BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Tiger 900

BMW R 1250 GS Price starts at Rs. 20.55 Lakh which is Rs. 6.60 Lakh costlier than base model of Triumph Tiger 900 priced at Rs. 13.95 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 1250 GS is 21.05 kmpl whereas the mileage of Triumph Tiger 900 is 21.27 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 1250 GS is powered by 1254 cc engine , while Triumph Tiger 900 is powered by 888 cc engine. BMW R 1250 GS is available in 4 different colours while Triumph Tiger 900 comes with 6 colours. The Comparison BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Tiger 900 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 1250 GS vs Tiger 900

Key Highlights R 1250 GS Pro BS6Tiger 900 GT
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 108 PS @ 9500 rpm
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R 1250 GS vs Tiger 900 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1250 GS Pro BS6Triumph Tiger 900 GT
Rating
21 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name BMW Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.55 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 13.95 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 108 PS @ 9500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 1250 GS Colors
Triumph Tiger 900 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 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. 38,195 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,089 R 1250 GS Insurance Rs. 39,731 Tiger 900 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
888 cc
Max Power
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
108 PS @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
90 Nm @ 6850 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
102.5 mm
78 mm
Stroke
76 mm
61.9 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
3
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
13.0:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Braking (60-0 kmph)
...
15.90m
Braking (80-0 kmph)
...
27.81m
Braking (100-0 kmph)
...
44.17m
Mileage (Overall)
21.05 kmpl
21.27 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
3.6s
4.77s
Top Speed
200 kmph
...

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-R19, Rear :-170/60-R17
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-150/70-17
Peak Power
136 PS @ 7750 rpm
108 PS @ 9500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke - Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
850 - 870 mm
820 mm
Load carrying capacity
216 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2207*952*1430 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1514 mm
1556 mm
Length
2207 mm
...
Height
1430 mm
1410 mm
Width
952.5 mm
930 mm
Fuel Capacity
20 Liters
20 Liters
Kerb Weight
249 Kg
219 Kg
Total Weight
465 kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
850 - 870 mm
820 mm
Front Brake Diameter
305 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
276 mm
255 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
Music control
...
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 trellis main frame. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer 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
Mobile Application
...
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
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Triumph Tiger 900
  • New motor has better low- and mid-range response
  • All variants get top-spec adjustable suspension and Brembo Stylema calipers
  • Tubeless spoke rims come as standard on Rally trims.
Triumph Tiger 900
  • No electronic suspension version for India.

Is BMW R 1250 GS Better Than Triumph Tiger 900?

57% users have chosen BMW R 1250 GS over Triumph Tiger 900 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 53 users have also rated BMW R 1250 GS and Triumph Tiger 900 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Triumph Tiger 900 has out rated BMW R 1250 GS on all the rating factors.
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 Tiger 900 R 1250 GS
Mileage 3.8 4.6
Performance 4.7 5.0
Comfort 4.8 5.0
Maintenance 3.8 4.1
Features 4.8 5.0
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Which bike is best between BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Tiger 900?
Triumph Tiger 900 has out rated BMW R 1250 GS on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Tiger 900?
The Triumph Tiger 900 is cheaper than BMW R 1250 GS by Rs. 6.60 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1250 GS vs Triumph Tiger 900?
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 version, 888 cc Petrol engine of Tiger 900 produces 108 PS @ 9500 rpm of power and 90 Nm @ 6850 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW R 1250 GS has better performance.

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