Comparing the BMW G 310 GS and the TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 GT EXPLORER side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the BMW G 310 GS comes with a 313 cc unit compared to the TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 GT EXPLORER's 1160 cc, producing 34 PS (25 kW) at 9,500 rpm and 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 30 for the BMW G 310 GS versus 18.8 kmpl for the TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 GT EXPLORER. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Liquid cooled system | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 313 cc | 1160 cc |
| Engine Type | Water-cooled, single-cylinder 4-stroke engine, four valves, two overhead camshafts and finger followers, wet sump lubrication | 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
| Power | 34 PS (25 kW) at 9,500 rpm | 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm |
| Torque | 28 Nm at 7,500 rpm | 130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 L | 20 L |
| Mileage | 30 | 18.8 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 169.5 | 246 (90% fuel - mass in running order) |
| Seat Height | 835 | Adjustable 850/870 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual-Channel |
| Front Brake | Single disc 300 mm with a 4-piston radial caliper | Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers, OC-ABS, twin 320mm floating discs. Magura HC1 span adjustable radial master cylinder with separate reservoir. |
| Front Suspension | Upside down fork , Ø 41 mm | Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. 200mm travel. |
| Rear Brake | Single disc 240 mm with a floating caliper | Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS, single 282mm disc. Rear master cylinder with remote reservoir. |
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm | 200mm wheel travel Showa semi-active damping monoshock, with automatic electronic preload adjustment and New Active Preload Reduction feature. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 110/80 R19 | Metzeler Tourance, 120/70R19 (M/C 60V TL) |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70 R17 | Metzeler Tourance, 150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL) |
| Tyre Type | Tubelesss | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | DRLs LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 8 Ah | — |
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| Cluster | Digital | — |
| Color Options | Racing RedCosmic Black 3Polar White with Racing Blue Metallic | Snowdonia White |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Standard | 324973 | GT EXPLORER | 2089000 RALLY EXPLORER | 2229000 RALLY PRO | 2079000 GT PRO | 1939000 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start only |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6 speed |







