Triumph Tiger 1050 2008 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Triumph Tiger 1050 2008

Triumph Tiger 1050 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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Overview - Triumph Tiger 1050 2008 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Triumph Tiger 1050 2008

Triumph Tiger 1050 2008

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1050 2008 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Triumph Tiger 1050 2008
BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power115 HPEngine power110 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,050 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,510 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height850 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight198 kgDry Weight203 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
Top SpeedTop Speed215 km/hTop Speed200 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 1050 2008

Triumph Tiger 1050 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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 1050 vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Triumph Tiger 1050

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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