Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Bmw R 1200 Gs — which has more power?

Triumph Explorer 1200 produces 137 hp @ 9,350 rpm (2018+ model; earlier 2012–2017 models produced approximately 133 hp); Bmw R 1200 Gs produces 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm. Triumph Explorer 1200 wins by 12 hp.

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Bmw R 1200 Gs — which is faster?

Top speed: Triumph Explorer 1200 210 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed figures), Bmw R 1200 Gs 200 km/h. Triumph Explorer 1200 is the faster of the two.

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Bmw R 1200 Gs — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Triumph Explorer 1200 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average — note: varies significantly with riding style and load), Bmw R 1200 Gs 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Bmw R 1200 Gs — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Triumph Explorer 1200 7.8/10 and Bmw R 1200 Gs 8.5/10. Bmw R 1200 Gs scores higher on the overall verdict. Triumph Explorer 1200 caveat: You want plug-and-play reliability without wrenching. Bmw R 1200 Gs caveat: You want light, flickable urban commuting only.

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Bmw R 1200 Gs — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Triumph Explorer 1200 137 hp, Bmw R 1200 Gs 125 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Bmw R 1200 Gs — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Triumph Explorer 1200: 259 kg, 137 hp. Bmw R 1200 Gs: 238 kg, 125 hp.

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Bmw R 1200 Gs

Q: Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Bmw R 1200 Gs — which is lighter?

Weight: Triumph Explorer 1200 259 kg (wet/curb weight for standard XR variant; XCA with full electronics package is approximately 264 kg), Bmw R 1200 Gs 238 kg (wet/curb weight).

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Bmw R 1200 Gs. Triumph Explorer 1200: 137 hp @ 9,350 rpm (2018+ model; earlier 2012–2017 models produced approximately 133 hp) hp, 259 kg (wet/curb weight for standard XR variant; XCA with full electronics package is approximately 264 kg) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed figures), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Bmw R 1200 Gs: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 238 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.