Radical changes for all-new 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 adventure range

The all-new 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 has been revealed in full, with the British firm promising a bike that will establish it as a leader in the adventure touring segment.

Redesigned from the ground up, the new 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 range features a totally new design both structurally and stylistically. It takes inspiration from the Tiger 900 range, which was released in 2020.

Headlining the changes is the addition of two 30L tank variants – a move that targets the popular BMW R 1250 GS Adventure and offers more long-distance travel capability to Triumph customers.

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There will be four Tiger 1200 variants available in Australia across two families. The GT Pro and GT Explorer offer a more road-biased adventure experience, while the Rally Pro and Rally Explorer pack plenty of off-road prowess. The Explorer models will come with the 30L fuel tank, while the Pro models feature the standard 20L tank.

A base-level and stripped-back GT model will also available in overseas markets, but Triumph’s Australian arm has opted not to bring it in locally.

Outside of the 30L fuel tank option, the big news is a completely overhauled chassis which results in a lighter and potentially more capable adventure bike.

Triumph says the new bike is more than 25kg lighter than the previous generation and up to 17kg lighter than the its “closest shaft drive competition” – aka BMW if you read between the lines.

The reduction in weight is achieved through a new lightweight frame with bolt-on rear aluminium subframe and pillion hangers, a new lighter and stronger ‘tri-link’ swing arm, and a slimmer waist and overall more-compact design.

Both GT models will feature 19- and 18-inch cast alloy wheels, while the Rally versions give more off-road capability with 21- and 18-inch tubeless spoked wheels. Additionally, the GT models will feature Metzeler Tourance rubber, while the Rally models add dirt-friendly Metzeler Karoo hoops. A set of handbook-approved Metzeler Anakee Wild tyres are also available for more extreme dirt riding.

All four variants feature Showa semi-active suspension, but the GT models have 200mm travel front and rear, whereas the Rally versions have 220mm travel front and rear. Other key equipment includes Brembo Stylema monobloc brakes and Magura radial master cylinders, and new Continental cornering optimised ABS.

In the electronic department, the new Tiger 1200 range features Continental blind spot radar technology on the GT Explorer and Rally Explorer. The system warns of vehicles in the rider’s blind spot, and also provides a more aggressive warning when a vehicle is in the rider’s path when changing lanes.

Other tech features include an all-new 7-inch TFT display with standard MyTriumph connectivity, optimised cornering traction control with IMU, up to six ride modes (depending on variant), a new keyless system, heated grips, a quickshifter, hill-hold control, semi-active suspension, and new LED lighting with adaptive cornering lights. The GT Explorer and Rally Explorer also feature heated seats and tyre pressure monitoring as standard.

The new Tiger 1200 also adds an improved engine which offers more power and torque, with figures of 148hp at 9000rpm and 130Nm at 7000rpm.

According to Triumph, the unique T-plane triple crank with uneven firing order results in enhanced low-down tractability and responsiveness, more exciting and engaging mid-range to top-end response and feel, and improved acceleration. There is also a “more characterful and distinctive” soundtrack, and a new lightweight, low maintenance shaft drive.

Visually, the Tiger 1200 is completely new with a look heavily inspired by the Tiger 900 range. The bikes feature a more adventure-friendly bodywork, a new twin radiator design and a new minimal silencer. There is also new ergonomics with tailored bar and peg positions, premium detailing and finishing, and new colour schemes and graphics for each family.

Triumph will also over 50 genuine accessories including luggage systems, extra protection parts, heated seat options for the Pro variants, and dedicated Triumph/Sena Bluetooth comms system.

Australian pricing for the new Triumph Tiger 1200 range is yet to be determined, but the updated model will start from £14,600 (for the non-AUS base GT version) in the UK. That converts roughly to $27,382AUD, so expect the new Tiger 1200 models to check in well above the $30,000AUD mark.

Peter Stevens Imports (Triumph’s Australian arm) expects the bikes to arrive in the second quarter of 2022, and will announce pricing when it becomes available. The bikes will also come with a three-year, unlimited kilometre warranty.