ADVrider - View Single Post - Triumph Tiger 800 XC or BMW 1200GS Adventure

Kali Trailrider · 02-08-2013, 09:20 AM

Looking to ride a few and purchase one or the other.

Thoughts and advice welcome!!

I am a dirt rider mostly with over 20 years under my belt.
Currently ride a 2010 KTM 450 XC-W
Hard enduro riding, motocross and desert.
I have road riding experience. I once owned a CBR600 in my younger days.

I am mostly looking for a touring bike that I can hit some fire roads.
Long trips and camping off the bike is in my future.

My concerns
The 800xc has a much more comfortable feel. More like I am used to in a dirt bike.
The 1200gs is much heavier and bulky. but the bike feels like a solid bike.
I am a little short 5'-10" 190 lbs. So a heavy bike is a concern for me.

I don't really plan to do any serious off roaring... just some fire roads. But as I get more comfortable...

You never know???

Thanks in advance for your input!!

02-08-2013, 09:20 AM	#1
Kali Trailrider ^OP PLATED X2 Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Canyon Lake CA Oddometer: 427	Triumph Tiger 800 XC or BMW 1200GS Adventure Looking to ride a few and purchase one or the other. Thoughts and advice welcome!! I am a dirt rider mostly with over 20 years under my belt. Currently ride a 2010 KTM 450 XC-W Hard enduro riding, motocross and desert. I have road riding experience. I once owned a CBR600 in my younger days. I am mostly looking for a touring bike that I can hit some fire roads. Long trips and camping off the bike is in my future. My concerns The 800xc has a much more comfortable feel. More like I am used to in a dirt bike. The 1200gs is much heavier and bulky. but the bike feels like a solid bike. I am a little short 5'-10" 190 lbs. So a heavy bike is a concern for me. I don't really plan to do any serious off roaring... just some fire roads. But as I get more comfortable... You never know??? Thanks in advance for your input!! __________________ I'll rather try and fail one thousand times... Then live my life without accomplishing my dreams!!