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BMW R1250R vs Triumph Tiger 1200 GT: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the BMW R1250R (2025-present) and the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT (2023), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

  • Power: BMW R1250R 145 hp, Triumph Tiger 1200 GT 147.9 hp.
  • Torque: BMW R1250R 149 Nm, Triumph Tiger 1200 GT 129.9 Nm.
  • Weight: BMW R1250R 239 kg, Triumph Tiger 1200 GT 240 kg.
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Key figures

Power hp

  • BMW R1250R (2025-present)145
  • Triumph Tiger 1200 GT (2023)147.9 (best)

Torque Nm

  • BMW R1250R (2025-present)149 (best)
  • Triumph Tiger 1200 GT (2023)129.9

Weight kg

  • BMW R1250R (2025-present)239 (best)
  • Triumph Tiger 1200 GT (2023)240
Specification
2025 BMW R1300R in 'Racing Blue' metallic paintwork, photographed at a BMW dealership in Nuremberg, Germany — photo by Franken-Guzzista
BMW R1250R
2025-present
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Similar model shown: Triumph Tiger 1200 (Explorer) — photo by Cjp24
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT
2023
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CategoryNakedNaked
Years2025-present2023
Engine1300cc air/liquid-cooled boxer twin, DOHC, BMW ShiftCam3 cylinders online , 4 strokes 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
Cylinders23
Displacement1,300 cc1,160 cc
Power145 hp @ 7,750 rpm147.9 hp @ 9,000 rpmBest
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest129.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Transmission6-speed claw-shifted manual, wet multiplate slipper clutch, shaft final drive; optional Automated Shift Assistant (ASA)6 stage gearbox , manual - optional shifter Secondary cardan shaft
Final driveshaftshaft
Weight239 kg (wet)Best240 kg (wet)
Seat height810 mm850 mm
Fuel capacity17 L20 LBest
Front suspensionConventional (non-Telelever) upside-down telescopic fork, 47 mm, 140 mm travelTelehydraulic inverted forks Ø 49 mm, Wheel travel : 200 mm (7.87 in)
Rear suspensionBMW Paralever rear end, aluminum, with monoshock, 130 mm travelmonoshock, Wheel travel : 200 mm (7.87 in)
Brake systemBMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro, cornering-sensitiveABS
Front brakeDual 310 mm discs, 4-piston radial calipers2 Brembo discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle 285 mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper1 disc Ø 282 mm (11.1 in), 2-piston caliper
Front tire120/70 ZR17120/70-19
Rear tire190/55 ZR17Not available
QuickshifterNot availableNot available
Launch priceEUR 16,450 (Germany, MY2025 launch price)Not available