BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. Triumph Tiger Sport 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Triumph Tiger Sport 2016

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to Triumph Tiger Sport 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Triumph Tiger Sport 2016

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Triumph Tiger Sport 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	71.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,400 rpm
Torque	Torque	120 Nm	Torque	104 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,300 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	110 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Length	Length	2,210 mm	Length	2,150 mm
Width	Width	915 mm	Width	835 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,507 mm	Wheelbase	1,540 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	229 kg	Kerb Weight	235 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

Triumph Tiger Sport 2016

The Tiger Sport is a riding machine that can do much more than promised in the brochure. It was sportier than I thought it would be, but at the same time it offered more riding comfort.

Very universal

very agile handling but still easy and safe to drive

high ride comfort

great price / performance ratio

great tuned engine.

The Tiger Sport succeeds in almost all areas. Only in the suspension setup is the compromise, which is what this vehicle is, noticeable in some situations.

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

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