Custom-Paint Tiger 900 Rally Pro Is the One-Millionth Triumph Built Since 1990

During its time on the market, Triumph had its share of corporate problems, like most other centennial brands, but somehow the moniker managed to endure, and next year will mark an important moment in its history.

As one might have expected, Triumph Motorcycles (in essence a much younger entity, which formed in the early 1980s) is planning to make 2022 a year to remember through a number of dedicated celebrations. And they all kicked off this week, with a very important (and highly conveniently-timed) announcement.

Triumph considers the year 1990 the starting point of its new approach to making two-wheeled machines, a moment when “a completely original range of motorcycles designed and built in a brand new, state-of-the-art factory” came about.

That new factory would be the one in Hinckley, the place where this week the one-millionth motorcycle was produced, an anniversary model that will be at the center of the events planned for the months ahead.

The special bike is a Tiger 900 Rally Pro wearing a special silver paint scheme and one-millionth graphics. No other modifications from stock were made to the two-wheeler, but the visual changes are significant enough for it to be sent to various events next year, starting with the Motorcycle Live Show at the NEC. It will also become part of a special 120-year anniversary display at the Triumph Factory Visitor Experience.

Aside from the vista of this particular bike, Triumph fans will be treated with all sorts of themed events starting January, “in a series of stories, meet-ups and special events throughout the year.” Exact details on what that means have not been revealed.