BMW R 1250 GS Adventure versus Triumph Tiger 1200 XR

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure

Adventure
Triumph

Triumph Tiger 1200 XR

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2019 bis 2024~
Built von 2018 bis 2019
RRP 19.950 €
RRP 14.700 €
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Pros:
  • Chassis comfortable and sporty
  • Powerful motor
  • Pillion comfort
  • Security package
Pros:
Cons:
  • Surcharge policy
Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.504 mm
Length :
2.270 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat :
890 mm
Weight :
268 (max: 485 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.520 mm
Length :
2.230 mm Height : 1.470 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
242 (max: 481 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.254 ccm
Hub: 76 mm
Hole: 102 mm
Cooling: Luft-/Flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 3-cylinder 12V DOHC in-line engine 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.215 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 85 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Wellenantrieb
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 136 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 143 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 30 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
600 km
Maximum speed: 211 km/h
Performance: 141 HP at 9.350 U/Min
Torque: 122 NM bei 7.600 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
385 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Two-part framework
Front suspension:
Telelever 37cm (travel 210 mm)
Rear suspension:
WAD mono strut with paralever (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 R19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R17
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)
Front suspension:
48 mm WP Upside Down fork (travel 190 mm)
Rear suspension:
WP Monoshock (travel 193 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm, light metal casting with cardan shaft drive
Tyres at the front: 120/70 R19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake ( 276 mm)
Front brake
Double brake discs, Brembo 4-piston monobloc radial calipers ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Nissin Double Piston Floating Caliper ( 282 mm)

Cheap here is nothing

All this also offers the normal GS. Also the extensive chassis with its complete programs and adjustment possibilities. Do you really need the additional equipment of the adventure? Certainly not, but you might want them. Our fully equipped copy put a lot of money on it at the list price of around 18,000 euros, so that no less than 23,000 euros would eventually be due. Aua.

In the end, however, it could also be argued that in these regions it is no longer important. So, with an additional price of 1,500 euros for the adventure, it remains ultimately a question of taste. And, as you know, everyone is responsible for that themselves.

The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg near Hamburg.

 

Standard:
Connectivity-TFT / Mountain Start Assistance / "Rain" and "Road" / LED / ASC (traction)

Packages:

Comfort (515€): Heating handles/RDC/chrome exhaust

Touring (€2,140): Dynamic ESA/Keyless Go/Tempomat/LED Position Lights/Navi Preparation/Case Holder

Dynamic (€1,040): Driving modes/QS/day LED blinker/DTC

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: from 18.000€
  • Used (3 years old): 12,000€
  • Years built: 1250 from 2019
  • Availability: very good
  • Colours: ice grey, sandmatt, HP-Stle (white-blue-red with golden rims)