BMW R 1200 GS vs Triumph Tiger Explorer Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1170 cc	1215 cc
Maximum Power	125 hp	135 hp
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Injection Type	Electroinc Intake Pipe Injection	MPFI
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	4	--
Engine Type	4-Stroke,DOHC	4-Stroke, DOHC
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	--
Clutch Type	Hydraulic Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate, Hydrauically
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Shaft Drive
No. Of Cylinder	2	3
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	85 mm x 71.4 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	11.0:1
Alternator	3-phase 580 W	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	228 kmph
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	3 in 1 Exhuast
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	121 Nm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	6400 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	9300 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 L	20 L

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Dual Sport
Dry Weight	216 kg	--
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Ground Clearance	185 mm	168 mm
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Kerb Weight	244 kg	259 kg
Wheel Base	1507 mm	1530 mm
Width	850 mm	962 mm
Height	1412 mm	1410 mm
Seat Height	--	837 mm
Length	--	2248 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	--
Start Option	Electric	Kick & Electric
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Electrical

Input	No	--
Charger Type	No	--
Motor Type	No	--
Pack Voltage	No	--
Pack Capacity	No	--
Power Pack	No	--
Pack Life	No	--
Battery Charge Time	No	--
Range Highway	No	--
Range City	No	--
Battery Capacity	11.8 Ah	--

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	110/80 R19
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	150/70 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Motorrad Duolever	USD Fork
Rear Suspension	Motorrad Paralever	Twin Floating
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	190 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	194 mm

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	No
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Advanced Safety Features	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control	--
Riding Modes	Street, Off-Road Street, Off-Road	Rain, Road Rain, Road
Central Locking	Yes	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	Optional Optional	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	--	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Optional Optional	No
Additional Features	Tyre Pressure Control Tyre Pressure Control	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Electrical

Accessory Outlet	Optional Optional	--
Indicator Light	LED LED	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	--
Battery Voltage	12 V 12 V	12 V 12 V
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Aluminium Aluminium	Steel Steel
Seat Type	Low-Slung Low-Slung	Dual Straight Dual Straight
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Body Frame Type	Two Section Frame Two Section Frame	Tabular Trellis Tabular Trellis
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No

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Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc Disc