BMW Motorrad R 12 vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad R 12 and the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 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
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱1,215,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱34,276
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Speed Twin 1200 variant
- SRP
- ₱1,020,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱28,775
How they differ
- The Triumph Speed Twin 1200 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,020,000, which is ₱195,000 (16%) below the BMW Motorrad R 12 at ₱1,215,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Speed Twin 1200 is estimated at ₱28,775 a month against ₱34,276 for the R 12, a difference of ₱5,501 a month.
- The Speed Twin 1200 makes more power (105 PS against 95.2 PS for the R 12).
- The R 12 has the lower seat at 754 mm, 51 mm below the Speed Twin 1200, which matters for shorter riders.
- The R 12 is the heavier bike (227 kg against 216 kg for the Speed Twin 1200).
- The Speed Twin 1200 carries more fuel (14.5 L against 14 L for the R 12).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad R 12Standard, ₱1,215,000 | Triumph Speed Twin 1200Speed Twin 1200, ₱1,020,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, parallel twin, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° firing order |
| Displacement (differs) | 1170 cc | 1200 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 95.2 PS | 105 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6500 rpm | 7750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 110 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,000 | 4250 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire | Multipoint, 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) | 2200 mm | 2070 mm |
| Width (differs) | 830 mm | 792 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1110 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1520 mm | 1413 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 754 mm | 805 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 227 kg | 216 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 14 L | 14.5 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm | Marzocchi 43 mm upside-down forks, 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 | Marzocchi twin (RSU) with external reservoirs and adjustable preload, 116 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, Triumph branded four-piston radial calipers, OCABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Single, 220 mm fixed disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, OCABS |
| Front tyre (differs) | 100/90 R19 | 120/70 R 17 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/80 R16 | 160/60 R17 |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | Cast aluminium alloy, 17 x 3.5 in |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular space frame | Tubular steel, steel cradles |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral) | Optimised Cornering ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | BMW Motorrad DTC | Traction control |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | Analogue round instrument | LCD multi-function instruments with integrated colour TFT screen |
| Headlight (differs) | LED headlight with daytime running light | LED with DRL |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | 2 riding modes: Rain, Road; USB-C charging port |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | 10,000 miles (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.