2020 Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition new owner walk around.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- I've had the Tiger for a week now, just took it in for the 500 miles break-in service and to have the panniers and top case installed. I just wanted to do a walk-around to show some of the features. So far, I am loving this bike. So much more advanced than any other motorcycle I've owned.
Here is a link to the Triumph website for the XC line specifications:
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Hi Ron. Just came accross your video. I have the white 2018 Tiger 1200 XRT model and love it. Have the same extras on it as you - upper & lower crash bars and the Triumph logo (Givi) panniers. Fantastics bikes and much better all round than the much over-praised BMW GS/GSA (I've owned them and the Triumph's engine is streets ahead, even the new GS1250). Nice video. Pity we here in Ireland don't see much of that sunshine you had when shooting the video !!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Thanks for the info on your BMW experience. I actually visited a BMW dealer prior to buying the Tiger. I wandered in the shop alone for close to 15-20 minutes and was never approached by a salesperson...so I left. The folks at the Triumph dealer were top notch, super friendly...plus...I was equally interested in the Tiger anyway, so the decision was easy. THanks again and ride safe! Visiting Ireland is on my travel bucket list!
Gorgeous bike. Wow! Tiger has got serious street credibility. With electronic windscreen and illuminated handlebar switches and more; unlike BMW and their popular GSA offerings do not. Tiger is most definitely thinking about what their customers want. Ride safe and ride often. Peace.
Thanks! This bike is def a step up from the KLR-650 I have and I have been enjoying every mile! I've never had a bike with this much..."luxury". Same to you and be well!
That bike is so wicked! Man it looks sharp. Those panniers too. Congrats brother.
Appreciate it!! I am really liking it!
Nice job on the walk around, they aren't as easy to do as people think. Gorgeous bike, congratulations again to you, many miles of smiles ...
Thanks! I am def ready to chew up some miles!
Man...LOOK AT YOU all up town and cool! Not too shabby for an old GA boy! Ride with Pride, Brother!
lol!!! Only took me 55 years to catch up with the cool kids!
@@Ron_C Ya done good.
Man that bike is loaded. I didn't realize they made them with so many options. Congrats again.
Thanks! Yeah, they have a lot of "features" and this isn't the loaded one..lol!
Nice one Ron, that Desert edition is the best value model in the range and the best looking. I think that paint will be fine, it is likely just a matte type clear coat and the actual paint is not exposed. May you enjoy many many miles on her and I will follow your travels with interest.
Many thanks for watching and leaving a comment! I think you are correct regarding the paint. My KLR has a matte finish and it seems very durable. I def plan to put some miles on this sexy beast! Thanks for sharing all the Tiger info you have on your channel!
Thanks for this nice review. You are driving my dream bike. Got a Speed Twin right now and hoping to buy a Tiger next year. Drive safe and take care bro !
Thanks! So far...I love this bike! I bet that Speed Twin is a quick machine! I am ready for some long distance touring on the Tiger. Be safe and thanks for leaving a comment!
Beautiful bike old friend
Thanks ✌️I might need it to haul ass to the bug out camp you build in SC when the SHTF!
Nicely done, Ron! Love the info on the bike. It’s truly a beautiful machine, love that iconic triple sound too 😍
Thanks!! I am really enjoying this bike! It's the most comfortable motorcycle I've owned! Yes, the triple sounds amazing!
Well . As a klr owner . A deep deep sadness comes over me . Saying that . CONGRATS RON ! As a klr owner . I say that it looks and sounds like an ok bike . As a subscriber . I think it is a way cool bike ! I have to say tho . My Kawing has heated seat and grips for winter . The abs is in the operator . Yes I said Kawing . It is a 2020 Covid Kawing . The bike that Honda wish they made . You did great Ron . When should we expect to get the klr card sent back ? 😉
haha!! I guess that I was never cool enough to receive a "KLR Card" so...no returns!
@@Ron_C I know what may have happened ! It may have been stamped voter ballet . The "post office " may have lost it . I think the same thing happened to MotoMatt TN .
Ron enjoyed your video, i have 2018 xca , with 16000k on the clock, all working well , best value for money adv out there build Quality smooth Nice great
Thank you! That is some good news to hear for a new owner! So far, I am really enjoying this machine! Looking forward to some adventure traveling soon!!
Holy crap that bike is awesome! Lots of practical options. Love the windshield adjustments. I'm sure you'll miss riding the KLR...maybe just a little bit...Congrats Ron!!
Thanks! Yeah, the KLR was my gateway drug into the ADV style of motorcycle, I've still got it.....for now.
Heck ya brother. Love it. I’m excited for you. Can’t wait to see that thing.
RIght on! October, coastline run!
Ron C
Definitely. Looking forward to it.
Thats an awesome machine man! Congrats! Still eyeing the T700.
Thanks bro! Yeah, that Tenere has been really hyped here in the US, def a sought after bike. It's been in the foreign market for some time now, right?
Ron C yea, EU got a whole year on us. From everything I’m seeing it’s competent off-road and on road. No one has any in stock tho.
Just a sweet machine. Thanks for the walk around
Thanks! Maybe now I can make some of the meetups and keep up with you big boys!
I've got the same bike Ron, enjoy the quick shifter, it will cruise all day on the highway super comfy
Right on! Thanks! So far...I am loving it! I've only got about 1200 miles on it, but they were all smiling miles. Yeah that quick shifter is making me lazy!
Awesome brother. Congratulations on this beauty! Can’t wait to see some riding videos
Thanks! so far I am very happy with the bike! Ride safe brother!
Awesomeness, brother! I love the boxes and crash bars, man I'm happy for you! 😁✌
Thanks! I am pretty stoked too. Be safe brother.
Very nice I hope the rest of the riding season is nice so you can enjoy it
Thanks! Barring any snow and ice, I plan to ride all year!
Great looking bike. Congrats.. I was eye ballin those a few months ago lol. Enjoy your day and ride safe!
Thanks Chief! Ya never know now, I might just show up in your neck of the woods...doubt I stay at a haunted hotel tho.!!
Ron C lol it’s not that haunted.. 🤣😂🤣 I tell my guys if they get touched by a ghost don’t call me. Just take it like a man . Lol lol that’s messed up. Enjoy the new ride and if you are out this way let me know.
I told you so on the Nomad...its to die for!
So true. Everyone I know who owns one loves it. I figured it had to be for a reason.
Great walk around review video man. That is one beautiful bike I love the color nice.
Thanks! 👍. Now that I have a more capable super slab machine, I might ease my way down towards your neck of the woods. I've got an uncle in Johnson City, might be a good excuse!
@@Ron_C lol right on man
Nice! always liked the sound of those triples.
Thanks! Me too, such a distinct sound.
Really happy for you my friend
Thanks brother! It hurts, but it's something I've been wanting.
Another sasquatch sighting and no picture...... sigh. :P Quite the bike !! It's got everything ! That huge dash is a bonus. Your KLR is gonna start resenting it. hahahaha
Sasquatch is the master of being invisible! Thanks! It is a upgrade to say the least.
Beautiful Bike my man. Very nice. You will really enjoy the versatility of the Nomad. Keeps everything very tidy. I love the electronics but they always make me nervous. Does your warranty cover those. I see you got a new lid to match! That helmet looks awesome.
Thanks! Yeah, I talked about the helmet in a previous vlig, but I did try and get something that matched!...of course...lol
Wow Ron! Very nice. Very nice indeed.
Bike envy real bad.
Haha! Thanks! Trust me, I've waited a long time for something like this.
Hey Ron Congrats! I currently have a Victory CCT but just put on down on one of these babies.Have you had a passenger yet? If so any comments from the pinion? Trying to convince my wife to go from one couch to another couch....but a different couch. Lol!
Awesome! Yeah, I've had a passenger and there were no complaints! Even rode some twisties in the mountains, a very tame ride, wasn't trying to break any speed records.
Hi Ron! Cool review man! I d like to ask you about the gopro mount on your helmet. It looks pretty solid. How is it exactly mounted on the front side? What type of mount is it? Thank you in advance!
Thanks! The mount is made by a company Proshot. It is mounted using 3m dual lock. amzn.to/2UBGMGR
Sweet bike Ron 👍
Thanks bro!
Very nice Ron 👌 73
Many thanks!
Awesome Bike Ron!
Those hard bags are nice, they'll work well on the Alaska trip. I have some Givi brand hard bags on the ZZR, different design but they've held up to a beating and hold a lot of gear. I can get my one piece Aerostitch Roadcrafter into one of the side bags. Can't do that on my Electra Glide.
Thanks! Good to know about Givi brand! I bet that one piece suit has some weight as well.
Ron C For sure. Probably weighs close to the same as a leather jacket and leather pants combo.
Nice I didn't realize those were Shaft drive
The 1200's are, but the 800cc models are chain driven.
Very nice bike friend🤩👌👍👋🤙
Thank you 👍! I've waited a long time for something like this.
For such a heavy bike already I'd go with soft luggage system, great bike all the same.
Totally agree. I did get the soft system from Mosko Moto. But to be fair, riding with a passenger is a lot more weight, even a small person could weigh 120 pounds...without a bunch of luggage, of course.
Man that is sweet.. Is it more comfortable than sitting on the klr? Long distance I'm referring to
Thanks! Yeah, it's a pretty comfy seat. I've been on it for 2.5 hours at the longest so far with zero issues. I did order the Air Hawk seat, so I'll see how that might make it even better.
@@Ron_C now you getting one makes me want something else
You're a good man. (You know what I'm talking about).
Thanks for the comment! I take it you're a traveling man?
@@Ron_C Usually a pedal powered tourer here in Britain and Europe but rather restricted mileage in these troubled times!
@@keyboarddancers7751 Same thing going on here.
very nice rig.. you getting it dirty or is it mainly a blacktop bike?
Thanks! Well, my past offroad experience has proven that I am very well versed at getting a bike on the ground. Maybe some mild stuff, but nothing more than a gravel, or hard packed roadway.
@@Ron_C I see you have all the crash bars, good idea. Bike is to nice to break. I like the colour as well.
Beautiful bike man, I hope you get a many miles of enjoyment out of her. That’s going to be a heavy girl out on the trails, I was wondering did they fix the road modes while in off road mode when you turn the motorcycle off it switches back to normal hwy mode and doesn’t stay in off road mode? That’s a wise purchase on the upper crash bars as I have heard the upper plastics is easy to break ...as being a poor guy myself I think I have shyed away from the triumph due to high prices on parts and services, I’m going to get the KLR instead....we’ll can’t wait to see some of your journeys out on it and it’s ok to make longer videos if you can...I enjoy longer vids of bike journeys...God bless
Thanks bro! Trust me, I took a financial hit on this, but it is something I've been wanting for a long time. As far as the mode thing I am not sure, but I think that might be a liability issue with the ABS on and off. So, I doubt it is any different. Crash bars....I've been known to drop a bike...lol!
It's a slick ride for sure, I dig it. Have you had it on Interstate yet, and if you have how have you liked it so far?
Thanks! Yeah, I've had it on I95 a couple of times with no issues, I feel a lot more confident on this Tiger than I ever did on the KLR at those speeds.
Ron, great review. after over 3yr of touring on road I am in the market for an adventure bike. reading reviews after reviews I have not pulled the trigger. Curious why you the Tiger over a GS or any other brand. I have looking at the GS but considering the Tiger also. Thanks for any input you can provide. And Cigar and Coffee go hand in hand. LOL
thanks for the comment! The tiger was one of a few bif bikes on my list. Honestly, I stopped to lookj at the BMW's one day after work and I wandered around the floor for at least 15 minutes and nobody came to talk to me and I didn't see anyone on the floor, so I left. The Triumph dealer as super friendly and helpful. Both bikes have pros and cons, but they are so close, depending on which fanboy site you visit. I think the TIger has more to offer for price, so, price and dealer experience was my deciding factor.
Gorgeous bike. I'm 5'10 and am concerned about it being a bit cumbersome in city traffic. Have you had any issues with that?
Thank you! I have not, but it is a big heavy bike. The seat has two adjustments, one low, one high. I'm 6'1" with a 34" inseam and I have it in the high setting. I suggest you go to a dealer and sit on it.
Was hoping to hear the exhaust you mentioned :C cool bike tho!
Sorry about that! I got caught up with running my mouth and forgot to record that! Maybe I'll do another review in a month or so...a "First year of ownership review". Thanks for the comment!
Looks really cool. I’ll bet it would make it to Oregon :-)
I bet! Me and a few other guys are in the infant stages of a trip to Deadhorse in 2022!
Great looking bike. Carpe Diem Ron!
Right on! That is what I've been thinking!
She is simply gorgeous bro 👍
Thanks bro! I think so too!
I have the same identical bike, likes curvy roads in wv, could you give me the part # of the upper and lower crash bars ,brand also ,thanks
Thanks for commenting! The upper bars are SW Motech, but I forget the lowers...I know I had them installed at the dealer. Here is the link to the uppers. sw-motech.us/products/protection/crash+bar/4052572037119.htm
Sir do u get to drive in city traffic.... how easy is it to navigate in traffic... how is engine heat... thanks
It is a big heavy motorcycle. The engine does get hot(internal combustion engine). Stop and go city traffic...this isn't made for that at all.
How is the service with Triumph? Is it expensive for servicing i.e. oil change, tune ups, pate etc. I'm on the fence about getting one or a KTM 1290.
I'm pretty sure it is the same as anywhere else. Labor rates, oil, etc. I did, however, purchase a 3 year plan for all services at a price of $1500. My plan is to get the mileage for the valve check service (that will cost over $1,000)...but will be free during the 3 year plan!
Really nice bike, have been considering the same bike!
My only concern is how durable the matte paint will be? As I've always being used to bikes with a shiny topcoat finish, that you can buff out, so have no experience of this paint finish!
Will you be adding any paint protectors?
Good question! I have not even thought about this. My KLR has a matte paint job and I've never has any issues with it so far and I've laid it down a few times, at least in very wet, muddy and somewhat muddy conditions. I might look into paint protectors, but I'm not overly concerned to be honest.
How is the bike holding up. I am looking at same model for 14k only 6k miles…
So far, so good! I had an issue with the rear brake caliper having a leak that led to not having any brakes, but it was repaired under warranty. Other than that...I have been enjoying it.
Good looking bike!
Thanks! I appreciate it!
Hey Ron, I just bought a bike like yours and plan on changing the lower crash guards as you did. Can you tell me what the part number is for those lower crash bars?
I'll have to dig into some paperwork for those, I had them installed when I bought the bike.
PART NUMBER A9788017
@@Ron_C Thanks, just ordered it. I crashed my 2014 XC and replaced it with this DE. Awesome bike!
Sorry to hear about the XC, but glad that you are still able to ride! I love the DE, it is, by far, the most advanced bike I've owned! Now I just need to win the lotto so I can afford a mid sized ADV bike!
i have a 1215cc xca explorer i would like a bigger tank those things drink fuel when you press on, and sort out the [heat] from the motor when the weather warms up 25-35 degrees plus it is very uncomfortable.
Yeah, a bit more fuel would be nice! It does get hot, but It hasn’t bothered my while moving. My previous bikes would get hot sitting still too. Thanks for the visit!
👀 Was that really a Sasquatch??? Congrats on the new scoot... Its a huge step up from the KLR
I'm no 'squatch expert, but....maybe! Thanks...oh yeah, so much more of a bike.
@@Ron_C I am... send me the sound clip.. LOL
What's your height and do you have any problem mounting the bike?
I am 6'1", no, I have no issues. My KLR-650 is taller and I had no issues on that either. There is a slightly lower seat position, maybe an inch.
Wanted to hear it run! Haha
Yeah......I got carried away running my mouth.....
hello friend wonderful video
Thanks for visiting
How is the heat? I hear it gets pretty hot
It gets hot, but I really don't think it was any worse than my old KLR 650. Even my Honda VTX got hot at times.
New subscriber, nice bike!
Thanks for the sub!
@@Ron_C I'm also humble_bug on Instagram and a fellow KLR650 rider, but my big bike is a Vstrom1000.
Wow
That's exactly how I feel when I am riding any motorcycle..
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