Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx 2018 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx 2018

Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx 2018 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx 2018

Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx 2018

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx 2018 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx 2018
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore85 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke71.4 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power141 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,350 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque122 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,600 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,215 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble 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
LengthLength2,230 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth830 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,470 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx 2018

Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx 2018

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 1200 XCx vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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