BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200

Last Updated: September 16, 2026

Triumph Tiger 1200 price starts at Rs. 19.39 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.16 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW R 1250 GS, priced at Rs. 20.55 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the R 1250 GS offers a claimed 21.05 kmpl, while the Tiger 1200 delivers 18.8 kmpl. On the performance front, the R 1250 GS uses a 1254cc engine producing 136 PS @ 7750 rpm and the Tiger 1200 a 1160cc engine producing 150 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 1250 GS and Tiger 1200, the Tiger 1200 is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the R 1250 GS stands out for mileage.

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R 1250 GS vs Tiger 1200 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 1250 GSTriumph Tiger 1200
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 20.55 LakhRs. 19.39 Lakh
Mileage 21.05 kmpl18.8 kmpl
Engine 1254 cc1160 cc
Max power 136 PS @ 7750 rpm150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Top speed 200 kmphNot Available
Kerb weight 249 Kg246 Kg

R 1250 GS vs Tiger 1200 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1250 GS Pro BS6Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro
Rating
21 reviews
6 reviews
Brand Name BMW Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.55 Lakh Rs. 19.39 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 136 PS @ 7750 rpm 150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Triumph Tiger 1200 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke - Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI Not Available
Rs. 53,089 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 46,095 Tiger 1200 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
220 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
bs6.2
Engine Type
Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Engine Displacement
1254 cc
1160 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
Max Power
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
130 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
Not Available
Bore
102.5 mm
90 mm
Stroke
76 mm
60.7 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
3
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Shaft Drive
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
13.2:1

Front Brake
Not Available
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Not Available
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
21.05 kmpl
18.8 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
3.6s
Not Available
Top Speed
200 kmph
Not Available
Fuel Reserve
4 L
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Not Available
Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. Wheel Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Not Available
Wheel Travel 200 mm Showa semi-active damping monoshock with automatic electronic preload adjustment and New Active Preload Reduction feature. Depending on the combined weight of rider, pillion and lu

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-R19, Rear :-170/60-R17
Front :-120/70-19,Rear :-150/70-18
Peak Power
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
Not Available
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke - Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
850 - 870 mm
850 mm
Load carrying capacity
216 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2207*952*1430 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1514 mm
1560 mm
Length
2207 mm
Not Available
Height
1430 mm
1436 mm
Width
952.5 mm
849 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 Liters
20 L
Kerb Weight
249 Kg
246 Kg
Total Weight
465 kg
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
850 - 870 mm
Not Available
Front Brake Size
305 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
276 mm
282 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 11.8AH
Not Available
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
Not Available
Alternator
Three-phase generator with 510 Watt nominal power
Not Available

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Tubular steel frame, with forged aluminium outriggers. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Configurable Rider,Sports
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Display
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Techometer
Digital
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Yes
Stepup Seat
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Footrest
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
3 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
3
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BMW R 1250 GS Vs Triumph Tiger 1200 FAQs

Which bike is best between BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
As per the users experiences BMW R 1250 GS is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and performance in your bike. But Triumph Tiger 1200 is better on the grounds of maintenance and features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
The Triumph Tiger 1200 is cheaper than BMW R 1250 GS by ₹1.16 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
For the Pro BS6 version, 1254 cc Petrol engine of R 1250 GS produces 136 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 143 Nm @ 6250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the GT Pro version, 1160 cc Petrol engine of Tiger 1200 produces 150 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 130 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW R 1250 GS has better performance.

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