BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs. Triumph Tiger 800 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2010 vs Triumph Tiger 800 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2010 compared to Triumph Tiger 800 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2010
Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore74 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke61.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,300 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque79 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,850 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement799 ccm

Suspension Front

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentRebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentRebound

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,215 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth795 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,555 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height830 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight229 kgKerb Weight210 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

A GS Adventure has practically everything you need for the big trip. But firstly, Touratech manufactures some parts for BMW anyway and secondly, it doesn't stop with the optional extras offered by the Bavarians.

Sporty look

well equipped

enough storage space

The technology of the conversion takes some getting used to

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Triumph Tiger 800

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Triumph Tiger 800

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