Comparing the BMW S 1000 RR 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 S 1000 RR comes with a 999 cc unit compared to the TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 GT EXPLORER's 1160 cc, producing 210 bhp @ 13750 rpm and 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 RR 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 cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 1160 cc |
| Engine Type | 4‑cylinder, four‑stroke engine with four valves per cylinder and DOHC architecture | 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
| Power | 210 bhp @ 13750 rpm | 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 11000 rpm | 130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 L | 20 L |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 18.8 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 197 | 246 (90% fuel - mass in running order) |
| Seat Height | 824 | Adjustable 850/870 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Switchable ABS | Dual-Channel |
| Front Brake | Dual Disc, 320mm, 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 | USD Telescopic Fork, 45mm, Adjustable Spring Preload, Rebound & Compression, 120mm Travel | Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. 200mm travel. |
| Rear Brake | Single Disc, 220mm, 1-Piston Floating Caliper | Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS, single 282mm disc. Rear master cylinder with remote reservoir. |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium Swingarm, Full Floater Pro, Adjustable Compression, Rebound & Spring Preload, 118mm Travel | 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 - ZR17 | Metzeler Tourance, 120/70R19 (M/C 60V TL) |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 - ZR17 | 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 | M Lightweight Lithium-Ion, 12V / 5Ah | — |
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| Cluster | Digital 6.5 inch TFT | — |
| Color Options | Blackstorm MetallicBluestone MetallicLight White / M Motorsport | Snowdonia White |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Standard | 2324936 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Pro | 2599927 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Pro M Sport | 2889862 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | GT EXPLORER | 2089000 RALLY EXPLORER | 2229000 RALLY PRO | 2079000 GT PRO | 1939000 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start only |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 speed |
