Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer vs BMW R1200ST (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorerstacks up against the BMW R1200ST. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Tiger 1200 Rally ExplorerBMW R1200ST
Model year20252007
Price——
Engine1160 cc1170 cc
Horsepower—110 hp
Torque—115 Nm
Weight—205 kg
Seat height—33 mm
Fuel capacity—5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission—6-speed
Front brakes—Single disc
Rear brakes—Single disc
TiresMetzeler Karoo Street: 90/90-21 (M/C 54V TL) / Metzeler Karoo Street: 150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL)120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer vs BMW R1200ST — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer and the BMW R1200ST usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer brings its published horsepower, while the BMW R1200ST counters with 110 hp at 205 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: