Triumph Tiger 1200 vs BMW S 1000 XR
Tiger 1200 vs S 1000 XR
| Key Highlights | Triumph Tiger 1200 | BMW S 1000 XR | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.19.39 Lakh | Rs.22.50 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 1160 cc | 999 cc | 
| Power | 148 bhp @ 9000 rpm | 170 bhp | 
| Mileage/Range | 19.6 kmpl | 20 kmpl | 
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Specifications Overview
| Tiger 1200 specifications | S 1000 XR specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 22.18 Lakh Price Breakup | 25.56 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | 3.8 | 4.3 | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 Litres | 20 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 1160 cc | 999 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Tiger 1200 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | S 1000 XR Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston  | - | 
| Front Disc Size | 320  | - | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 34  | - | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 32  | - | 
| Front Wheel Size | 19  | - | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42  | - | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42  | - | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 18  | - | 
| Wheel Type | Alloy  | Alloy  | 
| Front Suspension | Showa 49mm  semi-active damping USD forks. 200mm travel  | USfronforks  | 
| Rear Suspension | Showa semi-active damping monoshock  | Rear moNo-shock absorber  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - R19  | 120/70 ZR17  | 
Instrumentation
| Tiger 1200 Instrumentation | S 1000 XR Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Touch Screen Display | No | - | 
| Fuel level guage | Yes | Digital  | 
| Gear Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Tachometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Speedometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| Tiger 1200 Exterior | S 1000 XR Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - | 
| LED headlight | Yes | Yes | 
Warranty
| Tiger 1200 Warranty | S 1000 XR Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 3 Years/Unlimited Kms  | 3 Years  | 
Body & Suspension
| Tiger 1200 Body & Suspension | S 1000 XR Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | Tubular Steel Frame  | Aluminium composite bridge frame  | 
Engine & Transmission
| Tiger 1200 Engine & Transmission | S 1000 XR Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up  | - | 
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder  | - | 
| Engine Capacity | 1160 cc | 999 cc | 
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled& 12 valve& DOHC& inline 3-cylinder  | in-line 4-cylinder engine  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 3  | 4  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 4  | 4  | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Battery Capacity | - | 0.0864 kwh | 
| Top Speed | 220 kmph | 253 kmph | 
| Bore x Stroke | 90 mm x 60.7 mm  | 80 X 49.7 mm  | 
| Charging Socket | - | No | 
| Configuration | Three Cylinder  | Four Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Liquid Cooled  | Liquid Cooled  | 
| Fuelling | Fuel Injection  | Fuel Injection  | 
| Max Power  | 148 bhp @ 9000 rpm  | 170 bhp  | 
Comfort & Convenience
| Tiger 1200 Comfort & Convenience | S 1000 XR Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Speed Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - | 
| Front Storage Box | No | - | 
| Geo Fencing | No | - | 
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Pillion Backrest | No | - | 
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | - | 
| Riding Modes | 4  | - | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Under Seat Storage | No | - | 
| GPS & Navigation | Yes | - | 
| Console Type | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes | 
Safety
| Tiger 1200 Safety | S 1000 XR Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - | 
| Radial Tyres | Yes | - | 
| Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | 
| Pass Light | Yes | - | 
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | - | 
| Turn Signal | LED  | - | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Modes | 4  | No | 
| Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch  | Yes | 
| Traction Control System | Yes | Yes | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| Tiger 1200 Dimensions & Capacity | S 1000 XR Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2245 mm | 2183 mm | 
| Width | 849 mm | 940 mm | 
| Height | 1436 mm | 1408 mm | 
| Wheelbase | 1560 mm | 1548 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | - | 160 mm | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 20 Litres | 20 Litres | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4 Litres | 4 Litres | 
| Body Type | Adventure  | Adventure  | 
| Seat Height | 850 mm | 850 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 245 kg | 226 kg | 
Entertainment & Communication
| Tiger 1200 Entertainment & Communication | S 1000 XR Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
| MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | Yes | 
Pros & Cons
| Tiger 1200 Pros & Cons | S 1000 XR Pros & Cons | |
|---|---|---|
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Detailed Comparison of Triumph Tiger 1200 and BMW S 1000 XR
Safety
Tiger 1200 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . S 1000 XR has Side Stand Alarm, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Slipper Clutch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Triumph Tiger 1200 has features like Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port and BMW S 1000 XR, on the other hand, has USB Charger Port, Engine Kill Switch, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator.
Transmission
Triumph Tiger 1200 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and S 1000 XR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Triumph Tiger 1200 has a 20 Litres fuel tank with 1436 mm seat height. BMW S 1000 XR has 1408 mm seat height and 20 Litres fuel tank capacity.




















