BMW R 1300 GS Adventure versus Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

Adventure
Triumph

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2025 bis 2025~
Built von 2022 bis 2025~
RRP 22.335 €
RRP 20.545 €
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Pros:
  • Endless comfort
  • Space without end
  • Endless performance
  • Good standard equipment
  • Fluffy handling
  • good brakes and good tires
Pros:
  • Beefy engine
  • Plenty of space for rider & pillion passenger
  • Complete equipment
  • Semi-active chassis
  • Long-distance seating position
Cons:
  • Turn signals hardly visible when braking
  • heavy bike, only partially suitable for off-road use
  • Quickshifter a bit plucky
  • nothing for beginners!
Cons:
  • slight load change reactions

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.518 mm
Length :
2.280 mm Height : 1.588 mm
Seat :
870 mm until : 890 mm
Weight :
269 (max: 485 ) 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: 1.300 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 107 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
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: 145 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 149 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 30 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
612 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 (steel)
Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilt decoupling via flex element, central spring strut (suspension travel 210 mm)
Rear suspension:
central WAD shock absorber, spring preload infinitely adjustable (suspension 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 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 brake, semi-floating discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial caliper ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper ( 285 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo M4.30 Stylema monobloc calipers ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo single piston caliper ( 282 mm)

Result

The new GSA is certainly not a bike for everyone. It polarizes in terms of appearance, performance, price and weight. That's a good thing, we think, because there are already enough monotonous motorcycles. Beginners will certainly lie on their side after a few meters with this motorcycle, but seasoned bikers will find the ultimate ship for the really long tour here. In the afternoon a short trip to the North Cape and back is no problem with the Adventure. And you don't have to refuel on the way either.
 
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Neumünster. The GSA will be there as a demonstrator and is looking forward to test drivers. Those who want to try out the ASA will also get their money's worth in Neumünster : B&S also has a standard GS with the new automated shift assistant. So register two test drives, then order the GSA with ASA and look forward to Christmas!

Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: € 22,335
  • Availability: since 2024
  • Colors: red, black, blue-white, green
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