BMW M1000XR vs Triumph Tiger 1200 (Explorer): specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW M1000XR (2024-present) and the Triumph Tiger 1200 (Explorer) (2027-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW M1000XR 201 hp, Triumph Tiger 1200 (Explorer) 155.8 hp.
- Torque: BMW M1000XR 113 Nm, Triumph Tiger 1200 (Explorer) 130 Nm.
- Weight: BMW M1000XR 220 kg, Triumph Tiger 1200 (Explorer) 268 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW M1000XR (2024-present)201 (best)
- Triumph Tiger 1200 (Explorer) (2027-present)155.8
Torque Nm
- BMW M1000XR (2024-present)113
- Triumph Tiger 1200 (Explorer) (2027-present)130 (best)
Weight kg
- BMW M1000XR (2024-present)220 (best)
- Triumph Tiger 1200 (Explorer) (2027-present)268
Full specs
| Specification |  2024-present · M Competition Package Remove |  2027-present · Rally Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Years | 2024-present | 2027-present |
| Engine | 999cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, ShiftCam, tuned from S1000RR | 3 cylinders online , 4 strokes, T-plane - 270° - 180° - 270° shimming Injection Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 1,160 cc 158 ch (155.80 hp) to 9,250 rpm 13.30 mkg (130 Nm) to 6,750 rpm |
| Cylinders | 4 | Not available |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 1,160 cc |
| Power | 201 hp @ 12,750 rpmBest | 155.8 hp @ 9,250 rpm |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm | 130 Nm @ 6,750 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual gearbox, chain final drive, optional M Shift Assistant Pro quick-shifter | 6 stage gearbox , manual - standard shifter Secondary cardan shaft |
| Final drive | chain | shaft |
| Weight | 220 kg (wet)Best | 268 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 850 mm | Not available |
| Fuel capacity | 20 L | 30 LBest |
| Front suspension | 45mm upside-down telescopic fork, 138mm travel, adjustable compression and rebound, with Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) strut | Reverse-action telescopic hydraulic fork, Ø 49 mm / Showa , Wheel travel : 200 mm (7.87 in) |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum double-sided swingarm, central shock (direct mount), 138mm travel, electronically adjustable preload (DDC) and adjustable rebound | single shock absorber / Showa , Wheel travel : 200 mm (7.87 in) Monte d'origine du pneumatique arrière : Pirelli |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partially integral, switchable) with cornering ABS and DTC traction control; Brake Slide Assist | Not available |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm discs, blue-anodized M 4-piston fixed calipers, radial master cylinder (unchanged from base M1000XR) | 2 Brembo discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper (Stylema) |
| Rear brake | Single 265mm disc, floating-mount caliper (unchanged from base; exact piston count not independently confirmed) | 1 disc Ø 282 mm (11.1 in), 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (same size as base; mounted on lighter M Carbon wheels) | 120/70-19 |
| Rear tire | 200/55 ZR17 (same size as base; mounted on lighter M Carbon wheels) | 170/60-17 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Not available |
| Launch price | Not available | Not available |