2016 BMW R 1200 RS vs 2023 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 BMW R 1200 RS 2016 BMW R 1200 RS

All-Round

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
520.3 pounds
2023 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2023 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer

All-Round

Engine
In-line three, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
575.4 pounds
Full Specifications
General
CommentsSwitchable ABS.Ride by wire. Traction control. 6 ride modes. Windscreen. Heated grips. Blind spot radar.
ColoursLupin Blue/Light Metallic Grey, Granite Grey Metallic MatteSnowdonia White, Sapphire Black, Matte Khaki Green
Warranty-3 years unlimited mileage
Dimensions
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches34.4 inches
Length (mm)2,202 mm-
Length (in.)86.7 inches-
Height (mm)1,273 mm1547 mm
Height (in.)50.1 inches60.9 inches
Wheelbase (in.)60.1 inches61.4 inches
Width (mm)925 mm849 mm
Width (in.)36.4 inches33.4 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,527 mm1560 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)-35.2 inches
Seat Height (mm)820 mm875 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)-895 mm
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in.875 mm / 34.4 in.
Wheelbase1,527 mm / 60.1 in.1560 mm / 61.4 in.
Height1,273 mm / 50.1 in.1547 mm / 60.9 in.
Length2,202 mm / 86.7 in.-
Width925 mm / 36.4 in.849 mm / 33.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)18.00 litres29.98 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.76 gallons7.92 US gallons
Dry Weight (lbs.)436.5 pounds575.4 pounds
Dry Weight (kg)198261
Wet Weight (lbs.)520.3 pounds-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-4.23 US quarts
Wet Weight (kg)236.0 kg-
Oil Capacity (l)-4.00 litres
Dry Weight198 kg / 436.5 lbs261 kg / 575.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons29.98 litres / 7.92 US gallons
Wet Weight236.0 kg / 520.3 lbs-
Performance
Max Torque125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions130.0 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) @ 7000 Revolutions"
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.6231 HP/kg0.5747 HP/kg
Engine
Displacement (ci)-70.78 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)-1160.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm89.9 x 60.5 mm
CO295.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel Reserve (l)3.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.79 gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, two-strokeIn-line three, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches3.5 x 2.4 inches
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injectionInjection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control
Compression Ratio12.5:113.2:1
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Exhaust-Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with underslung primary silencer and side mounted secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg)4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Fuel Reserve3.00 litres / 0.79 gallons-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
Drivetrain
ClutchOil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operatedHydraulic, Wet, multi-plate, slip and assist
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)Shaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Primary DriveConstant mesh-
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)140 mm220 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.5 inches8.7 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)140 mm220 mm
Trail (in.)4.5 inches4.4 inches
Trail (mm)115 mm112 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.5 inches8.7 inches
Frame TypeTwo-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engineTubular steel frame, with forged aluminium outriggers. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe.
Suspension - FrontTelescopic Upside-Down forkShowa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad ParaleverShowa semi-active damping monoshock, with automatic electronic preload adjustment.
Rake27.7°23.7°
Seat-Heated rider and passenger seat
Trail115 mm / 4.5 in.112 mm / 4.4 in.
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in.220 mm / 8.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in.220 mm / 8.7 in.
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-TFT multi­functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, digital tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gage, service indicator, ambient temperature, clock and six rider modes
Lighting system-All LED lighting
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.9 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)276 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.Double disc. Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers, OC-ABS
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.Single disc. Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS
RimsCast aluminum wheelsWire spoke, aluminum rims, Metzeler Karoo Street tires
Tyres - Front120/70-1790/90-21
Tyres - Rear180/55-17-