BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200

BMW R 1250 GS Price starts at Rs. 20.55 Lakh which is Rs. 1.16 Lakh costlier than base model of Triumph Tiger 1200 priced at Rs. 19.38 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 1250 GS is 21.05 kmpl whereas the mileage of Triumph Tiger 1200 is 19.6 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 1250 GS is powered by 1254 cc engine , while Triumph Tiger 1200 is powered by 1160 cc engine. BMW R 1250 GS is available in 4 different colours while Triumph Tiger 1200 comes with 6 colours. The Comparison BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 1250 GS vs Tiger 1200

Key Highlights R 1250 GS Pro BS6Tiger 1200 GT Pro
Engine Type Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 136 PS @ 7750 rpm 150 PS @ 9000 rpm
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R 1250 GS vs Tiger 1200 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1250 GS Pro BS6Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro
Rating
21 reviews
6 reviews
Brand Name BMW Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.55 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 19.38 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 136 PS @ 7750 rpm 150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 1250 GS Colors
Triumph Tiger 1200 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke - Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 56,265 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 53,089 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,089 R 1250 GS Insurance Rs. 48,268 Tiger 1200 Insurance
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Engine Type
Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Engine Displacement
1254 cc
1160 cc
Max Power
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
130 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
102.5 mm
90.0 mm
Stroke
76 mm
60.7 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
3
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Shaft Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
13.2:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
21.05 kmpl
19.6 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
3.6s
...
Top Speed
200 kmph
...

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-R19, Rear :-170/60-R17
Front :-120/70-19,Rear :-150/70-18
Peak Power
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke - Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
850 - 870 mm
850 mm
Load carrying capacity
216 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2207*952*1430 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1514 mm
1560 mm
Length
2207 mm
...
Height
1430 mm
1436 mm
Width
952.5 mm
849 mm
Fuel Capacity
20 Liters
20 Liters
Kerb Weight
249 Kg
246 Kg
Total Weight
465 kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
850 - 870 mm
850 mm
Front Brake Diameter
305 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
276 mm
282 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 11.8AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Three-phase generator with 510 Watt nominal power
...

Cruise Control
Frame
Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Tubular steel frame, with forged aluminium outriggers. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
Display
7 Inch, TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
DRLs
...

Standard Warranty (Years)
...
3

Is Triumph Tiger 1200 Better Than BMW R 1250 GS?

61% users have chosen Triumph Tiger 1200 over BMW R 1250 GS in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 60 users have also rated Triumph Tiger 1200 and BMW R 1250 GS on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Triumph Tiger 1200 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But BMW R 1250 GS is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and comfort. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor R 1250 GS Tiger 1200
Mileage 3.5 3.8
Performance 4.2 4.7
Comfort 4.7 4.8
Maintenance 3.8 3.8
Features 5.0 4.8
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Recently Asked User Questions

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Q. Which is best for long journeys, Tiger 1200 or BMW GS1200? Which one I should buy?
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  • If you compare between Tiger 1200 & BMW 1250 GS then go for Tiger 1200.But if you compare Tiger 1200 & BMW 1250 GSA then I prefer BMW 1250 GSA because it will give you more comfort then Tiger 1200.
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BMW R 1250 GS Vs Triumph Tiger 1200 FAQs

Which bike is best between BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
As per the users experiences BMW R 1250 GS is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and comfort in your bike. But Triumph Tiger 1200 is better on the grounds of features. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
The Triumph Tiger 1200 is cheaper than BMW R 1250 GS by Rs. 1.16 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
For the Pro BS6 version, 1254 cc Petrol engine of R 1250 GS produces 136 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 143 Nm @ 6250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the GT Pro version, 1160 cc Petrol engine of Tiger 1200 produces 150 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 130 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW R 1250 GS has better performance.

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