Bmw R 1250 Rt vs Triumph Trophy Se
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 Rt vs Triumph Trophy Se. Bmw R 1250 Rt: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 279 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids, no optional luggage) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically influenced; estimated), 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 1250 Rt
Triumph Trophy Se
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
133 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 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
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
133 hp @ 8,900 rpm
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
112 Nm @ 6,450 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically influenced; estimated)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
279 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids, no optional luggage)
316 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1250 Rt
8.5/10
"The best used touring motorcycle money can buy if inspected properly."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine is exceptional
+Wind protection genuinely class-leading
+Heated seats and grips standard
Cons
−Heavy in slow traffic
−Final drive spline wear expensive
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
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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