BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2026

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2026

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2026

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2026

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	90 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	60.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	150 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	130 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	13.2
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,160 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,296 mm
Width	Width	990 mm	Width	982 mm
Height	Height	1,525 mm	Height	1,547 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,560 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	875 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	30 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure vs Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer

Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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