Just a quick walk around of my brand new Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer. My dealer said it is the first one in private hands in the USA. It's Mine, all MINE!!! 👍🤗
The Rally Explorer is a TALL bike!!! For me, the GT Explorer is perfect here in New England, The Rally will be perfect for you if you have serious off road places to ride. Look into the SW-Motech semi rigid panniers. They are the best and safer than hard cases off road. Everything SW-Motech is the best you can get PERIOD! Thanks for watching, congrats on the new bike and be SAFE out there friend! Peace. 👍👌🤙✌🖖👋🙂
I have the same bike, just had first 600 mile service, what a machine, I love it. A bit too tall for me 29” inseam, but I don’t care , I’ll manage. Triumph in uk were prepared to fit upper protection bars on first service free but I couldn’t wait so done it myself, there’s only about 6 screws that hold the side panels on, it’s not that difficult just be careful with the plastics
I purchased the low seat and it made a huge difference. I have a 29 inch inseam as well. The low seat is almost as comfortable as the original. Well worth the 230.00
Since I don't do any off road except the occasional dirt road, I prefer the rigidity and security of the Triumph/GIVI hard cases. Although everything else is SW-Motech such as the Top Case and Tank Bag.
My new 2023 GT Explorer didn't need the risers for the bars. My 2020 did and I got them from SW-Motech. They have a ton of accessories for the previous Tigers.
I think you may have been conned. I'm pretty sure I saw how to change the locks in the install instructions. Yip - I just checked - there is a section there on "Pannier Lock Barrel Replacement".
Some times it works. My dealer tried right in front of me going by the manual and they were definitely stuck in both panniers. I just went with the new ones because they look nicer. Ride safe Sir. Cheers.
Nice little walk-around mate.. What make is your screen adapter..? Test rode the Rally Explorer today (Australia) and found I would need the adapter to take away the slight bufferting even on highest screen position.. Original Triumph one looks a little flimsy (and not cheap), whereas yours is full width - looks much better... 👍🏻
It's the MRA X-Creen Sport. It's the best spoiler out there. It's infinitely adjustable and deflects the air about 2 feet above your head with the wind screen all the way down. Get the universal mounting kit. Mine simply clamps on the factory wind screen. Thanks for watching! Ride SAFE! 👌
Great video, I found the comparison quite relevant as I have had an XCa in the past. Look forward to a test ride to see how much the weight savings affect the top heavy feel. Do you find with the bigger tank and front set-up that there is a god amount of wind protection on your lower half?
Thank you! The new Tiger GT Explorer is completely different 100% than the previous Tigers. My new one handles like it's on rails. The cockpit and riding position is radically different and perfect in every way. The Showa suspension is Superior than the previous WP setup. The wind protection is better by far. Cheers!
Great video. Great information. Are the upper and lower engine guards from Triumph? Can you get them in black as well. Also who makes that windshield wind deflector?
Thank you for the comment! The lower guards come standard and Triumph sells the upper guards separately. I believe they are the same as the ones on the Rally Explorer. The deflector is the MRA X-Creen Sport. It's the best spoiler out there. It's infinitely adjustable and deflects the air about 2 feet above your head with the wind screen all the way down. Get the universal mounting kit. Mine simply clamps on the factory wind screen. Watch my add ons video. Cheers
Ah, man, finally - right angled valve stems - the bane of all my Triumphs. One question - are you intending to install a GPS and if so where would you mount it? (another bane of Triumphs IMO).
I bought the EvoTech GPS mount for my bike. ua-cam.com/video/YpU5ernssHA/v-deo.html I also made a video to show how I wired it up ua-cam.com/video/9SQGJVEZqFM/v-deo.html I just received a HealTech Thunderbox so I will be making another video soon showing how to install that. My current wiring just uses the rear 12 volt plug wiring.
Actually my 2012 Tiger Explorer also has right angled valve stems. It might just be because they are also tpms valves which is what I also have on my new Rally Explorer.
@@ADV-Rider-Dude Thanks for the videos! That is for sure a dedicated GPS mount. Because I have multiple bikes, I use the RAM mount for my GPS. Ride safe Sir! Cheers. 👍
I am 5'11 and I have the seat in the lower setting. I can still flat foot it in the higher setting but I am more comfortable in the lower setting while riding.
Depending on your ability. I'm 5'6", I use the factory "low" seat set at it's lowest position in 'off road' mode. I still can't flat foot the bike. Close but not quite. I would strongly suggest you check out the 900 instead. It feels like it weighs a ton less both on and off the bike and is an absolute hoot to ride on twisty roads.
It comes with a small one from the factory and covers the bottom of the crank case. I bought the optional one that is the same as the one on the Rally version. It keeps road grime off my pipes and adds a lot more protection. The GT models are more road oriented so Triumph kept the skid plates small. Ride SAFE!
Great video, I found the comparison quite relevant as I have had an XCa in the past. Look forward to a test ride to see how much the weight savings affect the top heavy feel. Do you find with the bigger tank and front set-up that there is a god amount of wind protection on your lower half?
Bigger tank I have found not an issue because the bike is 55 pounds lighter. The wind setup is great! I added the MRA X-Creen to give high wind over my helmet.
Thanks. Great review.
Awesome motorcycle ! by safe and have fun !
Thanks and you too!
Thanks for making this video! I love the 2023 Tiger 1200. It's such a great bike. Great video!
Thanks for the compliment! This bikes a keeper.
Ride SAFE and BE safe. 👍👍
Flying out in a month from Chicago to pickup my 2023 Rally Explorer in LA and then ride her all 2400 miles home on Rt 66😅
Ride SAFE and BE safe! 👍👍
Nice 👍🏼 i just got the rally explorer model. Now I need panniers.
The Rally Explorer is a TALL bike!!! For me, the GT Explorer is perfect here in New England, The Rally will be perfect for you if you have serious off road places to ride. Look into the SW-Motech semi rigid panniers. They are the best and safer than hard cases off road. Everything SW-Motech is the best you can get PERIOD!
Thanks for watching, congrats on the new bike and be SAFE out there friend!
Peace. 👍👌🤙✌🖖👋🙂
I just got one. Clutch is slipping like crazy. Back at the stealership with 350 miles on it. Waiting now.
I have the same bike, just had first 600 mile service, what a machine, I love it. A bit too tall for me 29” inseam, but I don’t care , I’ll manage. Triumph in uk were prepared to fit upper protection bars on first service free but I couldn’t wait so done it myself, there’s only about 6 screws that hold the side panels on, it’s not that difficult just be careful with the plastics
I purchased the low seat and it made a huge difference. I have a 29 inch inseam as well. The low seat is almost as comfortable as the original. Well worth the 230.00
@Ed Price Get the seat you will not regret it. There will be a suspension lowering kit available as well if that's not enough
@Ed PriceThe lowering kit will be offered by Triumph soon. The seat will be all you need
Thanks for you video. I collect mine GT 1200 Explorer next week here in australia ….
Have you tried out the SW Motech Panniers? The mounts dont look as solid as the Touratech or Givi but seems like a better solution.
Since I don't do any off road except the occasional dirt road, I prefer the rigidity and security of the Triumph/GIVI hard cases. Although everything else is SW-Motech such as the Top Case and Tank Bag.
Thank you sharing your beatiful new Tiger. Could you share where did you buy bar riser?
My new 2023 GT Explorer didn't need the risers for the bars. My 2020 did and I got them from SW-Motech. They have a ton of accessories for the previous Tigers.
Your bike looks black. Very good looking. I did not know they offered black in that line. I have only seen blue and white. Is that a special order?
No, Black is a standard color. Initially the bike was ordered blue back in March 2022 but I had it changed to black.
I think you may have been conned. I'm pretty sure I saw how to change the locks in the install instructions. Yip - I just checked - there is a section there on "Pannier Lock Barrel Replacement".
Some times it works. My dealer tried right in front of me going by the manual and they were definitely stuck in both panniers. I just went with the new ones because they look nicer.
Ride safe Sir.
Cheers.
Nice little walk-around mate.. What make is your screen adapter..? Test rode the Rally Explorer today (Australia) and found I would need the adapter to take away the slight bufferting even on highest screen position.. Original Triumph one looks a little flimsy (and not cheap), whereas yours is full width - looks much better... 👍🏻
It's the MRA X-Creen Sport. It's the best spoiler out there. It's infinitely adjustable and deflects the air about 2 feet above your head with the wind screen all the way down. Get the universal mounting kit. Mine simply clamps on the factory wind screen.
Thanks for watching!
Ride SAFE! 👌
Great video, I found the comparison quite relevant as I have had an XCa in the past. Look forward to a test ride to see how much the weight savings affect the top heavy feel. Do you find with the bigger tank and front set-up that there is a god amount of wind protection on your lower half?
Thank you! The new Tiger GT Explorer is completely different 100% than the previous Tigers. My new one handles like it's on rails. The cockpit and riding position is radically different and perfect in every way. The Showa suspension is Superior than the previous WP setup. The wind protection is better by far.
Cheers!
Forgot to mention, watch my "Add Ons" video.
I like the looks of the previous generation over this one, only good thing better is the larger fuel tank.
Everything is better on the new generation. I know because I owned a 2020 XCX. No comparison at all.
@@ttrguy9952 They might be but I still prefer the look of the old one especially the Alpine White model.
Great video. Great information. Are the upper and lower engine guards from Triumph? Can you get them in black as well. Also who makes that windshield wind deflector?
Thank you for the comment!
The lower guards come standard and Triumph sells the upper guards separately. I believe they are the same as the ones on the Rally Explorer.
The deflector is the MRA X-Creen Sport. It's the best spoiler out there. It's infinitely adjustable and deflects the air about 2 feet above your head with the wind screen all the way down. Get the universal mounting kit. Mine simply clamps on the factory wind screen. Watch my add ons video.
Cheers
Ah, man, finally - right angled valve stems - the bane of all my Triumphs. One question - are you intending to install a GPS and if so where would you mount it? (another bane of Triumphs IMO).
I use a RAM mount that my Garmin snaps into. It clamps right onto the handle bars. I also use the BeeLine Moto. 👍
I bought the EvoTech GPS mount for my bike. ua-cam.com/video/YpU5ernssHA/v-deo.html
I also made a video to show how I wired it up ua-cam.com/video/9SQGJVEZqFM/v-deo.html
I just received a HealTech Thunderbox so I will be making another video soon showing how to install that. My current wiring just uses the rear 12 volt plug wiring.
@@ADV-Rider-Dude Interesting, thanks for that.
Actually my 2012 Tiger Explorer also has right angled valve stems. It might just be because they are also tpms valves which is what I also have on my new Rally Explorer.
@@ADV-Rider-Dude Thanks for the videos! That is for sure a dedicated GPS mount. Because I have multiple bikes, I use the RAM mount for my GPS. Ride safe Sir!
Cheers. 👍
Good review thanks,question please what would be your height and seat setting cheers.Manxman 🇮🇲👍
I am 5'11 and I have the seat in the lower setting. I can still flat foot it in the higher setting but I am more comfortable in the lower setting while riding.
@@ttrguy9952 thank you ,I am 5’8 and will be having a test ride soon on a G T soon cheers
bro my height 5.4ft , can i ride this bike ?
Difficult….cause iam 5.10 and I was tippy toeing a bit.
Depending on your ability. I'm 5'6", I use the factory "low" seat set at it's lowest position in 'off road' mode. I still can't flat foot the bike. Close but not quite. I would strongly suggest you check out the 900 instead. It feels like it weighs a ton less both on and off the bike and is an absolute hoot to ride on twisty roads.
I don’t see a sump guard
It comes with a small one from the factory and covers the bottom of the crank case. I bought the optional one that is the same as the one on the Rally version. It keeps road grime off my pipes and adds a lot more protection. The GT models are more road oriented so Triumph kept the skid plates small.
Ride SAFE!
@@ttrguy9952 sorry I missed that bit, lovely bike btw, I just bought the Rally Pro version 👍
@@MOTOUK1 Enjoy! ✌
Great video, I found the comparison quite relevant as I have had an XCa in the past. Look forward to a test ride to see how much the weight savings affect the top heavy feel. Do you find with the bigger tank and front set-up that there is a god amount of wind protection on your lower half?
Bigger tank I have found not an issue because the bike is 55 pounds lighter. The wind setup is great! I added the MRA X-Creen to give high wind over my helmet.