After a long wait, the 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 has been launched in India. Available in two variants and four trims, prices of the all-new Tiger 1200 start at Rs. 19.19 lakh for the GT Pro, 20.69 lakh for the GT Explorer, 20.19 lakh for the Rally Pro and going up to Rs. 21.69 lakh for the top-spec Rally Explorer variant. All prices are ex-showroom, India. The new Triumph Tiger 1200 is the brand's flagship adventure motorcycle, and it goes up against the BMW R 1250 GS and the Ducati Multistrada V4. Bookings for the new Tiger 1200 began in December 2021 and deliveries are likely to begin early next month.
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The new Tiger 1200's three-pot mill produces 147 bhp at 9,000 rpm and 130 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm
The Tiger 1200 gets a new 1,160 cc inline three-cylinder engine that belts out 147 bhp at 9,000 rpm and delivers 130 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm. It is a derivative of the same unit that also does duty on the Speed Triple. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox and uses a shaft drive system along with an assist and slipper clutch. The flagship Tiger gets 49 mm Showa USD forks up front and a Showa semi-active monoshock unit at the rear. The GT Pro and GT Explorer versions get 200 mm of suspension travel while the Rally and Rally Explorer variants get longer 220 mm of suspension travel. Braking performance comes from twin 320 mm floating disc brakes from Brembo.
(The all-new Triumph Tiger 1200 will be offered in four trims - GT, Rally, GT Explorer & Rally Explorer)
The new Triumph Tiger 1200 will arrive in two variants - GT and Rally. As the names suggest, the Rally is the off-road biased variant, while the GT is meant more for riding on tarmac. Triumph will further offer the Triger 1200 in two trims on each variant. The Tiger 1200 GT Pro and Rally Pro feature 20-litre fuel tanks with up to 400 km range, while the Rally Explorer and GT Explorer get larger 30-litre fuel tanks with up to 600 km range. The GT range also rides on 19-inch front and 18-inch rear alloy wheels with the model being more road-biased. The Rally range runs a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear set up with spoked wheels along with longer travel suspension. Compared to its predecessor, the new Tiger 1200 is about 25 kg lighter.
The 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 is 25 kg lighter than the previous generation model, with a lighter chassis, aluminium fuel tank, and features Showa semi-active suspension, Brembo Stylema brakes.
The Triumph Tiger 1200 looks sharper, sleeker and more chiselled than before. The new headlamp unit looks sharp and comes with an integrated LED DRL, while the semi-fairing, split saddle and tall-set exhaust scream adventure. The tall windscreen is functional on the motorcycle. The overall look is more upright and commanding than before, while the clean lines make for a sleeker and aggressive motorcycle, with oodles of road presence.
Electronics includes up to six riding modes, standard quickshifter, and cornering ABS and cornering traction control.
The new Tiger 1200 gets a host of electronic aids, full-LED lighting, a Bluetooth-enabled colour-TFT display, cornering ABS, cornering traction control, cruise control, blind-spot radar system, and Lane Change Assist feature along with adjustable seat height. Of course, there are a bunch of accessories to choose from as well.
