BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200
R 1250 GS vs Tiger 1200
Key Highlights | BMW R 1250 GS | Triumph Tiger 1200 |
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Price | Rs.20.55 Lakh | Rs.19.39 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 1160 cc |
Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 148 bhp @ 9000 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 15 kmpl | 19.6 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
R 1250 GS specifications | Tiger 1200 specifications | |
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On Road Price | 23.34 Lakh Price Breakup | 22.18 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 3.4 | 3.8 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 Litres | 20 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1254 cc | 1160 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
R 1250 GS 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 | Alloy | 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 Instrumentation | Tiger 1200 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | 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 Exterior | Tiger 1200 Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
R 1250 GS Warranty | Tiger 1200 Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km | 3 Years/Unlimited Kms |
Body & Suspension
R 1250 GS Body & Suspension | Tiger 1200 Body & Suspension | |
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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 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 | Â? 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 | 0.1416 kwh | - |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | 220 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 102.5 mm x 76 mm | 90 mm x 60.7 mm |
Charging Socket | Yes | - |
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 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 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 Dimensions & Capacity | Tiger 1200 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2207 mm | 2245 mm |
Width | 953 mm | 849 mm |
Height | 1430 mm | 1436 mm |
Wheelbase | 1514 mm | 1560 mm |
Ground Clearance | 185 mm | - |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 Litres | 20 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.78 Litres | 4 Litres |
Body Type | Adventure | Adventure |
Seat Height | 850 mm | 850 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 249 kg | 245 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
R 1250 GS Entertainment & Communication | Tiger 1200 Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | no | Yes |
Pros & Cons
R 1250 GS Pros & Cons | Tiger 1200 Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 GS and Triumph Tiger 1200
Safety
R 1250 GS comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Tiger 1200 has Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
BMW R 1250 GS has features like Pillion Footrest, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator and Triumph Tiger 1200, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator.
Transmission
BMW R 1250 GS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Tiger 1200 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW R 1250 GS has a 20 Litres fuel tank with 1430 mm seat height. Triumph Tiger 1200 has 1436 mm seat height and 20 Litres fuel tank capacity.