| General |
| Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Make Model | BMW R 1200GS Adventure | Triumph Tiger 1050 |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 890 - 910 mm / 35.0 - 35.8 in | 835 mm / 32.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1507 mm / 59.3 in | 1540mm / 60.6in |
| Height | 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors) | without mirrors 1310mm / 51.5in |
| Length | 2210 mm / 87.0 in | 2150 mm / 84.6in |
| Width | 915 mm / 36.0 in (incl. mirrors) | (handlebars) 835 mm / 32.8in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | 223 kg / 492 lbs | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 33 Litres / 8.7 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal |
| Oil Capacity | - | 3.5 Litres/ 0.9 US gals / 0.77 Imp gal |
| Wet Weight | 256 kg / 564.4 lbs | 235 kg / 517 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 193 km/h / 120 mph | 215.9 km/h / 134 mph |
| Max Power | 73 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm | 85 kW / 113 hp @ 9400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm | 98 Nm / 9.99 kgf-m / 72 ft.lbs @ 6,250 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.4630 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start 0-1000 m | 24.7 sec / 190.5 km/h / 1118 mph | 22.1 sec / 212.3 km/h / 132 mph |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 12.9 sec / 170.7 km/h / 106 mph | 11.5 sec / 191.7 km/h / 119 mph |
| Engine |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Fuel Control | SOHC | - |
| Engine Type | Two cylinder boxer | - |
| Displacement | 1170 cc / 71.4 in. | 1050 cc / 64.1 cu in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 101 x 73 mm | 79 x 71.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/oil cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Oil Specification | - | Synthetic, 10W/40 |
| Exhaust | - | Stainless steel 3 into 1, high level brushed stainless steel silencer |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100 km / 15.7 km/l / 36.9 US mpg | 5.7 L/100 km / 17.5 km/l / 41 US mpg / 49 Imp mpg |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel Reserve | 4L / 1.1 US gal | - |
| Ignition | BMS-K | Digital |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Spark Plug | - | NGK, DPR8EA-9 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated | Wet, multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Shaft | X ring chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 1.583 / 2nd 1.259 / 3rd 1.033 / 4th 0.903 / 5th 0.903 / 6th 0.805:1 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing | Aluminum beam perimeter, swingarm: braced, twin-sided, aluminum alloy |
| Suspension - Front | Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. | 43 mm Showa upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping adjustment |
| Suspension - Rear | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. | Showa Mono-shock with adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Rake | 24.8° | 22.8° |
| Trail | 101 mm / 4.0 in | 89.7mm / 3.5 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 210 mm / 8.3 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 220 mm / 8.7 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Alternator three-phase alternator 720 W | - |
| Instrumentation | - | LCD multi-functional instrument pack |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 10.4 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 305 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.0 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 265 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 305mm discs, 4 piston caliper | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rims - Front | 2.50 x 19 | - |
| Rims - Rear | 4.00 x 17 | - |
| Tyres - Front | 110/80 ZR19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/70 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheels - Front | - | Cast aluminium alloy, multi-spoke, 17 x 3.5in |
| Wheels - Rear | - | Cast aluminium alloy, multi-spoke, 17 x 5.5in |