Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer vs BMW R1300GS Triple Black vs BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Comparison
Updated: 20, Jan, 2025 10:13 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 21,88,990
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 20,95,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 22,95,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Overall Height | |||
| 1490 mm | 1406 mm | 1406 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 850 mm | NA | NA | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1560 mm | 1518 mm | 1518 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 262 kg | 237 kg | 269 kg | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 30 litres | 19 litres | 30 litres | |
| Handlebar Width | |||
| 849 mm | NA | NA | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 875/895 mm | 850 mm | 820-870 mm | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| Passenger Kit - Comfort Passenger Footrests | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| NA | |||
| Riding Modes | |||
| NA | |||
| Pillion Grabrail | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Heated Grips | |||
| Heated Seat | |||
| NA | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Active Cruise Control | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Triumph Tiger 1200 GT mileage is 19.6 kmpl (company-claimed). | BMW R1300GS mileage is 4.8 kmpl (company-claimed). | 21 kmpl | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1160 cc | 1300 cc | 1300 cc | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| Bore | |||
| 90 mm | 106.5 mm | 106.5 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 60.7 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 13.2:1 | 13.3 : 1 | 13.3:1 | |
| Valves Per Cylinder | |||
| 4 | NA | NA | |
| Maintenance Service Intervals | |||
| 16,000 km or 12 months | NA | NA | |
| Shift Type | |||
| Triumph Shift Assist (Up and Down) | BMW Shiftcam | NA | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 1160cc, Liquid-Cooled, 12 Valve, DOHC, Inline 3-Cylinder Engine | 1300cc, Air/Liquid-Cooled, Two-Cylinder Four-Stroke Boxer Engine with Two Overhead Chain-Driven Camshafts and Balancing Gearwheels | 1300cc, Air/Liquid-Cooled Two-Cylinder Four-Stroke Boxer Engine | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Multipoint Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection with Electronic Throttle Control | Electronic Intake Pipe Injection | Fuel Injection | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooled | Air/Liquid Cooled | Air-/liquid Cooled | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 148 HP @ 9000 rpm | 145 HP @ 7,750 rpm | 145 HP @ 7750 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 130 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | |
| Valve System | |||
| 12-Valve, DOHC | NA | NA | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Final Drive | |||
| Shaft Drive | NA | NA | |
| Clutch | |||
| Hydraulic, Wet, Multi-Plate, Slip and Assist | Wet Clutch, Slipper Clutch, Hydraulically Operated | Wet Clutch, Anti-Hopping Clutch, Hydraulically Operated | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| ABS Light | |||
| NA | |||
| LED Indicator Lights | |||
| Multifunctional Indicator Lights Rear | NA | ||
| Service Reminder | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Low Oil Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Low Battery Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Clock | |||
| Digital | Digital | NA | |
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | NA | |
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Braking System | |||
| 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | |
| Key Features | |||
| Some of the key Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer features include - Full-Colour 7” TFT Instrument Pack with My Triumph Connectivity System, Blind Spot Radar, Cruise Control, Triumph Shift Assist (Up and Down), Hill Hold, 6 Riding Modes, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Adaptive Cornering Lighting, All-LED Lighting with Daytime Running Light, LED Auxiliary Lights, ABS and Traction Control, Hand Guards, Aluminium Sump Guard with Moulded Upper, Engine Protection Bars, Fuel Tank Protection Bars, Heated Grips, Heated Rider and Pillion Seats. | Some of the key BMW R1300GS Triple Black features include - TFT Display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, LED Matrix Headlight, Daytime Riding Lights, Dynamic Traction Control, BMW Motorrad full integral ABS Pro, 4 Riding Modes (Eco, Rain, Road, Enduro), Hill Start Control, Dynamic Brake Control, Dynamic Cruise Control, Engine Drag Torque Control, Tyre Pressure Control, Keyless Ride, Heated Grips, Smartphone Charging Compartment with a USB Charging Socket, Hand Protection with Integrated Indicator Lamps, Adaptive Height Control, Cross Spoke Wheels with Black Rim. | NA | |
| Similar Bikes | |||
| BMW R 1250 GS, Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250, BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, BMW S 1000 XR, Harley-Davidson Fat Bob 114, Ducati Panigale V2, Aprilia Tuono V4 | BMW R 1250 GS Adventure, Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250, Triumph Tiger 1200, Honda Africa Twin, Ducati DesertX, Ducati Multistrada V4, Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 | NA | |
| Ride Modes | |||
| 6 Riding Modes | Eco, Rain, Road, Enduro, Enduro Pro, Dynamic, and Dynamic Pro. | NA | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| LED | LED | ||
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| LED | LED | ||
| Auxiliary Light | |||
| LED | NA | NA | |
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| NA | |||
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Li-Ion Starter Battery | NA | |
| Head Light | |||
| LED | LED Matrix Headlight | LED | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Design | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Performance | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Comfort | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Fuel Economy | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Features | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Build Quality | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Value for Money | |||
| NA | NA | ||
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| NA | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| 320mm Dual Floating Discs. Brembo M4.30 Stylema Monoblock Radial Calipers, OC-ABS, Magura HC1 Span Adjustable Radial Master Cylinder with Separate Reservoir. | 310mm Dual Semi-Floating Disc Brakes, 4-Piston Radial Brake Caliper | Double Disc | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 282mm Single Disc Brembo Single Piston Caliper, OC-ABS, Rear Master Cylinder with Remote Reservoir. | 285mm Single Disc, 2-Piston Floating Caliper | Disc | |
| ABS | |||
| BMW Full Integral ABS Pro | |||
| Traction Control System | |||
| DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) | |||
| Front Tyre | |||
| Metzeler Karoo Street, 90/90-21 (M/C 54V TL) | 120/70-R19 | 120/70-R19 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| Metzeler Karoo Street, 150/70-R18 (M/C 70V TL) | 170/60-R17 | 170/60-R17 | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| Spoked, 21 x 2.15in | 3.00 x 19“ | NA | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| Spoked, 18 x 4.25in | 4.50 x 17“ | NA | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| Spoke Wheels | Cross Spoke Wheels with Golden Rim | NA | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| 49mm Showa, Semi-Active Damping USD Forks | BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, Handlebar Tilting Decoupeled via Flex Element, Central Shock Absorber | Central Shock Absorber | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Showa Semi-Active Damping Monoshock with Automatic Electronic Preload Adjustment | BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, Cast Aluminium Single-Sided Swingarm, Transversal Connected Swing Arm Bearings, Central WAD Spring Strut, Spring Preload Fully Adjustable | Single-Sided Swingarm | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Tubular Steel Frame, with Forged Aluminum Outriggers. Fabricated, Bolt-on Aluminum Rear Subframe. | Two-Part Frame Consisting of Main Frame, Bolted Rear Frame, and Load-Bearing Engine | NA | |
| Exhaust/Muffler | |||
| Stainless Steel 3 into 1 Header System with Underslung Primary Silencer and Side Mounted Secondary Silencer | NA | NA | |
| Swingarm | |||
| Twin Sided "Tri-Link" Aluminum Swingarm with Twin Aluminum Torque Arms. | NA | NA | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 220 mm | 190 mm | NA | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 220 mm | 200 mm | NA | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Emission (Co2) | |||
| 119 g/km | 110 g/km | NA | |
| Rake | |||
| 23.7 º | NA | NA | |
| Trail | |||
| 112 mm | NA | NA | |
| Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price | |||
| Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | NA | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| Latest Price in India | |||
| 2024 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer price is Rs 21.89 lakh (ex-showroom). | BMW R1300GS Triple Black price is Rs 20.95 lakh (ex-showroom). | Rs 22.95 Lakh (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| 2024 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer | BMW R1300GS Triple Black | BMW R 1300 GS Adventure | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Available | |
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Adventure | Adventure | Adventure | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Reinvented Adventure | "Together, We Can Think Bigger, Further, And Better." | As Strong as Your Willpower | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| On Road Price | |||
| 2024 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer on road price is Rs 25.20 lakh in Delhi, Rs 26.05 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 25.50 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 25.83 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Triumph dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | BMW R1300GS Triple Black on road price is Rs 24.11 lakh in Delhi, Rs 24.93 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 24.41 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 24.72 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest BMW dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | NA | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Jet Black, Matt Khaki, Matt Sandstorm | Triple Black | Racing Red, Racing Blue, Black & Grey, Aurelius Green | |
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