BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro
Triumph

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR

Supersport

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 20.400 €
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Pros:
  • Engine
  • Handling
  • Brake
  • Chassis
  • Impression of quality
  • Optics
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:
  • missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
  • Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
  • sporty demanding seating position
  • Pillion operation 1b
  • Stationary noise 98 db (could also stand with Pro)

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
221 (max: 430 ) 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 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 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: 220 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
321 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:
Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
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
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 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 sticks

Without question, Urban G/S is beguiling. Our tester Markus let himself be carried away to the remark that in his eyes it is currently the most beautiful motorcycle on the market. It is also a typical boxer child and high-quality workmanship from front to back. For those who do not constantly commute between Germany and Mongolia, the Urban G/S may even be better suited than a normal GS, because the Urban G/S is handier and weighs significantly less.
 
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg for this test. There is exactly this bike as a demonstrator and is looking forward to a lot of test riders. So, let's go to Pinneberg near Hamburg!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 14.320€
  • Used (3 years old): 12.000€
  • Years of construction: since 2017
  • Colours: black-red, blue, white

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.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: from 20.400€
  • Availability: from 04/2022
  • Colours: red, white