2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro | First Ride
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- 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro | First Ride
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Test riding one on Tuesday, and have one on order due in a few weeks. Now I’m even more excited!
Enjoyed your review, I’ve been on a test ride and was blown away. I own a 1200 alpine and the difference is unbelievable. I didn’t have any issues with throttle in sport mode but my does she fly.
Great review from a Canadian in the USA. I definitely need to go test ride this bike. It sounds like it is loads of fun and this model seems well equipped. Cheers.
I really like this bike! Was looking at the 850 but you changed my mind it has alot more to offer 👍🏾
Agree with everything you said. I have a 900 Rally Pro and I rode this yesterday and it’s great fun. Seems like a really good all rounder but also very quick when you want it to be. I’m 6ft4in and waiting on delivery of my rally Explorer, really excited to be upgrading! The 900 is awesome and this seems like it takes that on further still!
Nice mate, enjoy that new bike!
How is the 1200 compared to the 900 in terms of comfort and protection, mate ? Is it worth it ? Thanks a lot in advance !
Great review, thanks
Enjoyed your comments! Very interesting bike! Have a test ride booked. Thankyou.
Great review, and specials congratulations for the quality of your audio recording 👏.....+1 follower (France)
That blue colour is amazing! 😍
Thanks for the review of this great looking bike Dan. Heaven knows when we will get it in "Straya", but I will certainly have a test ride of it. Would also like to compare this to the Tiger 900 GT pro. Possible replacement for my fjr1300? Also waiting for the launch of the new BMW GS1300. I have a year before full retirement, so the timing could be perfect! Promised myself a new last bike when I retire, and the choice is becoming more difficult by the month! Thanks again Dan, appreciate it brother. Ride well.
Hey Andy i have deposit down on GT Explorer. First bike ive purchased without test ride. Did wait till all the journo feedback though. Also in Australia waiting not so patiently lol. Also off a 2017 FJR1300 which i sold 3 weeks ago and now have no bike lol
Good, honest review. Spot on
Thanks for watching!
I enjoyed that. Good video.
good honest review.
I was super interested in this... last year, but the release delay forced me to go with plan B- I'm very happy with my 1290SAS.
Ah good choice, loved the 1290 SAS!
Great first impression thankyou!
Thanks mate! Loving the VR vids. 👍
@@Englishbikerdan Thanks so much! :)
Recently got my A1 licence and purchased a Honda CB650R for experience building. The tiger is definitely my next purchase in a year or two.
Sounds like it's mis-firing under 4k revs (t-plane crank) and the vibes are noticeable (but not problematic) from the pegs and handlebars. Slightly snatchy throttle at times. Handling, performance and power are all great. Its a heavy bike (despite any claimed weight loss). The price reflects that the 1200 is a lot of motorcycle. Above 4k revs the bike is a smooth three cylinder engine.
I'm 80% of getting this and 20% of getting the Africa Twin Adventure Sports.
Great realistic review. Everything about this new tiger is amazing. I love it.
* What kind of lavalier you're using and is not clipping? I'm using both GoPro 9 and 10 and a £20 lavalier from Amazon but my sound will clip once I'm going faster.
Any advice would be amazing.
As far I could see I cannot change the pre amps on the go pro.
Cheers bro 🎉
Thanks for the great review Dan, having a good look at a Triumph Tiger 1200. But was wondering what make your phone holder was???
Cheers, it's an Ultimateaddons, link and discount code in the description.
Cheers for that Dan! 👍
Cool Video 👏👍. Yes, I am interested in a GT Pro or GT Explorer. First I need a test ride, think, that would much more better than the old 1200 Tiger. May I ask, what kind of cams do you need in that video? 🤔
Thanks, if you check out the description it lists all my gear. Cheers!
Good informative video cheers! I get about 240 miles on 20 litres on my Tiger 1200 XRT which is heavier than the new Tiger, so the same should be at least achievable.
I don't get 240 miles from my Tiger 850! 😂 Must be how I ride!
@@Englishbikerdan Smaller tank maybe ? I can do more than 300 kn with my beloved Street Twin !
What a beautiful bike!
Jack yessssss it is 👍🏼
If the bike is new, as you certainly know, it can't compare with a fully adjusted engine… I tried a brand new Speed Triple and then the one they had to loan, at 18000 km it was a different beast ! (Still the best brakes I've ever seen though…)
I have the GT Explorer on order. I can hardly contain my excitement!
Did you get your GT Explorer Rob? How do you like it ?
Wow my dream bike 😍Triumph Tiger 1200GT 😍😍
Vazhga it’s an awesome bike! I went with the Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer. Beautiful bikes.
Just back from a test ride on the GT Pro. Lovely bike and so much better than the 2018 model I tested before buying a BMW GSA Triple black. Testing the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S next week. That'll decide if I stay with my Superb Armchair (GSA). It'll take something very special to wean my off that.
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@@awesomeagnihotrisvlog I'll have a look but Ducati's have never been on my radar, Mates that have had them suffered too many breakdowns.
@@ScragNath 🙌🙌
Been there done that. New Tiger 1200 lacks the massive grunt your GS(A) and KTM 1290 have. Unfortunately it doesn’t have a good top end either. And in between it vibes a lot. So my opinion: get the Orange one 😁
@Danny the Tiger has a fantastic top end, especially compared to the GS. A stock Tiger put down 127whp @8,600 rpm. A stock Super Adventure 1290 put down 134whp @9,060 rpm on the same dyno. Might not have the same grunt down low, but saying its got a poor top end is disingenuous. The KTM and MultiV4 are definitely the nastiest ADV's out there for top end 😁👍
love adventure bikes especially the Tiger but I just wouldn't want to ride it unless I was touring, but the scary thing is it's the same weight as my GSX650F 😮
Great rewiev as always, could you possibly rewiev Yahama xsr700 if you get a chanse?
I rode this bike last week. Having followed all the hype of the T Plane crank etc I was rather disappointed, was expecting some kind of soul like the BMW GS has the bark of the flat twin and likewise KTM and their V twins but it doesn't. Personally I thought the engine just sounded like the valves were out of adjustment, clattering sound. The throttle response in Sport was definitely snatchy although being a sport bike rider I loved the suspension firmed up in sport mode. Felt the gearchange was clunky !!!
Biggest surprise was the amount of wind buffet/noise regardless of where the screen was. however I'm 5'11'', like to sit high up so had the seat on the highest position.
All in all, a very agile bike with a heck of a lot of performance, superb suspension but with the noise of the engine, clunky gearchange and windblast not worth £10K extra on top of my Speed triple 1050. My 1050 engine felt nicer, just smooth.
However, I am going back to a different dealer just to try another 😂
Nice mini review good sir. I wish Triumph would’ve kept the electric adjustable windshield and former butter smooth firing order on the higher tier road model now 1200 GT pro (was 1200 XRT).
I’m interested in the Rally Pro version. Was seriously considering the Tiger 900 but definitely want to test ride the 1200. Hopefully the bike will scream at me pay the extra, buy me’ 😃
The extra 60hp will definitely help to convince you! LOL
Test rode a GT Pro a few weeks ago. Wasn't happy with the throttle mapping/fueling in any mode. Rattled the chain in low revs and I had a hard time accelerating smoothly out of turns.
I'm the same size and height as you: 5.8 in the morning and 5.7 and a bit in the evening. I rode the Suzuki VStrom which is the same height as the Tiger, loved the bike (replacement after bike knocked over by inattentive car person (love them or not)), but it was tiring looking for places to stop, taking into consideration road camber, and other issues. There's no way I could contemplate one of these as my daily, just because of height issues. I'm sure it's a great bike for whoever is tall enough, however. I agree about the clock. It's a bit rubbish, really.
That's interesting, have no isses with the Vstrom on the lower setting of 850 or the Tiger 1200. Mind you, leg length can play a bit part. An extra inch can make all the difference. So I hear.... :D
You beat TMF to the party!! I just watched your review of the KTM 1290 SAS and you were making all sorts of happy noises, just like on this bike so what are your thoughts between the two? I have a deposit on the 1200 GT Explorer here in Montana USA and patiently waiting for delivery, I will be selling or trading my 900 GT Pro.
I'd need to spend much longer with the Tiger 1200 before I could really comment on a comparison. KTM felt lighter and more agile to me from memory though.
"it comes with central stand as standard" - man, you killed me :D
I do try! :D
Awesome bike, I went with the Rally Explorer.
(a) Living on this side of the pond I can never get over those narrow lanes with blind hedges so close to the shoulder. For highway-speed roads we typically keep the foliage trimmed back at least a 100' or more because of the deer leaping about.
(b) What do you think about vibration? Several reviewers on the Rally version noted considerable vibration in the handlebars at highway speeds? One reviewer said it was enough to make his hands go numb after some time, and also made the mirrors vibrate enough to be unusable. Most reviewers commenting on this said the unbalanced engine design was causing the vibrations. Does the GT trim have this same issue?
Yeah the country roads are fun but a bit dangerous at high speeds. I'm used to the T plane engine as I own the 850 Sport. It's definitely going to numb your hands after a few hours but I'm used to it. Mirrors were fine though.
A good first ride review mate. I have a six month old GSA ( my 7th) I do love it but would really like a change. I had a short ride on the tiger 12 and it was very good. Will it turn me on change time? I need a whole day on it to find out. It did lack the GS stomp but was lovely and agile. Sometimes ya just need a change!
I hear that, hard to choose between the two if I had to!
Might be worth hanging on to see what the 1300 GS is going to be like before deciding. If history repeats itself it'll be worth the wait though I do like the fact that Triumph offer more adjustment across their modes. I don't know if I could put up with the viby nature of the engine at higher speeds especially when this model is the road going version as the 1250 GS is nice and smooth now with faultless fueling. Might have a test ride though just to see what it's like as weight wise it's about the same as my GS though don't know if the offer a low version which I'd prefer being a short arse!
@@Bazza47 I’m waiting pal. I think the new GS range is going to be quite dynamic. I’ll be keeping you GSA for at least three years. Every time I get on it’s always a keeper..
@@Englishbikerdan ❤️
I'm certainly interested, but I wonder if it'"s worth the difference between the 900… Pricewise and weight wise…
I am more than interested. I have put my deposit down for a Rally Explorer. Hopefully it will be here this month some time.
I'm considering the GS1250 or Triumph 1200 Explorer Pro. Currently on a S1000XR.
My two concerns are: In South Africa only 3 Triumph dealers, and GS has a 5 year warranty and great dealership footprint.
Or i might get the 2022 XR. Do long touring, 61 years young.
Great videos, looking forward to u riding the Explorer Pro.
Best of luck with your decision, it's a tough one!
Do check the v4s
Nice jacket Sir.. where could I get myself one.
Triumph have really missed a big chance by not offering a low version. I was considering this but the only low option is the BMW
I think they will in the future.
Thanks Dan, a bike definitely on my radar. Not sure I need the electronic suspension though. Don't think the base model comes in any other colour than boring white !
And there's no version without the fancy suspension either!
@@Englishbikerdan I've just checked and of course you're right. I'm amazed you cannot order standard suspension! The base model still has it but stuff like heated grips are extra! I look to buy and keep long term and just wonder how expensive this suspension will be to fix in 4 and 5 years time?? Perhaps not the bike for me after all.
@@Banditmanuk I've always thought about that too, as you say, in 4-5 years time when things start to go wrong. Mind you, TMF has had his GS for a while and while he's had a few issues, he seems to have gotten on okay replacing the electronic suspension.
@@Englishbikerdan True but its not like he racks up the miles on the GS. I'm cautious because I had the rear suspension control module go on my Multistrada some years ago and that would have been big money had it not been under warranty.
I'm just a road rider one up, very unlikely I would alter the settings once I got it to my taste. Just need something more sensible than the thirsty MT10
@@Banditmanuk I know, £200 for a splash of Cochineal and a dash of glitter, Triumph really know how to put your wallet through the wringer. TFT's and Lecky suspension, fine when they're working, a massive dent in the bank ballance when they're not. How about the looks, does the director of finances approve? ( Sorry Carol but I know the score 😉) There is a bike that would have suited you down to the ground, only it apparently resembled a jar of Marmite. Personally, I don't like the stuff but I bought a jar anyway. Not just because of its glassy testeroidal looks but because its contents suit an acquired taste for comfort, stamina and longevity 😂
I'm about to switch my Trident 660 for a Tiger 1200 GT Pro 😁
It's hard for Triumph to go back from the "t-plane crank vibrates your hands from their sockets in high speeds, but it's super good for off road stuff, we promise"-narrative, but i hope they do, since the Tiger 1200 is awesome in other ways..
I have a 955i Tiger, 1050 Tiget and 900 T plane Tiger and very much disagree with your assessment on your vibration statement about the T plane crank. The 900 motor is a much better than the very good Tiger 800 motor.
I have only driven Tiger 800, 900 and the new 1200. I absolutely love 900, but in the new 1200 that i was planing to buy, the vibrations were just way too hard on higher speeds.
Just yesterday i was driving 1250 GS at 125 mph on the same autobahn where my hands got immediately numb with 1200 Tiger at 100 mph. And i'm not an old guy with bad blood circulation, i do powerlifting and stuff on my free time. I really wanted to buy the new 1200, but i have to wait for Triumph to fix this problem..
@@Art-kz6zf Good luck my friend.
doesn't bmw1250 or other twin engines have more torque at lower rpm?
Whats difference between GT and GT pro? Coz I see GT cheaper a lot.
Do they do a low seat version?
Not at the moment.
what is screen protection like from wind
The screen on my Rally Explorer blocks all the wind! Not good for the summer but awesome for cold weather riding.
Seems like an awesome successor to my Tiger 1050 Sport! I want one 🙂
If triumph doesn’t implement a new Tiger Sport 1200 I think so
One word description WOW!! I would love to have one of these but at £16,000 phew!! to rich for me I'm afraid . : )
how does it compare to the KTM?
I'd need to spend much longer with one to figure that bit out. Hopefully soon!
Hoping to see harley sportster review
I'm in talks with HD, so it's coming.
@@Englishbikerdannice to hear. looking forward to that
It is lovely but a bit too expensive… The (I’m writing from the future) new 2024 Tiger 900GT pro is still expensive but not as.
Great review and bike but that urine sample bottle on the handlebars is a deal breaker for me. At 61, it would serve as a constant reminder of my imminent incontinent life in the nursing home.
Well, I didn't see that comment coming! 😂
Oh yeah, nice rack!😂😂
Really love the look of these need to ride one
Hehe!
Ktm Super Adventure s to Triumph 1200 Tiger 🐅 "Hold my Beer" "and grapefruits"
Haha, the KTM is certainly faster!
Your constant giggling reminds me of a 12 year old girl. It also reminds me of my own giggling when i rode my Triumph for the first time 😝👍
The silver subframe next to the bulky silencer looks ugly af.
That's funny, while I was riding the new 1200 it quietly whispered "That Zion Danny is ugly af". 😁
I'm not really a fan of adventure bikes anymore, even though I have owned several. Never had a Triumph.