BMW S 1000 R versus Triumph Speed Triple RS

BMW S 1000 R

Naked

Triumph Speed Triple RS

Naked

Performance AND control: BMW's Power-Naked shows how it's done.

With the new BMW S1000R model year 2021, BMW deliberately refrains from increasing performance. The machine still delivers with 165 hp with more than enough power, the changes compared to the predecessor are more in the areas... weiter

BMW S 1000 R im Test

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Speed Triple RS

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2014 bis 2024~

Built von 2018 bis 2021

RRP 16.000 €

RRP 16.150 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Full of performance ...
.. but still easy to control
high-quality workmanship
cool sound

Pros:

Cons:

Pillion operation only for emergencies
Sitting position for some people probably too sporty

Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 814 mm until : 830 mm
Weight : 199 (max: 407 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Length : 2.075 mm Height : 1.070 mm
Seat : 825 mm
Weight : 189 (max: 376 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: In-line four-cylinder 4-stroke 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Three-cylinder 12V DOHC in-line engine 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.050 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 261 km/h
Performance: 165 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 266 km

Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Performance: 150 HP at 10.500 U/Min
Torque: 117 NM bei 7.150 U/Min

Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 298 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium)

Front suspension:
Telescopic fork (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 117 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 ZR 17

Frame type:
Double loop frame (aluminum)

Front suspension:
43 mm Öhlins NIX30 upside-down fork with adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Öhlins TTX36 monoshock strut with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal single-arm swingarm with eccentric chain tensioner

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

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 220 mm)

Front brake
Two floating 320 mm brake discs, Brembo 4-piston monobloc radial calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
255 mm brake disc, double piston floating caliper (∅ 255 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

The S 1000 R is basically a double R, from which the fairing has been removed and the torque curve on country roads has been optimised. It is super sporty, which can be an disadvantage and a disadvantage at the same time. If you want to sit upright on your streetfighter, you are out of place here. If you are looking for proximity to the front wheel and asphalt, you will find it here!

In any case, we had tons of driving fun and did not feel overwhelmed despite the immense performance. This is exactly why you have to compliment BMW: Not all manufacturers succeed in putting such a grenade on the wheels for (almost) everyone. To anticipate misunderstandings: Of course, this motorcycle is not a beginner's machine!

The test machine was kindly provided by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg - thank you!