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

All-Round

Engine
In-line three, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
562.0 pounds
Full Specifications
General
CommentsSwitchable ABS.Ride by Wire. 5 ride modes. Traction control. Cruise control. Windscreen. Heated grips. Heated seats. Phone connectivity.
ColoursLupin Blue/Light Metallic Grey, Granite Grey Metallic MatteSnowdonia White, Snowdonia White, Lucerne Blue
Warranty-3 years, unlimited mileage warranty
Dimensions
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches33.5 inches
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)-34.5 inches
Seat Height (mm)820 mm850 mm
Wheelbase (mm)1,527 mm1560 mm
Width (in.)36.4 inches33.4 inches
Width (mm)925 mm849 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)-877 mm
Height (in.)50.1 inches57.9 inches
Height (mm)1,273 mm1470 mm
Length (in.)86.7 inches88.5 inches
Length (mm)2,202 mm2248 mm
Wheelbase (in.)60.1 inches61.4 inches
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in.850 mm / 33.5 in.
Wheelbase1,527 mm / 60.1 in.1560 mm / 61.4 in.
Height1,273 mm / 50.1 in.1470 mm / 57.9 in.
Length2,202 mm / 86.7 in.2248 mm / 88.5 in.
Width925 mm / 36.4 in.849 mm / 33.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-4.23 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)-4.00 litres
Dry Weight (kg)198-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.76 gallons7.90 US gallons
Wet Weight (lbs.)520.3 pounds562.0 pounds
Wet Weight (kg)236.0 kg254.9 kg
Fuel Capacity (l)18.00 litres29.90 litres
Dry Weight (lbs.)436.5 pounds-
Dry Weight198 kg / 436.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons29.90 litres / 7.90 US gallons
Wet Weight236.0 kg / 520.3 lbs254.9 kg / 562.0 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/kg-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches3.5 x 2.4 inches
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, two-strokeIn-line three, four-stroke
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.79 gallons-
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm89.9 x 60.5 mm
Displacement (cc)-1160.0 cc
Displacement (ci)-70.78 cubic inches
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 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 - Rear (mm)140 mm200 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.5 inches7.9 inches
Trail (in.)4.5 inches4.7 inches
Trail (mm)115 mm120 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.5 inches7.9 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)140 mm200 mm
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°24.0°
Trail115 mm / 4.5 in.120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in.200 mm / 7.9 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in.200 mm / 7.9 in.
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-Full-colour 7” TFT screen
Lighting system-All LED lighting
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.9 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)276 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.Double disc. Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers, ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.Single disc. Brembo single piston caliper, ABS.
RimsCast aluminum wheelsCast aluminium alloy. Metzeler Tourance tires.
Tyres - Front120/70-17120/70-R19
Tyres - Rear180/55-17-