Triumph Tiger 800 2014 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Triumph Tiger 800 2014

Triumph Tiger 800 2014

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 800 2014 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Triumph Tiger 800 2014
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore74 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke61.9 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,300 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque79 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,850 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement799 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,215 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth795 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,350 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,530 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight210 kgKerb Weight229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 800 2014

Triumph Tiger 800 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.

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

Price Triumph Tiger 800

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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