Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2014 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2014

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2014 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2014

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2014

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Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	85 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.4 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	137 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	121 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	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
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,215 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

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

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	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	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,248 mm	Length	2,207 mm
Width	Width	885 mm	Width	953 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	267 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