Comparing the BMW R 1300 GS and the TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 1200 RS 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 SPEED TRIPLE 1200 RS's 1160 cc, producing 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 183 PS / 180.5 bhp (134.6 kW) @ 10,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 GS versus 18 kmpl for the TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 1200 RS. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Air and liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 1160 cc |
| Engine Type | Two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine | 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
| Power | 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 183 PS / 180.5 bhp (134.6 kW) @ 10,750 rpm |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 128 Nm @ 8,750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 15.5 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 kmpl | 18 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 237 | 199 |
| Seat Height | 850 | 830 |
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, 320 mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers, Brembo MCS radial master cylinder, OC-ABS |
| Front Suspension | Central Shock Absorber | Öhlins 43 mm upside-down forks, fully adjustable, SmartEC3 OBTi electronic compression and rebound damping, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Rear Brake | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Single, 220 mm disc, Brembo, twin-piston caliper (2 x 26mm), OCABS |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | Öhlins monoshock (RSU) with linkage, SmartEC3 OBTi system electronic compression and rebound damping, 120 mm wheel travel |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - R19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 - R17 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| 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 | Lithium ion battery |
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| Cluster | Digital | — |
| Color Options | Light whiteBlack Storm MetallicRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic | Granite and Triumph performance yellowJet BlackGranite and Diablo Red |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Triple Black | 2200000 Trophy | 2225000 Option 719 Tramuntana | 2425000 | RS | 2175900 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 speed |
