BMW G 650 GS versus Triumph Tiger Sport 1050
BMW G 650 GS
Adventure
Triumph Tiger Sport 1050
Crossover
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2016 bis 2021
RRP
RRP 13.250 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
Pros:
- Power and torque
- Easy to use
- Processing
- Suitability for touring
Cons:
- radiates little emotion
Cons:
- Price
- Not very handy
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.540 mm
Length : 2.150 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 241 (max: 457 ) kg
Length : 2.150 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 241 (max: 457 ) kg
Engine
Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: 3-cylinder 12V DOHC in-line engine 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.050 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.050 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-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
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 126 HP at 9.475 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 385 km
Performance: 126 HP at 9.475 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 385 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Double tube bridge frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
43 mm Showa Upside Down fork with adjustable preload and compression damping (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
Showa Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping (travel 155 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal single-arm swingarm with eccentric chain clamping mechanism Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR17
Double tube bridge frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
43 mm Showa Upside Down fork with adjustable preload and compression damping (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
Showa Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping (travel 155 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal single-arm swingarm with eccentric chain clamping mechanism Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR17
Brakes
Rear brake
Disk
Disk
Front brake
Floating mounted double brake disc, Nissin 4-piston radial calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin double piston caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Floating mounted double brake disc, Nissin 4-piston radial calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin double piston caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Conclusion - what gets stuck
Don't misunderstand: She can do that with touring, but that's not really her nature. Every adventure bike is a compromise, the triumph clearly tends towards sport. Together with this certain ease of service and all the driving behaviour, it makes it easy for even less experienced touring riders to explore the world in a relaxed way. And yet these would not be the right pilots of the Tigers.The advantages of the triumph are best enjoyed by the biker, who wants to ride sportily. Everything else is for the big cat, because despite the good torque, the Triumph Tiger 1050 Sport encourages to send the footrests towards the tar instead of gondolaing through the area with the standard cruise control.
For the city it is also not the first choice, it starts with the wide handlebars and does not stop with the cladding.
Who wants the tiger and sport, in a hurry to the finish and since have a lot of fun - please very, the triumph is ready.
The test motorcycle was kindly provided by Motorrad Ruser. It can be purchased there as a used model for 9,990 euros.
