BMW R80 vs Triumph New Tiger 800 (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R80stacks up against the Triumph New Tiger 800. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R80Triumph New Tiger 800
Model year19852011
Price$7,140
Engine797 cc799 cc
Horsepower50 hp94 hp
Torque79 Nm
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires90/90-18 / 120/90-18 110/80-ZR19 / 150/70-ZR17

BMW R80 vs Triumph New Tiger 800 — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R80 and the Triumph New Tiger 800 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R80 brings 50 hp, while the Triumph New Tiger 800 counters with 94 hp.

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: