Triumph Tiger 1200 vs BMW R 1300 GS

Triumph Tiger 1200 vs BMW R 1300 GS: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Hazard Warning Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Hazard Warning Switch	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Pass Light	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Pillion Grabrail	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Radial Tyres	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Side Stand Alarm	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Turn Signal	LED Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	LED Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  ABS - Anti-lock braking system	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Slipper Clutch	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Traction Control System	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Average Speed Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Call/SMS Alerts	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Low Battery Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Low Oil Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Pillion Footrest	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Riding Modes	4 Available in 2 Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards 6 Available in 3 Variants, ₹20.79 Lakh* Onwards 5 Available in 1 Variant, ₹20.89 Lakh* Onwards	3 Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Service Reminder Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  GPS & Navigation	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Console Type	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Distance to Empty Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Engine Kill Switch	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Instrument Console	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Seat Style	Split Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Side Stand Indicator	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Start Type	Self Start Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Electric start Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  USB Charger Port	Available in 3 Variants, ₹20.79 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards

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• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Dual Channel ABS Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Calliper Type	Fixed Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Fixed Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Front Disc Size	320 Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	32 Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	34 Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Front Wheel Size	R19 Available in 3 Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards R21 Available in 3 Variants, ₹20.79 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	42 Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	42 Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Rear Wheel Size	R18 Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Wheel Type	Alloy Available in 3 Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards Spoke Available in 3 Variants, ₹20.79 Lakh* Onwards	Alloy Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Front Suspension	Showa 49mm semi-active damping USD forks. 200mm travel Showa 49mm semi-active damping USD forks. 220mm travel	Central Shock Absorber
  Rear Suspension	Showa semi-active damping monoshock	Single-sided Swingarm
  Front Tyre Size	120/70 R19 Available in 3 Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards 90/90 R21 Available in 3 Variants, ₹20.79 Lakh* Onwards	120/70 R19 Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Rear Tyre Size	150/70 R18 Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	170/60 R17 Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Front Brake	Disc Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Disc Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Rear Disc/Drum Size	282 mm Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Rear Brake	Disc Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Disc Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Tubeless Tyres	Data Not Available	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards

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• Engine & Transmission

  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	1 Down 5 Up Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Spark Plugs	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Engine Capacity	1160 cc Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	1300 cc Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Engine Type	Liquid-cooled& 12 valve& DOHC& inline 3-cylinder Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Air-/liquid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  No. of Cylinders	3 Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	2 Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  No. of valves per cylinder	2 Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Transmission Type	Manual Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Manual Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Top Speed	220 kmph Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	255 kmph Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Bore x Stroke	90 mm x 60.7 mm Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	106.5 mm x 73 mm Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Configuration	DOHC Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Cooling type	Liquid Cooled Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Air/Liquid Cooled Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Fuelling	Electronic Fuel Injection	Data Not Available
  Max Power	148 bhp @ 9000 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	145 bhp @ 7750 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Max Torque	130 Nm @ 7000 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	149 Nm @ 6500 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Mileage (Claimed)	19.6 kmpl Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	21 kmpl Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Number of Gears	6 Speed Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	6 Speed Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Ignition	Data Not Available	CDI Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards

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• Instrumentation

  Riding Modes Switch	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
  Gear Indicator
  Tachometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Speedometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Odometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length	2245 mm	2212 mm
  Width	849 mm	1000 mm
  Height	1436 mm 1487 mm 1490 mm	1406 mm
  Wheelbase	1560 mm	1518 mm
  Ground Clearance	200 mm	Data Not Available
  Fuel Tank Capacity	20 Litres Available in 3 Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards 30 Litres Available in 3 Variants, ₹20.89 Lakh* Onwards	19 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Engine Oil Capacity	4 Litres Available in 4 Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards 3.85 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹19.64 Lakh* Onwards 3.3 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹20.79 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
  Body Type	Adventure	Adventure
  Seat Height	850 mm Available in 3 Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards 875 mm Available in 3 Variants, ₹20.79 Lakh* Onwards	850 mm Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  Unladden/Kerb Weight	245 kg Available in 2 Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards 249 kg Available in 1 Variant, ₹20.79 Lakh* Onwards 255 kg Available in 1 Variant, ₹20.89 Lakh* Onwards 261 kg Available in 2 Variants, ₹22.29 Lakh* Onwards	237 kg Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards

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• Exterior

  Daytime Running Lights	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Available in 1 Variant, ₹21.20 Lakh* Onwards
  LED headlight	Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available

• Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  3 Years/Unlimited Kms

  3 Year

• Entertainment & Communication

  MID (Multi Info Display)

  Available in all Variants, ₹19.39 Lakh* Onwards

  Data Not Available

• Pros & Cons

  Pros	Powerful & torque-rich engine Overall hardware is abuse-friendly Feature-rich & loaded with tech up to the brim Less expensive to maintain as compared to some rivals	Strong 1300cc boxer engine (145 hp, 149 Nm) with great torque delivery Outstanding ride comfort and suspension (EVO ESA) for long-distance touring Highly capable on-road and off-road, true ADV versatility Packed with advanced electronics and rider aids (ride modes, traction control, TFT) More compact and manageable than before, easier to handle than older GS
  Cons	Quite expensive for what it offers Ergonomics not well suited for short riders Engine lacks a top-end punch as the rivals	Weight still noticeable, especially at slow speeds Expensive ownership and maintenance Fuel tank slightly smaller than before, reducing range a bit Complex electronics can feel overwhelming Overkill for casual riders or city-only use

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