On Triumph's website, there are no touring bikes listed: modern classics, roadsters, even a section devoted to the Rocket 3, but not tourers — however there are lots of bikes listed in the adventure section.
Like many manufacturers, Triumph has responded to the rise in popularity of adventure bikes while dropping traditional touring motorcycles from its line-up, and the result is that the Tiger 1200 GT Pro is effectively the company’s offering to anyone looking for a touring machine.
With more power, more torque, a lot less weight and a comprehensive redesign for this new generation, Triumph believes it has built the best shaft-driven big-bore machines around.
For potential buyers, the knowledge it can not only eat miles on freeways comfortably but also take on gravel roads while offering excellent weather protection really defines the modern touring motorcycle.
THE CONFIGURATION
No other manufacturer offers the Tiger formula — open-class 1200cc capacity, shaft drive, three cylinders and adventure bike capability. You can get all of the above from other manufacturers, but not all of them in one bike.
Triumph builds the Tiger 1200 in multiple guises: GT and Rally. The Rally models are aimed at the serious off-road crowd. The GT is aimed more at the traditional touring bike buyer, with cast wheels (19-inch front), a super-comfortable riding position, protective fairing, modern connectivity, riding modes… and of course high performance and modern electronics. Then there are the options: seat and handlebar heating, luggage and lots more.
THE RIDE
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