TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro vs 2024 BMW R 1300 GS

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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.

TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
15 pts
Top on paper
2024 BMW R 1300 GS
85 pts

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

Best fit here
TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
73.9 pts
2024 BMW R 1300 GS
32.4 pts

Touring / long rides

TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
23.4 pts
Best fit here
2024 BMW R 1300 GS
97.4 pts

Sporty riding

TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
15.1 pts
Best fit here
2024 BMW R 1300 GS
89.1 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
70 pts
2024 BMW R 1300 GS
31 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro 86 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 BMW R 1300 GS 85 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 94 hp (TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro) up to 145 hp (2024 BMW R 1300 GS).
  • Torque spans 86.7 Nm (TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro) up to 149 Nm (2024 BMW R 1300 GS).
  • Weight spans 201 kg (TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro) to 237 kg (2024 BMW R 1300 GS).
  • Displacement spans 900 cc (TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro) to 1100 cc (2024 BMW R 1300 GS).
Specification TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro BMW R 1300 GS
Brand TRIUMPH BMW
Model TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro BMW R 1300 GS
Engine size 900cc Above 1000cc
Power 94hp 145hp
Torque 86.7nm. 149nm.
Cylinders / valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 201kg 237kg
Front brake Twin 320 mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston Monobloc calipers. Radial front master cylinder, Multi-mode ABS, Optimized Cornering ABS, Rear Single 255 mm disc Dual disc brakes, semi-floating type brake discs, 310 mm diameter, 4-piston radial brake calipers.
Rear brake Brembo single-piston sliding caliper, Multi-mode ABS, Optimized cornering ABS Single disc brake, 285 mm diameter, 2-piston floating caliper
Seat height (cm) 86cm 85cm
Front tyre 90/90-21 120/70 x R19
Rear tyre 150/70R17 170/60 x R17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Showa 45 mm upside down forks, manual preload, rebound damping and compression damping adjustment, 9.44 in (240 mm) travel. BMW Motorrad EVO Telelever, handlebar tilt decoupling via flexible element, central suspension spring.
Rear suspension Showa rear suspension unit, manual preload and rebound damping adjustment, 9.05 in (230 mm) wheel travel BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever, cast aluminum single-sided swingarm, swingarm pivot axle, central WAD spring connection, continuously adjustable spring preload.
Motorcycle type Adventure Adventure
Top speed 228km/h 240km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 20 L – 5.5 L/100km 19 L – 5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $17395 $18895
Brand price lists View TRIUMPH price list View BMW price list
Extra features

-7-inch Full Color TFT Display, Triumhp Connectivity System, Traction Control, Triumph Shift Assist, Six Riding Modes, Heated Rider and Pillion Seats.

-BMW Motorrad Connectivity with TFT display Matrix LED headlights Daytime running lights Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)

-BMW Motorrad Fully Integrated ABS Pro 4 riding modes (Eco, Rain, Road, Enduro) Hill Start Control (HSC) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) 

-Dynamic Cruise Control (DCC) Motor drag torque control (MSR) Tire Pressure Control (RDC) Keyless Ride Heated grips Smartphone charging compartment with USB charging socket Handguard protection with integrated turn signal indicators

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2023 TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro vs 2024 BMW R 1300 GS: listed specifications

The 2023 TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro and 2024 BMW R 1300 GS differ on the listed specifications: the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a lower listed weight, and the R 1300 GS has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

R 1300 GS has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 900 cc).

Peak power

R 1300 GS has a clear listed power advantage (145 hp vs 94 hp).

Torque

R 1300 GS has a clear listed torque advantage (149 Nm vs 86.7 Nm).

Listed top speed

R 1300 GS has a modest listed top-speed advantage (240 km/h vs 228 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Tiger 900 Rally Pro is notably lighter on the listed weight (201 kg vs 237 kg). Tiger 900 Rally Pro and R 1300 GS have very similar seat heights (86 cm vs 85 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro vs BMW R 1300 GS?

BMW R 1300 GS is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 228 km/h (142 mph) for TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro.

Which has more horsepower, TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro or BMW R 1300 GS?

BMW R 1300 GS has 145 hp compared with 94 hp on the TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro.

Which is lighter, TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro or BMW R 1300 GS?

TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro is lighter at 201 kg vs 237 kg for BMW R 1300 GS.

Which is better, TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro or BMW R 1300 GS?

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.