2018 BMW R 1200 RS vs 2023 Triumph Tiger 1200GT 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 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.
ColoursLight Grey Metallic/Magellan Grey Metallic MattSnowdonia 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 Heigth -Alternate (mm)-877 mm
Wheelbase (in.)60.1 inches61.4 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,527 mm1560 mm
Width (in.)36.4 inches33.4 inches
Seat Height (mm)820 mm850 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
Width (mm)925 mm849 mm
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
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
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"
Engine
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc1160.0 cc
CO2106.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-strokeIn-line three, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches3.5 x 2.4 inches
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.79 gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)3.00 litres-
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches70.78 cubic inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm89.9 x 60.5 mm
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
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.5 inches7.9 inches
Trail (mm)115 mm120 mm
Trail (in.)4.5 inches4.7 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.5 inches7.9 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)140 mm200 mm
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 - 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°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 (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, ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.Single disc. Brembo single piston caliper, ABS.
RimsCast aluminiumCast aluminium alloy. Metzeler Tourance tires.
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70-R19
Tyres - Rear180/55-ZR17-