2015 BMW R 1200R vs 2023 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 BMW R 1200R 2015 BMW R 1200R

All-Round

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
509.3 pounds
2023 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2023 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer

All-Round

Engine
In-line three, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
575.4 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-Ride by wire. Traction control. 6 ride modes. Windscreen. Heated grips. Blind spot radar.
ColoursBlue, grey, whiteSnowdonia White, Sapphire Black, Matte Khaki Green
Warranty-3 years unlimited mileage
Dimensions
Seat Height (in.)31.1 inches34.4 inches
Seat Height (mm)790 mm875 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)-35.2 inches
Width (mm)906 mm849 mm
Width (in.)35.7 inches33.4 inches
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)-895 mm
Wheelbase (in.)59.6 inches61.4 inches
Height (in.)51.2 inches60.9 inches
Height (mm)1,300 mm1547 mm
Length (in.)85.2 inches-
Length (mm)2,165 mm-
Wheelbase (mm)1,515 mm1560 mm
Seat Height790 mm / 31.1 in.875 mm / 34.4 in.
Wheelbase1,515 mm / 59.6 in.1560 mm / 61.4 in.
Height1,300 mm / 51.2 in.1547 mm / 60.9 in.
Length2,165 mm / 85.2 in.-
Width906 mm / 35.7 in.849 mm / 33.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)-261
Dry Weight (lbs.)-575.4 pounds
Oil Capacity (l)-4.00 litres
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-4.23 US quarts
Wet Weight (kg)231.0 kg-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.76 gallons7.92 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)18.00 litres29.98 litres
Wet Weight (lbs.)509.3 pounds-
Dry Weight-261 kg / 575.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons29.98 litres / 7.92 US gallons
Wet Weight231.0 kg / 509.3 lbs-
Performance
Max Torque125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions130.0 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) @ 7000 Revolutions"
Power-to-Weight Ratio-0.5747 HP/kg
Engine
CO290.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel Reserve (l)3.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.79 gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-strokeIn-line three, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches70.78 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc1160.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches3.5 x 2.4 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm89.9 x 60.5 mm
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K+ digital enfinemanagement with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignitionInjection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control
Compression Ratio12.0:113.2:1
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3-
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Exhaust-Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with underslung primary silencer and side mounted secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption3.90 litres/100 km (25.6 km/l or 60.31 mpg)4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Fuel Reserve3.00 litres / 0.79 gallons-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operatedHydraulic, Wet, multi-plate, slip and assist
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)Shaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.9 inches4.4 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)140 mm220 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.5 inches8.7 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)140 mm220 mm
Trail (mm)126 mm112 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.5 inches8.7 inches
Frame TypeTwo section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unitTubular steel frame, with forged aluminium outriggers. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe.
Suspension - FrontTelescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mmShowa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheelShowa semi-active damping monoshock, with automatic electronic preload adjustment.
Rake27.7°23.7°
Seat-Heated rider and passenger seat
Trail126 mm / 4.9 in.112 mm / 4.4 in.
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in.220 mm / 8.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in.220 mm / 8.7 in.
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-TFT multi­functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, digital tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gage, service indicator, ambient temperature, clock and six rider modes
Lighting system-All LED lighting
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.Double disc. Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers, OC-ABS
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.Single disc. Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS
RimsCast aluminiumWire spoke, aluminum rims, Metzeler Karoo Street tires
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR1790/90-21
Tyres - Rear180/55-ZR17-