2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 - First Look

Less weight, more power, and more versatility

Triumph has finally spilled the beans on its thoroughly redesigned Tiger 1200. A substantial reduction in weight and an emphasis on power and handling is the name of the game for 2022. Bringing its big ADV into line with the 900s, the Tiger 1200 will be offered in five trims: GT, GT Pro, GT Explorer, Rally Pro, and Rally Explorer which follow the same naming scheme with the GT trims being more road-focused while the Rally versions offer off-road accoutrement such as larger wheels and more suspension travel. The Explorer models also hold 7.9 gallons of petrol with the other trims utilizing a 5.2 gallon tank.

The T-plane crank has made its way to the 1160 cc Triple with Triumph claiming 147.9 horsepower and 95.8 lb-ft of torque from the big Tiger. Showa semi-active suspension is equipped with the rear shaft drive using what Triumph is calling its “tri-link” suspension set up. Electronics are now thoroughly modern with the 1200s now equipped with much of what we saw on the 900s with the addition of blind-spot monitoring on the Explorer trims.

For a thorough overview of the new models, we’ve included Triumph’s press release below. To say we’re excited to test the Tiger 1200 line would be an understatement. If our time on the Tiger 900s is telling at all of the improvements to the new 1200s, the big adventure bike segment is showing no signs of cooling down any time soon. We’re told Spring 2022 for arrival in dealers, but we hope to get our grubby mitts on one as soon as possibly to bring a thorough ride review to MO’s digital pages.

THE NEW TIGER 1200: THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS

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.

All-new Tiger 1200 Family

• Tiger 1200 GT family; tailor made for the perfect road-focused adventure ride,
  with 19” front and 18” rear cast aluminium wheels

• Tiger 1200 Rally Pro (20 litre tank)
• Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer (30 litre tank)

Transformation in weight, capability and specification

• Significantly lighter

• 21” front / 18” rear tubeless spoked set-up for off-road supremacy
  (Rally Pro & Rally Explorer)
• 19” front / 18” rear cast aluminium set-up for dynamic road riding capability
  (GT, GT Pro & GT Explorer)

• 20 litre (GT, GT Pro & Rally Pro)
• 30 litre (GT Explorer & Rally Explorer)

• New lighter and stronger ‘tri-link’ swingarm
• New category-leading Brembo Stylema® monobloc brakes
  plus optimised cornering ABS with IMU
• Advanced Showa semi-active suspension set-up tuned for maximum road and off-road capability

All-new T-plane triple engine advantage

• New 1160cc triple engine, designed to set a new benchmark for engine character
• More power with 150PS at 9,000rpm and more torque with 130Nm at 7,000rpm.
  9PS more than the previous generation, and 14PS more than the closest shaft drive competition
• Unique T-plane triple crank with uneven firing order

All-new comprehensive technology package

• All-new Triumph Blind Spot Radar System, developed in partnership with Continental
  (GT Explorer and Rally Explorer only)
• All-new Showa semi-active suspension set-up for dynamic rider control
• All-new 7” TFT instruments with integrated My Triumph Connectivity System
•  Optimised Cornering Traction Control with IMU
•  Up to six riding modes
• All-new keyless system, including ignition, steering lock and fuel cap
• All-new LED lighting with DRL, plus Adaptive Cornering Lights (not available on GT)
• Triumph Shift Assist (standard on all except GT)
• Heated grips and seats (heated seats standard on GT Explorer & Rally Explorer only)
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (standard on GT Explorer & Rally Explorer only)
• Hill Hold (not available on GT)

New distinctive and purposeful style, poise and attitude

• More dominant adventure focused stance and poise with new bodywork,
  new twin radiator design and minimal new silencer
• New rider ergonomics with tailored bar and peg positions
• All-new bodywork
• Premium detailing and finish
• New colour schemes and graphics for each family

Dedicated Tiger 1200 accessory range

• 50+ Genuine Triumph Accessories for capability, comfort, style, technology and protection
• Full luggage systems – all hard luggage developed in partnership with Givi 

• Comprehensive protective range

• Precision engineered tubular stainless-steel engine and tank protection

• Heated seating options

• Rider, pillion, standard height and low seat options

• New Triumph Sena Bluetooth communication system
• Dedicated new partnership with the leading motorcycle communication brand, Triumph Sena headset featuring a new Harman Kardon sound system

Price, service and availability

• Three years unlimited mileage warranty, with the option to extend
• High service intervals: 10,000 miles (16,000 km) / 12 months
• Competitively priced, starting at £14,600 for the Tiger 1200 GT
• Available in dealers from Spring 2022 

THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS

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.