The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer is the bike for riders who refuse to choose between on-road sophistication and off-road capability. As the top-of-the-range model in Triumph’s adventure lineup, it’s built to devour continents with world-beating comfort and genuine all-terrain prowess. This is adventure touring at its most advanced.
At the heart of the Rally Explorer sits a liquid-cooled 1160cc inline triple that delivers 110.4kW and 130Nm of torque at 7,000rpm. But it’s the T-plane crank that makes this engine special — offering increased inertia, improved balance, and revised calibration for better low-speed precision and control. Whether you’re threading through technical single track or carving up alpine passes, the power delivery is smooth, refined, and utterly confidence-inspiring. The shaft drive means less maintenance and more riding, while the six-speed gearbox with Triumph’s shift assist makes gear changes effortless.
The Rally Explorer is packed with cutting-edge technology that actually enhances your ride. Six riding modes let you tailor performance to conditions, while the Showa semi-active suspension with 220mm of travel automatically adjusts to load and surface. The Active Preload Reduction feature is genius — it can lower the bike by up to 20mm when you come to a stop, making manoeuvring easier. Blind-spot radar with lane change assist, tyre pressure monitoring, adaptive cornering lighting, hill hold, and cornering ABS all work seamlessly in the background. The 7-inch TFT display with My Triumph Connectivity keeps you informed without overwhelming you.
The Rally Explorer’s design screams serious adventure. The 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels are purpose-built for mixed terrain, while the massive 30-litre aluminium fuel tank provides exceptional range — 50% more than the Rally Pro. Protection is comprehensive with handguards, engine bars, aluminium sump guard, and fuel tank protection. All-LED lighting including adaptive cornering lights and auxiliary LED lamps ensure you’re seen and can see in any conditions. It’s rugged, purposeful, and unmistakably capable.
If you’re serious about adventure touring and want the absolute best, the Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer delivers. Yes, it’s a big bike at 262kg wet, but the clever engineering — from the adjustable seat height to the Active Preload Reduction — makes it surprisingly manageable. Heated grips and seats, cruise control, and that generous fuel tank make it perfect for long-haul touring, while the serious off-road capability means you won’t hesitate when the pavement ends. It’s an investment in adventures without limits.
| Type | Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder | Capacity | 1160 cc |
| Bore | 90.0 mm | Stroke | 60.7 mm |
| Compression | 13.2:1 | Max Power EC | 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm (100PS rain mode) |
| Max Torque EC | 130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | System | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Exhaust | Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with underslung primary silencer and side mounted secondary silencer | Final Drive | Shaft drive |
| Clutch | Hydraulic, wet, multi-plate, slip and assist | Gearbox | 6 speed |
| Frame | Tubular steel frame, with forged aluminium outriggers. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe. | Swingarm | Twin sided “Tri-Link” aluminium swingarm with twin aluminium torque arms. |
| Front Wheel | Spoked (Tubeless). 21 x 2.15in. | Rear Wheel | Spoked (Tubeless). 18 x 4.25in. |
| Front Tyre | Metzeler Karoo Street, 90/90-21 (M/C 54V TL) | Rear Tyre | Metzeler Karoo Street, 150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL) |
| Front Suspension | Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. 220mm travel. | Rear Suspension | 220mm wheel travel Showa semi-active damping monoshock, with automatic electronic preload adjustment and New Active Preload Reduction feature. Depending on the combined weight of rider, pillion and luggage, this feature could lower the riding height by up to 20mm when the motorcycle comes to a standstill, offering greater ease and confidence. |
| Front Brakes | Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers, OC-ABS, twin 320mm floating discs. Magura HC1 span adjustable radial master cylinder with separate reservoir. | Rear Brakes | Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS, single 282mm disc. Rear master cylinder with remote reservoir. |
| Instrument Display and Functions | Full-colour 7″ TFT instrument pack with My Triumph Connectivity System | Width Handlebars | Handlebars 849mm, handguards 982 mm |
| Height Without Mirror | Low screen 1490mm, high screen 1547 mm | Seat Height | Adjustable 875/895 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1560 mm | Rake | 23.7 º |
| Trail | 112 mm | Tank Capacity | 30 L |
| Wet Weight | 262kg (90% fuel – mass in running order) kg | Fuel Consumption | 5.5 litres / 100 km (51.5 mpg) |
| CO2 Figures | 119 g/km EURO 5+ Regulation (EU) No. 134/2014 Annex VIII | Service Interval | 10,000 miles/16,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first |
