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The Tiger nameplate is a long-lasting one over at Triumph. First used in the 1930s, the moniker has somehow endured many decades and many corporate troubles to reach our time as "the world's most capable, agile, and maneuverable large-capacity adventure motorcycle."
That's what the Brits over at Triumph call the current range of Tigers, a family that was born in this configuration just three short years ago. Called Tiger 1200, the range is at the receiving end of one of the biggest updates since its introduction, meant to make the motorcycles more appealing for the 2024 model year.
We'll start by telling you the Tiger 1200 moves into the new model year in a pack of no less than four models, each tailored for a specific rider need. The family comprises two models of the road-focused Tiger 1200 GT variety, the Pro and Explorer (set apart by a 2.6-gallon/10-liter difference in their fuel tank capacity), and two Tiger 1200 Rally variants, made for all-terrain riding.
Regardless of version, all these Tigers are animated by a 1,160cc triple engine that has been subjected to the same modifications across the range. The Brits performed upgrades on the powerplant's crankshaft, alternator rotor, and balancer, and that resulted in "more precise low rev torque delivery." In this configuration, the powerplant is rated at 148 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque.
Additionally, the design of the clutch has been improved to allow for smoother engagement, especially when changing in first gear. On top of it all, the clutch lever is now longer to allow riders to work it more easily.
All four Tigers now benefit from Active Preload Reduction. That's a system that reduces the rear suspension preload when the bikes come to a stop, lowering in turn the height of the seat by as much as 20 mm. This function is controlled by the rider by simply pressing a button.
For the GT models, Triumph says it has increased the cornering ground clearance but does not go into detail as to exactly what that means. The two bikes are also getting the dampened handlebars and risers already used on the two Explorers.
As all other bikes are being updated for a new model year, all four Tigers get new colors. The GTs can now be had in Carnival Red, Snowdonia White, and Sapphire Black. The Rally versions wear Matt Sandstorm, Jet Black, or Matt Khaki.
The wheels offering has been updated as well, and it now includes cast aluminum pieces for the GT (19-inch front and 18-inch rear) and tubeless spoked wheels for the Rally (21-inch front and 18-inch rear).
Triumph says the revised Tiger 1200 range will become available in April 2024. For the UK market pricing has been set at £17,295, which is about $21,820 at the current exchange rates.
We'll start by telling you the Tiger 1200 moves into the new model year in a pack of no less than four models, each tailored for a specific rider need. The family comprises two models of the road-focused Tiger 1200 GT variety, the Pro and Explorer (set apart by a 2.6-gallon/10-liter difference in their fuel tank capacity), and two Tiger 1200 Rally variants, made for all-terrain riding.
Regardless of version, all these Tigers are animated by a 1,160cc triple engine that has been subjected to the same modifications across the range. The Brits performed upgrades on the powerplant's crankshaft, alternator rotor, and balancer, and that resulted in "more precise low rev torque delivery." In this configuration, the powerplant is rated at 148 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque.
Additionally, the design of the clutch has been improved to allow for smoother engagement, especially when changing in first gear. On top of it all, the clutch lever is now longer to allow riders to work it more easily.
All four Tigers now benefit from Active Preload Reduction. That's a system that reduces the rear suspension preload when the bikes come to a stop, lowering in turn the height of the seat by as much as 20 mm. This function is controlled by the rider by simply pressing a button.
For the GT models, Triumph says it has increased the cornering ground clearance but does not go into detail as to exactly what that means. The two bikes are also getting the dampened handlebars and risers already used on the two Explorers.
As all other bikes are being updated for a new model year, all four Tigers get new colors. The GTs can now be had in Carnival Red, Snowdonia White, and Sapphire Black. The Rally versions wear Matt Sandstorm, Jet Black, or Matt Khaki.
The wheels offering has been updated as well, and it now includes cast aluminum pieces for the GT (19-inch front and 18-inch rear) and tubeless spoked wheels for the Rally (21-inch front and 18-inch rear).
Triumph says the revised Tiger 1200 range will become available in April 2024. For the UK market pricing has been set at £17,295, which is about $21,820 at the current exchange rates.
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