Triumph announce two special edition Tiger 1200s
The Desert and Alpine feature special paint and finishes, higher spec and a more focused riding experience over the standard Tiger 1200
TRIUMPH has announced it is to launch two special edition Tiger 1200s, possibly marking its swansong before it gets the 2020 makeover treatment.
The two new bikes both feature a special edition paint scheme, tailored accessory packages, and dedicated tyres for touring and off-road dedicate machines.
Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition - £15,500
The Desert Edition takes the Tiger 1200 down the road less travelled, with a plethora of adventure and off-road upgrades designed to allow the bike to perform in the most inhospitable and challenging regions. Alongside the new Sandstorm paint scheme, the bike features Desert Edition graphics and new ‘SE’ radiator badges. The bike also gains an up and down Triumph shift assist system and a lightweight homologated Arrow silencer.
Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition - £14,700
The Alpine Edition takes inspiration from the alpine passes that crisscross southern Europe, with a new Snowdonia White colour scheme, Alpine Edition graphics and ‘SE’ radiator badges. The bike also comes fitted with the Triumph Shift Assist and Arrow silencer. Easily distinguishable from the Desert Edition, the Alpine comes fitted with cast aluminium wheels.
Standard features for both bikes include:
- Adjustable full colour TFT instrument
- Optimised Cornering ABS and Traction Control
- 5 rider modes (Rain, Road, Off-Road, Off-Road PRO, Sport)
- All LED lighting
- Triumph Semi-Active Suspension (TSAS)
- Triumph Shift Assist
- Illuminated backlit buttons
- Keyless ignition - Easier to live with daily, featuring a premium keyless ignition
- Cruise control
- Electrically adjustable touring
- Ride-by-wire throttle, heated grips and three power sockets including a USB socket under the seat.
Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition and Alpine Edition Specs
Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition | Tiger 1200 Desert Edition | |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder |
Capacity | 1,215 cc | 1,215 cc |
Bore/Stroke | 85 x 71.4 mm | 85 x 71.4 mm |
Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Maximum Power | 141PS / 139bhp (104kW) @ 9,350rpm | 141PS / 139bhp (104kW) @ 9,350rpm |
Maximum Torque | 122Nm @ 7,600rpm | 122Nm @ 7,600rpm |
Fuel system | Ride by Wire, fuel injection | Ride by Wire, fuel injection |
Exhaust | 3 into 1 header system, Arrow titanium silencer with carbon fibre end cap, side mounted | 3 into 1 header system, Arrow titanium silencer with carbon fibre end cap, side mounted |
Final drive | Shaft drive | Shaft drive |
Clutch | Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist | Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist |
Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
Frame | Tubular steel trellis frame | Tubular steel trellis frame |
Swingarm | Single-sided, cast aluminium alloy with shaft drive | Single-sided, cast aluminium alloy with shaft drive |
Front Wheel | Cast aluminium alloy 10-spoke 19 x 3.0 in | 32 spoke, aluminium rim, for tubeless tyres 19 x 3.0 in |
Rear Wheel | Cast aluminium alloy 10-spoke 17 x 4.5 in | 32 spoke, aluminium rim, for tubeless tyres 17 x 4.5 in |
Front Tyre | 120/70 R19 | 120/70 R19 |
Rear Tyre | 170/60 R17 | 170/60 R17 |
Front Suspension | WP 48 mm upside down forks, electronically adjustable damping, 190 mm travel | WP 48 mm upside down forks, electronically adjustable damping, 190 mm travel |
Rear Suspension | WP monoshock, electronically adjustable semi active damping with automatic preload adjustment, 193 mm wheel travel | WP monoshock, electronically adjustable semi active damping with automatic preload adjustment, 193 mm wheel travel |
Front Brake | Twin 305 mm floating discs, radially mounted monobloc Brembo 4-piston calipers, switchable ABS | Twin 305 mm floating discs, radially mounted monobloc Brembo 4-piston calipers, switchable ABS |
Rear Brake | Single 282 mm disc, Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper, switchable ABS | Single 282 mm disc, Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper, switchable ABS |
Width (Handlebars) | 830 mm | 830 mm |
Height Without Mirrors | 1,470 mm | 1,470 mm |
Seat Height | 835 - 855 mm | 835 - 855 mm |
Wheelbase | 1,520 mm | 1,520 mm |
Rake | 23.2 º | 23.2 º |
Trail | 99.9 mm | 99.9 mm |
Dry Weight | 242 Kg | 246 Kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 20 L |
Instruments | TFT multifunctional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, digital tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator, ambient temperature, clock and Riding Modes. | TFT multifunctional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, digital tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator, ambient temperature, clock and Riding Modes. |
Fuel Consumption | 5.2 l/100 km (54.3 MPG) | 5.2 l/100 km (54.3 MPG) |
CO2 Emissions | 122 g/km | 122 g/km |
Simon (AKA Toad) has been working within the motorcycle industry for more than twelve years, and a member of the motorcyclist family since birth. Growing up around British-built single and twins, it was inevitable that a life on two wheels was on the cards, from a very early age!
