Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2023 vs. BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2023

The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2023 and the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2023 are both powerful enduro motorcycles with impressive features.

The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2023 boasts a 150 HP in-line engine with a displacement of 1160ccm, while the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2023 features a 136 HP boxer engine with a displacement of 1254ccm. Both bikes have electric starters and use a prop shaft transmission.

In terms of suspension, the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2023 is equipped with an upside-down telescopic fork in the front and a swing arm with a monoshock in the rear. The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2023 features a telelever front suspension with a 37mm diameter and a single swing arm with a monoshock in the rear. Both bikes have a travel of 220mm in the rear suspension.

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2023

The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2023 has a steel tubular frame with a rake of 66.3 degrees and a trail of 112mm. On the other hand, the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2023 has a steel load-bearing engine frame with a rake of 65.1 degrees and a trail of 95.4mm.

In terms of braking, both bikes are equipped with double disk brakes in the front. The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2023 comes with advanced rider assistance systems such as hill start assist, electronically adjustable suspension, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, shift assistant with blipper, cruise control, and traction control. The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2023 also features ABS, anti-slipping control, hill start assist, electronically adjustable suspension, riding modes, and cornering ABS.

When it comes to dimensions and weights, the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2023 has a front tire diameter of 21 inches, a rear tire width of 150mm, and a rear tire diameter of 18 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1560mm and a seat height ranging from 875mm to 895mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 249kg, and it has a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters, providing a range of 392km. The combined fuel consumption is 5.1 l/100km.

On the other hand, the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2023 has a front tire diameter of 19 inches, a rear tire width of 170mm, and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1504mm and a seat height ranging from 890mm to 910mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 268kg, and it has a fuel tank capacity of 30 liters, providing a range of 631km. The combined fuel consumption is 4.75 l/100km.

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2023

In terms of equipment, both bikes come with cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, and adjustable windscreens. The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2023 also features Bluetooth, connectivity, heated grips, a keyless system, and a TFT display. The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2023 adds a heated seat and an easy-to-read TFT display to its equipment.

The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2023 has the advantage of pleasant, relaxed ergonomics, good wind protection, state-of-the-art electronics, ample equipment, very powerful brakes, and a finely responsive, semi-active chassis. It also has a quick-shifting quickshifter. However, it may be too high for short-legged riders.

On the other hand, the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2023 stands out with its high-torque engine that accelerates strongly from low revs, low center of gravity for accessible maneuverability, practical details for frequent riders, and a gigantic range of 600km. It also has great wind and weather protection, ride comfort, powerful engine, great electronics, easy-to-read display, confident feeling in the saddle, practical riding aids, and great ergonomics for tall people. However, it is on the heavier side, and gearshifts at low revs may be somewhat clumsy. It also has a jagged appearance with little elegance and can be high-priced with full equipment.