BMW S 1000 XR versus Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW S 1000 XR

Crossover
Triumph

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2015 bis 2024~
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 19.690 €
RRP 20.345 €
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Pros:
  • Seating position fits small and big people
  • High-revving motor
  • Strong brakes
  • Very good standard equipment
Pros:
  • Beefy engine
  • Plenty of space for rider & pillion passenger
  • Complete equipment
  • Semi-active chassis
  • Long-distance seating position
Cons:
  • You just always want to step on the gas
Cons:
  • slight load change reactions

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.541 mm
Length :
2.156 mm Height : 1.460 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
227 (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: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 999 ccm
Hub: 50 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
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: 250 km/h
Performance: 170 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 114 NM bei 9.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
323 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:
Aluminium composite bridge frame, motor supporting (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Upside-down 45 mm (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 190/55 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 brake, 4-piston fixed caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper ( 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 gets stuck

Man, we had fun with the XR! The standard electronically adjustable ESA suspension really irons everything smoothly and yet this bike still gives you the necessary feedback about the road condition for sporty driving. That's the biggest difference between XR and GS: The XR is always sporty on the road, even if the 4-cylinder can purr at least theoretically like a kitten, that's not what you want as a driver! Better to throttle and loseprint like a cheetah. GS on the other hand: Rather quiet as a lion.
 
Whether the sportiness of the XR has a lasting effect or rather annoys, every driver has to decide for himself. What is clear, however, is that it travels more pleasantly on a GS, because you drive rather relaxed and there is no constant driving jerking or chain care.

The test motorcycle was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne Pinneberg. There she stands as a guide and is happy about every test driver.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 17.000€
  • Used (1 year old): 15,000€
  • Availability: since 2020
  • Colours: red, silver, colorful
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