2018 BMW R 1200 RS vs 2023 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 BMW R 1200 RS 2018 BMW R 1200 RS

All-Round

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-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.
ColoursLight Grey Metallic/Magellan Grey Metallic MattSnowdonia 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
Width (mm)925 mm849 mm
Width (in.)36.4 inches33.4 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,527 mm1560 mm
Wheelbase (in.)60.1 inches61.4 inches
Seat Height (mm)820 mm875 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)-35.2 inches
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 (gal.)4.76 gallons7.92 US gallons
Wet Weight (kg)236.0 kg-
Wet Weight (lbs.)520.3 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)-261
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-4.23 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)-4.00 litres
Dry Weight (lbs.)-575.4 pounds
Fuel Capacity (l)18.00 litres29.98 litres
Dry Weight-261 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 Ratio-0.5747 HP/kg
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches3.5 x 2.4 inches
CO2106.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc1160.0 cc
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches70.78 cubic inches
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-strokeIn-line three, four-stroke
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Reserve (l)3.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm89.9 x 60.5 mm
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.79 gallons-
Fuel SystemInjection. Digital engine management with electronic fuel injectionInjection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control
Compression Ratio12.5:113.2:1
EmissionsClosed-?loop 3-?way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-?4-
Engine LubricationWet sump-
ExhaustChromeStainless steel 3 into 1 header system with underslung primary silencer and side mounted secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 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
ClutchWet eight-disc clutch with anti-hopping function, hyrdaulically operatedHydraulic, Wet, multi-plate, slip and assist
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)Shaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)115 mm112 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)140 mm220 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.5 inches8.7 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)140 mm220 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.5 inches8.7 inches
Trail (in.)4.5 inches4.4 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 - FrontUpside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, travel 140 mm, silver-anodizedShowa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks
Suspension - RearBMW Motorrad EVO 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. ABS. Four-piston calipers.Double disc. Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers, OC-ABS
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.Single disc. Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS
RimsCast aluminiumWire spoke, aluminum rims, Metzeler Karoo Street tires
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR1790/90-21
Tyres - Rear180/55-ZR17-