Comparison of BMW K 1200 LT 2004 and Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx Low [S]ave
| Attribute |  Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx Low × |  BMW K 1200 LT 2004 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2017 | 2004 |
| Make | Triumph | BMW |
| Model | Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx Low | BMW K 1200 LT |
| Category | Allround | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line three, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,215 | 1,171 |
| Power (kw) | 101.5 | 84.7 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.9 | 4.3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 123 | 120 |
| Bore (mm) | 85 | 70.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 71.4 | 75 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 99.8 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 | WP 48 mm upside down forks, electronically adjustable damping, | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut. |
| Rear suspension | WP monoshock, electronically adjustable semi active damping, | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs, radially mounted monobloc Brembo calipers, 4-piston, switchable ABS. | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper, Switchable ABS | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 282 | 285 |
| Frame type | Tubular steel trellis frame. Single-sided, cast aluminium alloy swing arm with shaft drive. | Bridging frame consisting of die-cast aluminium, engine decoupled from vibration through bearings. |
| Front tyre | 120/70-R19 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 170/60-R17 | 160/70-ZR17 |
| Wheels | 32 spoke, aluminium rim, for tubeless tyres | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 168 | 102 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 158 | 130 |
| Trail (mm) | 99 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 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) | 1,520 | 1,637 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 251 | 353 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4044 | 0.2396 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,400 | 1,395 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,248 | 2,505 |
| Overall width (mm) | 885 | 920 |
| Seat height (mm) | 785 | 770 |
| Alternate seat height | 808 | 800 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 24 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4 | - |
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