BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2025 vs. Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2025

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023

Overview - BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2025 vs Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2025

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2025 compared to Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2025

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2025

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	106.5 mm	Bore	97.6 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	145 HP	Engine power	90 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	149 Nm	Torque	110 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.3	Compression Ratio	11
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,300 ccm	Displacement	1,200 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	190 mm	Travel	250 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	250 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	63.8 degree	Rake	26.9 degree
Trail	Trail	118.8 mm	Trail	129.2 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	285 mm	Diameter	255 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,280 mm	Length	2,330 mm
Width	Width	1,012 mm	Width	905 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,534 mm	Wheelbase	1,570 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	870 mm	Seat Height	870 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	269 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	230 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	30 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	395 km	Range	347 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	113 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	105 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.9 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.6 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2025

The BMW R 1300 GS Adventure remains an impressive adventure bike with a powerful transmission, a high level of comfort and superior dynamics. It shines with agile handling, high-quality Advanced Rider Assistance Systems and first-class ergonomics. Despite its polarised design, it is a clear choice for experienced riders who appreciate comfort and performance on lengthy tours.

Agile boxer transmission

amazingly neutral handling

great ergonomics for long distances

high range

high-quality Advanced Rider Assistance Systems allow very dynamic driving manoeuvres

great features

great operating concept

superb seat

very harmonious steering behaviour

impressive stability at high speeds

superior power even in demanding conditions

High weight - difficult to heave off the stand

somewhat limited braking feel on very poor tarmac

traction control and combined ABS reach their limits in extreme conditions

very high seating position is challenging for shorter riders

looks even more polarising than on previous models

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2025 vs. Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023

Overview - BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2025 vs Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2025 compared to Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2025

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE 2023

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