BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200

BMW R 1300 GS Price starts at Rs. 20.95 Lakh which is Rs. 1.56 Lakh costlier than base model of Triumph Tiger 1200 priced at Rs. 19.38 Lakh. In technical specifications, BMW R 1300 GS is powered by 1300 cc engine , while Triumph Tiger 1200 is powered by 1160 cc engine. BMW R 1300 GS is available in 4 different colours while Triumph Tiger 1200 comes with 6 colours. The Comparison BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 1300 GS vs Tiger 1200

Key Highlights R 1300 GS ProTiger 1200 GT Pro
Engine Type Air-/liquid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 147 PS @ 7750 rpm 150 PS @ 9000 rpm
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R 1300 GS vs Tiger 1200 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1300 GS ProTriumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro
Rating
4 reviews
6 reviews
Brand Name BMW Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.95 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 19.38 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Air-/liquid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 147 PS @ 7750 rpm 150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 1300 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) Alloy/Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 57,361 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 53,089 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,716 R 1300 GS Insurance Rs. 48,268 Tiger 1200 Insurance
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Engine Type
Air-/liquid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Engine Displacement
1300 cc
1160 cc
Max Power
147 PS @ 7750 rpm
150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
149 Nm @ 6500 rpm
130 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
106.5 mm
90.0 mm
Stroke
73 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
13.3:1
13.2:1
Engine Immobilizer
...

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
...
19.60 Kmpl
Top Speed
225 kmph
...

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-19 Rear :-170/60-17
Front :-120/70R19, Rear :-150/70R18
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy/Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
850 mm
870 mm
Wheelbase
...
1560 mm
Height
...
1497 mm
Width
...
984 mm
Fuel Capacity
19 Liters
20 Liters
Kerb Weight
237 Kg
245 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
310 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
285 mm
282 mm

Battery Type
Li-ion
...
Additional Features
Dynamic Brake Control, ABS Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, Multi Controller, Hill Start Control, On Board Computer, Gear Shift Assistant Pro
Rake / Trail - 24.0 º, 120 mm, Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control, Exhaust - Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with underslung primary silencer and side mounted secondary silencer
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 10AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
650 W
...

Cruise Control
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Off Road Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Display
Coloured TFT Screen 10.25" With Splitscreen Function
7” TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
...
Digital
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Central Locking
...
DRLs
Keyless Ignition
...

Standard Warranty (Years)
3
...

Is Triumph Tiger 1200 Better Than BMW R 1300 GS?

50% users have chosen Triumph Tiger 1200 over BMW R 1300 GS in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 26 users have also rated Triumph Tiger 1200 and BMW R 1300 GS on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Triumph Tiger 1200 has out rated BMW R 1300 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 R 1300 GS Tiger 1200
Mileage 3.5 2.0
Performance 4.2 2.0
Comfort 4.7 3.7
Maintenance 3.8 2.0
Features 5.0 1.7
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is best for long journeys, Tiger 1200 or BMW GS1200? Which one I should buy?
  • It would be unfair to give a verdict here as currently, both these bikes are not available for sale in the market. Moreover, the Tiger 1200 has always been an impressive motorcycle and with the new updates, it is expected to be an even better tourer. Stay tuned for more updates. Read More: - The Big Cat’s Finally Out Of The Bag… Almost
  • 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 1300 GS Vs Triumph Tiger 1200 FAQs

Which bike is best between BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
Triumph Tiger 1200 has out rated BMW R 1300 GS on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
The Triumph Tiger 1200 is cheaper than BMW R 1300 GS by Rs. 1.56 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
For the Pro version, 1300 cc Petrol engine of R 1300 GS produces 147 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 149 Nm @ 6500 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 1300 GS has better performance.

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