tntmo 887 Posted December 7, 2021 I know we have a lot of big bike riders in the group. Triumph has been a minor player in the market for a while, not often seen during any adventure rides. The new 1200 looks like a nice machine, but I guess until we see them on the trail we won't know. What do y'all think? https://advrider.com/triumph-unveils-five-new-tiger-1200-models/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted December 7, 2021 ……… waiting for @Bub_Hannah to chime in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bub_Hannah 174 Posted December 7, 2021 heh heh.... I been representing Triumph ADV big bikes on local rides for the last 17 months. Absolutely LOVE my 900 Tiger Rally Pro. It's comfortable and capable on-road, but more importantly, it's a blast off road. I can't believe where this bike has taken me and I know I've only scratched the surface of what it's actually capable of (taking into account my level of skill....lol). It's been very reliable as well, I've had no issues...except for a rear turn signal that died....but that was my fault caused by a hard drop on an uphill that got the best of my skill level. Best of all...it's green....and as Kelly @Zubb knows, green bikes are the best. I'm really liking what they've done with the new 1200 (based on what info is available). If I was doing more road touring, the 1200 would likely be a better option...but i truly spend most of my time off road and the lighter weight of the 900 (450 pounds) was a factor in deciding what bike I went with. They've got Ricky Carmichael (GOAT - Greatest of All Time MX/SX) on board doing development for their new motocross venture. https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/07/22/triumph-motocross-ricky-carmichael/ He's been running around on a 900 for some time...lots of videos. But here's one with him riding the 1200.... ...and a video of him running the 900 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted December 7, 2021 No. . . . uh, sorry. Green is no longer the best color. White is... I think your Triumph has some white on it so your still good in my book! 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bub_Hannah 174 Posted December 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Zubb said: No. . . . uh, sorry. Green is no longer the best color. White is... I think your Triumph has some white on it so your still good in my book! 😁 Nope...Green is still best.....😜 but that white GS sure is purdy. Did you get a new bike or is that on the Santa "wish list"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted December 8, 2021 I've paid for it. Now just gotta get it here from ABQ. Would have done a fly-n-ride in the grand tradition but there's a lot of 7,000' road between here and there and it is December. Should have it in hand by the 20th though. And yes,. . . green may still be the best color. Particularly the 2014 GSA green and Triumph's green. Drop dead sexy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted December 8, 2021 Great looking bike, Kelly!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bub_Hannah 174 Posted December 8, 2021 52 minutes ago, Zubb said: I've paid for it. Now just gotta get it here from ABQ. Would have done a fly-n-ride in the grand tradition but there's a lot of 7,000' road between here and there and it is December. Should have it in hand by the 20th though. And yes,. . . green may still be the best color. Particularly the 2014 GSA green and Triumph's green. Drop dead sexy. Awesome! Congrats!!!!! Looking forward to seeing it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSM8 360 Posted December 8, 2021 Damn that 1200 is 574lbs claimed wet. I rode one before and it was top heavy to say the least, but that was a very early model. Do like the shaft drive for ease of maint though 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bub_Hannah 174 Posted December 8, 2021 Release video with...with some pretty cool action at the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
