BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2013

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	74 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	61.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,300 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	79 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,850 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,210 mm	Length	2,215 mm
Width	Width	915 mm	Width	865 mm
Height	Height	1,450 mm	Height	1,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,507 mm	Wheelbase	1,545 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	229 kg	Kerb Weight	215 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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 XC 2013

I like the Tiger 800 XC not only on the road for my daily commute to work. It is a very uncomplicated vehicle which, thanks to the powerful and lively engine, is not only very useful but also a lot of fun. On the racetrack, I actually only used the vehicle for my instructor work. But I couldn't help it and had to take to the track once in the faster group. The high-quality chassis and the agile engine were a joy to ride and the Tiger 800 XC is THE universal talent par excellence for me.

lively engine

sporty but comfortable chassis

very easy to handle

lots of practical benefits

great price/performance ratio

Spartan dashboards

on-board computer cannot be operated from the end of the handlebar

wind / weather protection not so great

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Triumph Tiger 800 XC

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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