BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200
R 1250 GS vs Speed Triple 1200
Key Highlights | BMW R 1250 GS | Triumph Speed Triple 1200 |
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Price | Rs.20.55 Lakh | Rs.17.95 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1160 cc |
Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 177.5 bhp @ 10750 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 15 kmpl | 17.9 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
R 1250 GS specifications | Speed Triple 1200 specifications | |
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On Road Price | 23.34 Lakh Price Breakup | 20.53 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 3.4 | 4.2 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 Litres | 15.5 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1254 cc | 1160 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
R 1250 GS Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Speed Triple 1200 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston | Brembo Twin Piston Calipers |
Front Disc Size | 305 | - |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | - |
Front Wheel Size | - | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | - | 17 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | BMMotorraTeleleverstanchiodiamete1.(3mm)centrasprinstrut" | Ohlin4mNIX3upsiddowforkwitadjustablpreload |
Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Öhlins TTX36 twin tube moNoshock with preload |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - R19 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
Instrumentation
R 1250 GS Instrumentation | Speed Triple 1200 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | - |
Fuel level guage | Yes | - |
Gear Indicator | Yes | - |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
R 1250 GS Exterior | Speed Triple 1200 Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - |
LED headlight | Yes | - |
Warranty
R 1250 GS Warranty | Speed Triple 1200 Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km | 2 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
R 1250 GS Body & Suspension | Speed Triple 1200 Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine | Aluminium twin spar frame& bolt-on aluminium rear subframe |
Engine & Transmission
R 1250 GS Engine & Transmission | Speed Triple 1200 Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | - |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1160 cc |
Engine Type | Â? Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine | Liquid-cooled& 12 valve& DOHC& inline 3-cylinder |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.1416 kwh | 0.096 kwh |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | 230 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 102.5 mm x 76 mm | 90.0 mm x 60.8 mm |
Charging Socket | Yes | - |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Three Cylinder |
Cooling type | Air/Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | - |
Max Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 177.5 bhp @ 10750 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
R 1250 GS Comfort & Convenience | Speed Triple 1200 Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - |
Front Storage Box | No | - |
Geo Fencing | NO | - |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | - |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 3 | 5 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | - |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - |
Safety
R 1250 GS Safety | Speed Triple 1200 Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | No |
Pass Light | Yes | - |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | - |
Turn Signal | LED | - |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | 3 | - |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | - |
Traction Control System | Yes | - |
Dimensions & Capacity
R 1250 GS Dimensions & Capacity | Speed Triple 1200 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2207 mm | 2090 mm |
Width | 953 mm | 792 mm |
Height | 1430 mm | 1089 mm |
Wheelbase | 1514 mm | 1445 mm |
Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 Litres | 15.5 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.78 Litres | 3.35 Litres |
Body Type | Adventure | Sports Bike |
Seat Height | 850 mm | 830 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 249 kg | 198 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
R 1250 GS Entertainment & Communication | Speed Triple 1200 Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | no | - |
Pros & Cons
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 GS and Triumph Speed Triple 1200
Safety
R 1250 GS comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Speed Triple 1200 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
BMW R 1250 GS has features like Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Triumph Speed Triple 1200, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator.
Transmission
BMW R 1250 GS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Speed Triple 1200 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW R 1250 GS has a 20 Litres fuel tank with 1430 mm seat height. Triumph Speed Triple 1200 has 1089 mm seat height and 15.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.