BMW G 650 GS versus Triumph Tiger 800 XCA

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure
Triumph

Triumph Tiger 800 XCA

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2015 bis 2020
RRP
RRP 15.050 €
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Pros:
  • light and manoeuvrable
  • uncomplicated
  • favorable consumption
  • solid workmanship
  • enough space for passenger
Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Space
  • Equipment
  • Processing
Cons:
  • radiates little emotion
Cons:
  • Off-road capability

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length :
2.165 mm
Seat :
780 mm
Weight :
192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.545 mm
Length :
2.215 mm Height : 1.390 mm
Seat :
845 mm
Weight :
229 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: Number 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 799 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 74 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
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

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
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

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
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.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: XCA 15.050 €
  • Used (3 years old): 8,500€
  • Years of construction: since 2010
  • Availability: medium
  • Colours: white, red, khaki