BMW Motorrad R 12 nineT vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad R 12 nineT and the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines) and Triumph Motorcycles Philippines Inc. (Autohub Group). Last verified .
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad R 12 nineT
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱1,375,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱38,789
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
Speed Triple 1200 RS variant
- SRP
- ₱1,250,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱35,263
How they differ
- The Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,250,000, which is ₱125,000 (9%) below the BMW Motorrad R 12 nineT at ₱1,375,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Speed Triple 1200 RS is estimated at ₱35,263 a month against ₱38,789 for the R 12 nineT, a difference of ₱3,526 a month.
- The Speed Triple 1200 RS makes more power (183 PS against 108.8 PS for the R 12 nineT).
- The Speed Triple 1200 RS has more torque (128 Nm against 115 Nm for the R 12 nineT).
- The R 12 nineT has the lower seat at 795 mm, 35 mm below the Speed Triple 1200 RS, which matters for shorter riders.
- The R 12 nineT is the heavier bike (220 kg against 199 kg for the Speed Triple 1200 RS).
- The R 12 nineT carries more fuel (16 L against 15.5 L for the Speed Triple 1200 RS).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad R 12 nineTStandard, ₱1,375,000 | Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RSSpeed Triple 1200 RS, ₱1,250,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft | Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, 12 valve, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 1170 cc | 1160 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 108.8 PS | 183 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 7000 rpm | 10,750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 115 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,500 | 8750 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire | Multipoint, sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Cooling (differs) | Air/oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 19.6 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing | 6 speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Shaft (Cardan) | X-ring chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2130 mm | 2090 mm |
| Width (differs) | 870 mm | 810 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1070 mm | 1085 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1511 mm | 1445 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 795 mm | 830 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 220 kg | 199 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 16 L | 15.5 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound and compression adjustable | Öhlins 43 mm upside-down forks, fully adjustable, SmartEC3 OBTi electronic compression and rebound damping, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Öhlins monoshock (RSU) with linkage, SmartEC3 OBTi system electronic compression and rebound damping, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper | Twin, 320 mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers, Brembo MCS radial master cylinder, OC-ABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Single, 220 mm disc, Brembo, twin-piston caliper (2 x 26mm), OCABS |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 - 120/70ZR17 58W |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180/55 ZR17 | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 - 190/55ZR17 75W |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | Cast aluminium, 17 x 3.50 in |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular space frame | Twin-spar frame, aluminium, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral) | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | BMW Motorrad DTC | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | My Triumph Connectivity (navigation, phone and music) |
| Instrument panel (differs) | Twin analogue round instruments | 5-inch, TFT, full colour |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | Twin LED |
| Keyless system (differs) | n/a | Fully keyless system |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | 5 riding modes: Rain, Road, Sport, Track, Rider; ÖHLINS Smart EC 3.0 semi-active suspension; Triumph Shift Assist |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | 16,000 km or 12 months |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.