BMW F 850 GS versus Triumph Tiger 800 XCA
BMW F 850 GS
Adventure
Triumph Tiger 800 XCA
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2015 bis 2020
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 15.050 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- raised seating position
- good handling on and off-road
- Wide range of extras and accessories
- successful appearance
Pros:
- Comfort
- Space
- Equipment
- Processing
Cons:
- Windscreen could be slightly larger
- Price skyrockets with extras
- not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
- Off-road capability
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.545 mm
Length : 2.215 mm Height : 1.390 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 229 kg
Length : 2.215 mm Height : 1.390 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 229 kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 799 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 74 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 799 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 74 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 9.300 U/Min
Torque: 79 NM bei 7.850 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 400 km
Performance: 95 HP at 9.300 U/Min
Torque: 79 NM bei 7.850 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 400 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel) Rear suspension:
WP central strut, spring preload hydr. adjustable (travel 215 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingman Tyres at the front: 90/90 21 inches
Rear tyres: 150/70 17 inches
Lattice tube (steel) Rear suspension:
WP central strut, spring preload hydr. adjustable (travel 215 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingman Tyres at the front: 90/90 21 inches
Rear tyres: 150/70 17 inches
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Double brake discs, Nissin 4-piston floating caliper (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin single piston floating caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Double brake discs, Nissin 4-piston floating caliper (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin single piston floating caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Travel instead of lawn
One may think this is a disappointment with the hearty off-road look (especially the version in khaki). But you can see it as it is meant: this is a fantastic travel machine with excellent equipment. For everything else, the Motorradtest.de team recommends an enduro of mobile.de for 1,000 euros, because it looks so coolly smashed.
A mid-range bike, which is not middle class. The Triumph Tiger has style. She is the Range Rover of the motorcycle world, and that's really a compliment.
The test bike was put to us by Triumph Hamburg.
