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Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled a new line of Tiger adventure bikes that pay homage to two of the most evocative landscapes on Earth— the Alps and the desert. The new Alpine and Desert Special Edition Tigers bring a distinctive look and enhanced specification to both the Tiger 900 and Tiger 1200 platforms, celebrating the extremes of terrain that define modern adventure riding. Each is tailored to its environment: the Alpine editions for riders chasing winding mountain passes and crisp summits, and the Desert editions for those drawn to vast sandscapes and remote trails.
The new range expands on Triumph’ s celebrated Tiger lineage, which has long blended capability with comfort. The Alpine Edition, inspired by the purity of mountain air and the precision of road-focused adventure, is based on the Tiger GT Pro and finished in elegant, cool-toned paint schemes. The Tiger 900 Alpine Edition comes dressed in Snowdonia White and Sapphire Black with Aegean Blue accents, while the Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition is available in two bold combinations that balance refinement and flair— Satin Crystal White with Caspian Blue highlights, or Ash Grey with Intense Orange details. The Desert Edition, derived from the Rally Pro platform, reflects Triumph’ s more rugged side. The Tiger 900 Desert Edition pairs Urban Grey and Sapphire Black with a flash of Baja Orange, while the Tiger 1200 Desert Edition arrives in two equally striking schemes— Satin Granite with Triumph Performance Yellow, or Crystal White with vivid red accents.
Beyond their colour palettes, both editions deliver tangible equipment upgrades. For the first time on a Triumph adventure model, an Akrapovič silencer comes standard, signalling a focus on performance and premium finish. The Tiger 900 Alpine Edition adds engine protection bars, while the Desert Edition gains tank protection bars for enhanced off-road durability. The 1200 Special Editions go further with heated rider and pillion seats and, crucially, the addition of Blind Spot Assist and Lane Change Assist— new safety systems developed with Continental and now standard across Triumph’ s 20-litre flagship adventure bikes. These radarbased technologies increase situational awareness, giving the rider visual alerts for vehicles in the blind spot or approaching during lane changes.
Chief Commercial Officer Paul Stroud described the new Tigers as a celebration of Triumph riders’ adventurous spirit, emphasising both the capability and value that the new editions bring.
“ The Alpine and Desert Editions have all the capability you’ d expect from a Tiger with a distinctive and purposeful design, and enhanced specification,” he said.“ They are a celebration of the epic adventures undertaken by our customers, riding their Tigers through the snowy peaks and rolling dunes. What truly sets these Special Editions apart is the exceptional value for money they offer. As well as the class-leading quality, attention to detail, and triple-powered performance our customers expect from Triumph, they now get even more style, tech and capability as standard.”
The design team has worked to ensure these new Tigers stand out visually and emotionally. The Alpine Editions feature graphics inspired by mountain contours, while the Desert Editions channel the colours of shifting sands and blazing sunsets. The signature Tiger beak, sculpted side panels and narrow standover design remain, with additional protection bars enhancing the muscular stance. LED lighting and Triumph’ s distinctive daytime running light pattern contribute to a strong onroad presence.
At the heart of both model families lies Triumph’ s signature triple engine, equipped with the brand’ s T-plane crank configuration— a design that combines the low-end tractability of a twin with the high-revving excitement of a triple. The Tiger 900’ s 888cc engine produces 108PS at 9,500rpm and 90Nm of torque at 6,850rpm, making it a balanced performer across road and trail. Meanwhile, the larger Tiger 1200 pushes out 150PS at 9,000rpm and 130Nm at 7,000rpm, offering class-leading power and smooth, predictable torque delivery. Both engines are Euro 5 + compliant and tuned for efficiency, refinement, and durability, continuing Triumph’ s focus on long-haul reliability.
The chassis and suspension setups on both models reflect their intended terrain. The Tiger 900 Alpine Edition uses Marzocchi suspension, with 45mm upsidedown forks and 180mm of travel for road-biased control, while the Desert Edition employs Showa units with a longer 240mm of travel for off-road resilience. Braking is handled by twin 320mm front discs with Brembo Stylema calipers, ensuring dependable stopping power, and the bikes are fitted with Metzeler Tourance Next tyres for the Alpine, and Bridgestone Battlax Adventure tyres for the Desert, balancing grip with versatility.
The Tiger 1200 range benefits from Showa semi-active suspension offering 200mm of travel front and rear, paired with a lightweight Tri-Link aluminium swingarm for stability. Spoked wheels with tubeless tyres— 21-inch at the front and 18-inch at the rear— complete the setup, while braking performance mirrors that of the smaller 900, using Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers. Tyres vary to suit terrain: Bridgestone A41s for the Alpine, and Metzeler Karoo Streets for the Desert. The inclusion of Triumph’ s Active Preload Reduction, which can lower the bike by up to 20mm at a stop, improves accessibility and
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