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Triumph Speed 400 vs BMW R 1300 GS

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 kg
BMW R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GS

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1300 cc
  • 145 PS
  • 237 kg

Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS4
  2. Triumph Speed 4002
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestTriumph Speed 400170 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
  • Lowest seatTriumph Speed 400790 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Triumph Speed 40040 PS
BMW R 1300 GS145 PS

Torque

Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm

Power to weight

Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t

Engine size

Triumph Speed 400398 cc
BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc

Top speed

Triumph Speed 400170 km/h
BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h

Weight

Triumph Speed 400170 kg
BMW R 1300 GS237 kg

Seat height

Triumph Speed 400790 mm
BMW R 1300 GS850 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTriumph Speed 400BMW R 1300 GS
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTriumph · United KingdomBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeClassicAdventure
Fuel average~30 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L19 L
On a full tank~390 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size398 cc1300 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,000 rpm145 PS @ 7,750 rpm
Torque37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight235 PS / tonne612 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h220 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight170 kg (with fluids)237 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm850 mm
Ground clearance158 mm—
Wheelbase1,377 mm1,518 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-19 / 170/60-17
Suspension (front / back)43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock—

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Triumph Speed 400 or BMW R 1300 GS?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Triumph Speed 400 or BMW R 1300 GS?

Triumph Speed 400 weighs about 170 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Triumph Speed 400 is easier to push and park.

Triumph Speed 400 or BMW R 1300 GS: which should I buy?

Buy Triumph Speed 400 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy BMW R 1300 GS if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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