The only Glaring issue I have with my 2023 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer. The display is lacking some essential features that the previous Tigers had.
Greetings from Scotland (again!), I have had a great few weeks of what is amazing constant sunshine here in the Scottish Highlands and been having a great time on the roads up here. I agree that the odometer not being obviously displayed and yes it would be good to have it on the Trip screen as that makes sense, maybe they will do an update that will provide that in future. I'm still shopping around for a nice tank bag that will look okay on the Explorer. Thanks for posting the video
Bob, Get the SW-Motech Pro series! There is no other tank bags that come close. They mount with a tank ring, don't touch the tank and pop off in seconds for fueling. I have their City bag. Cheers
I agree it's an issue. It seems like a software change could solve it. My Trophy SE can be configured with different info above and below the main display. The info button makes it much easier to look at different items with easy presses up and down. Besides the basic speed, RPM and gear, the info I want to see most is range and Tire pressure.
I'm used to the work around for the ODO now. Yes, the screen moves to the left and squishes to see the TPMS and Fuel status menu but I am also used to that. The display to me is perfect being very nice to read and simple. Everything else overshadows the display. Thanks for the comment and for watching!
I'm pretty sure that no one designing motorcycles or gear these days has never ridden a motorcycle. The goofy choices they make is otherwise inexplicable. I have a Thruxton too and everything I need fits nicely on those two dials...well, I guess if I'm honest, I would like it to have TPMS, but I fortunately, I still know how to use a tire pressure gauge.
I see you like triumphs thats nice to see a british brand still doing well around the world i am british and triumph makes me feel proud that they rescued the company i have a 2005 daytona speedtriple conversion. Also i have a 1 year old gsa and bmw dash could be better laid out also triumph could surely do a software flash to re arrange the dash menus also the gsa dash is amazing but there is plenty of room to have more info on at the same time nice bikes pal
Yes, the old Gen 3 information tray was very useful wasn’t it? But as you say, I would have to forgive it for the stellar improvements in all other areas. Looks like a great destination for lunch you’ve got there 👍. The Cafe Racers are looking very fine 👏🏻.
Thanks Terry. I miss the menu tray. Yes it was easy to get everything there. I cannot fault anything else on the bike. Love it! The lunch spot, AJ's, is legendary for their food. Best dry rubbed Cajun wings on earth! Yes I LOVE my Cafe Racers! The RR however is almost too ferocious and is not a relaxing bike to ride. It is all business and demands focus at all times. When I ride it I wonder how something like this is even legal to own as a street bike! I'm on the fence about it right now because of that. The only reason I want it is because it is beautiful to look at next to my Thruxton. Ride SAFE and BE safe Sir!
I was so used to the menu bar at the bottom of the screen on my last Tiger because it was so convenient to use and configure. I'm now used to my new one and there are a few shortcuts to get to the things I want to see. Thanks for the comment! Ride SAFE and BE safe!
When doing navigation in some parts of the world having miles/KM displayed is very important if your using a turn by turn map....especially in desert areas.
I have seen some bloggers with 1200 2022 with a slightly different display showing additional information on the right side of the screen....i haven't yet figured how they got to display....maybe a setting during PDI may be?
I don't know what a "Leigh Tryon tiger rally explorer" is but I think you meant Triumph Rally Explorer. The Triumph Tigers are bullet proof as far as reliability. Mine is the GT model which is more street oriented. The Rally is more off road oriented
I'm another one that doesn't miss the odo. I don't even think about it. I DO have some dash dislikes though... 1. Display icons move around. Surely with all that acreage they could have put warning/status icons etc in the same place irrespective of display mode? 2. Some of the info is unnecessarily large. e.g. TPMS display is huge. Fuel info is oversized. I tend to just prefer the simple display as too much info on the screen is distracting. In that respect I think it's good that Triumph didn't try to cram too much on the one display.
I'm used to the work around for the ODO now. Yes, the screen moves to the left and squishes to see the TPMS and Fuel status menu but I am also used to that. The display to me is perfect being very nice to read and simple. Thanks for the comment and for watching!
Greetings from a fellow CT resident. Nice selection tion of rides. Just curious, which Triumph dealership do you work with? Mark's Motorsports maybe. Thanks for the review on the Tiger.
Thanks for the comment. Mark's is NOT an official Triumph dealer. Just check Triumphs website. I made the mistake of buying from them once. Never again! I buy only from Libby's and have done so since I was a kid. Family run and best of the best. Do you ride?
@@ttrguy9952 I used to ride years ago with dual sports and smaller street racers. I took the local MSF, and my skills are still there. Even on the loaner 250cc's, it was a lot of fun. I'm getting back into it but keep getting dinged financially and money earmarked for a new bike ebbs and flows. Already looking at next season. I've been to Libby's but it was not a great time during the pandemic and inventory was probably at its lowest. I really like the retro nakeds, ADV bikes after that. I suppose my target is the Kawasaki Z900rs. I'd like to buy new but it may expedite things to buy used. Honestly, I'd be happy with anything at this point with mid controls Locally, I would day trip in your area and have a good friend who lives in Goshen. Longer ride plans include visiting my sister in Western NC, the Finger Lakes in central NY, and then numerous trips into Canada. Anyway, probably more than you wanted to know. Heh, sorry🙃
I'm curious...why do you need to constantly know what your odometer says? Seems like useless clutter to have it displayed all the time. It's only really necessary for service intervals, or if you sell the bike. And even for service intervals, you'll get a flashing wrench overlayed on the clock. 🤷♂️
@@Kevimoto The odometer is "Traditional" on displays. It's just a line of numbers and not at all clutter. The Tiger dash is 7" of wasted space only showing Speed, gear and RPM. When you put your key in your car, it's there "ODO" all the time until you shut it down. It's NOT there for only "Service Intervals", it should there for convenience on a ride. I like watching my miles go by...
@@ttrguy9952 to each their own, I suppose. I'd rather watch the scenery. I don't see it as wasted space, since you can split the screen and nothing gets so small that you have to squint.
I don't understand why you would constantly need to know what your odometer says. Other than for service intervals, or to post the mileage in an ad if you sell the bike, it seems pretty irrelevant. I think a lot of people are just used to seeing that in their car, but really...how important is it? Personally, I prefer a cleaner dash, without unnecessary info on it.
@@ttrguy9952 fair, I suppose, but with two trip meters, I can split the screen and display the trip meter I've never cleared...which is essentially an odometer at this point. I only need one trip meter.
Nice video 👍, I brought my new GT explorer two weeks ago, done 900 miles, very comfortable, and 300 miles in between fills, mine came with full luggage free of charge and I've got the SW motech pro tank bag, i went to test ride a bmw gs1250 adventure but the sales man was a dick so went to to my local triumph dealer and got the GT, they gave £1,500 more for my PX than BMW, can't fault the bike so far, fitted my tom tom sat nav as my phone is not compatible with the triumph app
Mine came with the side cases. I put the SW-Motech top bag and Tank bag on as well as the upper bars and the larger skid plate. Mine was the first GT Explorer in the US for almost 6 months. They changed everything from my last 2020 Tiger and it is unbelievable how much better it is. BMW got nothing on this bike! Ride SAFE and BE safe!👍👍
No update as far as the display goes but as I have gotten used to the new one, one click and I have what I need to see. Triumph now has a "Lowering" feature that is a free software update that my dealer will install. 👍👍
@@ttrguy9952thanks for the info! My bike is actually at the dealer due to a faulty battery... They delivered the bike and when I started it, the faulty battery error appeared... So had the bike for 30 min (the time it took me to get it back to the dealer)... I just called them and asked that they update the software at the same time 😎 Is it for all models, not just the rally pro? I have a the GT explorer
I agree it's an issue. It seems like a software change could solve it. My Trophy SE can be configured with different info above and below the main display. The info button makes it much easier to look at different items with easy presses up and down. Besides the basic speed, RPM and gear, the info I want to see most is range and Tire pressure.
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Greetings from Scotland (again!), I have had a great few weeks of what is amazing constant sunshine here in the Scottish Highlands and been having a great time on the roads up here. I agree that the odometer not being obviously displayed and yes it would be good to have it on the Trip screen as that makes sense, maybe they will do an update that will provide that in future. I'm still shopping around for a nice tank bag that will look okay on the Explorer. Thanks for posting the video
Bob,
Get the SW-Motech Pro series! There is no other tank bags that come close. They mount with a tank ring, don't touch the tank and pop off in seconds for fueling. I have their City bag.
Cheers
I agree it's an issue. It seems like a software change could solve it. My Trophy SE can be configured with different info above and below the main display. The info button makes it much easier to look at different items with easy presses up and down. Besides the basic speed, RPM and gear, the info I want to see most is range and Tire pressure.
Hi. Loved the video. Test road last week the bmw gsA and next week the tiger explorer...
Will be interesting to compare the 2 different bikes...
Enjoy!
I agree with the "Glaring Issue" . It is a pain to do all the scrolling. I still like to rid the bike though.
I'm used to the work around for the ODO now. Yes, the screen moves to the left and squishes to see the TPMS and Fuel status menu but I am also used to that. The display to me is perfect being very nice to read and simple. Everything else overshadows the display.
Thanks for the comment and for watching!
I'm pretty sure that no one designing motorcycles or gear these days has never ridden a motorcycle. The goofy choices they make is otherwise inexplicable. I have a Thruxton too and everything I need fits nicely on those two dials...well, I guess if I'm honest, I would like it to have TPMS, but I fortunately, I still know how to use a tire pressure gauge.
I see you like triumphs thats nice to see a british brand still doing well around the world i am british and triumph makes me feel proud that they rescued the company i have a 2005 daytona speedtriple conversion. Also i have a 1 year old gsa and bmw dash could be better laid out also triumph could surely do a software flash to re arrange the dash menus also the gsa dash is amazing but there is plenty of room to have more info on at the same time nice bikes pal
Yes, the old Gen 3 information tray was very useful wasn’t it? But as you say, I would have to forgive it for the stellar improvements in all other areas. Looks like a great destination for lunch you’ve got there 👍. The Cafe Racers are looking very fine 👏🏻.
Thanks Terry.
I miss the menu tray. Yes it was easy to get everything there. I cannot fault anything else on the bike. Love it!
The lunch spot, AJ's, is legendary for their food. Best dry rubbed Cajun wings on earth!
Yes I LOVE my Cafe Racers! The RR however is almost too ferocious and is not a relaxing bike to ride. It is all business and demands focus at all times. When I ride it I wonder how something like this is even legal to own as a street bike! I'm on the fence about it right now because of that. The only reason I want it is because it is beautiful to look at next to my Thruxton.
Ride SAFE and BE safe Sir!
Agreed! I have the same bike. Same year. That's my only gripe as well.
I was so used to the menu bar at the bottom of the screen on my last Tiger because it was so convenient to use and configure. I'm now used to my new one and there are a few shortcuts to get to the things I want to see. Thanks for the comment!
Ride SAFE and BE safe!
When doing navigation in some parts of the world having miles/KM displayed is very important if your using a turn by turn map....especially in desert areas.
Yeh, It's nice to have the mileage always there but there is an easy work around with the menu.
I have seen some bloggers with 1200 2022 with a slightly different display showing additional information on the right side of the screen....i haven't yet figured how they got to display....maybe a setting during PDI may be?
That is when you are in the menu mode. A selectable list of all the bikes features pops up on the right side of the screen.
Nice video, I was just wondering if anyone could tell me how reliable Leigh Tryon tiger rally explorers are. I am looking into picking one up.
I don't know what a "Leigh Tryon tiger rally explorer" is but I think you meant Triumph Rally Explorer. The Triumph Tigers are bullet proof as far as reliability. Mine is the GT model which is more street oriented. The Rally is more off road oriented
I'm another one that doesn't miss the odo. I don't even think about it. I DO have some dash dislikes though...
1. Display icons move around. Surely with all that acreage they could have put warning/status icons etc in the same place irrespective of display mode?
2. Some of the info is unnecessarily large. e.g. TPMS display is huge. Fuel info is oversized.
I tend to just prefer the simple display as too much info on the screen is distracting. In that respect I think it's good that Triumph didn't try to cram too much on the one display.
I'm used to the work around for the ODO now. Yes, the screen moves to the left and squishes to see the TPMS and Fuel status menu but I am also used to that. The display to me is perfect being very nice to read and simple.
Thanks for the comment and for watching!
Greetings from a fellow CT resident. Nice selection tion of rides. Just curious, which Triumph dealership do you work with? Mark's Motorsports maybe. Thanks for the review on the Tiger.
Thanks for the comment.
Mark's is NOT an official Triumph dealer. Just check Triumphs website. I made the mistake of buying from them once. Never again!
I buy only from Libby's and have done so since I was a kid. Family run and best of the best. Do you ride?
@@ttrguy9952 I used to ride years ago with dual sports and smaller street racers. I took the local MSF, and my skills are still there. Even on the loaner 250cc's, it was a lot of fun. I'm getting back into it but keep getting dinged financially and money earmarked for a new bike ebbs and flows. Already looking at next season. I've been to Libby's but it was not a great time during the pandemic and inventory was probably at its lowest. I really like the retro nakeds, ADV bikes after that. I suppose my target is the Kawasaki Z900rs. I'd like to buy new but it may expedite things to buy used. Honestly, I'd be happy with anything at this point with mid controls
Locally, I would day trip in your area and have a good friend who lives in Goshen. Longer ride plans include visiting my sister in Western NC, the Finger Lakes in central NY, and then numerous trips into Canada.
Anyway, probably more than you wanted to know. Heh, sorry🙃
That’s nuts!!, it should all be visible on 20000 motorcycles !!!
There is a quick short cut to get there but I agree, I want it right there Old School Style. My Speed Triple RR is the same.
Cheers
I'm curious...why do you need to constantly know what your odometer says? Seems like useless clutter to have it displayed all the time. It's only really necessary for service intervals, or if you sell the bike. And even for service intervals, you'll get a flashing wrench overlayed on the clock. 🤷♂️
@@Kevimoto The odometer is "Traditional" on displays. It's just a line of numbers and not at all clutter. The Tiger dash is 7" of wasted space only showing Speed, gear and RPM. When you put your key in your car, it's there "ODO" all the time until you shut it down. It's NOT there for only "Service Intervals", it should there for convenience on a ride. I like watching my miles go by...
@@ttrguy9952 to each their own, I suppose. I'd rather watch the scenery. I don't see it as wasted space, since you can split the screen and nothing gets so small that you have to squint.
I don't understand why you would constantly need to know what your odometer says. Other than for service intervals, or to post the mileage in an ad if you sell the bike, it seems pretty irrelevant. I think a lot of people are just used to seeing that in their car, but really...how important is it? Personally, I prefer a cleaner dash, without unnecessary info on it.
The huge TFT only shows Speed RPM and Gear. I happen to like an ODO right there in my face. I can watch the miles click off.
@@ttrguy9952 fair, I suppose, but with two trip meters, I can split the screen and display the trip meter I've never cleared...which is essentially an odometer at this point. I only need one trip meter.
I do like to know the milage, using the odometer, as I keep a log of the usage, costs etc. Using the bike for work etc.
@@herrevisser just flick the joystick to the left for your mileage info and trip meter. 🤷♂️
@@herrevisser All the information is still there except you have to go into the menu to get it. I'm used to it now.
Nice video 👍, I brought my new GT explorer two weeks ago, done 900 miles, very comfortable, and 300 miles in between fills, mine came with full luggage free of charge and I've got the SW motech pro tank bag, i went to test ride a bmw gs1250 adventure but the sales man was a dick so went to to my local triumph dealer and got the GT, they gave £1,500 more for my PX than BMW, can't fault the bike so far, fitted my tom tom sat nav as my phone is not compatible with the triumph app
Mine came with the side cases. I put the SW-Motech top bag and Tank bag on as well as the upper bars and the larger skid plate. Mine was the first GT Explorer in the US for almost 6 months. They changed everything from my last 2020 Tiger and it is unbelievable how much better it is. BMW got nothing on this bike!
Ride SAFE and BE safe!👍👍
Have you heard back from the dealer or Triumph about having a potential software update?
No update as far as the display goes but as I have gotten used to the new one, one click and I have what I need to see. Triumph now has a "Lowering" feature that is a free software update that my dealer will install.
👍👍
@@ttrguy9952thanks for the info! My bike is actually at the dealer due to a faulty battery... They delivered the bike and when I started it, the faulty battery error appeared... So had the bike for 30 min (the time it took me to get it back to the dealer)...
I just called them and asked that they update the software at the same time 😎
Is it for all models, not just the rally pro? I have a the GT explorer
@@posdiver I think it's just for the GT Explorer. Ask while you are there.
👍
@@ttrguy9952got the update installed and it works wonderful. Lowers the bike just a tad more and that helps moving it with secure feet on the ground.
Good👍🏾 needs more color options though
I'm loving my metallic black. 👍👍
I agree it's an issue. It seems like a software change could solve it. My Trophy SE can be configured with different info above and below the main display. The info button makes it much easier to look at different items with easy presses up and down. Besides the basic speed, RPM and gear, the info I want to see most is range and Tire pressure.
The last generation's menu bar was great. The new motorcycle itself is beyond the last generation in every way.