS @ 7750 rpm	100 PS / 98.6 bhp (73.6 kW) @ 7250 rpm
Maximum Torque	143 Nm at 6250 rpm	112 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Load Carrying Capacity	216 kg	--
Transmission	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth	--
Drivetrain	Shaft drive	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	217 kmph
Riding Modes	2 riding modes (Rain, Road)	--
Battery	12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free Alternator : Three-phase alternator 510 W (nominal power)	--
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
Headlamp	LED	--

Overall Mileage

21 kmpl

19 kmpl

Front	120/70 R 19	120/70 ZR17
Rear	170/60 R 17	160/60 ZR17
Wheel / RIM	Cast aluminium wheels Rim, front : 3.00 x 19" Rim, rear : 4.50 x 17"	Cast aluminium alloy 17” x 3.5” Front wheel Cast aluminium alloy 17” x 5.0” Rear Wheel

Front	305 mm Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston radial calipers	Twin Ø 320mm discs, Brembo M50 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, ABS
Rear	276 mm Single disc brake, double-piston floating caliper	Single Ø 220mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, ABS
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral), disengageable	--

Front	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 37 mm, central spring strut	Ø 43mm USD Marzocchi forks, 120mm travel
Rear	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel	Twin RSUs with adjustable preload, 120mm rear wheel travel

Colors

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

Length	2207 mm	--
Width	952.5 mm	--
Height	1430 mm	1097 mm
Weight	249 kg	216 kg
Handlebar Width	--	778
Seat Height	850	1097
Wheelbase	1514 mm	1413 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 litres	14.5 litres

About	--	The Triumph Speed Twin 1200 is an outstanding machine that tastefully combines power and aesthe Read More
Features	- TFT rider information display with connectivity - ASC (Automatic Stability Control) - HSC (Hill Start Control)	- Upgraded Riding Modes - More Premium Style
Additional Details	Emission control : Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC : 4.75 l CO2 emission based on WMTC : 110 g/km Fuel type : Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON), adapive fuel quality regulation (91 to 98 RON) Castor : 100.6 mm Steering head angle : 64.3° Seat height : 850 / 870 mm (lowered suspension* 800 / 820 mm) *OE Inner leg curve : 1870 / 1910 mm (lower seat height* 1750 / 1790 mm) *OE Permitted total weight : 465 kg	Brushed stainless steel 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin silencers Twin sided aluminium

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.