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BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. Triumph Thunderbird 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Triumph Thunderbird 2014

Triumph Thunderbird 2014

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs Triumph Thunderbird 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Triumph Thunderbird 2014

Triumph Thunderbird 2014

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to Triumph Thunderbird 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Triumph Thunderbird 2014
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Triumph Thunderbird 2014
Triumph Thunderbird 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore101 mmBore103.8 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke94.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power86 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power4,850 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque146 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque2,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio9.7
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,597 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height50 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,340 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,615 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height700 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight229 kgKerb Weight339 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity22 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 Thunderbird 2014

Triumph Thunderbird 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Triumph Thunderbird

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Triumph Thunderbird

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

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