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BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Triumph Tiger 1200 GT 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT 2022

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT 2022

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Triumph Tiger 1200 GT 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT 2022

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT 2022

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Triumph Tiger 1200 GT 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT 2022
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT 2022
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore90 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke60.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power150 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque130 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio13.2
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,160 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle 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 diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,245 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth982 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,497 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 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

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 GT 2022

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200 GT

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Triumph Tiger 1200 GT

Model year
Current average market prices

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