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

All-Round

Engine
In-line three, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
562.0 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-Ride by Wire. 5 ride modes. Traction control. Cruise control. Windscreen. Heated grips. Heated seats. Phone connectivity.
ColoursBlue, grey, whiteSnowdonia White, Snowdonia White, Lucerne Blue
Warranty-3 years, unlimited mileage warranty
Dimensions
Seat Height (in.)31.1 inches33.5 inches
Length (mm)2,165 mm2248 mm
Length (in.)85.2 inches88.5 inches
Height (mm)1,300 mm1470 mm
Height (in.)51.2 inches57.9 inches
Wheelbase (in.)59.6 inches61.4 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,515 mm1560 mm
Width (in.)35.7 inches33.4 inches
Width (mm)906 mm849 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)-34.5 inches
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)-877 mm
Seat Height (mm)790 mm850 mm
Seat Height790 mm / 31.1 in.850 mm / 33.5 in.
Wheelbase1,515 mm / 59.6 in.1560 mm / 61.4 in.
Height1,300 mm / 51.2 in.1470 mm / 57.9 in.
Length2,165 mm / 85.2 in.2248 mm / 88.5 in.
Width906 mm / 35.7 in.849 mm / 33.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.76 gallons7.90 US gallons
Wet Weight (kg)231.0 kg254.9 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)509.3 pounds562.0 pounds
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-4.23 US quarts
Fuel Capacity (l)18.00 litres29.90 litres
Oil Capacity (l)-4.00 litres
Fuel Capacity18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons29.90 litres / 7.90 US gallons
Wet Weight231.0 kg / 509.3 lbs254.9 kg / 562.0 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"
Engine
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-strokeIn-line three, four-stroke
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.79 gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)3.00 litres-
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc1160.0 cc
CO290.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm89.9 x 60.5 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches3.5 x 2.4 inches
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches70.78 cubic inches
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
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)140 mm200 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.5 inches7.9 inches
Trail (in.)4.9 inches4.7 inches
Trail (mm)126 mm120 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.5 inches7.9 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)140 mm200 mm
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°24.0°
Trail126 mm / 4.9 in.120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in.200 mm / 7.9 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in.200 mm / 7.9 in.
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-Full-colour 7” TFT screen
Lighting system-All LED lighting
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.Double disc. Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers, ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.Single disc. Brembo single piston caliper, ABS.
RimsCast aluminiumCast aluminium alloy. Metzeler Tourance tires.
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70-R19
Tyres - Rear180/55-ZR17-