BMW R 1150 R versus Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro

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Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1150 R

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Triumph

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro

Adventure
Is it still worth buying a BMW R 1150 R today?
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BMW R 1150 R im Test
Gallery
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Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro im Test
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2005 bis 2006
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 20.545 €
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Competitors

Pros:
  • easy and manoeuvrable to drive despite size and weight
  • used relatively cheap
  • is also suitable as a tourer
  • wonderful boxer with sound
  • sufficient power, powerful torque
Pros:
  • Beefy engine
  • Plenty of space for rider & pillion passenger
  • Complete equipment
  • Semi-active chassis
  • Long-distance seating position
Cons:
  • vulnerable ABS system
  • fiddly battery removal
Cons:
  • slight load change reactions

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 238 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.560 mm
Length : 2.230 mm Height : 1.436 mm
Seat : 850 mm until : 870 mm
Weight : 245 kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.130 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 3-cylinder 12V DOHC in-line engine 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.160 ccm
Hub: 61 mm
Hole: 90 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 197 km/h
Performance: 85 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 5.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 446 km
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 150 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 130 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 350 km

Chassis

Frame type:
 Three-part frame concept consisting of front and rear frame with supporting engine (steel)
Front suspension:
 BMW Motorrad Telelever; Standpipe diameter 35 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Central strut (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm with Paralever
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17
Frame type:
 Tubular space frameTubular steel frame with forged aluminium booms. Screwed aluminium rear frame. (Steel)
Front suspension:
 Showa 49 mm upside-down front fork with semi-active damping. (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Showa central strut with semi-active damping and automatic electronic preload adjustment. (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
 "Tri-Link" two-arm aluminum swingarm with two aluminum torque supports.
Tyres at the front: 120/70R19
Rear tyres: 150/70R18

Brakes

Front brake
 Four-piston fixed caliper double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
 Two-piston fixed caliper brake (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
 Double disc, Brembo M4.30 Stylema monobloc calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
 Single disc, Brembo single piston caliper (∅ 282 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

The BMW R 1150 R is a grateful bike that offers riders a confident and safe riding experience even with high mileage. There are many used machines of this type, most fortunately in uncrafted original condition. But old machines are not really cheap either: 1150s are hardly available in good condition under 4,000 euros. To answer the opening question: Yes, it is still worth buying a 15-year-old motorcycle today. At least if it is a BMW R 1150 R.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price new (2003): 9,000€
  • Used (15 years old): 4,500€
  • Years built: 2000 - 2006
  • Colours: black, blue, silver
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