Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro: Don takes a second look after the SA launch.
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2022
- Filmed by Donovan Fourie, and produced by Full Access Media (Pty) Ltd
The Bike Show Website: www.thebikeshow.co.za
The Bike Show Facebook: / thebikeshowt. .
The Bike Show Instagram: / thebikeshowtv
The Bike show Twitter: / thebikeshowtrio
Prices in South African Rands and may differ in other countries - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
![[LIVE] : ONE ลุมพินี 71 วันนี้!! คู่เอก "ทรงชัยน้อย vs รักษ์"](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/_AGPnq2p6Js/mqdefault.jpg)
I'm tall and I'm glad that this bike is tall as well. If you are shorter than you get a smaller bike, right?
I just purchased a new tiger 1200 rally explorer
For practical reasons, i bought the 1200 GT PRO. So far, it is proving to be a good fit, however, i do need to revise my mounting, and off mounting skills. Same goes, for cornering and braking. That's a ME thing though, so the only issue i have found with the bike so far, is buffeting at high speeds. Personally, i've had over 40 years riding, mainly trail bikes, and sports tourers. As you pointed out, this is a very forgiving machine. Don't have to tell you, that if you can get your head around all the tech, lower your seat, if your nervous or short, get out and practice, the let the good times roll, on this wonderful machine.
The bike whose weight must never be mentioned. Everybody says it's 25 kg lighter than it used to be.
But, the old one weighed the same as a 747 full of elephants.
My last 1200 Xcx was 634 lbs wet. The new one is 536 wet. Lighter than a BMW.
Thanks.
@@ttrguy9952 the bmw gained some weight going from 1200 to 1250 isn't the 1250 now 242kg. Is it actually noticeable ?
@@chrishart8548 242 my ass!
@@lungulet what is it then ? 249kg I don't like how it got heavier than the R1200GS It was already heavy.
Nice review!
How about the engine vibes in the handlebar on motorway speed?
Triumph likes to demo this bike on gravel roads just for this reason. The vibes are very unfortunate feature on motorway speeds.. If it wasn't for those, I would have ordered one of these for myself already.
@@Art-kz6zf I own the only Triumph Gt Explorer in the USA right now and the vibes at highway speeds are negligible and comparable to my previous Tiger XCX and way better than a BMW Boxer engine. At lower rpm's the bike feels and sounds like a Bonneville until you hit 3500 rpm's. Then the engine lights up and goes.
@@ttrguy9952 Maybe they are selling a different bike there, since the vibes after hitting 100 mph (Autobahn speeds) are ridiculous here in Europe.. Both me and my wife had numb hands and have never experienced a bike as bad as this one. Really happy yours is not a "slow rider bike" 🙂I have ridden GS's, SA's, Multistradas (love the V4S..) and AT's much faster without any problems.
Here in the uk I’ve been struggling really badly with vibes 70mph and over to the point my hands are loosing sensation. So disappointing after spending the best part of 20k
@@Art-kz6zf Mine happens to be smooth as silk on the road at highway speeds. Maybe the Rally version has something different in the geometry that has something to do with the vibration.
How tall is the seat height and perhaps more importantly, how long are Dons (and your), legs? That would provide some context/perspective. But l can see his legs are too short for that seat height. My legs at 34" regular, are almost too short for my R1150GS. Oh for a few more inches, 😂🤣😃😁😅😆
I’m about 5foot 10, but my body is long and my legs are short. For most “normal” sized people it should be okay.
More dog please
I don’t know who told you to get on a bike like that but honestly you can do it so much easier than what you did. Come on 🤣🤣🤣
The old 1200 explorer was 26kg more just for fun. I think most parts must have been cast iron.
Agreed, saving 26 kg in one go says more about the old bike than the new.
@@avitarmageddon1721 I think the ninja 650 was 21kg less than the ER6-F that's a similar story. Must be the only 220kg 650 twin. Did they just make it heavier to make a weight reduction claim on the next generation. Even the versey's 650 was a lot lighter than the ER6-F
Stick to your Hero, Don. Its the better bike.
Elephant in the room. Only 3 dealerships in South Africa, makes servicing etc a huge problem . Pity as its a great bike, so i guess its a GSA for me.
Shouldn't use the foot pegs to get on a bike, they are not meant for that, and they can snap, my friends did, I had great pleasure in telling him so. If you cant get on it normally it's not the right bike for you 😁
???????????? If you can't stand on the foot pegs you are too fat to ride!!! Foot pegs are intended to be stood on. DUH!!!
@@ttrguy9952 to support each side NOT full body weight on one ! DUUUUUH
@@barney3417 I could park my Jeep on my foot peg and it will not break!! Where do you internet warriors come up with this crap??? Holy Sh#t!!! 😵 🤡
I like to live dangerously.
@@donovanfourie9883 Me too! That's why i bought the Triumph speed Triple RR!
Why so defensive🤨?!? Kinda ruined the review for me.
GS1250 wins 4me
I own the only Triumph Gt Explorer in the USA right now and that is a huge NOPE for me. My bike KILLS a BMW in everything.
Why must we get a review from Don who can’t ride off-roading for shit!?