Comparing the BMW R 1300 GS and the TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN 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 TWIN 1200 RS'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 19.60 Kmpl for the TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN 1200 RS. 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 | 19.60 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 237 | 216 |
| Seat Height | 850 | 810 |
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, Brembo Stylema M4.30 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 Öhlins RSUs with external reservoirs, adjustable for pre-load, compression and rebound damping. 123 mm wheel travel |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - R19 | 120/70 R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 - R17 | 160/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Aluminium 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 | Sapphire Black Baja Orange and Sapphire Black |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Triple Black | 2200000 Trophy | 2225000 Option 719 Tramuntana | 2425000 | Standard | 1383800 RS | 1677600 MY24 | 1109000 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6-speed |
