Triumph Tiger 1200 Gt Explorer vs Bmw R 1300 Gs
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 1300 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
145 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
149 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
240 kg
237 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
150 hp @ 9,000 rpm
145 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
240 kg (wet/curb weight)
237 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 (typical 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 1300 Gs
8.8/10
"The benchmark adventure bike, best bought used with patience."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine is outstanding
+Best chassis in class
+Excellent electronics suite
Cons
−ASA gearbox needs checking
−Options wildly inflate price
−Tall seat alienates shorter riders