BMW Motorrad S 1000 R vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
BMW Motorrad S 1000 R and Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹962 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
S 1000 R
The S 1000 R starts ₹962 lower (₹21,74,938 against ₹21,75,900), about ₹30 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Speed Triple 1200 RS
Speed Triple 1200 RS claims 18 kmpl against 16 kmpl. That is roughly ₹6,162 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Speed Triple 1200 RS
Speed Triple 1200 RS has the better power-to-weight ratio: 907 against 842 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Warranty
S 1000 R
S 1000 R comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Speed Triple 1200 RS.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the S 1000 R if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
Buy the Speed Triple 1200 RS if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you live where Triumph's bigger service network matters
- your priority is spirited riding
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | S 1000 R | Speed Triple 1200 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹21,74,938 | ₹21,75,900 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹24,22,680 | ₹24,23,671 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,77,290 | ₹2,46,480 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹1,16,288 | ₹1,16,336 |
| Five-year total | ₹28,46,258 | ₹28,16,487 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BMW MotorradS 1000 R | TriumphSpeed Triple 1200 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹21,74,938 | ₹21,75,900 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹68,970 | ₹69,000 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 999 cc | 1160 cc |
| Engine type | 4 Cylinder, Water/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 3 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 167.6 bhp | 180.5 bhp |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 16 kmpl | 18 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 199 kg | 199 kg |
| Fuel tank | 16.5 L | 15.5 L |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1447 mm | 1445 mm |
| Length | 2090 mm | 2090 mm |
| Width | 812 mm | 810 mm |
| Height | 1115 mm | 1085 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 1.8”, spring preload | Öhlins 43mm fully adjustable USD forks, 120mm travel, SmartEC3 OBTi system electronic compression / rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum swingarm, central shock absorber | Öhlins monoshock RSU with linkage, 120mm rear wheel travel, SmartEC3 OBTi system electronic compression / rebound damping |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55-ZR17 | 190/55-ZR17 |
S 1000 R vs Speed Triple 1200 RS: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the S 1000 R or the Speed Triple 1200 RS?
- The S 1000 R is cheaper by ₹962 at the base variant (₹21,74,938 against ₹21,75,900 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the S 1000 R or the Speed Triple 1200 RS?
- The Speed Triple 1200 RS claims 18 kmpl against 16 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the S 1000 R and Speed Triple 1200 RS in Delhi?
- About ₹991: roughly ₹24,22,680 for the S 1000 R and ₹24,23,671 for the Speed Triple 1200 RS, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹28,46,258 for the S 1000 R and ₹28,16,487 for the Speed Triple 1200 RS, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Speed Triple 1200 RS comes out ₹29,771 ahead.
