Triumph Trophy SE Price: $20,499 (As Tested) Compared to the BMW, the Trophy's bars are slightly higher and the footpegs farther forward, but other factors, including seat shape, make it feel a bit cramped next to the K16. The seat is two-position adjustable, 20mm apart. Compared to the BMW, the Trophy's bars are slightly higher and the footpegs farther forward, but other factors, including seat shape, make it feel a bit cramped next to the K16. The seat is two-position adjustable, 20mm apart. Engine type: l-c inline-triple Valve train: DOHC, 12v Displacement: 1215cc Bore x stroke: 85.0 x 71.4mm Compression: 12.0:1 Fuel system: EFI, ride by wire Clutch: Wet, multi-plate Transmission: 6-speed Frame: Aluminum twin-spar Measured horsepower: 114.7 bhp @ 9100 rpm Measured torque: 73.4 lb.-ft. @ 6800 rpm Corrected ¼-mile: 11.44 sec. @ 118.18 mph Top-gear roll-on, 60-80 mph: 4.50 sec. Fuel mileage (hi/low/avg.): 50/35/40 mpg Front suspension: WP 43mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable rebound damping Rear suspension: WP shock with electronically adjustable spring preload and rebound damping Front brake: Dual Nissin four-piston calipers, 320mm discs with ABS Rear brake: Nissin two-piston caliper, 282mm disc with ABS Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Pirelli Angel Rear tire: 190/55ZR-17 Pirelli Angel Rake/trail: 27.0°/4.7 in. Seat height: 30.3-31.1 in. Wheelbase: 60.7 in. Fuel capacity: 6.9 gal. Weight (tank full/empty): 697/655 lbs. Colors: Lunar Silver, Pacific Blue Availability: Now Warranty: 24 mo., unlimited mi. Contact: Triumph Motorcycles of America, Ltd 385 Walt Sanders Memorial Dr. #100 Newnan, GA 30265 678.854.2010 www.triumphmotorcycles.com Yamaha FJR1300 Price: $15,890 A seat not everyone liked is the only mark against the FJR's ergonomic picture. Less aggressive than the C14's layout, the Yamaha's rider triangle may be the perfect sport/touring compromise. Seat and bars are adjustable. A seat not everyone liked is the only mark against the FJR's ergonomic picture. Less aggressive than the C14's layout, the Yamaha's rider triangle may be the perfect sport/touring compromise. Seat and bars are adjustable. Engine type: l-c inline-four Valve train: DOHC, 16v Displacement: 1298cc Bore x stroke: 79.0 x 66.2mm Compression: 10.8:1 Fuel system: EFI, ride by wire Clutch: Wet, multi-plate Transmission: 5-speed Frame: Aluminum twin-spar Measured horsepower: 123.0 bhp @ 8100 rpm Measured torque: 86.8 lb.-ft. @ 6400 rpm Corrected ¼-mile: 10.82 sec. @ 122.47 mph Top-gear roll-on, 60-80 mph: 3.66 sec. Fuel mileage (hi/low/avg.): 47/32/39 mpg Front suspension: YHSJ 48mm fork with adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping Rear suspension: YHSJ shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping Front brake: Dual Nissin four-piston calipers, 320mm discs with ABS Rear brake: Nissin one-piston caliper, 282mm disc with ABS Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone BT-023 Rear tire: 180/55ZR-17 Bridgestone BT-023 Rake/trail: 26.0°/4.3 in Seat height: 31.7-32.5 in. Wheelbase: 60.8 in. Fuel capacity: 6.6 gal. Weight (tank full/empty): 668/628 lbs. Color: Stone Gray Availability: Now Warranty: 12 mo., unlimited mi. Contact: Yamaha Motor Corp. USA 6555 Katella Ave. Cypress, CA 90630 800.962.7926 www.yamaha-motor.com « | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | View Full Article By Marc Cook Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
jbutrus 3/21/2013 at 12:36 AM I ride a 2012 Concours and agree with your assessments pro and con. Given the competition, I expect Kawasaki to update the Concours reasonably soon. Updated instrumentation, improved integrated braking, electronic cruise control, and a slightly larger windshield would address most of the issues you raised and put the Concours well ahead of the Yamaha FJR-1300. To put the price differential between the BMW K1600GT and the Concours in perspective, one could purchase a new Connie AND a one year old ZX-6 for the cost of the Beemer. Of course, if money were no object the 1600GT and a 1000RR for track days is a Sport Touring/Sport combination no manufacturer can touch. Great article!
jbutrus 3/21/2013 at 12:36 AM I ride a 2012 Concours and agree with your assessments pro and con. Given the competition, I expect Kawasaki to update the Concours reasonably soon. Updated instrumentation, improved integrated braking, electronic cruise control, and a slightly larger windshield would address most of the issues you raised and put the Concours well ahead of the Yamaha FJR-1300. To put the price differential between the BMW K1600GT and the Concours in perspective, one could purchase a new Connie AND a one year old ZX-6 for the cost of the Beemer. Of course, if money were no object the 1600GT and a 1000RR for track days is a Sport Touring/Sport combination no manufacturer can touch. Great article!
Africord 3/19/2013 at 4:56 PM I don't have a problem with your analysis. But a shorter rider may come up with a different analysis. One look at the specs flips the choice for luxo ST to the Triumph for this inseam challenged rider. I also expect that my shorter arms (32" sleeve length) would not feel cramped at all. Different horses for different riders.
