BMW R 1200 GS (K50) versus Triumph Speed Twin 900
BMW R 1200 GS (K50)
Triumph Speed Twin 900
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- has neat Wums
- extensive electronic helpers
- significantly more off-road capability than the standard version of the GS
- Beautiful details
- enormously powerful
- Sound
- Processing
- Price mainly with full equipment
- Windbreak
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.207 mm Height : 1.412 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 244 (max: 460 ) kg
Length : 2.090 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 216 kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 900 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 85 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 5
Performance
Performance: 125 HP at 7.700 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 403 km
Performance: 65 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 3.800 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 293 km
Chassis
Bridges, motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 37 mm (travel 190 mm)
Front suspension:
Shock Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R 17
Central tube frame with two beams (steel) Front suspension:
43 mm Marzocchi upside-down fork (120 mm travel ) Rear suspension:
Marzocchi stereo shock absorbers with external reservoirs (piggy back), adjustable preload (travel 116 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90-18
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Brakes
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 376 mm)
Floating Ø 320 mm brake disc, radial four-piston brake caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single Disc, Nissin 2-Piston Floating Caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Conclusion - what gets stuck
No, our high expectations were by no means disappointed – not even a bit! The R 1200 GS Rally not only made us very good, but it makes it really difficult for us to find criticisms. Well, it's quite expensive. But quality has a price. And if you look at the prices on the second-hand market, you have to say that gs keeps its value quite long. In addition, it is of course up to everyone to decide whether they really need all the equipment packages. Clearly all do their tasks reliably and well, however, drive up the price again neatly. And already in the basic equipment we have to deal with a mature, great bike!
For the beautiful little escapes
The Street Twin is not a real travel machine, and not only because of the lack of wind protection. For this, it is ideal for the little freedom in between. With the Triumph you can move quickly, but above all calmly through the area. Delights in her sight, the sound and the lightness of her curves.
Happy for two. Schatzi, Mausi and the curve god are already waiting.
The test bike was provided to us by Triumph Hamburg.
