Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012 vs. BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

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Overview - Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012 vs BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012 compared to BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012
BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power137 HPEngine power85 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,215 ccmDisplacement1,130 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,530 mmWheelbase1,501 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height900 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity22.1 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 1150 GS Adventure 2005

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Tiger Explorer vs BMW R 1150 GS Adventure

Price Triumph Tiger Explorer

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Price BMW R 1150 GS Adventure

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