Comparing the BMW S 1000 R 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 S 1000 R comes with a 999 cc unit compared to the TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 RALLY EXPLORER's 1160 cc, producing 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm and 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm (100PS rain mode) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 R 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 | Oil/water cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 1160 cc |
| Engine Type | four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine with four valves per cylinder | 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
| Power | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm | 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm (100PS rain mode) |
| Torque | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm | 130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 L | 30 L |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 18kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 199 | 246 |
| Seat Height | 830 | Adjustable 875/895 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc Front Brake Size 320 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 | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. 220mm travel. |
| Rear Brake | Disc Rear Brake Size 220 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS, single 282mm disc. Rear master cylinder with remote reservoir. |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | 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 - ZR17 | Metzeler Tourance, 120/70R19 (M/C 60V TL) |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 - ZR17 | 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 / 8 Ah | — |
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| Cluster | Fully digital display with speedometer, tachometer, ride data | — |
| Color Options | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow | Jet BlackMatt KhakiMatt Sandstorm |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Standard | 2127000 | 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 |
