BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Triumph Tiger 900
R 1250 GS Adventure vs Tiger 900
Key Highlights | BMW R 1250 GS Adventure | Triumph Tiger 900 |
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Price | Rs.22.50 Lakh | Rs.13.95 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 888 cc |
Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 106.5 bhp @ 9500 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 14 kmpl | 21.2 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
R 1250 GS Adventure specifications | Tiger 900 specifications | |
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On Road Price | 25.56 Lakh Price Breakup | 15.96 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 5.0 | 4.3 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 Litres | 20 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1254 cc | 888 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
R 1250 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Tiger 900 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 305 | 320 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | - |
Front Wheel Size | - | 19 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | - | 17 |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Front Suspension | BMMotorraTeleleverstanchiodiamete1.(3mm)centrasprinstrut" | Marzocch45mupsiddowforksmanuarebounancompressiodampinadjustment180mtravel |
Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Marzocchi rear suspension unit& manual preload and rebound damping adjustment& 170mm wheel travel |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - R19 | 100/90 - 19 |
Instrumentation
R 1250 GS Adventure Instrumentation | Tiger 900 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
R 1250 GS Adventure Exterior | Tiger 900 Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
R 1250 GS Adventure Warranty | Tiger 900 Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km | - |
Body & Suspension
R 1250 GS Adventure Body & Suspension | Tiger 900 Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
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Frame Type | Two-section frame& front- and bolted on rear frame& load-bearing engine | Tubular steel trellis main frame. Fabricated& bolt-on aluminium rear subframe |
Engine & Transmission
R 1250 GS Adventure Engine & Transmission | Tiger 900 Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 1254 cc | 888 cc |
Engine Type | Air-Liquid Cooled& Twin Cylinder& DOHC& Boxer Engine | Liquid-cooled& 12 valve& DOHC& in-line 3-cylinder |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.144 kwh | - |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | - |
Bore x Stroke | 102.5 mm x 76 mm | 78 mm x 61.9 mm |
Charging Socket | No | Yes |
Configuration | 12.5 : 1 | 13.0:1 |
Cooling type | Air/Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 106.5 bhp @ 9500 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
R 1250 GS Adventure Comfort & Convenience | Tiger 900 Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | No |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | NO | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 3 | 4 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | Yes |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
R 1250 GS Adventure Safety | Tiger 900 Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Brake Assist | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Power Modes | 3 | 4 |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
R 1250 GS Adventure Dimensions & Capacity | Tiger 900 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2270 mm | - |
Width | 980 mm | 930 mm |
Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase | 1504 mm | 1556 mm |
Ground Clearance | 185 mm | - |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 Litres | 20 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.78 Litres | 3.1 Litres |
Body Type | Adventure | Adventure |
Seat Height | 890 mm | 820 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 268 kg | - |
Entertainment & Communication
R 1250 GS Adventure Entertainment & Communication | Tiger 900 Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | Yes |
Pros & Cons
R 1250 GS Adventure Pros & Cons | Tiger 900 Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and Triumph Tiger 900
Safety
R 1250 GS Adventure comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Traction Control System. Tiger 900 has Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has features like Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port and Triumph Tiger 900, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Tiger 900 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure has a 30 Litres fuel tank with 1460 mm seat height. Triumph Tiger 900 has 1410 mm seat height and 20 Litres fuel tank capacity.