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BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. Triumph Tiger 900 GT 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Triumph Tiger 900 GT 2020

Triumph Tiger 900 GT 2020

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to Triumph Tiger 900 GT 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Triumph Tiger 900 GT 2020
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Triumph Tiger 900 GT 2020
Triumph Tiger 900 GT 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke61.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power95.2 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque87 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11.27
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement888 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height90 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
WidthWidth915 mmWidth930 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,410 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,556 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height810 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

Triumph Tiger 900 GT 2020

Triumph Tiger 900 GT 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Triumph Tiger 900 GT

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Triumph Tiger 900 GT

Model year
Current average market prices

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