BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Triumph Tiger 800 XRT 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Triumph Tiger 800 XRT 2015

Triumph Tiger 800 XRT 2015

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Triumph Tiger 800 XRT 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Triumph Tiger 800 XRT 2015

Triumph Tiger 800 XRT 2015

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Triumph Tiger 800 XRT 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Triumph Tiger 800 XRT 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore74 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke61.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,300 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque79 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque7,850 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement799 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,215 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth795 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,350 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,530 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height810 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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.

Triumph Tiger 800 XRT 2015

Triumph Tiger 800 XRT 2015

The Tiger 800 XRt is not only the slightly more road-oriented top model in the Tiger 800 range, it is also the best-selling model - and that could well remain the case with the new model. With a 19-inch front wheel and off-road mode, off-road excursions are no problem, while road riding and long journeys are sweetened with an incredible amount of luxury. In addition to cautious visual retouching, there is now a very easy height-adjustable windshield and 5 riding modes. Full LED lighting and a backlit control unit. Cleverly, the top models XRt and XCa are given the full LED lighting, the backlit control unit as well as heated grips and seats exclusively along the way.

Powerful engine

easy handling

full comfort equipment

pleasant seating position

five different riding modes

traction control and ABS can be deactivated

Colour TFT display not optimally anti-reflective

little slope clearance

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Triumph Tiger 800 XRT

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Triumph Tiger 800 XRT

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