Triumph Tiger 1050 2011 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Triumph Tiger 1050 2011

Triumph Tiger 1050 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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Overview - Triumph Tiger 1050 2011 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Triumph Tiger 1050 2011

Triumph Tiger 1050 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1050 2011 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Triumph Tiger 1050 2011
BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore79 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke71.4 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power115 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,400 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque100 NmTorque120 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,050 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

Brakes Front

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 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width110 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height80 %
LengthLength2,110 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,320 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,510 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight198 kgKerb Weight229 kg
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 1050 2011

Triumph Tiger 1050 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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 1050 vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Triumph Tiger 1050

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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