BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS and the Triumph Tiger 1200 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines) and Triumph Motorcycles Philippines Inc. (Autohub Group). Last verified .
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS
Light White variant
- SRP
- ₱1,675,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱47,252
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Tiger 1200
GT Pro variant
- SRP
- ₱1,470,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱41,469
How they differ
- The Triumph Tiger 1200 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,470,000, which is ₱205,000 (12%) below the BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS at ₱1,675,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Tiger 1200 is estimated at ₱41,469 a month against ₱47,252 for the R 1300 GS, a difference of ₱5,783 a month.
- The Tiger 1200 makes more power (150 PS against 145.5 PS for the R 1300 GS).
- The R 1300 GS has more torque (149 Nm against 130 Nm for the Tiger 1200).
- The R 1300 GS has the larger engine (1,300 cc against 1,160 cc for the Tiger 1200).
- The Tiger 1200 is the heavier bike (246 kg against 237 kg for the R 1300 GS).
- The Tiger 1200 carries more fuel (20 L against 19 L for the R 1300 GS).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad R 1300 GSLight White, ₱1,675,000 | Triumph Tiger 1200GT Pro, ₱1,470,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin engine with double overhead and chain driven camshafts (BMW ShiftCam) and balance gear wheels | Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, 12 valve, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 1300 cc | 1160 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 145.5 PS | 150 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 7750 rpm | 9000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 149 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,500 | 7000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection | Multipoint, sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Cooling (differs) | Air/liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 20.8 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox | 6 speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Shaft (Cardan) | Shaft Drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2212 mm | n/a |
| Width (differs) | 1000 mm | 849 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1406 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1518 mm | 1560 mm |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 850 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 237 kg | 246 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 19 L | 20 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilting decoupeled via flex element, central shock absorber | Showa 49 mm upside-down forks, semi-active damping. 200mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, cast aluminium single-sided swingarm, transversal connected swing arm bearings, central WAD spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable | Showa semi-active damping monoshock, with automatic electronic preload adjustment and Active Preload Reduction feature. 200mm wheel travel. |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Twin 320 mm floating discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema monobloc radial calipers, OCABS, Magura HC1 span adjustable radial master cylinder with separate reservoir (4-piston calipers) |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Single, 282 mm disc, Brembo single piston caliper, OCABS, rear master cylinder with remote reservoir. |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 R19 | Metzeler Tourance, 120/70R19 (M/C 60V TL) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 170/60 R17 | Metzeler Tourance, 150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL) |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | Cast aluminium, 19 x 3.0 in |
| Frame (differs) | Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine | Tubular frame, steel with forged aluminium outriggers. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (lean angle optimized) | Optimised Cornering ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | BMW Motorrad DTC | Optimised Cornering Traction Control |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | My Triumph Connectivity (navigation, phone and music) |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Full-colour 7” TFT instrument pack with My Triumph Connectivity System |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | LED with DRL |
| Keyless system (differs) | n/a | Fully keyless system |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Triumph Shift Assist; Heated Grips; Cruise control; Hill hold control; Showa semi-active suspension; Adaptive Cornering Lights; 5 riding modes: Sport, Road, Rain, Off-Road, Rider-configurable |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.