Triumph Tiger 1200 – 1215cc engine
Type Adventure
Production 2012+

History

1st Generation


Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 (2012-2016)
Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 1200 (2013-2016)

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 1200:

  • Spoked wheels with tubeless tires
  • Sump guard
  • Engine bars
  • Hand guards
  • Fog light

2nd Generation


Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 1200 (2017)

Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 1200:

  • ABS and Traction Control
  • Brembo monoblock 4-pistons radial calipers
  • Centre stand
  • Electrically adjustable screen
  • Immobilizer
  • Newly designed cast wheels
  • On Board computer
  • Road and Rain riding modes
  • Sump guard
  • USB Power Socket
  • Adjustable WP front and rear suspension
  • 12V Power Socket
Triumph Tiger Explorer XRx 1200 (2017)

Triumph Tiger Explorer XRx 1200:

  • Additional 12V Power Socket
  • Advanced On Board computer
  • Cornering optimized ABS and Traction Control
  • Cruise control
  • Hand guards
  • Heated grips
  • Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
  • "Off Road" riding mode
  • Triumph Semi Active Suspension (TSAS)
  • Self-cancelling indicators
Triumph Tiger Explorer XRt 1200 (2017)

Triumph Tiger Explorer XRt 1200:

  • Electrically adjustable Touring screen
  • Engine protection bars
  • Heated rider and passenger seat
  • Hill Hold Control
  • Pannier rails for aluminum panniers
  • "Sport" and fully customizable "Rider" riding mode
  • TPMS
Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx 1200 (2017)

Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx:

  • 2 x 12V power socket
  • Advanced On Board computer
  • Aluminum sump guard
  • Brembo monoblock 4-pistons radial calipers
  • Centre stand
  • Cornering optimized ABS and Traction Control
  • Cruise control
  • Electrically adjustable screen
  • Engine protection bars
  • Hand guards
  • Heated grips
  • Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
  • "Off Road" riding mode
  • Spoked wheels for tubeless tires
  • Stainless radiator guard
  • Triumph Semi Active Suspension (TSAS)
  • USB Power Socket
  • Self-cancelling indicators
Triumph Tiger Explorer XCa 1200 (2017)

Triumph Tiger Explorer XCa 1200:

  • CNC machined footrests
  • Electrically adjustable Touring screen
  • Heated rider and passenger seat
  • Hill Hold Control
  • LED auxiliary fog lights
  • Pannier rails for aluminum panniers
  • "Sport" and fully customizable "Rider" riding mode
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

3rd Generation


Triumph Tiger 1200 XR (2018+)

Triumph Tiger 1200 XR:

  • Significantly upgraded 1215cc triple engine
  • New stylish cast wheels
  • New lighter weight silencer
  • High 10,000 mile/16,000km major service interval
  • Torque assist hydraulic clutch
  • Switchable ABS and Traction Control
  • 3 riding modes Road, Rain and Off-Road
  • Brembo monobloc front brake calipers
  • Adjustable WP front and rear suspension
  • Cruise control
  • Unique-in-class electrically adjustable screen
  • 2 position Adjustable seat height
  • Centre stand
  • Protective sump guard
  • On Board computer
  • 12V & USB Power Sockets
  • Immobilizer
Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx (2018+)

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx:

  • Full color 5″ TFT angle adjustable display instruments
  • Ergonomically backlit switch cubes and 5 way joystick
  • All LED lighting including signature daytime running lights (DRL)
  • LED self-cancelling indicators
  • Keyless ignition
  • 4 riding modes: Road, Rain, Off Road and Sport
  • Triumph Semi Active Suspension (TSAS)
  • Optimized cornering ABS
  • Optimized cornering traction control
  • Updated Cruise Control
  • Comfort rider and pillion seats
  • Heated grips
Triumph Tiger 1200 XRt (2018+)

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRt:

  • Triumph Shift Assist (TSA)
  • LED adaptive corning lighting
  • Titanium and carbon fibre wrapped Arrow silencer
  • 5 riding modes: Road, Rain, Off-Road, Sport and Rider programmable
  • Hill hold control
  • Heated seats
  • Unique-in-class electrically adjustable touring screen
  • LED auxiliary lighting
  • Additional 3 x TFT styles
Triumph Tiger 1200 XC (2018)

Triumph Tiger 1200 XC:

  • Active safety – ABS and Traction Control
  • Road and Rain riding modes
  • Unique-in-class electrically adjustable screen
  • Brembo monobloc M4.32 front brake calipers
  • Adjustable WP front and rear suspension
  • Spoked wheels for tubeless tires
  • On Board computer
  • Protective sump guard
  • Centre Stand
  • 12V Power Socket
  • Immobilizer
Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx (2018+)

Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx:

  • Lighter weight silencer
  • New 'Off Road Pro' riding mode
  • New stylish all-black spoked wheels
  • Full color 5" TFT display instruments
  • Ergonomically backlit switch cubes and 5 way joystick
  • All LED lighting including signature daytime running lights (DRL)
  • LED self-cancelling indicators
  • Keyless ignition
  • 5 riding modes: Off road pro, road, rain, off road and sport
  • Cruise control
  • Triumph Semi Active Suspension (TSAS)
  • Brembo monobloc front brake calipers
  • Optimized cornering ABS
  • Optimized cornering traction control
  • Engine protection bars
  • Torque assist hydraulic clutch
  • Unique-in-class electrically adjustable screen
  • 2 position Adjustable seat height
  • Centre stand
  • On Board computer
  • 12V & USB Power Sockets
  • Immobilizer
  • Heated grips
Triumph Tiger 1200 XCa (2018+)

Triumph Tiger 1200 XCa:

  • Triumph Shift Assist
  • LED adaptive cornering lighting
  • Titanium and carbon fibre wrapped Arrow silencer
  • 6 riding modes: Off-road Pro, Road, Rain, Off-road, Sport and Rider programmable
  • Hill Hold Control
  • Heated grips
  • Heated rider and pillion seats
  • Unique-in-class electrically adjustable screen
  • LED auxiliary lighting
  • Billet machined footrests
  • Additional 3 x TFT styles
Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition (2020+)

Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition:

XR&XRx model +

  • Unique colors
  • Titanium and carbon fibre wrapped Arrow silencer
  • Triumph Shift Assist (TSA)
Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition (2020+)

Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition:

XCx model +

  • Unique colors
  • Titanium and carbon fibre wrapped Arrow silencer
  • Triumph Shift Assist (TSA)

Specifications

ENGINE
Engine (type) Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 3-cylinders, transverse in-line
Bore & Stroke 85,0 x 71,4 mm
Displacement 1215 cm³ (74,1 cu. in)
Compression ratio 11.1:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 137 hp (100,7 kW) / 9300 rpm – Tiger 1200 (to 2017)
139 hp (102,2 kW) / 9300 rpm – Tiger 1200 (2017)
141 hp (103,7 kW) / 9350 rpm – Tiger 1200 (from 2018)
Max. torque 121,0 Nm (12,3 kg*m) / 6400 rpm – Tiger 1200 (to 2017)
123,0 Nm (12,5 kg*m) / 6200 rpm – Tiger 1200 (2017)
122,0 Nm (12,4 kg*m) / 7600 rpm – Tiger 1200 (from 2018)
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,47 sec. 1
Top speed 213 km/h (132,2 mph) 2
Fuel system (type) Fuel injection, Ride-by-Wire
Fuel economy / consumption 5,47 l / 100 km (43 mpg) 3
DRIVE TRAIN
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Shaft
Gear ratio
I
II
III
IV
V
VI

2.846
2.056
1.583
1.291
1.138
1.037
FRAME
Frame (type) Tubular steel trellis frame
Front suspension, travel 46 mm inverted telescopic fork KYB (adjustable spring pre-load), 190 mm / 7,5 in – Tiger 1200 (to 2017)
48 mm inverted telescopic fork WP (adjustable rebound & compression damping), 190 mm / 7,5 in – Tiger 1200 (from 2017)
Electronically adjustable damping – XCx, XCa, XRx, XRt
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with monoshock KYB (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 194 mm / 7,6 in – Tiger 1200 (to 2017)
Swingarm with monoshock WP (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 193 mm / 7,6 in – Tiger 1200 (from 2017)
Electronically adjustable semi active damping – XCx, XCa, XRx, XRt
Front tire size 110/80-19
120/80-19 – Tiger 1200 (from 2017)
Rear tire size 150/70-17
170/60-17 – Tiger 1200 (from 2017)
Front brake Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers Nissin (ABS)
Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston radial calipers Brembo (ABS) – Tiger 1200 (from 2017)
Rear brake Single disc, 282 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS)
Fuel capacity 20,0 l / 5,3 US gal.
Low level warning lamp
Fuel type Unleaded 91 RON (US 87 CLC/AKI)
ELECTRICAL
Ignition system Digital Inductive
Alternator 12V-840W at 4000 rpm 4
Battery 12V-18Ah – to 2018
12V-11,2Ah – from 2018
DIMENSIONS
Overall length 2248 mm / 88,4 in
Overall width 962 mm / 37,9 in – Tiger 1200 (to 2017)
930 mm / 36,6 in – Tiger 1200 (from 2017)
Overall height 1410 mm / 55,5 in – Tiger 1200 (to 2017)
1400 mm / 55,1 in – Tiger 1200 (from 2017)
1470 mm / 57,9 in (with higher screen position) – Tiger 1200 (from 2017)
Seat height 837-857 mm / 32,9-33,7 in
Wheelbase 1530 mm / 60,2 in – Tiger 1200 (to 2017)
1520 mm / 59,8 in – Tiger 1200 (from 2017)
Ground clearance
Dry weight 242 kg / 533 lbs – Tiger 1200 XR (from 2017)
244 kg / 538 lbs – Tiger 1200 XRx (from 2017)
243 kg / 536 lbs – Tiger 1200 XRt (from 2017)
246 kg / 542 lbs – Tiger 1200 XC (from 2017)
248 kg / 547 lbs – Tiger 1200 XCx / XCa (from 2017)
Curb (wet) weight 259 kg / 570 lbs – Tiger 1200 (to 2017)
266,5 kg / 586 lbs – Tiger 1200 XC (to 2017)

Images

Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 (2012-2016)
Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 1200 (2013-2016)
Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 1200 (2017)
Triumph Tiger Explorer XRx 1200 (2017)
Triumph Tiger Explorer XRt 1200 (2017)
Triumph Tiger Explorer XCx 1200 (2017)
Triumph Tiger Explorer XCa 1200 (2017)
Triumph Tiger 1200 XR (2018+)
Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx (2018+)
Triumph Tiger 1200 XRt (2018+)
Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx (2018+)
Triumph Tiger 1200 XCa (2018+)

Videos

2018 Triumph Tiger 1200 XCa Review

Manuals

  • Triumph Tiger 1200: Owner's Manual, 2017

References

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015", Triumph Tiger Explorer (08/2012), 0-60 mph
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015", Triumph Tiger Explorer (08/2012), Top Speed
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015", Triumph Tiger Explorer (08/2012), Average MPG
  4. Owner's Handbook, 2015, 2017