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Triumph Tiger 800 2012 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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Overview - Triumph Tiger 800 2012 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 800 2012 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Triumph Tiger 800 2012
Triumph Tiger 800 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore74 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke61.9 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,300 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque79 NmTorque120 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,850 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
DisplacementDisplacement799 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

AdjustmentAdjustmentReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentReboundAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width110 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height80 %
LengthLength2,215 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth795 mmWidth915 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,555 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight210 kgKerb Weight229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

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 800 vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Triumph Tiger 800

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

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