BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro
Triumph

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro

Reise-Enduro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 16.395 €
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Pros:
  • Engine
  • Handling
  • Brake
  • Chassis
  • Impression of quality
  • Optics
Pros:
  • Material quality
  • Comfort
  • Engine suitable for everyday use
  • Pillion comfort
Cons:
  • missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
  • Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
  • Price

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length :
2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
221 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.556 mm
Length :
2.220 mm Height : 1.410 mm
Seat :
860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight :
228 kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Three-cylinder 12V DOHC in-line engine 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 888 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
321 km
Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 108 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 90 NM bei 6.850 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
385 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
Frame type:
Tubular steel frame, bolted rear frame (steel)
Front suspension:
45 mm Showa upside-down fork, manually adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping (travel 240 mm)
Rear suspension:
Showa central shock absorber, manually adjustable preload and rebound damping (travel 240 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90-21
Rear tyres: 150/70R17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Brembo Stylema 4-piston monobloc calipers ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Brembo single-piston floating caliper ( 255 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

Without question, Urban G/S is beguiling. Our tester Markus let himself be carried away to the remark that in his eyes it is currently the most beautiful motorcycle on the market. It is also a typical boxer child and high-quality workmanship from front to back. For those who do not constantly commute between Germany and Mongolia, the Urban G/S may even be better suited than a normal GS, because the Urban G/S is handier and weighs significantly less.
 
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg for this test. There is exactly this bike as a demonstrator and is looking forward to a lot of test riders. So, let's go to Pinneberg near Hamburg!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 14.320€
  • Used (3 years old): 12.000€
  • Years of construction: since 2017
  • Colours: black-red, blue, white

Elegant and fast

And so we have it: The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is an incredibly smooth motorcycle. She's cool, very confident. And it also has a penchant for details: the side stand is made of high-quality aluminium. No one has ever thought about how valuable a side stand can be, but it's stylish.

Ups - Grace, Pace and Style. Fits easily.

The test bike was provided to us by Triumph Hamburg.

Price / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: from 11.350€
  • Years built: 2since 2020
  • Colours: khaki-green, white, black