Triumph Tiger 1200 vs Bmw Bikes R 12 Ninet

Autocar India

Triumph Tiger 1200

Rally Explorer

23.49 lakh

Bmw Bikes R 12 Ninet

Option 719

24.75 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

1160 cc
1170 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel Injection
Fuel-Injected

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Air/Oil Cooled

Engine Type

3 cylinder
2 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
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Max Engine Power

158 hp @ 9250 rpm
107.5 bhp @ 7000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

130 Nm @ 6750 rpm
115 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Bore

90 mm
101 mm

Stroke

60.8 mm
73 mm

Spark Plugs

3
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

6
6

Slipper clutch

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

6-Speed
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Clutch

Wet, multi-plate, slip and assist
Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

30 L
16 L

Official Fuel Economy

18.9 kmpl
19.6 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

4.5 L
3.5 L

Top Speed

None kph
215 kph

Auto Start/Stop

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Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Tubular frame, steel with forged aluminium outriggers. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe
Tubular Space Frame

Chassis type

Tubular steel frame, bolt on sub frame
Trellis Frame

Front Suspension Type

Showa EERA Heightflex, 49mm upside-down forks, semi-active damping. 200mm wheel travel
Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound and compression adjustable

Front Suspension Adjustability

Rear Suspension Type

Showa EERA Heightflex, monoshock RSU, Semi Active Damping with Auto Ride Height, 200mm wheel travel
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Electronic suspension

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Spoke
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

120/70 R19
120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre Size

170/60 R17
180/55 ZR17

Radial tyres

Front Disc/Drum Size

320 mm
310 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

282 mm
265 mm

Calliper Type

Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston

Wheel Size

Front - 19 inch, Rear - 17 inch
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Brake type

Front - Disc, Rear - Disc
Disc

Front Wheel Size

19 inch
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

320 mm
310 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

282 mm
265 mm

Dimensions

Width

991 mm
870 mm

Height

1449 mm
1070 mm

Wheelbase

1567 mm
1511 mm

Seat height

810 mm
795 mm

Adjustable seat height

Kerb Weight

268 kg
220 kg

Length

–
2130 mm

Safety

Combined Braking System

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual channel

Cornering ABS

Hazard lights

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

Wheelie control

Engine brake control

Slide-control

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

Adaptive Cruise Control

Cornering Headlamps

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

Blind Spot Monitor

Lane keep assist

Side-stand indicator

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Features

Headlamp Type

LED projector headlight with adaptive cornering lights
LED

Daytime Running Lights

Pass-light switch

Backlit switchgear

Underseat storage light

Engine-kill switch

Audio System

USB Charging Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Navigation

Riding Modes

Power Modes

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Launch Control

Steering Damper

Cruise Control

Quickshifter

Auto-Blipper

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Keyless Lock

–

Keyless Start

–

Heated Grips

–

Heated Seat

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Stepped Seat

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Low Oil Indicator

Low Battery Indicator

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Pillion Footrest

Tripmeter

Electric Start

Clock

Battery

12V 8Ah
12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free

Headlight Type

Projector Headlamp
–

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Turn Signal

Odometer

Stand Alarm

Digital Fuel Guage

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Shift Light

Antilock Braking System

Optimised Cornering ABS (OCABS)
Dual Channel ABS

Hill-hold Assist

–

Self-cancelling indicators

–

Charging Socket

–

Brake lock clasp

–

Instrumentation

Instrument console

Digital
Semi-Digital

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Touchscreen

Tachometer

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty Range

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

–

Service due indicator

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Speedometer

Digital
–

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

Ambient temperature gauge

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