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Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018

Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

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Overview - Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018

Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018
BMW R 1200 GS 2011
Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018
Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018
BMW R 1200 GS 2011
BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore85 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke71.4 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power141 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,350 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque122 NmTorque120 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,600 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,215 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width110 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
LengthLength2,230 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth830 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,470 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018

Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

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

Price Triumph Tiger 1200 XR

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
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