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Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

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Overview - Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2018
Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012
Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2018
BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore85 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke71.4 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power137 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,300 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,700 rpm
TorqueTorque121 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,850 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,215 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionStrut
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engine

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 widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width170 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength22,482,110 mmLength2,207 mm
WidthWidth885 mmWidth953 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,530 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)259 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)238 kg
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 Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

The Tiger Explorer could also come from Bavaria. Only with cast wheels instead of wire spokes do the English go their "own way", which is clearly more over asphalt than over gravel. Apart from that, it has to be said that the engine is convincing, the brakes less so.

Optimal wind protection

pleasant seating position

comfortable saddle

superior engine.

High weight

nervous traction point

relatively weak braking system.

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Triumph Tiger Explorer

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

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