Triumph Launches New Tiger 1200: More Capable. More Accessible. More Advanced.
Triumph Motorcycles reveals its next-generation Tiger 1200, comprehensively updated to deliver more power and refinement, more agile road handling and greater low-speed confidence, alongside top-tier rider technology.
Designed around the realities of large-capacity adventure riding and customer expectations for rider assistance and connectivity, the new Tiger 1200 combines serious long-distance capability with an engaging road ride, making it the most accessible, most advanced and most versatile large-capacity Triumph adventure motorcycle to date.
The updated 1200 triple engine now produces 158 PS, with more torque available from low engine speeds for a reduced crawl speed and smoother low-speed performance. Revisions to the engine, gearbox and shaft drive further improve tractability and refinement.
The most sophisticated semi-active suspension ever fitted to a Triumph motorcycle, SHOWA EERA HEIGHTFLEX® semi-active suspension offers three selectable damping settings; firm, Medium and Soft. An automatic ride height function automatically lowers the seat by 30mm as the motorcycle comes to a stop, delivering feet-flat confidence without compromising the commanding riding position on the move. Combined with the two-position seat adjustment and the new low seat, which is standard in some markets and available as an accessory in others, the seat height can be reduced to 790mm. The same system reduces the effort required to put the motorcycle onto its centre stand, with Centre Stand Assist temporarily increasing preload as the stand is deployed.
Spacious ergonomics, redesigned seats and comprehensive luggage capability complete the package across the GT Pro, Rally Pro, GT Explorer and Rally Explorer models. Pro models retain a 20-litre fuel tank, while Explorer models retain the 30-litre tank for extended range between fuel stops.
All four models now use a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel combination with 200mm of suspension travel. Cast aluminium wheels give the GT a sporty, road-biased character, while the Rally’s side-laced spoked wheels provide a more rugged, off-road-ready set-up. The Tiger’s lightweight chassis improves agility, while high-spec Brembo Stylema brakes provide the stopping power.
A new Bosch 7-inch HD touchscreen introduces Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto, supported by new switchgear and an integrated cooled phone compartment with USB-C charging. Front and rear radar, developed in partnership with Bosch, enable a new suite of Advanced Rider Assistance Systems (ARAS), including Adaptive Cruise Control, Group Ride Assist, Forward Collision Warning, Riding Distance Assist, Emergency Brake Assist, Blind Spot Assist and Rear Distance Warning. Together, these intelligent features work as a seamless network to enhance rider awareness, anticipation and control.
The Tiger 1200’s commanding stance and unmistakeable style are now more dynamic and contemporary, with redesigned bodywork including a revised fuel tank, radiator cowls, beak and windscreen, together with a powerful, compact Adaptive LED Cornering Headlight.
Chief Product Officer for Triumph Motorcycles Steve Sargent said: “This is a real step change for the Tiger 1200. It’s more powerful, more accessible and more advanced, but most importantly, it’s brilliant fun to ride. Our customers are asking for top-tier technology, but they want it to be intuitive and unobtrusive, so that’s exactly what we’ve set out to deliver.
“We’ve worked with the best technology partners in the business to get this right. We’re the first manufacturer to fully implement SHOWA EERA HEIGHTFLEX®, and one of the first to validate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto specifically for motorcycle use. Our engineers have worked closely with Bosch to develop the radar technology specifically for Triumph motorcycles and to enhance the riding experience. We’ve also made big changes to the chassis and refined the engine, and customers will really feel the difference when they ride the bike.”
