BMW R 1300 GS versus Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro

BMW R 1300 GS

Adventure

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro

Adventure

Is BMW's new all-rounder really that good?

After five years, BMW is launching a successor to the successful R 1250 GS model. According to the spec sheet, the new R 1300 GS doesn't do that much differently, but in reality it is an almost completely redesigned... weiter

BMW R 1300 GS im Test

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Attack from England on the BMW GS: Successful or unsuccessful?

With the new Tiger 1200, Triumph reaches for the crown of large enduros. Quite unabashedly and without further ado, Triumph speaks of the attack on the GS. And indeed, there is between the bestseller from Munich... weiter

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2023 bis 2024~

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

RRP 19.100 €

RRP 20.545 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Insane engine with steam in all speed ranges
good-natured and precise handling
Manoeuvrable and easy-to-handle machine
Very high level of comfort for driver and front passenger
Top-of-the-line full-integral brake
Very good standard equipment
very good wind protection

Pros:

Beefy engine
Plenty of space for rider & pillion passenger
Complete equipment
Semi-active chassis
Long-distance seating position

Cons:

QuickShifter and gearbox a bit hard
neither Apple CarPlay, nor Android Auto, nor full-map navigation
Operation requires training time

Cons:

slight load change reactions

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.518 mm
Length : 2.212 mm Height : 1.406 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 237 (max: 465 ) 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 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.300 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 107 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
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: 220 km/h
Performance: 145 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 149 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 400 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:
Two-part frame concept (steel)

Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilt decoupling via flex element, central shock absorber (travel 190 mm)

Rear suspension:
central WAD shock absorber, spring preload infinitely adjustable (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 R19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R17

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
Double disc brake, semi-floating discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 285 mm)

Front brake
Double disc, Brembo M4.30 Stylema monobloc calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo single piston caliper (∅ 282 mm)

Bottom line - check your account balance.

The new GS really is a successful adventure bike. It can do almost everything - and really well. You have to look for points of criticism with a magnifying glass and even die-hard BMW critics have to admit after a test drive: Unfortunately awesome! The price, which seems high at first glance, is thus put into perspective very quickly. And it is put into perspective even further when you compare the new R1300 GS with the competition , which are not necessarily cheaper either.

The test machine was kindly made available to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Neumünster . There you will find several 1300cc GS in the exhibition and of course you are also cordially invited to a test drive. ATTENTION, WARNING: This could be an expensive afternoon...

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