BMW G 650 GS Sertao 2013 vs. Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2015

BMW G 650 GS Sertao 2013

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2015

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Technical Specifications BMW G 650 GS Sertao 2013 compared to Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2015

BMW G 650 GS Sertao 2013

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2015

BMW G 650 GS Sertao 2013

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	100 mm	Bore	74 mm
Stroke	Stroke	83 mm	Stroke	61.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,300 rpm
Torque	Torque	60 Nm	Torque	79 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,850 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	3
Displacement	Displacement	652 ccm	Displacement	799 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,185 mm	Length	2,215 mm
Width	Width	920 mm	Width	865 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,484 mm	Wheelbase	1,545 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	860 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW G 650 GS Sertao 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2015

The new edition of the Tiger 800 XC can be considered quite successful. Even the "conventional" version can do much more than its predecessor thanks to the ride-by-wire system and standard traction control and ABS (both can be switched off). However, if you want to venture off-road more often, which is definitely what the designers had in mind thanks to the large wheels and spoke rims, you should choose the Tiger 800 XCx, which costs just under 1000 euros more. Thanks to the freely selectable riding modes, the x-version can be optimally tuned to the respective terrain. In addition, there is an engine guard, self-resetting turn signals, cruise control, main stand, underride protection, an additional 12V socket and hand protectors - which probably more than justifies the extra charge.

Great three-cylinder engine

cool sound

comfortable seating position

very easy to handle

off-road capable thanks to long suspension travel

comfortable chassis

selectable riding modes

adjustable ABS

adjustable traction control

extensive features

Visually hardly distinguishable from the predecessor

wind protection not optimal