2024 BMW F 800 GS vs TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 BMW F 800 GS 81.5 cm Lowest seat here
- TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT 85 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 87 hp (2024 BMW F 800 GS) up to 148 hp (TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT).
- Torque spans 91 Nm (2024 BMW F 800 GS) up to 130 Nm (TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT).
- Weight spans 227 kg (2024 BMW F 800 GS) to 240 kg (TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT).
- Displacement spans 800 cc (2024 BMW F 800 GS) to 1100 cc (TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT).
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| Specification | BMW F 800 GS | TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | TRIUMPH |
| Model | BMW F 800 GS | TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT |
| Engine size | 800cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 87hp | 148hp |
| Torque | 91nm. | 130nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 227kg | 240kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brakes, floating brake discs, 305 mm diameter, dual-piston floating caliper. | Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers, OC-ABS, twin 320mm floating discs. Magura HC1 span adjustable radial master cylinder with separate reservoir. |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, 265 mm diameter, single-piston floating caliper. | Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS, single 282mm disc. Rear master cylinder with remote reservoir. |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 110/80 R19 | Metzeler Tourance, 120/70R19 (M/C 60V TL) |
| Rear tyre | 150/70 R17 | Metzeler Tourance, 150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm | Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. 7.87" travel. |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum double-sided swingarm, central spring linkage, adjustable rebound damping | 200mm wheel travel Showa semi-active damping monoshock, with automatic electronic preload adjustment and New Active Preload Reduction feature |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 250km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 4.7 L/100km | 20 L – 5.9 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13000 | $19295 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View TRIUMPH price list |
| Extra features | -BMW Motorrad Connectivity with 6.5-inch TFT color display BMW Motorrad ABS Pro Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) -RAIN/ROAD riding modes Handguard protection Heated grips LED headlights with daytime running lights -LED flashing turn signal indicators 12V and USB socket Adjustable brake and clutch levers |
-Full-colour 7” TFT instrument pack with My Triumph Connectivity System, ABS and Traction Control, 3 Riding Modes, Hand guards. |
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2024 BMW F 800 GS vs 2023 TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT: listed specifications
The 2024 BMW F 800 GS and 2023 TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT differ on the listed specifications: the F 800 GS has a lower listed weight, and the Tiger 1200 GT has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Tiger 1200 GT has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 800 cc).
Peak power
Tiger 1200 GT has a clear listed power advantage (148 hp vs 87 hp).
Torque
Tiger 1200 GT has a clear listed torque advantage (130 Nm vs 91 Nm).
Listed top speed
Tiger 1200 GT has a clear listed top-speed advantage (250 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
F 800 GS has a modest listed weight advantage (227 kg vs 240 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Tiger 1200 GT is listed higher (85 cm) than F 800 GS (81.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 800 GS vs TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT?
TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT is listed at 250 km/h (155 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for BMW F 800 GS.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 800 GS or TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT?
TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT has 148 hp compared with 87 hp on the BMW F 800 GS.
Which is lighter, BMW F 800 GS or TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT?
BMW F 800 GS is lighter at 227 kg vs 240 kg for TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT.
Which is better, BMW F 800 GS or TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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