Bmw F 800 Gs vs Triumph Tiger 800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw F 800 Gs
Triumph Tiger 800
Horsepower (hp)
85 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
79 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
85 hp @ 7,500 rpm
95 hp @ 9,300 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
79 Nm @ 8,100 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
193 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw F 800 Gs
7.8/10
"The honest adventurer's BMW — less ego, more actual riding."
Pros
+Lightweight for adventure class
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Genuinely capable off-road
Cons
−Short fuel range disappoints
−Tall seat excludes shorter riders
−Pre-2013 suspension feels vague
Triumph Tiger 800
8.0/10
"The sweet-spot adventure bike that punches well above its price."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Narrow, flickable, genuinely fun
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Early ABS sensors unreliable
−Stock suspension too soft
−Fuel economy disappoints touring