Head to head
R 1300 GS vs Tiger 900 Rally Pro
BMW R 1300 GS versus Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro. Below, every key figure lined up — the winning value on each comparable row is flagged.
| Engine | ||
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1300 cc(best) | 888 cc |
| Configuration | Flat-twin boxer | Inline-3, T-plane |
| Max power | 145 hp @ 7,750 rpm(best) | 108 hp @ 9,500 rpm |
| Max torque | 149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm(best) | 90 Nm @ 6,850 rpm |
| Cooling | Air/liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed, shift assist | 6-speed, quickshifter |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 220 km/h(best) | 210 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.4 s(best) | 3.8 s |
| Economy / range | 21 km/l | 22 km/l(best) |
| Kerb weight | 237 kg | 228 kg(best) |
| Chassis & Brakes | ||
| Frame | Sheet-metal shell main frame | Tubular steel |
| Front suspension | EVO Telelever | Showa 45 mm USD |
| Rear suspension | EVO Paralever | Showa monoshock |
| Front brake | Dual 310 mm | Dual 320 mm, Brembo Stylema |
| Rear brake | Single 285 mm | Single 255 mm |
| Tyres | Metzeler Karoo 4 | Bridgestone Battlax Adventure |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seat height | 850 mm(best) | 860 mm |
| Fuel / battery | 19 L | 20 L |
| Wheelbase | 1518 mm | 1556 mm |
| Ground clearance | 220 mm | 230 mm(best) |
Better value
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
Lower entry price at $16,895.
Higher rated
BMW R 1300 GS
Scores 4.8 / 5 in our testing.