BMW Motorrad S 1000 R vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad S 1000 R 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 S 1000 R
Style Sport (2026) variant
- SRP
- ₱1,525,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱43,021
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 ₱275,000 (18%) below the BMW Motorrad S 1000 R at ₱1,525,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Speed Triple 1200 RS is estimated at ₱35,263 a month against ₱43,021 for the S 1000 R, a difference of ₱7,758 a month.
- The Speed Triple 1200 RS makes more power (183 PS against 170 PS for the S 1000 R).
- The Speed Triple 1200 RS has more torque (128 Nm against 114 Nm for the S 1000 R).
- The Speed Triple 1200 RS has the larger engine (1,160 cc against 999 cc for the S 1000 R).
- The S 1000 R carries more fuel (16.5 L against 15.5 L for the Speed Triple 1200 RS).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad S 1000 RStyle Sport (2026), ₱1,525,000 | Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RSSpeed Triple 1200 RS, ₱1,250,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder | Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, 12 valve, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 999 cc | 1160 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 170 PS | 183 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 11,000 rpm | 10,750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 114 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 9,250 | 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) | Oil/water-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 16.1 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard | Euro 5+ | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing | 6 speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain 525 17/45 | X-ring chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2085 mm | 2090 mm |
| Width (differs) | 812 mm | 810 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1085 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 1445 mm |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 830 mm |
| Curb weight | 199 kg | 199 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 16.5 L | 15.5 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Öhlins 43 mm upside-down forks, fully adjustable, SmartEC3 OBTi electronic compression and rebound damping, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | Öhlins monoshock (RSU) with linkage, SmartEC3 OBTi system electronic compression and rebound damping, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper | Twin, 320 mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers, Brembo MCS radial master cylinder, OC-ABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-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) | 190/55 ZR17 | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 - 190/55ZR17 75W |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | Cast aluminium, 17 x 3.50 in |
| Frame (differs) | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine | 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) | n/a | 5-inch, TFT, full colour |
| Headlight (differs) | Dual-flow LED headlight with daytime riding light | 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.