BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

BMW R 1300 GS
Triumph Tiger 1200

BMW Motorrad

R 1300 GS

From ₹24 Lakh

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Triumph

Tiger 1200

From ₹19.39 Lakh

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BMW R 1300 GSRacing Red · ₹24 Lakh
Triumph Tiger 1200Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer · ₹22.29 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price R 1300 GS: ₹24 Lakh Tiger 1200: ₹22.29 Lakh (ahead) Tiger 1200 ₹1.71 lakh cheaper
Braking R 1300 GS: Cornering ABS (ahead) Tiger 1200: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage R 1300 GS: 20.83 kmpl Tiger 1200: Not published Claimed
Power R 1300 GS: 145 PS Tiger 1200: 148 bhp (ahead) Torque 149 vs 130 Nm
Weight R 1300 GS: 237 kg Tiger 1200: 245 kg Seat height 850 vs 850 mm
Versions R 1300 GS: 5 (ahead) Tiger 1200: 4 Only R 1300 GS: petrol, automatic

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

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

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹24 Lakh
₹22.29 Lakh
On-road in
₹26.48 Lakh
₹24.6 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹44,489 a month
₹41,337 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
145 PS
148 bhp
Torque
149 Nm
130 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
20.83 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
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 (Gearbox placed beneath engine; optional ASA Automated Shift Assistant)
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 multi-level off-road setting)
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium / Cross-Spoke / Forged Enduro Wheels
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 (Central shock with Dynamic Suspension Adjustment DSA, 190 mm travel)
Showa 49mm semi-active damping USD forks, 200mm travel
Rear Suspension
BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever (Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with DSA, 200 mm travel)
Showa semi-active damping monoshock, 220mm travel
Frame Type
Steel sheet metal main frame with die-cast aluminium rear subframe
Tubular steel with forged aluminium outriggers, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe
Wheelbase (mm)
1518 mm
1,560 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
210 mm
Not listed

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2212 mm
Not listed
Width (mm)
1000 mm
849 mm
Height (mm)
1406 mm
Not listed
Seat Height (mm)
850 mm (Adjustable 800 mm to 890 mm with low/high seats & adaptive vehicle height control)
850 mm (GT Pro)
Kerb Weight (kg)
237 kg (12 kg lighter than R 1250 GS)
245 kg on GT Pro; heavier Explorer/Rally trims reported up to 262 kg by one source, unconfirmed which trim exactly
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
19.0 L (Sheet steel tank, 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 (Dynamic Cruise Control DCC; optional radar-based Active Cruise Control ACC)
Available, adaptive on higher trims
Hill Hold
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
Matrix Full LED Headlamp with iconic X-shaped signature DRL
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 adjustable rider and pillion 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
₹24 Lakh – ₹28.6 Lakh
₹19.39 Lakh – ₹22.29 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
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₹24 Lakh Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer₹22.29 Lakh Tiger 1200 ₹1.71 lakh less

Only the R 1300 GS sells a petrol, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹26.5 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

R 1300 GS Racing Red against Tiger 1200 Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer

CityR 1300 GSTiger 1200Gap
Mumbai₹27.44 Lakh₹25.49 LakhTiger 1200 ₹1.94 lakh less
Pune₹27.44 Lakh₹25.49 LakhTiger 1200 ₹1.94 lakh less
New Delhi₹26.48 Lakh₹24.6 LakhTiger 1200 ₹1.88 lakh less
Bengaluru₹28.88 Lakh₹26.83 LakhTiger 1200 ₹2.05 lakh less
Chennai₹27.44 Lakh₹25.49 LakhTiger 1200 ₹1.94 lakh less
Hyderabad₹28.88 Lakh₹26.83 LakhTiger 1200 ₹2.05 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 or the Tiger 1200?

The Tiger 1200, by ₹1.71 lakh on the versions compared here: R 1300 GS Racing Red at ₹24 Lakh against Tiger 1200 Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer at ₹22.29 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹26.48 Lakh against ₹24.6 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The R 1300 GS Racing Red makes 145 PS and 149 Nm and the Tiger 1200 Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer makes 148 bhp and 130 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹44,489 a month for the R 1300 GS and ₹41,337 for the Tiger 1200, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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