Comparing the BMW R 1300 GS and the TRIUMPH NEW SPEED TWIN 1200 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the BMW R 1300 GS comes with a 1,300 cc unit compared to the TRIUMPH NEW SPEED TWIN 1200's 1200 cc, producing 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 105 PS / 103.5 bhp (77.2 kW) @ 7,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 GS versus 19.6 kmpl for the TRIUMPH NEW SPEED TWIN 1200. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Air and liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled parallel twin |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Type | Two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine | 8 valve, SOHC, 2700 firing order |
| Power | 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 105 PS / 103.5 bhp (77.2 kW) @ 7,750 rpm |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 112 Nm @ 4,250 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 14.5 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 kmpl | 19.6 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 237 | 216 kg |
| Seat Height | 850 | 805 mm |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Twin Ø 320mm floating discs, Triumph branded four-piston radial calipers, OCABS |
| Front Suspension | Central Shock Absorber | Ø 43mm USD Marzocchi forks, 120mm travel |
| Rear Brake | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Single Ø 220mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, OCABS |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | Twin Marzocchi RSUs with external reservoirs and adjustable preload, 116 mm wheel travel |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - R19 | Twin Ø 320mm floating discs, Triumph branded four-piston radial calipers, OCABS |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 - R17 | Single Ø 220mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, OCABS |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | DRLs LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 10 Ah | — |
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| Cluster | Digital | — |
| Color Options | Light whiteBlack Storm MetallicRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic | Carnival Red and Sapphire Black Crystal White and Sapphire Black Aluminium Silver Baja Orange and Sapphire Black Sapphire Black |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | — |
| Price Variants | Triple Black | 2200000 Trophy | 2225000 Option 719 Tramuntana | 2425000 | Standard | 1383800 RS | 1677600 MY24 | 1109000 |
| Starter | Electric | — |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6-speed |
