Bmw R 1200 Rt vs Triumph Trophy Se
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1200 Rt vs Triumph Trophy Se. Bmw R 1200 Rt: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 279 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014+ model with full fuel) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Triumph Trophy Se: 133 hp @ 8,900 rpm hp, 316 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1200 Rt
Triumph Trophy Se
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
133 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
279 kg
316 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
133 hp @ 8,900 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
112 Nm @ 6,450 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
279 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014+ model with full fuel)
316 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, real-world average for 2014+ model)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1200 Rt
8.5/10
"The definitive used sport-tourer if you can afford the upkeep."
Pros
+Bulletproof shaft drive reliability
+Incredible all-day comfort
+Excellent wind protection
Cons
−Expensive service intervals
−Heavy at low speeds
−Outdated infotainment pre-2019
Triumph Trophy Se
8.0/10
"The best non-German tourer you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Punchy, characterful triple engine
+Exceptional long-distance comfort
+Tech-rich spec as standard
Cons
−Screen mechanism can fail expensively
−Soft suspension when fully loaded
−Early electrical gremlins reported
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