Comparing the BMW R 1300 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 R 1300 GS comes with a 1,300 cc unit compared to the TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 GT EXPLORER's 1160 cc, producing 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 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 | Air and liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 1160 cc |
| Engine Type | Two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine | 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
| Power | 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 20 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 kmpl | 18.8 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 237 | 246 (90% fuel - mass in running order) |
| Seat Height | 850 | Adjustable 850/870 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual-Channel |
| Front Brake | Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake 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 | Central Shock Absorber | Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. 200mm travel. |
| Rear Brake | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS, single 282mm disc. Rear master cylinder with remote reservoir. |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | 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 | 120/70 - R19 | Metzeler Tourance, 120/70R19 (M/C 60V TL) |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 - R17 | Metzeler Tourance, 150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | DRLs LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 10 Ah | — |
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| Cluster | Digital | — |
| Color Options | Light whiteBlack Storm MetallicRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic | Snowdonia White |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Triple Black | 2200000 Trophy | 2225000 Option 719 Tramuntana | 2425000 | GT EXPLORER | 2089000 RALLY EXPLORER | 2229000 RALLY PRO | 2079000 GT PRO | 1939000 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start only |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 speed |
