Triumph Speed Triple 1200 vs BMW R 1300 GS
Speed Triple 1200 vs R 1300 GS
Key Highlights | Triumph Speed Triple 1200 | BMW R 1300 GS |
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Price | Rs.17.95 Lakh | Rs.21.20 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1160 cc | 1300 cc |
Power | 177.5 bhp @ 10750 rpm | 145 bhp @ 7750 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 17.9 kmpl | 21 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Speed Triple 1200 specifications | R 1300 GS specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 20.53 Lakh Price Breakup | 24.08 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 4.2 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.5 Litres | 19 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1160 cc | 1300 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Speed Triple 1200 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | R 1300 GS Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Brembo Twin Piston Calipers | - |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | - |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | - |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | Ohlin4mNIX3upsiddowforkwitadjustablpreload | Central Shock Absorber |
Rear Suspension | Öhlins TTX36 twin tube moNoshock with preload | Single-sided Swingarm |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17 | 120/70 - R19 |
Rear Tyre Size | 190/55 - ZR17 | 170/60 - R17 |
Front Type | Disc | Disc |
Rear Disc/Drum Size | 220 mm | - |
Rear Type | Disc | Disc |
Tubeless Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Instrumentation
Speed Triple 1200 Instrumentation | R 1300 GS Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | - | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Speed Triple 1200 Exterior | R 1300 GS Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | - | Yes |
Warranty
Speed Triple 1200 Warranty | R 1300 GS Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years or Unlimited km | 3 Years/Unlimited kms |
Body & Suspension
Speed Triple 1200 Body & Suspension | R 1300 GS Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Aluminium twin spar frame& bolt-on aluminium rear subframe | Two-part frame consisting of main frame bolted rear frame |
Engine & Transmission
Speed Triple 1200 Engine & Transmission | R 1300 GS Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | - | 1 Down 5 Up |
Ignition | - | CDI |
Engine Capacity | 1160 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled& 12 valve& DOHC& inline 3-cylinder | Air-/liquid-cooled two-cylinder
four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead
chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels |
No. of Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.096 kwh | 0.12 kwh |
Top Speed | 230 kmph | 255 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 90.0 mm x 60.8 mm | 106.5 x 73 mm |
Configuration | DOHC | - |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Air/Liquid Cooled |
Max Power | 177.5 bhp @ 10750 rpm | 145 bhp @ 7750 rpm |
Max Torque | 125 Nm @ 9000 rpm | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
Mileage (Claimed) | 17.9 kmpl | 21 kmpl |
Comfort & Convenience
Speed Triple 1200 Comfort & Convenience | R 1300 GS Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | - |
Call/SMS Alerts | - | Yes |
Front Storage Box | - | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | - | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | - | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 5 | Eco Rain Road Enduro |
Service Reminder Indicator | - | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | - | Yes |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Engine Kill Switch | - | Yes |
Instrument Console | - | Digital |
Seat Style | Split | - |
Safety
Speed Triple 1200 Safety | R 1300 GS Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | - | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | - | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | - | Yes |
Turn Signal | - | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Slipper Clutch | - | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | - | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
Speed Triple 1200 Dimensions & Capacity | R 1300 GS Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2090 mm | 2212 mm |
Width | 792 mm | 1000 mm |
Height | 1089 mm | 1406 mm |
Wheelbase | 1445 mm | 1518 mm |
Ground Clearance | 165 mm | - |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.5 Litres | 19 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.35 Litres | - |
Body Type | Sports Bike | Adventure bike |
Seat Height | 830 mm | 850 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 198 kg | 237 kg |
Pros & Cons
Speed Triple 1200 Pros & Cons | R 1300 GS Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Triumph Speed Triple 1200 and BMW R 1300 GS
Safety
Speed Triple 1200 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres. R 1300 GS has Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest and BMW R 1300 GS, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, GPS & Navigation, USB Charger Port, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R 1300 GS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 has a 15.5 Litres fuel tank with 1089 mm seat height. BMW R 1300 GS has 1406 mm seat height and 19 Litres fuel tank capacity.