BMW R 1200 R versus Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro

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Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1200 R

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Triumph

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro

Adventure
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The BMW R 1200 R (K27) from 2011 tested here still has the 110 hp boxer engine with air/oil cooling. This model was built from 2006 to 2014 and replaced the successful R 1150 R. In contrast to its predecessor, the 1200 is much more powerful and sporty on the road, without... weiter
BMW R 1200 R im Test
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Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro im Test
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2017
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 13.100 €
RRP 20.545 €
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Competitors

Pros:
  • relatively light for a boxer machine
  • powerful engine with character
  • upgradeable as an agile tourer
  • no technical overload
  • safe driving experience
Pros:
  • Beefy engine
  • Plenty of space for rider & pillion passenger
  • Complete equipment
  • Semi-active chassis
  • Long-distance seating position
Cons:
  • not cheap
  • Windbreak underground
Cons:
  • slight load change reactions

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.515 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 232 (max: 450 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.560 mm
Length : 2.230 mm Height : 1.436 mm
Seat : 850 mm until : 870 mm
Weight : 245 kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 3-cylinder 12V DOHC in-line engine 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.160 ccm
Hub: 61 mm
Hole: 90 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 125 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 363 km
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 150 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 130 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 350 km

Chassis

Frame type:
 two-part frame concept consisting of the main frame and the rear frame bolted to it, supporting engine (steel)
Front suspension:
 Upside-down 45 mm (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Paralever
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Frame type:
 Tubular space frameTubular steel frame with forged aluminium booms. Screwed aluminium rear frame. (Steel)
Front suspension:
 Showa 49 mm upside-down front fork with semi-active damping. (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Showa central strut with semi-active damping and automatic electronic preload adjustment. (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
 "Tri-Link" two-arm aluminum swingarm with two aluminum torque supports.
Tyres at the front: 120/70R19
Rear tyres: 150/70R18

Brakes

Front brake
 Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
 Disc (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
 Double disc, Brembo M4.30 Stylema monobloc calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
 Single disc, Brembo single piston caliper (∅ 282 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Wonderful, this BMW R1200 R. Not only beautiful, fast and safe, but also potent enough for an Alpine tour. Of course, this requires a suitcase system, which goes quite well into the money at BMW. And just a touring disc, which is to be used in the secondary market (e.B. MRA) for about 150 euros. In the mountains you should ride the other bikers quite nicely around the ears, because the 1200s brings everything you need: strength, agility, agility and above all the feeling of security that you can't really do much with this bike.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 12,000€
  • Used (7 years old): 8,000€
  • Years built: 2006-2014
  • Colours: white, matt grey, black, blue, red
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