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BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2019

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2019

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2019

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2019

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2019
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2019
Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore85 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke71.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power141 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,350 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque122 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque7,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,215 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating 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
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,230 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth830 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height815 mm
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 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.

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2019

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx Low

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

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