Long-Term Review | Living with the 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 | 12 Months | 9000 Miles
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- In-depth review of my 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer. A walk around the bike to see how I spec'd it and what I have done to it. Followed by a ride out discussing my experience of the bike, what I like, what I don't like, what its like to live with and overall what I think of it. I hope you enjoy!
#triumphtiger1200 #review
00:00 Walkround
07:46 Ride Out - Авто та транспорт
Totally agree with most of your assessment. You can get more road based tyres to improve handling. Heavy weight bar ends soften the vibration at 75+. The front DIN port is a charging port primarily, unplug when stopped. I have the slightly smaller TomTom Rider, but it has superb clarity. People say there is not enough on the display, but you can run with all the fuel figures there. I have the same paniers in silver with the back rest padding, the other half loves it. The payload is about 235kg I think, so you would normally have plenty of capacity for pillion and luggage. Centre stand - get down the gym! You're correct though, you need arms like Popeye to lift it on and off - I use the pillion foot peg to get enough leverage and set the suspension to high (toggle by holding the home button for 2secs if you have the latest s/ware). Fender extenders from Pyamid keep any muck off the bike. I presume the Garmin mount is onto an EP frame? Fun review and well ridden.
Hi Bob, thanks for commenting ... appreciated!! I haven't noticed any uncomfortable vibrations; I've ridden for hours on motorways at 85-89 in France with no tingling fingers/feet. I'll think about the fender extenders. Yep, the SatNav is on a frame that can be used for both the Quadlock and the Garmin by switching out the connector.
I have the rally pro version of this utter monster of a machine, and it’s utterly epic!
The bike has oodles of power and torque, just sits when you need it to, and the handling in dynamic mode is amazing. I like how the bike squirms under you as you select dynamic on the fly. Almost as if the bike is excited and wanting to stretch its legs!
My daughter is ten, and when she rides on the back she looks so small! She loves the heated seat, the comfort and the ability to move around.
Use mine mostly for touring, and wow what a machine it is. Hardly breaks a sweat when pulling heavy boxes, and you’re on the twisty stuff.
If I have one critique of the machine, it’s the centre stand issue you’ve spoken about. You just have to go to the gym more!
The engine noise just makes me giggle every time you twist the throttle to 9K, and the power delivery is so smooth and gentle. Still manage to make the traction control work in the dry though!
Overall I love this bike. It’s everything and more than anyone could ever want.
Is it a GS slayer? I think it is, it does everything the GS does but with much more comfort.
I love it, I think it has character.
Just watched this ace video in my bath. You are bloody brave in your attitude and adventurous spirit -with this Rally 'big beast', credit to you. I want one, inspired by you! Your report is thoroughly entertaining and informative...and funny. You say it as it is, but I admire your grab it by the horns mentality... you should have been in the SAS.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment!
Really enjoyed the review and ride. Looking to buy a bike, leaning between this, a Spyder F3, or a Super Adventure S. But really like this one.
How is slow speed manuevering?
If I do service at good intervalls and replace wear parts like bearings and such in time, what kind of life expectancy may I get? Looking to replace car for bike. Is 300,000 Km too much to ask?
Cheers from Swede in Mexico
The 1250 GS’s have the hill hold control, from 2019. Nice review.
Thanks!!
Hi Great video, how have you got on with the sat nav mount, Is it the Evotechlolo one, There have been some reviews saying it vibrates a lot, yors seemed quite steady in your video.
Thanks!. Yes its the Evotech one. I've found the mount really good. I've not noticed any vibration with it at all .
Hi! That's a great video! I have a question. What's the top speed of Triumph Tiger Explorer in km?
Hi .. thanks for that. I think it's about 220km/h but I've not tried that out. Most I've done is probably around 160 Km/h briefly on overtakes with plenty to spare. Its not really a flat out kind of bike for me.
Thanks a lot for your quick response!@@trident999
I've my Garmin just above TFT screen then I plug it into dim socket
So,for a bigger rider, 6 foot tall size 18 boot at 158kg would the tiger 900 rally pro be ok or too small, and same for the 1200 rally explorer?
I haven't ridden the 900. The 1200 would be fine I think.
Sounds great..I’m 6’5. It fits me well!
Hello sir, since I'm interested in getting a Tiger 1200 GT PRO/Explorer next year I found your video very helpful. If you don't mind I'd like to ask you a few questions as well, I'd really appreciate your opinion on these, please:
- it seems you went for the OEM hard panniers, how do you find the build quality of those? I've seen some reviews that they're not the best, especially compared to stuff like Touratech or SW motech. I've heard Triumph outsources the production to Givi and then slaps their brand on those. The only compelling argument for those that I can see is the locks are integrated with the same key as the bike. So, how do you find those? The overall quality, waterproofness?
- same question for the crashbars - they look OEM, how good are they? I'm wondering if the steel they used it actually good since I heard they can bend quite easy. Now I hope you are safe in your travels and didn't have to TEST those, but uhm, have you? How do you feel about them?
- neat solution on the Garmin wiring! I'd love to see a close up video on that again how you threaded this bloody thing, because the demounting of like 5-6 pieces does seem like a hussle.
- vibrations... PLENTY of reviews mentioning this, that the engine is pretty viby on footpegs and handbars as well, on the other hand I've seen videos where others claim it's not that bad... how do you feel about those?
- out of pure curiosity, it's clear that you're using the mph - can you switch it to kmph in the settings as a rider? Interested since in my country it's kmph but if I succeed to scratch the Scottish NC500 from my bucket list with that bike, it'd be nice to be able to switch that setting.
Just one suggestion on the sound - when you're on the bike it seems like the sound in the video is coming from the left side only, at least your voice, and it's quite muffled, if you could try to do something about it, I'm sure your viewers would appreciate it a lot!
I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more from you, so all the best from your new subscriber, cheers from Poland!
Hey @DukeJohnny, great to hear from you and thanks for commenting!
Panniers - Yes, they are OEM and look remarkably like Givi ones! I have had no issues with the panniers, which are key-matched to the bike. No central locking, though, unfortunately. I can't compare against other aftermarket ones as I've no experience. I'm satisfied with the quality. I went seriously loaded to France for a few weeks with my son as a pillion. We used every bit of space in them and strapped big stuff on them, too. It rained quite a few times heavily in the Alps with no waterproofing issues. I was carrying electronics and laptop, and there were no problems. The only thing I did that I regret was not placing some protection under the tent I strapped on top of the right pannier. If I look closely, I’ve ended up with some very fine scratching on the top.
Crash bars, again, I just went OEM with no consideration for aftermarket. I’ve not dropped the bike yet, so I’ve no idea about their capability. That said, they look solid. The bike has toppled over on my driveway … I thought I had the side stand out. The bars kept the fairings, etc off the deck, and I had the panniers on, which were left unmarked afterwards.
Garmin wiring - yep much easier than stripping the fairing & the crash bars off. I was not the first to think of this. I’ll post a short video with a bit more detail on how I did it. And the Thunderbox as well … plug and play wiring .. fantastic!
Vibrations. Yes it’s a vibrant engine. I would call it a bit agricultural in character. That may be a bit unfair, but it is supposedly an off-road bike, a bit like a Land Rover in the car world. This bike, in general, has character. It's not a silky smooth six-cylinder. That said, I certainly do not experience adverse vibrating tingling sensations; it's all smooth as far as I’m concerned.
The mph/kph switch is straightforward. From memory, you need to do this when stopped.
Thanks for the feedback on the sound in general. Being a complete newbie, I’ve been struggling a bit. I’ve only found out how to dump the sound on both speakers. I have a couple of videos scheduled with the same problem, and then the problem will flush out.
Cheers! Ben
@@trident999 thank you very, very much for taking your time to write me back sir! Don't worry too much about the sound, I'd honestly prefer to watch an honest and down-to-earth review/experience sharing from a newbie rather than swallow another "pro" review that points out only the obvious, text details of the bike... I wish you safe travels, more and more subscribers and happiness, can't wait for more on the Tiger!
Pad lock a stone in weight 😅
If I may add;
It’s a near perfect motorcycle, but the vibrations really put me off. It’s the most buzzy engine I’ve ever ridden. That includes thumping twins.
Unacceptably buzzy.
I’m not that sensitive to buzzy engines normally but this one tops the cake.
Handlebars vibrations aren’t that bad, but footpeg vibrations are very bad.
Vibrations travel all the way through my legs, bum, spine right to my neck.
Especially considering the vibrations are at their worst between 3K - 5.5K RPM. Highway touring range..
Such a shame as every other aspect of the bike is really good!
My gsa has hill start control its got 3 settings off manual or auto i have in on manual i come to a stop and either pull front brake a second time or tap my rear brake and it comes on i can take it off by tapping rear brake or pulling front brake
My 1250gsa is same sept 22 it has 30 litre tank and i get 350 to 375 miles range easy new tyres at 6500 tried a tiger wasnt in the same league imo
Triumph after sales are awful they fix nothing ,