Bmw F 850 Gs Adventure vs Triumph Tiger 900
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 850 Gs Adventure
Triumph Tiger 900
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
92 Nm
87 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
244 kg
193 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
95 hp @ 8,250 rpm
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
92 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
87 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
200 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
244 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight for GT variant; Rally variants approx. 199 kg)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw F 850 Gs Adventure
8.0/10
"A genuinely capable adventure bike that earns its premium used price."
Pros
+Strong low-down torque delivery
+Excellent long-distance comfort
+Quality suspension hardware
Cons
−TFT screen moisture issues
−Pricey BMW dealer servicing
−Heavy for serious off-road
Triumph Tiger 900
8.5/10
"A genuinely accomplished adventure bike that rewards sensible used buying."
Pros
+Triple engine is exceptional
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Excellent electronics package
Cons
−Fairing mounting points crack
−Pricier used than rivals
−Wind noise above 80mph