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BMW R 1200 GS 2013 vs. Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2013 compared to Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2013
Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015
BMW R 1200 GS 2013
BMW R 1200 GS 2013
Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015
Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore85 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke71.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power137 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,700 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque121 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,400 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,215 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionTelescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width170 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,207 mmLength2,248 mm
WidthWidth953 mmWidth885 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,530 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)238 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)267 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

BMW R 1200 GS 2013

There are hardly any real points of attack in the market leader, which has become even more versatile - and faster.

New engine

Top chassis

High comfort

Suitable for travelling

Suitable for everyday use

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Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Triumph Tiger Explorer XC

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