BMW R1250R vs Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW R1250R (2025-present) and the Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition (2026), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW R1250R 145 hp, Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition 147.9 hp.
- Torque: BMW R1250R 149 Nm, Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition 129.9 Nm.
- Weight: BMW R1250R 239 kg, Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition 247 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW R1250R (2025-present)145
- Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition (2026)147.9 (best)
Torque Nm
- BMW R1250R (2025-present)149 (best)
- Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition (2026)129.9
Weight kg
- BMW R1250R (2025-present)239 (best)
- Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition (2026)247
Full specs
| Specification |  2025-present Remove |  2026 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2025-present | 2026 |
| Engine | 1300cc air/liquid-cooled boxer twin, DOHC, BMW ShiftCam | 3 cylinders online , 4 strokes, T-plane - 270° - 180° - 270° shimming Injection Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 1,160 cc 150 ch (147.90 hp) to 9,000 rpm 13.25 mkg to 7,000 rpm |
| Cylinders | 2 | Not available |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 1,160 cc |
| Power | 145 hp @ 7,750 rpm | 147.9 hp @ 9,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest | 129.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed claw-shifted manual, wet multiplate slipper clutch, shaft final drive; optional Automated Shift Assistant (ASA) | 6 stage gearbox , manual - shifter as standard Secondary cardan shaft |
| Final drive | shaft | shaft |
| Weight | 239 kg (wet)Best | 247 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 810 mm | Not available |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 20 LBest |
| Front suspension | Conventional (non-Telelever) upside-down telescopic fork, 47 mm, 140 mm travel | Telehydraulic inverted fork Ø 49 mm / Showa , Wheel travel : 200 mm (7.87 in) |
| Rear suspension | BMW Paralever rear end, aluminum, with monoshock, 130 mm travel | monoshock / Showa , Wheel travel : 200 mm (7.87 in) |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro, cornering-sensitive | ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 310 mm discs, 4-piston radial calipers | 2 Brembo discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 285 mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper | 1 disc Ø 282 mm (11.1 in), 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-19 |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 | 150/70-18 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Not available |
| Launch price | EUR 16,450 (Germany, MY2025 launch price) | Not available |