Yamaha YZF R1 vs Triumph Tiger 1200

BikeWale brings you comparison of Yamaha YZF R1 and Triumph Tiger 1200. The ex-showroom price of Yamaha YZF R1 is ₹ 19,83,531 and Triumph Tiger 1200 is ₹ 19,39,000. Yamaha YZF R1 is available in 2 colours and Triumph Tiger 1200 is available in 3 colours and 4 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Yamaha YZF R1 and Triumph Tiger 1200.

Yamaha YZF R1 vs Triumph Tiger 1200 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	YZF R1	Tiger 1200
Price	₹ 19,83,531	₹ 19,39,000
Capacity	998 cc	1160 cc
Power	194.3 bhp @ 13500 rpm	148 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Economy	15 kmpl	--

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YZF R1

Standard

₹ 19,83,531

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Triumph

Tiger 1200

GT Pro

₹ 19,39,000

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YZF R1

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Tiger 1200

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	194.3 bhp @ 13,500 rpm	148 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque	112.4 Nm @ 11,500 rpm	130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Riding Range (km)	--	360
Top Speed (kmph)	299	220
Riding Modes	--	Rain, Road, Sport, Off-Road and Rider
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	998	1,160
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	18
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	15	--
Gear Shifting Pattern	--	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	4	3
Bore (mm)	79	90
Stroke (mm)	50.9	60.7
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	13.0:1	13.2:1
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	--	Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17	20
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	3
Emission Standard	BS4	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic forks, Ø 43 mm	Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. 200mm travel
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, (link suspension)	Showa semi-active damping monoshock
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	320
Caliper - Front (Piston)	--	4
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	220	282
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	--	1
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	18
Front Tyre Size	120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)	120/70 - R19
Rear Tyre Size	190/55 ZR17M/C (75W)	150/70 - R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	34
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	42

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--
Instrument Console	--	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Hazard Warning Indicator	--
Average Speed	--
OTA Updates	--	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	--
Geo Fencing	--
Distance to Empty	--
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	Maintenance Free	12 Volt, 8 Ah

Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
GPS & Charging
Switchgear
Pillion Comfort
Additional Features

Colours

	Yamaha Blue	Snowdonia White (Pro)
	Tech Black	Sapphire Black (Pro)
		Lucerne Blue (Pro)

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

100 Ratings

4.8/5

6 Ratings

Rating Parameters

4.8

Visual Appeal

5.0

Visual Appeal

4.5

Reliability

5.0

Reliability

4.5

Service Experience

4.0

Service Experience

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Dream bike

I’ve been riding a z900 now for about 2 1/2 years and smaller bikes before that, so y

Triumph - The Best Premium Bike

This model is comfortable and has a flatter seat that makes it easier to move around.

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Triumph Tiger 1200 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	200	245
Seat Height (mm)	855	850
Ground Clearance (mm)	130	--
Overall Length (mm)	2,055	--
Overall Width (mm)	690	849
Overall Height (mm)	1,150	1,436
Wheelbase (mm)	1,405	1,560
Chassis Type	Diamond	Tubular Steel Frame

Standard Warranty (year)	--	3
Standard Warranty (km)	--	Unlimited

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
Shift Light
Headlight Type	--	LED
Brake/Tail Light	--	LED
Turn Signal	--	LED
Pass Light
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	--

Cruise Control	--
Hazard Warning Lights	--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Kill Switch
Traction Control	--

Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grab Rail
Pillion Seat	Stepped Seat	Stepped Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Additional Features	--	--

Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage (Litres)

GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port

Yamaha YZF R1 vs Triumph Tiger 1200