BMW R 1250 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.
- BMW R 1250 GS 85 cm Lowest seat here
- TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT 85 cm Lowest seat here
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 136 hp (BMW R 1250 GS) up to 148 hp (TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT).
- Torque spans 130 Nm (TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT) up to 143 Nm (BMW R 1250 GS).
- Weight spans 216 kg (BMW R 1250 GS) to 240 kg (TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW R 1250 GS | TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | TRIUMPH |
| Model | BMW R 1250 GS | TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 136hp | 148hp |
| Torque | 143nm. | 130nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 216kg | 240kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brakes, floating brake discs, 305 mm diameter, 4-piston radial calipers | 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, 276 mm diameter, dual-piston floating caliper. | Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS, single 282mm disc. Rear master cylinder with remote reservoir. |
| Seat height (cm) | 85cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 R 19 | Metzeler Tourance, 120/70R19 (M/C 60V TL) |
| Rear tyre | 170/60 R 17 | Metzeler Tourance, 150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever, support diameter 37 mm, central spring linkage | Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. 7.87" travel. |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm, BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD support shock absorber (riding shock absorber), hydraulic preload adjustment with handwheel (continuously variable), adjustable rebound | 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 | 235km/h | 250km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 24 L – 5.2 L/100km | 20 L – 5.9 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $15000 | $19295 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View TRIUMPH price list |
| Extra features | -TFT color display with Connectivity features DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) -Integrated ABS Pro (ABS optimized for lean-angle) 3 riding modes (ECO, Rain, and Road) HSC (Hill Start Control) USB charging socket |
-Full-colour 7” TFT instrument pack with My Triumph Connectivity System, ABS and Traction Control, 3 Riding Modes, Hand guards. |
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2023 BMW R 1250 GS vs 2023 TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW R 1250 GS and 2023 TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT are closely matched in displacement, while the R 1250 GS has more torque, and a lower listed weight, and the Tiger 1200 GT has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
R 1250 GS and Tiger 1200 GT have very similar engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1100 cc).
Peak power
Tiger 1200 GT has a modest listed power advantage (148 hp vs 136 hp).
Torque
R 1250 GS has a modest listed torque advantage (143 Nm vs 130 Nm).
Listed top speed
Tiger 1200 GT has a modest listed top-speed advantage (250 km/h vs 235 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
R 1250 GS is notably lighter on the listed weight (216 kg vs 240 kg). R 1250 GS and Tiger 1200 GT have very similar seat heights (85 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while displacement and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW R 1250 GS vs TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT?
TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT is listed at 250 km/h (155 mph) vs 235 km/h (146 mph) for BMW R 1250 GS.
Which has more horsepower, BMW R 1250 GS or TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT?
TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT has 148 hp compared with 136 hp on the BMW R 1250 GS.
Which is lighter, BMW R 1250 GS or TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT?
BMW R 1250 GS is lighter at 216 kg vs 240 kg for TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT.
Which is better, BMW R 1250 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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