Triumph Tiger 1050 SE (2009) vs BMW R 50 (1955-60)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Triumph | BMW |
| Model: | Tiger 1050 SE | R 50 |
| Years: | 2009 | 1955-60 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1050 cc / 64.1 cu in | 494 cc / 30.1 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 71.4 mm | 68 x 68 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Induction: | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | 2 x Bing 1/24/45 - 1/24/46 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital | Magneto ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 85 kW / 113 hp @ 9400 rpm | 19.4 kW / 26 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Single plate saucer spring, dry |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | X ring chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Aluminum beam perimeter, swingarm: braced, twin-sided, aluminum alloy | Double loop steel tubular frame |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Showa upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping adjustment | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa Mono-shock with adjustable preload and rebound damping | Long swing arm with suspension units and oil pressure shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston caliper | ∅200mm Drum, duplex full hub |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | ∅200mm Drum, simplex full hub |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.50 -18" |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 3.50 -18" |
| Wet Weight: | 235 kg / 517 lbs | 195 kg / 429 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 17 liters / 4.49 US gal |