Part 8: Triumph Tiger 1200 Family – The Full-Size Adventure Flagship
The Tiger 1200 is Triumph’s largest and most advanced adventure bike, redesigned in 2022 to take on the BMW R1250GS Adventure. It’s lighter, more powerful, and technologically advanced compared to its predecessor, while keeping the signature Triumph triple-engine character.
🔹 Tiger 1200 GT Pro – Road Touring King
Overview:
The GT Pro is the road-focused variant in the Tiger 1200 lineup. Perfect for long-distance highway touring with comfort and technology as the priority.
Technical Specs:
- Engine: 1160 cc, inline 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, T-plane crank
- Power: 148 hp @ 9,000 rpm
- Torque: 130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
- Weight: ~245 kg dry (~260+ kg wet)
- Seat Height: 850–870 mm adjustable
- Suspension: Showa semi-active suspension, 200 mm travel front/rear
- Brakes: Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers, cornering ABS
- Electronics: 6 riding modes (Rain, Road, Sport, Off-Road, Rider, Off-Road Pro)
Ride Feel:
Smooth triple power, high-speed touring comfort, very refined on highways.
Pros: High-speed stability, premium touring electronics.
Cons: Heavy for urban riding.
🔹 Tiger 1200 GT Explorer – Extra Touring Range
Overview:
The GT Explorer takes the Pro model and adds serious long-distance features, especially a massive 30-liter fuel tank for extreme touring range.
Extra Features over GT Pro:
- 30L fuel tank (vs. 20L on GT Pro)
- Blind Spot Radar system (co-developed with Continental)
- Heated seats (rider + pillion)
- Center stand, crash bars
- TPMS as standard
Ride Feel:
Feels like a cross-continental luxury cruiser with huge range.
🔹 Tiger 1200 Rally Pro – Hardcore Adventure Touring
Overview:
The Rally Pro is built for riders who want a big adventure bike that can tackle rough terrain. Similar in spirit to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R.
Technical Specs:
- Front Wheel: 21-inch spoked (off-road geometry)
- Suspension: Showa semi-active with 220 mm travel
- Seat Height: 875–895 mm adjustable (taller than GT)
- Electronics: Full suite including Off-Road Pro mode, cornering ABS with off-road tuning
Ride Feel:
Handles dirt, rocks, and gravel surprisingly well for such a large bike.
Pros: Real off-road ability for a heavyweight ADV.
Cons: High seat height, physically demanding.
🔹 Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer – The Ultimate Expedition Machine
Overview:
The Rally Explorer is the flagship of the Tiger 1200 series, combining Rally Pro ruggedness with Explorer comfort features.
Extra Features over Rally Pro:
- 30L fuel tank
- Blind Spot Radar system
- Heated seats
- TPMS
- Crash protection & touring accessories standard
Ride Feel:
Feels like a go-anywhere world touring machine – ready for the Sahara Desert or Siberian tundra.
🔹 Common Features Across Tiger 1200 Family
- 1160 cc T-plane triple → torque at low revs, smoothness up top
- Shaft drive (maintenance-free touring advantage over chain)
- Showa semi-active suspension standard
- 7-inch TFT dash with Bluetooth connectivity
- Cornering ABS, traction control, hill hold
- Heated grips, cruise control, quick shifter standard or optional
🔹 Availability & Manufacturing
- Manufactured in Triumph’s Thailand & UK plants.
- Sold in Europe, USA, India, Australia, South America.
- Competes directly with BMW R1250GS Adventure, KTM 1290 Super Adventure, and Ducati Multistrand V4 Rally.
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