BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Triumph Tiger 1200
R 1250 GS Adventure vs Tiger 1200
Key Highlights | BMW R 1250 GS Adventure | Triumph Tiger 1200 |
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Price | Rs.22.50 Lakh | Rs.19.39 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1160 cc |
Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 148 bhp @ 9000 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 14 kmpl | 19.6 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
R 1250 GS Adventure specifications | Tiger 1200 specifications | |
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On Road Price | 25.56 Lakh Price Breakup | 22.18 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 5.0 | 3.8 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 Litres | 20 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1254 cc | 1160 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
R 1250 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Tiger 1200 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 305 | 320 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | 34 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | 32 |
Front Wheel Size | - | 19 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | 42 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | 42 |
Rear Wheel Size | - | 18 |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Front Suspension | BMMotorraTeleleverstanchiodiamete1.(3mm)centrasprinstrut" | Showa 49mm semi-active damping USD forks. 200mm travel |
Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Showa semi-active damping monoshock |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - R19 | 120/70 - R19 |
Instrumentation
R 1250 GS Adventure Instrumentation | Tiger 1200 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | No | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
R 1250 GS Adventure Exterior | Tiger 1200 Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
R 1250 GS Adventure Warranty | Tiger 1200 Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km | 3 Years/Unlimited Kms |
Body & Suspension
R 1250 GS Adventure Body & Suspension | Tiger 1200 Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
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Frame Type | Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine | Tubular Steel Frame |
Engine & Transmission
R 1250 GS Adventure Engine & Transmission | Tiger 1200 Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1160 cc |
Engine Type | Air-Liquid Cooled& Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine | Liquid-cooled& 12 valve& DOHC& inline 3-cylinder |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.144 kwh | - |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | 220 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 102.5 mm x 76 mm | 90 mm x 60.7 mm |
Charging Socket | No | - |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Three Cylinder |
Cooling type | Air/Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 148 bhp @ 9000 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
R 1250 GS Adventure Comfort & Convenience | Tiger 1200 Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | NO | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 3 | 4 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | Yes |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
R 1250 GS Adventure Safety | Tiger 1200 Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | 3 | 4 |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
R 1250 GS Adventure Dimensions & Capacity | Tiger 1200 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2270 mm | 2245 mm |
Width | 980 mm | 849 mm |
Height | 1460 mm | 1436 mm |
Wheelbase | 1504 mm | 1560 mm |
Ground Clearance | 185 mm | - |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 Litres | 20 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.78 Litres | 4 Litres |
Body Type | Adventure | Adventure |
Seat Height | 890 mm | 850 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 268 kg | 245 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
R 1250 GS Adventure Entertainment & Communication | Tiger 1200 Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | Yes |
Pros & Cons
R 1250 GS Adventure Pros & Cons | Tiger 1200 Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and Triumph Tiger 1200
Safety
R 1250 GS Adventure comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Tiger 1200 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has features like Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator and Triumph Tiger 1200, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, GPS & Navigation, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Tiger 1200 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has a 30 Litres fuel tank with 1460 mm seat height. Triumph Tiger 1200 has 1436 mm seat height and 20 Litres fuel tank capacity.