Triumph Tiger 800 Xcx vs Bmw F 800 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Tiger 800 Xcx vs Bmw F 800 Gs. Triumph Tiger 800 Xcx: 95 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 236 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Bmw F 800 Gs: 85 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Tiger 800 Xcx
Bmw F 800 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
85 hp
Torque (Nm)
79 Nm
83 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
236 kg
229 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
95 hp @ 9,250 rpm
85 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
79 Nm @ 7,850 rpm
83 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
236 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Tiger 800 Xcx
8.0/10
"A genuinely versatile adventure triple that rewards experienced riders buying smart."
Pros
+Exceptional triple engine character
+Confidence-inspiring off-road ability
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
−Fuelling jerky at low speeds
−Chain wears surprisingly quickly
−Mediocre stock screen buffeting
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
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