2023 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro First Impressions review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- Having bought the Rally Pro a couple weeks back, I thought it was about time that I answered all your questions in a "First Impressions" review video. Grab yourself a cold one and listen to what I think about the new Tiger!
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It's amazing how many accessories you need to add to a new bike, even when it's sold with a load of accessories already!
Times have changed ha!?😜
Well done Shaun , on NOT going GSA route 👌 done 12000 miles on my XR this year and know exactly what you mean about being "locked in" and the Tiger is definitely top of my list , especially now Triumph have bought out the active lowering suspension, looking forward to seeing how you get on with her👍
Was sorry to see it go, but it was starting to ruin the ride, which is something we never want!
Looks great, but I just couldnt get on with the Rally Pro vague front end feel or those extra vibes. I personally would love to see a 1200 Sport version with smoother 1200RS 120 degree triple, 17" front wheels & much lighter chain drive 👍
It comes to all of us, the comfort of an adventure bike and we are spoilt for choice now. I love my Multi V2S and I fancy a V4S next time but having had a Tiger before it’s definitely in the mix given the VFM at the moment and the joys of a Triple. But having owned three GSs I’m bound to give one a try🤣. Enjoy and I look forward to you putting a lot of miles on the new bike…
There's definitely plenty of choice these days, was very happy with the deal I got👍😜
I want to see genius behind t crank idea in this bike.T crank and too soft rear shock are what stoped this bike to be in top of the game
HI Shaun, nice bike, its one I am thinking off as well. I was enjoying the fact that you have just ridden through Bunde. Its been over 30 years since I was last there as my father was stationed there. We lived in Schinkestrasse, if you know of it. Good to see the old town again. Enjoy your ride.
Sure! I know where that is👍😜
Found the Throttle a bit snatchy at first on mine but after a while i dont even think about it anymore so id say its definitely just a case of getting used to it.
also have no issue with the vibrations even at motorway speeds, glad your liking it the tiger was also my first venture into adventure bikes i didnt like the GS and the tiger just suited me
Haven't tried the "rain mode" throttle map yet, I'll have a play next time out👍😎
@@thelikeablerider8800 Rain mode would cut performance...I assume??
I ride in road mode, but in the menu I set the throttle to rain. That then gives me a soft throttle map in road mode. Works perfect 👍 question, do you use the lowering function in the new firmware ?
I haven't checked, but I'd heard that it's possible. I'm pretty tall so it's not something I've ever needed or even given a thought, but maybe I'll give it more attention, as this bike is so tall👍
Nice first real review Shaun,glad too see and here you enjoying the bike,looking forward too more to come.
Regards Glenn 👍👌
Glad you're enjoying it. May it provide many trouble-free touring miles.
I've had the GT ex version about 9 months now. I agree the Rally looks better in green but the lower height of the GT and no need for off road action made the GT a better decision. The active lowering is a real game changer as it takes a little of the stress out of managing in low speed. Throttle is snatchy combined with aggressive engine braking. You get smoother with practice but smoother mapping would be nice. Vibes are only an issue at speeds > legal in 6th so....
Great looking bike, and I love the triple engine. Looking forward to following your adventures on this new machine!
The separate front brake reservoir is so they can use the Magura HC1 span adjustable radial master cylinder.
Keep the videos coming Shaun. It’s always good to hear fellow owners experience with the bike and what goodies you’re adding. I agonised then bought the Rally Explorer in the end. Bigger tank but you do get the tasty factory extras 😂 plus I’m 6’3” and the bikes weightless once you’re moving. I also have the seat up in the high position like you as it does improve leg room and I guess you’ll get the software update at your post running in service. This is fab and makes a massive difference around town! Fab choice btw. PS This is the most comfortable bike I’ve ever owned, you could ride for hours and hours and hours.
Awesome m8👍😎 I'm definitely looking forward to the hours of riding, planning has begun!
Every bike is “weightless” when on the move. The problems are tight u turns or manoeuvres while parking. 😊
@@brianmcbain6997 All big adventure bikes catch your attention when making slow tight manoeuvres. The auto preload adjust really helps as you can easily flat foot the bike (if you need to) 😊. Do you own a Tiger 1200 Brian?
I also have the big Rally Explorer and am not disappointed. I've done som pretty hectic off-road with my mates on T7 and Tiger 800's and my bike keeps up just fine.
The headlights are amazing, even on the Tiger 900 I've got.
The heated seats are well worth it, can ease numb bum on long stints. My Mrs loves the heated pillion seat, she's wanting a heated seat for her Scrambler 900!
Your welcome for the odometer tip by the way🤣👍.
Awesome! Thanks for stopping by👍🤣
Thanks for the video I have the 900 tiger very happy with it ,I have a heated seat but I don't use it much. I ride also though the winter.
Good to know, I'll probably not bother with myself and use the money to go for a ride👍😜
I changed my 800 XCa this year, I looked at the 1200 rally pro but two things put me off, Price and the seat height. I decided on a 900 rally pro, it’s a lot more cost effective and I can touch the floor which is a must as I do a lot of proper off roading on it. They are all lovely bikes though.
The 900 Rally Pro also looks amazing, haven't been on one but I'm sure it's a very capable bike!
Ja those urine test cups look shite. But the rest is awesome enjoy the bike and ride safe. Might pick a 2022 model up sine my GS was stolen last week.
Sorry the hear that m8!
I went for the GT Pro after riding the Rally it was just too tall for me (183cm), I also felt the GT was a bit more nimble on the road although that could be just in y head……Replaced the screen with a WRS unit, like you I haven’t notice any issues with intrusive vibration, I did fit some bar risers, heated seat, lower and upper crash bars. The induction noise when you’re really winding it up puts me in mind of a 70’s American muscle car 🤣. I fitted the SW Motech day bag, and with the bar risers it’s difficult to pull that Orange loop.
My only real gripe is getting it on the centre stand (I’m past 60 so not as strong as I once was), overall though a great vid on a superb bike 👍
I also find the Center stand a bit of a challenge as the rear passenger pegs always smash me in the shins🤣
I've since added upper crash bars and heated seat👍
@@thelikeablerider8800 Exactly that, it bites ya shines 😂
Great review. Thank you.
The new update available has a setting where you hold the home button for 1 second and it’ll lower the suspension by like 10-20mm and stay there while under 50mph then will raise back up.
Seems mine already has it, but I haven't noticed that it comes back up automatically, perhaps I was going fast enough. Very cool!
Over 53mph, not sure kph conversion, you should see the white shock indicator flashing and it goes back up. I’m short on a gtp so the extra 10-20mm helps my 29” inseam get a sure footing!! New subscriber love the content already! Wanted the rally pro and matte green but they were just too tall for me. Might spring for new plastics for the green.
@curtisgrimes3020 yes the white shock indicator came on the screen, and the bike lowered. Then I'm pretty sure I was going quick enough for it to reset. Thanks for subscribing to the channel👍😜
Had Couple of GSA's for some time now. Love them as I do long tours with full luggage an pillion. Its a proven beast. Had a test ride on the Tiger 1200 Ralley. Nice bike, Though Seems to be like a wannabe bike - but not sure what it wants to be. . Just my impression. Would be interesting to get your views on long tour\High speed without fairing.
Love the bike. Hoping to upgrade my 2020 Tiger to your exact bike next year. Take a look at the Mosko Moto woodland green backcountry 35’s They look awesome on that bike!
Happy shopping bob👍😎
Bike sounds great, excellent video!
It's a real addictive sound👍😎
She has a nice sound, glad your happy with her I’m sure you’ll have lots of happy miles and I don’t miss my xr seat or the Robert miles 😂
Looking forward to the next big tour, I'm sure sure churn it up👍😎
22:20 I don't think you can actually turn wheelie control off? You certainly can raise the front wheel with a bit of effort but it's not like a KTM which will lift without trying.
Great camera angle review 😊
Cheers Gary👍😎
I agree - cant stand the window fitted to the front of these bikes. Great content really enjoyed that.
I'm thrilled you feel the same, I've never been a fan, and never will👍🤣
Two menu levels deep to get to the odometer drives me nuts. This TFT dash *looks* nice, but the functionality of my 2020 Tiger 1200's dash was superior, in my opinion. All told, though, I love my 1200 Rally Pro :)
I had to Google how to find it, was also driving me nuts👍🤣
You seem to have found a comfort zone with that bike for long rides, as I did when I got my 2022 kawasaki ninja 1000sx tourer.
Good luck with new bike and I look forward to seeing more entertaining vids.
Thanks Chris, looking forward to getting her out on tour👍😎
Not sure you are aware but like the last version you can change the damping whilst riding, whatever mode you are in. With approx 9 levels from comfort to sport
Yes that's true, but I believe that resets when you switch the bike off. The "Rider" custom mode remains👍😜
@@thelikeablerider8800the damping setting can be unlinked from the mode. I change mine on the fly if I go from a smooth main road to a bumpy back road but leave it in sport mode as I like the throttle map.
Ah okay, I'll have a mess about with that next time out. So much adjustability on this bike, love it!
@@thelikeablerider8800it didn’t on the outgoing Tiger 1200. You can customise the damping on every rider mode and it will stick. Make an arse of it and you can just “reset all rider modes”. Cracking bike, unfortunately a bit too tall for me.
Hello Shaun - first time viewer / subscribed. I had (2) questions if you have 1 moment. Did I understand you to say you COULD upgrade the clutch/brake fluid reservoirs to a metal version, or was that just a hope/wish? Also - could you tell me what wireless microphone you're using for your wireless audio? What app is that on the phone?
I'm trying to record for my family when I take trips / narrate my trips and if you could recommend what you're using it would be greatly appreciated. . . Looking forward to your 3rd eye review.
Welcome! Thanks for the sub👍😎
I use the Zoom F2 BT to record my audio, and Zoom have their own App to remotely control the unit, which stays in my pocket. Yes triumph do a black metal reservoir which look way better, I'll probably get them!
Can you configurate in the User mode a Rain mode throttle response and still have the 150hp? (the "normal" Rain mode has only 100hp) You talked about it in your video but you didn't try it yet. Cheers from The Netherlands
I haven't as yet, will have to check that out at some point👍😜
If you hold the Mode button on the right side for about a second, the bike will lower.. it will stay that way until you reach about 52 mph, then it will come back up..
I'll try that, thanks for the tip👍😎
Hi Shaun, Watch MotoUK videos on his Tiger 1200, like theres an opinion for active lowering suspension from Triumph and other items like menu opinions for showing your mileage on screen 👍
Will do, thanks m8👍😜
Apologies if you e covered this elsewhere mate, curious what made you go for a shorter screen? most taller folk seem to want a higher one, looks good though👍
I just hate the look of taller screens, no other reason👍🤣
for me the quick shifter on the tiger is super smooth compared to the BMW GSA which is really clunky , when I did the test drive on the rally pro the only thing I needed to get used to was the fork dI've. But seriously thinking of chopping my 1250 gs in for the tiger 1200 rally pro.
Agreed, the QS on the GS is awful, much improved on the R1300 I see. I'm really liking the extra suspension travel, probably because its nothing I've had before.
The headlight is unbelievably good at night, almost too good as you do get a few cars flashing you thinking you're still on high beam. I still. after 6 months and 5000 miles, can't get my head around how something with such compliant and comfortable suspension just seems to firm up and hold a line so well when you're giving it the beans.
Adjusted my headlight. Way too high from the factory.
Probably one most complete packages available on a motorbike, love it👍😎
5:00 agree re fluid pots, Ugly and in an inconvenient spot. Surely a 3rd party could make a bracket that moves it. I also have the micro tank bag and it only just fits.
You can adjust them slightly to give you a bit more space, but they remain ugly. Triumph sell them in black and in metal, so might go down road👍
How do find the new screen? What make is it please?
It's the short dark screen from Puig, looks way better than stock, and works just as well.
I own a RP 900 and after 10k kms , it started to produce a very annoying valves ticking sound at around 2100-2500RPM. Does the 1200 produce similar ticking sound ?
No mine doesn't, but I've only clocked up 500km so far, but I'll keep an ear out👍
She’s a head turner 👌🏻
Looking the part👍😎
Well done for the video. I have a question. What's the top speed of 2023 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro?
No idea I'm still running it in👍
How have you found the triangular things sticking out of the tank near your knees. I am 6'3" and found my knee touched them when I took one on a test ride. Wasn't sure if it was something which would get on my nerves long term
If I sit forward on the seat then they touch, but that would be a fairly unnatural position for me so isn't an issue. I could see how it would be for taller people👍
@@thelikeablerider8800 I am torn between the triumph and the 1290 super adventure. Really liked the triumph but was a little concerned about those things. The big version doesn't have them but I don't need the massive fuel tank
Bike really suits you sir. Love the colour scheme. Looking forward to seeing it hoon around :D
Roll on summer!👍😎
did a test ride on one other month and wow what a bike i think might be making a switch next year to one as i did 17k in a year and a half on my Mt09
Could be a better option for your longer mileage 👍😜
@@thelikeablerider8800 indeed looking to do little off road also so will handle it far better than the mt09 mainly fire roads gravel tracks but never know how washed out they get somtimes
@PureEvolution that's the beauty of a good adventure bike, you'll stumble across places you never would have before!
@@thelikeablerider8800 this is the plan find beauty off the normal roads
yeah the brake reservoirs would be a show stopper for me as you said they look shite :) I do like the colour though, although I will stick with BMW :)
Can't say it would put me off buying a the bike though, just an observation👍
Wondering how your warranty with Triumph will be affected, because of you adding the sat nav and all the wires,taking so much of the bike bits off ,
A good dealer wouldn't make a fuss about any of that, nor am I really worried about it!
The stalling when setting off im sure there is an update to help that, just curious are the German tigers also restricted to 128mph i know its fast enough but a shame they hold them back, cracking choice pal.
Would you want to travel at +204 km/h on a 21” front tyre?
Not sure I'd think about it on a 20k adventure touring bike as long as tyres are speed rated what's the problem 👍
I couldn't say, but not really that bothered to find out. On my current dual sport tires they're pretty noisy at normal motorway speeds, so doing 200+ isn't something that would be very comfortable.
Hi, what do you have your phone set on ( zoom with the green bar & the time ticking away ) ?
It controls my audio recorder, just easier from the phone👍
Nice bike 😎 👍 glad it's going good
Thank you sir👍😎
Nice video mate. I would like to know if you have found a way to make all you comms work properly. I hava a Cardo Packtalk edge which is connected to my phone via Bluetooth. It is also connected to my bike - as a GPS connection. My wife also has a Packtalk Edge so mine and hers are connected via another Bluetooth connection. That is 3 bluetooth connections. I alos have a Zumo XT and I have not even connect that to my Packtalk and not even tried because the Packtalk can apparently only have 2 b;luetooth connectionsa anyhow. My phone is also connected to my bike and I assume yours is too. Soooo my issue is that there seems to be confusion as to which device controls the music. to my headset. The music an calls are going from my phone to the bike, the bike is trying to send the sound to my headset but my phone is trying to do the same thing. They keep fighting with each other and nothing works properly. Ive tried to disable my Pacxktalk to phone bluetooth connection when on the bike but that does not work either. Id love to know your exact setup if you have it all working properly. On ther GoPro side...the bike works with my old GoPro 7 but nothingg newer than that.
Yes it takes some fiddling with!
Firstly disconnected my phone from the Cardo, then paired my phone and Cardo to the bike. On the Garmin XT I disabled the media connection to my phone, but keep the connection for Garmin drive, and to your Cardo.
Although admittedly I forgot to do it last time out, music played on my Cardo, and could control the tracks from both the bike and the Garmin!🤦♂️🤣 you just need to mess about with the connections on the Garmin, so that it can't control anything other than sending you your turn by turn audio.
Is it possible to give us more details for the short screen?
The screen is the short dark screen from Puig👍😜
I had the short dark puig screen on my previous Multistrada and loved the look. @@thelikeablerider8800 Noticed that the 2 smaller screens either side of the main screen are also black. Where did you get them as the OEM ones are clear.
Take the bike back to your triumph dealer and get them to install the lowering software that will lower the bike when you come to a stop...
such many tech options would make me distracted from the actual riding
Yes of course, but the idea being is that you sort all your settings out before you set off perhaps.
Six two and can’t flat foot it! No thanks . I’ll stick to my multi V2S🤪
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Apologies👍🤣