BMW R nineT Urban G/S versus Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Retro
Triumph

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro

Adventure
Retro, Scrambler, Naked, Tourer - what kind of machine is this?
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BMW R nineT Urban G/S im Test
Gallery
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Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro im Test
Gallery

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2023
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 14.750 €
RRP 20.545 €
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
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Competitors

Pros:
  • Engine
  • Handling
  • Brake
  • Chassis
  • Impression of quality
  • Optics
Pros:
  • Beefy engine
  • Plenty of space for rider & pillion passenger
  • Complete equipment
  • Semi-active chassis
  • Long-distance seating position
Cons:
  • missing indicators for fuel level, engine speed and gear
  • Travel possibilities and wind protection not at GS level
Cons:
  • slight load change reactions

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.527 mm
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 221 (max: 430 ) 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: Öl-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: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 321 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:
 Lattice tube (steel)
Front suspension:
 Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Paralever
Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR
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 (∅ 265 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 sticks

Without question, Urban G/S is beguiling. Our tester Markus let himself be carried away to the remark that in his eyes it is currently the most beautiful motorcycle on the market. It is also a typical boxer child and high-quality workmanship from front to back. For those who do not constantly commute between Germany and Mongolia, the Urban G/S may even be better suited than a normal GS, because the Urban G/S is handier and weighs significantly less.
 
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg for this test. There is exactly this bike as a demonstrator and is looking forward to a lot of test riders. So, let's go to Pinneberg near Hamburg!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 14.320€
  • Used (3 years old): 12.000€
  • Years of construction: since 2017
  • Colours: black-red, blue, white
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