BMW S 1000 R vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Premium appeal Thrilling performance Read More	--
Things we don't like	Stiff ride quality Expensive to buy and maintain Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	1160 cc
Maximum Power	160 hp	177 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17.5 L	15.5 L
Emission Control	Euro 3	--
Maximum Torque	112 Nm	125 Nm
Alternator	406 W	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	3 Into 1 Exhaust
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 49.7 mm	90.0 mm x 60.8 mm
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Engine Type	Water/Oil-Cooled, In-Line 4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	In-line 3-Cylinder, 12 Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder	4	3
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	13.2:1
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
RPM at Maximum Power	11000 rpm	10750 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	9250 rpm	9000 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Super Sport
Seating Capacity	2	1
Length	2057 mm	--
Width	845 mm	792 mm
Height	1228 mm	1089 mm
Seat Height	814 mm	830 mm
Gross Weight	407 kg	--
Wheel Base	1439 mm	1445 mm
Kerb Weight	205 kg	--
Dry Weight	--	198 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	EFI
Fuel Reserve	4.0 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	--
Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	USD Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	120 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Mono Shock

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZRR17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	190/60 R17

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	9 Ah	--

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Stability Control	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	No	Yes
Central Locking	No	--
Riding Modes	Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Rain, Road, Sport, Slick	Sport, Road Sport, Road
Traction Control	Optional Optional	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	Optional Optional	--
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED

Chassis & Suspension

Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Single Seat Single Seat
Body Frame Type	Bridge Bridge	Aluminium twin spar frame Aluminium twin spar frame
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Alloy Alloy
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	--
Additional Features	High-grade cover made of CFRP with UV-resistant high-gloss varnishing High-grade cover made of CFRP with UV-resistant high-gloss varnishing	--
Height Adjustable Seats	--	No