BMW R 1250 GS 2019 vs. Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2022

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2022

Overview - BMW R 1250 GS 2019 vs Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2022

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2022

Technical Specifications BMW R 1250 GS 2019 compared to Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2022

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2022

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	102.5 mm	Bore	74 mm
Stroke	Stroke	76 mm	Stroke	51.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	136 HP	Engine power	81 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	143 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	11.95
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid-air	Cooling	liquid
Can be restricted for A2 licence	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes
Displacement	Displacement	1,254 ccm	Displacement	660 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	37 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	190 mm	Travel	150 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Perimeter
Rake	Rake	62.9 degree	Rake	24.6 degree
Trail	Trail	109 mm	Trail	107.3 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	305 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	276 mm	Diameter	255 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Ride by Wire	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Width	Width	952.5 mm	Width	834 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,525 mm	Wheelbase	1,418 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	249 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	206 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights, Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1250 GS 2019

The BMW R 1250 GS is the logical further development of the R 1200 GS - logical above all because one should not expect such a popular motorbike to be radically changed. Accordingly, the design has been changed cautiously, and the familiar options for the chassis and electronics have been retained. The new name R 1250 GS, however, promises a new engine - and it really is something! 136 hp at 7750 rpm and a whopping 143 Newton metres of maximum torque at 6250 rpm are an absolute blast! BMW has thus renovated the big GS almost perfectly: it remains clearly recognisable, has a little more electronics as standard, a still long list of surcharges (which customers like to tick from A to Z) and a now even better and more sovereign power plant - what more could you want?!

extremely high-torque boxer engine

good sound

comfortable seating position, suitable for long distances

stable braking performance

good weather protection

colour TFT display standard

LED headlights

Manageable standard equipment, long surcharge list

jagged appearance with little elegance

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2022

With its three-cylinder engine and high-quality equipment, Triumph has made a real statement with the Tiger Sport 660. In the small sports tourer class, it stands out from the field and offers a good compromise between sportiness and touring suitability. We would recommend the quickshifter to every buyer and we hope that Triumph will optimise the chassis in the next model revision. A real recommendation for fans of compact touring motorbikes!

great engine

optional quickshifter is a MUST

comfortable ergonomics

high-quality equipment

good wind protection

Chassis too soft at sporty speeds