Comparison of BMW K 1200 GT 2004 and Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx Low [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1200 GT 2004 × |  Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx Low × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2004 | 2017 |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | BMW K 1200 GT | Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx Low |
| Category | Sport touring | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | In-line three, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,171 | 1,215 |
| Power (kw) | 94.9 | 101.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5 | 4.9 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 117 | 123 |
| Bore (mm) | 70.5 | 85 |
| Stroke (mm) | 75 | 71.4 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Clutch | - | Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | - | Stainless steel 3 into 1 side mounted stainless steel silencer |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut. | WP 48 mm upside down forks, electronically adjustable damping, |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central strut | WP monoshock, electronically adjustable semi active damping, |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Floating discs, radially mounted monobloc Brembo calipers, 4-piston, switchable ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper, Switchable ABS |
| Diameter (mm) | 285 | 282 |
| Frame type | Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings. | Tubular steel trellis frame. Single-sided, cast aluminium alloy swing arm with shaft drive. |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 170/60-R17 |
| Wheels | - | 32 spoke, aluminium rim, for tubeless tyres |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 115 | 168 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 158 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 99 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27.3 | 23.1 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Instruments | - | LCD instrument pack with digital speedometer, analogue tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, range to empty, service indicator, clock |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,555 | 1,520 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 281 | 251 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3377 | 0.4044 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,340 | 1,400 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,260 | 2,248 |
| Overall width (mm) | 920 | 885 |
| Seat height (mm) | 790 | 785 |
| Alternate seat height | 820 | 808 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.5 | 20 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 4 |
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