BMW R 1150 R versus Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR

BMW R 1150 R

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Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR

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Is it still worth buying a BMW R 1150 R today?

The BMW R 1150 R was built from 2000 to 2006 and is therefore anything but a modern motorcycle. Nevertheless, it is worth taking a look at this beautiful machine - especially since there is hardly any other boxer model from BMW that is available used at a similarly low price.... weiter

BMW R 1150 R im Test

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What can the new hybrid of café racer and super athlete do?

There are days when we thank God that we can test motorcycles. On April 26, 2022 was another such day, because we were allowed to shoo the new Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR across the highway. I still have soft... weiter

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2005 bis 2006

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 20.400 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

MV Agusta - Superveloce 800

Pros:

easy and manoeuvrable to drive despite size and weight
used relatively cheap
is also suitable as a tourer
wonderful boxer with sound
sufficient power, powerful torque

Pros:

Insane engine with rocket thrust
hissing triple sound
gripping Brembo Stylema brake system
full hut incl. semi-active chassis from Öhlins
almost unique design

Cons:

vulnerable ABS system
fiddly battery removal

Cons:

sporty demanding seating position
Pillion operation 1b
Stationary noise 98 db (could also stand with Pro)

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 238 (max: 450 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.439 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 395 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.130 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Three-cylinder 12V DOHC in-line engine 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.160 ccm
Hub: 61 mm
Hole: 90 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 197 km/h
Performance: 85 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 5.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 446 km

Maximum speed: 245 km/h
Performance: 180 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 9.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 246 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Three-part frame concept consisting of front and rear frame with supporting engine (steel)

Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad Telelever; Standpipe diameter 35 mm (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm with Paralever

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17

Frame type:
Double tube frame with screwed rear frame (aluminum)

Front suspension:
Fully adjustable 43 mm Öhlins up-side-down fork, Öhlins S-EC 2.0 OBTi suspension with electronically adjustable rebound and compression damping (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Öhlins Monoshock rear suspension with linkage, Öhlins S-EC 2.0 OBTi suspension with electronically adjustable rebound and compression damping (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu single-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR17

Brakes

Front brake
Four-piston fixed caliper double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Two-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 276 mm)

Front brake
Double disc, Brembo Stylema monobloc radial calipers, cornering ABS, radial handbrake cylinder (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo double piston floating caliper (∅ 220 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

The BMW R 1150 R is a grateful bike that offers riders a confident and safe riding experience even with high mileage. There are many used machines of this type, most fortunately in uncrafted original condition. But old machines are not really cheap either: 1150s are hardly available in good condition under 4,000 euros. To answer the opening question: Yes, it is still worth buying a 15-year-old motorcycle today. At least if it is a BMW R 1150 R.

Conclusion - what sticks

What a dream bike, the Speed Triple 1200RR! Above all, the engine and the chassis will remain in our memories. The sitting position, however, also: As I said, this is not for intervertebral disc victims or those who want to become one. Otherwise, the concept of the RR is relatively unique. Only the MV Agusta Superveloce pursues a similar approach: Optik café-racer, everything else racer-racer. In any case, we had a lot of fun with the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR.

The test bike was provided by Triumph-Hamburg. If you fancy a test drive: There she stands as a demonstrator and looks forward to a lot of test drives, after all, that's what she's there for.