BMW R 1300 GS Adventure vs Triumph Tiger 1200

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

BMW Motorrad

R 1300 GS Adventure

From ₹26.5 Lakh

R 1300 GS Adventure version

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Triumph

Tiger 1200

From ₹19.39 Lakh

Tiger 1200 version

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BMW R 1300 GS AdventureRacing Red (Standard) · ₹26.5 Lakh

Only differences

Triumph Tiger 1200Tiger 1200 GT Pro · ₹19.39 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price R 1300 GS Adventure: ₹26.5 Lakh Tiger 1200: ₹19.39 Lakh (ahead) Tiger 1200 ₹7.11 lakh cheaper

Braking R 1300 GS Adventure: Cornering ABS (ahead) Tiger 1200: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage R 1300 GS Adventure: ~21 kmpl Tiger 1200: Not published Claimed

Power R 1300 GS Adventure: 145 PS Tiger 1200: 148 bhp (ahead) Torque 149 vs 130 Nm

Weight R 1300 GS Adventure: 269 kg Tiger 1200: 245 kg Seat height 870 vs 850 mm

Versions R 1300 GS Adventure: 5 (ahead) Tiger 1200: 4 Only R 1300 GS Adventure: petrol, automatic

Pick the R 1300 GS Adventure for cornering abs and more versions.

Pick the Tiger 1200 for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹26.5 Lakh

₹19.39 Lakh

On-road in

₹29.22 Lakh

₹21.42 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹49,097 a month

₹35,992 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

145 PS

148 bhp

Torque

149 Nm

130 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

~21 kmpl

Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement

1,300 cc

1,160 cc

Engine Type

Air / Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Boxer Twin, DOHC with BMW ShiftCam variable intake timing

Liquid-cooled, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 12-valve

Bore x Stroke

106.5 mm x 73.0 mm

90 mm x 60.7 mm

Compression Ratio

13.3:1

13.2:1

Cooling

Air / Liquid Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual (optional ASA Automated Shift Assistant clutchless transmission)

6-speed manual

Clutch

Wet multiplate clutch with anti-hopping slipper mechanism

Wet multiplate, assist and slipper clutch

Drive Type

Cardan Shaft Drive with larger universal joints

Shaft drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Dual Disc, 310 mm semi-floating discs, radial 4-piston fixed calipers

Double disc, 320 mm, Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper

Disc, 282 mm

ABS/CBS Type

BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (Cornering ABS with off-road setting)

Dual Channel ABS

Wheel Type

Cross-Spoke Tubeless Wheels (Black or Gold aluminium rims)

Alloy on GT Pro, spoke on Rally variants

Front Tyre Size

120/70-R19 Tubeless

Not listed

Rear Tyre Size

170/60-R17 Tubeless

Not listed

Front Wheel Size

Not listed

19-inch GT Pro, 21-inch Rally Pro

Rear Wheel Size

Not listed

18-inch, both variants

Tyre Type

Not listed

Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

BMW Motorrad EVO Telelever with electronic DSA, 210 mm travel

Showa 49mm semi-active damping USD forks, 200mm travel

Rear Suspension

BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever with electronic DSA, 220 mm travel

Showa semi-active damping monoshock, 220mm travel

Frame Type

Steel sheet metal main frame with die-cast aluminium rear subframe and tank protection bars

Tubular steel with forged aluminium outriggers, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe

Wheelbase

1534 mm

1,560 mm

Ground Clearance

240 mm

Not listed

Dimensions

Length

2280 mm

Not listed

Width

1012 mm

849 mm

Height

1588 mm

Not listed

Seat Height

870 mm (Adjustable 820 mm to 890 mm with adaptive vehicle height control)

850 mm (GT Pro)

Kerb Weight

269 kg

245 kg on GT Pro; heavier Explorer/Rally trims reported up to 262 kg by one source, unconfirmed which trim exactly

Fuel Tank Capacity

30.0 L (Sheet aluminium fuel tank with luggage fastening eyelets, Reserve: 4.0 L)

20 litres on GT Pro/Rally Pro; larger 30 litre tank reported on Explorer trims by one source

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

6.5-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with BMW Connectivity

Digital, 7-inch TFT

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (Bluetooth smartphone integration with phone storage compartment)

Not listed

Navigation

Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via BMW Motorrad Connected app)

Not listed

USB Charging

Yes (USB-C in smartphone compartment & 12V socket)

Not listed

Bluetooth/Navigation

Not listed

Yes, turn-by-turn navigation, voice assist

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

4 Modes Standard (Eco, Rain, Road, Enduro) + Riding Modes Pro (Dynamic, Dynamic Pro, Enduro Pro)

Rain, Road, Sport, Off-Road, Rider (5-6 modes depending on trim)

Traction Control

Yes (Dynamic Traction Control DTC, MSR, Dynamic Brake Control DBC, Hill Start Control HSC)

Yes, IMU-based cornering

Quickshifter

Optional (Shift Assistant Pro / Automated Shift Assistant ASA)

Yes

Cruise Control

Yes (Standard radar-based Riding Assistant with ACC, FCW, and SWW on Adventure trims)

Available, adaptive on higher trims

Hill Hold

Not listed

Yes

Lights

Headlight

Matrix Full LED Headlamp with X-design and standard Auxiliary LED Fog Lights

LED with DRL and adaptive cornering lights

Taillight

Full LED integrated into rear indicators

LED

Turn Indicators

Full LED (Integrated into handguards at front)

LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Two-piece heavy-duty comfort touring seat (Heated seats optional)

Stepped, split pillion seat

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

Not listed

Choice

Versions

5 versions

4 versions

Price range

₹26.5 Lakh – ₹30.05 Lakh

₹19.39 Lakh – ₹22.29 Lakh

Colours

4 colours

5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Racing Red (Standard)₹26.5 Lakh Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer₹22.29 Lakh Tiger 1200 ₹4.21 lakh less

Only the R 1300 GS Adventure sells a petrol, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹28.7 Lakh.

On-road price by city

R 1300 GS Adventure Racing Red (Standard) against Tiger 1200 Tiger 1200 GT Pro

City	R 1300 GS Adventure	Tiger 1200	Gap
Mumbai	₹30.28 Lakh	₹22.2 Lakh	Tiger 1200 ₹8.08 lakh less
Pune	₹30.28 Lakh	₹22.2 Lakh	Tiger 1200 ₹8.08 lakh less
New Delhi	₹29.22 Lakh	₹21.42 Lakh	Tiger 1200 ₹7.80 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹31.87 Lakh	₹23.36 Lakh	Tiger 1200 ₹8.51 lakh less
Chennai	₹30.28 Lakh	₹22.2 Lakh	Tiger 1200 ₹8.08 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹31.87 Lakh	₹23.36 Lakh	Tiger 1200 ₹8.51 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the R 1300 GS Adventure or the Tiger 1200?

The Tiger 1200, by ₹7.11 lakh on the versions compared here: R 1300 GS Adventure Racing Red (Standard) at ₹26.5 Lakh against Tiger 1200 Tiger 1200 GT Pro at ₹19.39 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹29.22 Lakh against ₹21.42 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The R 1300 GS Adventure Racing Red (Standard) makes 145 PS and 149 Nm and the Tiger 1200 Tiger 1200 GT Pro makes 148 bhp and 130 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹49,097 a month for the R 1300 GS Adventure and ₹35,992 for the Tiger 1200, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.