BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009
Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore85 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke71.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power137 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque121 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,400 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,215 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionTelescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,240 mmLength2,248 mm
WidthWidth990 mmWidth885 mm
HeightHeight1,525 mmHeight1,410 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,510 mmWheelbase1,530 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height910 mmSeat Height840 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity33 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure vs Triumph Tiger Explorer XC

Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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Price Triumph Tiger Explorer XC

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