Triumph Tiger 1200 Gt Explorer vs Bmw R 1250 Gs Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Tiger 1200 Gt Explorer
Bmw R 1250 Gs Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
136 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
143 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
240 kg
268 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
150 hp @ 9,000 rpm
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated)
200 km/h
Weight
240 kg (wet/curb weight)
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (approx. 14–17 km/L, real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Tiger 1200 Gt Explorer
8.5/10
"The best all-rounder adventure bike Triumph has ever built."
Pros
+Triple engine, effortless torque
+Semi-active suspension works brilliantly
+Wind protection genuinely excellent
Cons
−Heavy at slow speeds
−Suspension linkage wear risk
−Screen scratches embarrassingly easily
Bmw R 1250 Gs Adventure
8.5/10
"The benchmark adventure bike that genuinely earns its premium price tag."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine remarkably torque-rich
+Electronics genuinely class-leading
+Tank range exceeds 300 miles
Cons
−Tall seat intimidates shorter riders
−Dealer servicing costs bite hard
−Electronics failures get expensive fast