BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2025 vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1300.00 cc	1200.00 cc
Engine	Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin engine with double overhead and chain driven camshafts (BMW ShiftCam) and balance gear wheels	Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Clutch	Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, hydraulically operated	Wet, multi-plate torque assist clutch
Fuel System	Electronic intake pipe injection	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Cooling System	Air/liquid-cooled	--
Maximum Power	145 Ps @ 7750 rpm	100 PS / 98.6 bhp (73.6 kW) @ 7250 rpm
Maximum Torque	149 Nm @ 6500 rpm	112 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Load Carrying Capacity	217 kg	--
Transmission	Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing	--
Drivetrain	Cardan	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	217 kmph
Display	--	Twin dial analogue speedometer and tachometer with LCD multi-functional displays
Frame	Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine	Tubular steel, with steel cradles
Gear	--	6-speed

Overall Mileage

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19 kmpl

Front	120/70 R19	120/70 ZR17
Rear	170/60 R17	160/60 ZR17
Wheel / RIM	Cross spoke wheels Front Rim: 3.00 x 19“ Rear Rim: 4.50 x 17“	Cast aluminium alloy 17” x 3.5” Front wheel Cast aluminium alloy 17” x 5.0” Rear Wheel

Front	Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper	Twin Ø 320mm discs, Brembo M50 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, ABS
Rear	--	Single Ø 220mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, ABS
ABS	BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (lean angle optimized)	--

Front	210mm travel	Ø 43mm USD Marzocchi forks, 120mm travel
Rear	220mm travel	Twin RSUs with adjustable preload, 120mm rear wheel travel

Colors

Racing Red GS Trophy Triple Black Option 719 Karakorum

Jet Black Matt Baja Orange Red Hopper Matt Ironstorm/Matte Storm Grey Carnival Red/Storm Grey

Length	--	--
Height	--	1097 mm
Weight	--	216 kg
Kerb Weight	269	--
Handlebar Width	--	778
Seat Height	820-870	1097
Wheelbase	--	1413 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	30 litres	14.5 litres

About	The BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2025 is propelled by a 1300 cc air/liquid-cooled flat twin engine, Read More	The Triumph Speed Twin 1200 is an outstanding machine that tastefully combines power and aesthe Read More
Features	- BMW Motorrad DTC - Heated grips - Cruise control DCC - Keyless Ride - Extended hand protector with integral flashing turn indicator	- Upgraded Riding Modes - More Premium Style
Additional Details	Three-phase alternator with 650 W (nominal power) Steering head angle: 63.8 °	Brushed stainless steel 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin silencers Twin sided aluminium

Pros	--	- Robust and responsive 1200cc engine with 98.6 bhp power output. - Healthy torque output of 112 Nm for strong low and mid-range performance. - Liquid cooling and SOHC configuration contribute to overall smooth and reliable engine performance. - Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection enhances fuel efficiency and ride quality.
Cons	--	- Given its powerful engine, the bike might not be the best fit for novice riders. - Despite liquid cooling, the bike might still run hot under extreme conditions or during long rides. - Some riders might find the need to switch between the various riding modes to be complex or distracting.