Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Overview - Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Built for Adventure.

The TKC70 Rocks is built for the long haul and rocky trail.

Details

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

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	141 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,350 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	122 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
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	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,215 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	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	Double 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	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	110 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Length	Length	2,230 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,470 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
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 XR 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

A GS Adventure has practically everything you need for the big trip. But firstly, Touratech manufactures some parts for BMW anyway and secondly, it doesn't stop with the optional extras offered by the Bavarians.

Sporty look

well equipped

enough storage space

The technology of the conversion takes some getting used to