BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200

BMW R 1300 GS Price starts at Rs. 23.50 Lakh which is Rs. 4.11 Lakh costlier than base model of Triumph Tiger 1200 priced at Rs. 19.39 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 1300 GS is 20.83 kmpl whereas the mileage of Triumph Tiger 1200 is 18.8 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 1300 GS is powered by 1300 cc engine , while Triumph Tiger 1200 is powered by 1160 cc engine. BMW R 1300 GS is available in 4 different colours while Triumph Tiger 1200 comes with 5 colours. The Comparison BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 1300 GS vs Tiger 1200

Key Highlights R 1300 GS ProTiger 1200 GT Pro
Engine Type Air-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm 150 PS @ 9000 rpm

R 1300 GS vs Tiger 1200 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1300 GS ProTriumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro
Rating
3 reviews
6 reviews
Brand Name BMW Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 23.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 19.39 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm 150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 1300 GS 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) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 64,342 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 53,089 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,084 R 1300 GS Insurance Rs. 46,095 Tiger 1200 Insurance
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Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Engine Type
Air-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Engine Displacement
1300 cc
1160 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm
150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
149 Nm @ 6500 rpm
130 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
106.5 mm
90 mm
Stroke
73 mm
60.7 mm
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Shaft Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
20.83 kmpl
18.8 kmpl

Suspension-Front
BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilting decoupeled via flex element, central shock absorber, Travel - 190 mm
Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. Wheel Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, cast aluminium single-sided swingarm, transversal connected swing arm bearings, central WAD spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable, Travel - 200 mm
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 :-120/70-19 Rear :-170/60-17
Front :-120/70-19,Rear :-150/70-18
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Length*Width*Height
2212*1000*1406 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1518 mm
1560 mm
Kerb Weight
237 Kg
246 Kg

Battery Type
Li-ion
...
Battery Capacity
12V / 10AH
...

Cruise Control
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Graphics
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock

Standard Warranty (Years)
3
3

Is Triumph Tiger 1200 Better Than BMW R 1300 GS?

60% users have chosen Triumph Tiger 1200 over BMW R 1300 GS in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 24 users have also rated Triumph Tiger 1200 and BMW R 1300 GS on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Triumph Tiger 1200 has out rated BMW R 1300 GS on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor R 1300 GS Tiger 1200
Mileage 3.5 1.5
Performance 4.2 1.5
Comfort 4.7 4.0
Maintenance 3.8 1.5
Features 5.0 2.0
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is best for long journeys, Tiger 1200 or BMW GS1200? Which one I should buy?
  • It would be unfair to give a verdict here as currently, both these bikes are not available for sale in the market. Moreover, the Tiger 1200 has always been an impressive motorcycle and with the new updates, it is expected to be an even better tourer. Stay tuned for more updates. Read More: - The Big Cat’s Finally Out Of The Bag… Almost
  • If you compare between Tiger 1200 & BMW 1250 GS then go for Tiger 1200.But if you compare Tiger 1200 & BMW 1250 GSA then I prefer BMW 1250 GSA because it will give you more comfort then Tiger 1200.
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BMW R 1300 GS Vs Triumph Tiger 1200 FAQs

Which bike is best between BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
Triumph Tiger 1200 has out rated BMW R 1300 GS on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
The Triumph Tiger 1200 is cheaper than BMW R 1300 GS by ₹4.11 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
For the Pro version, 1300 cc Petrol engine of R 1300 GS produces 145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 149 Nm @ 6500 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 1300 GS has better performance.

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