BMW F 850 GS versus Triumph Speed Twin 1200
BMW F 850 GS
Reise-Enduro
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Retro
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 13.895 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- raised seating position
- good handling on and off-road
- Wide range of extras and accessories
- successful appearance
Pros:
- Powerful engine
- Beautiful details
- Processing
- Pillion comfort
- Brake
Cons:
- Windscreen could be slightly larger
- Price skyrockets with extras
- not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
- Fiddly side stand
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.414 mm
Length : 2.080 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 216 (max: 426 ) kg
Length : 2.080 mm Height : 1.140 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 216 (max: 426 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 8V two-cylinder SOHC in-line engine, 270° lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 4.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 300 km
Performance: 105 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 4.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 300 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
Centric tube frame with beams (steel) Front suspension:
43mm Marzocchi USD fork (120mm travel ) Rear suspension:
Marzocchi Stereo shock absorbers with external reservoir, with adjustable spring preload (travel 116 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 160/60 ZR17
Centric tube frame with beams (steel) Front suspension:
43mm Marzocchi USD fork (120mm travel ) Rear suspension:
Marzocchi Stereo shock absorbers with external reservoir, with adjustable spring preload (travel 116 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 160/60 ZR17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Dual disc brakes, 4-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin double piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Dual disc brakes, 4-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin double piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Good job
Upright and classic, the Twin stands in the frame, upright and assembled, the Triumph Pilot sits at a height of 807 millimeters, and this sitting position characterizes the bike. There's little to complain about here, the owner of this bike is definitely on par with the competing motorcycles like the BMW R nineT,Kawasaki Z900RS or Honda CB1100EX.
What else to forget? Oh yes: the side stand is hidden and fuzzy to use. This is criticism at the highest level, because you have to look for more points with the magnifying glass. Class made, triumph.
The test bike was provided to us by Triumph Hamburg.
