Comparing the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure and the TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 RALLY 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 Adventure comes with a 1,300 cc unit compared to the TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 RALLY EXPLORER's 1160 cc, producing 143.4 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm (100PS rain mode) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 21 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure versus 18kmpl for the TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 RALLY 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 + liquid cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 1160 cc |
| Engine Type | Air Liquid Cooled Two Cylinder Four Stroke Boxer Engine | 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
| Power | 143.4 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm (100PS rain mode) |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 30 L |
| Mileage | 21 kmpl | 18kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 269 | 246 |
| Seat Height | 850 | Adjustable 875/895 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc 310 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | 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. 220mm travel. |
| Rear Brake | Disc 285 mm Caliper - Rear 2 Piston | Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS, single 282mm disc. Rear master cylinder with remote reservoir. |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | 220mm 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 Karoo Street, 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 | Racing red solid paintTriple BlackRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic Matte | Jet BlackMatt KhakiMatt Sandstorm |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | (Racing Red) | 2575000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Triple Black | 2690000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels GS Trophy | 2715000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Option 719 | 2930000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | RALLY EXPLORER | 2229000 GT EXPLORER | 2089000 RALLY PRO | 2079000 GT PRO | 1939000 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 speed |
