R 1300 GS vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition

BMW R 1300 GS vs Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition compared on price, mileage, power and specifications — base variant of each, with the on-road price in Palghar.

BMW R 1300 GS
BMW R 1300 GS

R 1300 GS Pro · Adventure

₹23.50 Lakh ex-showroom

₹27.12 Lakh on-road, Palghar

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Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition
Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition

Standard · Adventure

₹16.05 Lakh ex-showroom

₹18.56 Lakh on-road, Palghar

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R 1300 GS vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition: at a glance

The Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition is ₹7.45 Lakh cheaper than the BMW R 1300 GS (₹16.05 Lakh vs ₹23.50 Lakh ex-showroom). The R 1300 GS takes most powerful and bigger engine. The Tiger 900 Desert Edition takes best mileage, lightest and lowest seat.

CheapestTiger 900 Desert Edition — Tiger 900 Desert Edition (₹16.05 Lakh) vs R 1300 GS (₹23.50 Lakh)
Best mileageTiger 900 Desert Edition — Tiger 900 Desert Edition (21.2 kmpl) vs R 1300 GS (21 kmpl)
Most powerfulR 1300 GS — R 1300 GS (145 bhp) vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition (106.5 bhp)
Bigger engineR 1300 GS — R 1300 GS (1300 cc) vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition (888 cc)
LightestTiger 900 Desert Edition — Tiger 900 Desert Edition (219 kg) vs R 1300 GS (237 kg)
Lowest seatTiger 900 Desert Edition — Tiger 900 Desert Edition (820 mm) vs R 1300 GS (850 mm)

R 1300 GS vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition specifications

BMW R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GS

Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition

Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition

Price & Overview
Ex-Showroom Price₹23.50 Lakh₹16.05 Lakh
Body TypeAdventureAdventure
Categorybikebike
Engine & Performance
Engine1300 cc888 cc
Power145 bhp106.5 bhp
Torque149 Nm90 Nm
TransmissionManualManual
Top Speed225 kmph-
Fuel & Efficiency
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Mileage21 kmpl21.2 kmpl
Fuel Tank19 litres20 litres
Dimensions
Kerb Weight237 kg219 kg
Seat Height850 mm820 mm
Ground Clearance--

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R 1300 GS vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition — Frequently Asked Questions

The Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition is cheaper: Tiger 900 Desert Edition (₹16.05 Lakh) vs R 1300 GS (₹23.50 Lakh) (ex-showroom, base variant). The on-road price adds RTO and insurance and varies by city.

Disclaimer: Prices shown are indicative and may vary. Ex-showroom, road tax, registration, insurance and other charges are subject to change without notice. Please confirm the final on-road price with your nearest authorised dealer before purchase.