Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO 2022 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Overview - Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO 2022 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

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Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO 2022 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	90 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60.7 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	150 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,700 rpm
Torque	Torque	130 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.2	Compression Ratio	12.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,160 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,245 mm	Length	2,207 mm
Width	Width	982 mm	Width	953 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	245 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	238 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT PRO 2022

The Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro comes with a powerful in-line three-cylinder engine and a lot of equipment. The all-round carefree package on two wheels can be steered with confidence, but clearly prefers a more leisurely pace. If that doesn't bother you, you'll enjoy the smooth electronic chassis, good wind protection and plenty of comfort features. However, the newly developed Tiger 1200 is (still) a little rough around the edges, as can be seen, for example, in the stronger load change reactions and high-frequency vibrations on motorway stages.

Linear, predictable power delivery

Extensive electronics package

Good wind protection

Comfortable seating position

Top brakes

High-frequency vibrations at certain speeds

rather sluggish handling

load change reactions

grips unfavourably positioned for pillion passenger