Significantly lighter and much more powerful , with class leading handling and specification , plus all of Triumph ’ s new T-plane triple performance advantage , the all-new Tiger 1200 has been designed to be the world ’ s most capable , agile and manoeuvrable large capacity adventure motorcycle . Delivering a transformation in capability and performance on the tarmac , and the most dynamic and exciting experience off road , the new generation brings the best of all worlds with a whole new Tiger line-up , including for the first time two all-new 30 litre tank Tiger Explorer options .
The result of one of the most ambitious projects in Triumph ’ s history , the all-new Tiger 1200 line-up represents a transformation in weight , performance and capability , all focused on delivering every advantage a rider is looking for in their adventure motorcycle .
Building on the previous generation ’ s strengths , including its practical shaft drive set-up and its great long-distance comfort , plus the triple engine platform which suits touring so well , the new Tiger line-up introduces a new generation of T-plane triple engine , lightweight chassis and advanced technology - all focused on delivering the most agile and capable large capacity adventure motorcycle you can buy .
With all-new names to reflect the new capability , each Tiger 1200 model is now more tailored and focused to suit the adventures that different riders want .
The new road-focused GT and higher spec GT Pro come with cast wheels , 19 ” on the front and 18 ” on the rear , plus all-new Showa semi-active suspension , tuned to deliver the ultimate road-focused adventure ride .
With the new Rally Pro , this brings for the first time a dedicated 21 ” front and 18 ” rear tubeless wire-spoked wheel set-up , plus the new Showa semi-active suspension with even longer travel , tuned to deliver the ultimate in all-terrain riding , off-road and on .
Completing the new 5 bike line-up , for the first time Triumph introduces two new 30 litre tank Tigers , with the new Rally Explorer and the GT Explorer – the only cast wheel , 30 litre tank , adventure bike in the class . Both featuring the new Triumph Blind Spot Radar system , these bikes are built to travel the world in comfort and
style , with the highest level of specification and capability ever .
Designed to deliver all the advantages that have made the Triumph Tiger 900 so successful in the middleweight category , the new the T-plane triple crank brings the best of both worlds , with the low down tractability of a twin at the bottom end , making it great off road , combined with the performance benefits of a triple at the top end , which makes the Tiger even better on the road where riders spend most of their time . Technically , the T-plane crank gives the new Tiger 1200 engine firing pulses at 180 , 270 and 270 degrees , resulting in one short gap and two long gaps between the firing , delivering improved character and tractability at low rpm .
The new 1160cc engine brings a major step up in performance with 150PS peak power at 9,000rpm , 9PS up on the previous generation , making it the most powerful shaft drive motorcycle in the class . The torque is also significantly higher than the previous generation , with 130Nm of peak torque at 7,000rpm , 8Nm up on the previous engine .
In addition to the step-up in power and torque , the new engine , tune and T-plane triple crank also bring improved acceleration and a much more responsive and exciting character , where the uneven firing interval gives excellent feel and tractability at the bottom end , combined with the really strong triple power and torque delivery all the way through the rev range . Completing the transformation , every Tiger features the new lightweight low-maintenance shaft drive , a key practical advantage valued by adventure touring riders .
Compared to the previous generation engine , absolutely everything is new , including new bore and stroke , crank , cylinder head , gearbox and clutch , and a completely new shaft drive and bevel box . Overall , every single component has been designed to be significantly lighter and more compact , which has allowed the new engine to have a much tighter overall package , transforming the riding dynamics .
Add to that the new minimal lightweight silencer , and the result is a significantly enhanced soundtrack , with a new distinctive triple tone and bark .
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