I'm a middle-aged, former Harley Davidson rider; not an enduro racer. This bike is marvelous! For the same amount of money that Harley Davidson wanted for their prehistoric, Road King Special; I got a bike that is a superior machine all around. Better suspension, better brakes, more torque, more horsepower, more capability and more technology. The GS and KTM crowds can have their fun off road; lifting their fallen bikes and repairing or replacing broken bits. I will enjoy effortlessly cruising on the roadways, taking in the scenery; and taking advantage of what the Tiger 1200 does better than the other bikes, instead of focusing on shortcomings that have no bearing on my riding style or abilities.

Great review Bruce.. After riding the GS and the 2020 Tiger I was on the fence about what to do. I started 30 years ago on Sport-bikes and then Harley's for the past 20 years. Now that I'm in my 50's I want to do some longer trips. I settled on the 2020 Tiger 1200 Desert Edition largely because of what you said about the comfort, smoothness and because the wife is usually always with me. A happy pillion makes for a better trip. Your review wasn't overly critical, it was pretty much spot on and actually convinced me to buy the Tiger. Glad that you recognize that everyone is looking for something different out of a bike. Tell the boys in Hinckley that you sold a bike for them in Georgia (USA). Keep living it up!

Thanks, really good to have a comprehensive / fair review with an honest summary. Just what we need. Cheers.

Just back from Scotland on my 2018 XRT, 1353 miles in 4 days, loved every one and so comfortable I could do it all again today!

Best wishes for the future Bruce,your videos are top notch

I absolutely love my 2019 Tiger XRT. I'm 6'1" tall, 52 years old, not very muscular and don't work out at all. I don't find this bike heavy or hard to flick/maneuver in the slightest. (Maybe he wasn't in 'Sport' mode ?) Plenty of power and loads of "Grin factor!" too. I'm not sure how you can ding a $20,000 bike for "being to refined" but I guess that's tepotone's opinion. I will say that if you have the riding mode set in one of the comfort settings - then that's what you'll get. I do agree with his assessment of being a great bike for 2-up riding and it's my wife's favorite (she's 5'7" tall) - she said she never wants to ride pillion on anything else ever again. This past Spring I rented a new GS to ride in Blue Ridge Mountains to see what all the fuss was about and I couldn't wait to get home to my Tiger. Honestly, there wasn't a single thing I liked better about the GS. The owner of the rental shop agreed and said that's why he 'retired' the Tiger to his own personal bike and now rents out the GS. Lol!

Another great vid Mr. I will be keeping an eye out for your tour dates, hope I can get on yours and the Wildbad Picos tours next year. Keep up the good work mate!

Solid review brother! Love your videos!

I got the 2019 1200 tiger XRT and it is so smooth and powerful. I preferred it over the Harley or GS but I didn't get a chance to ride KTM or Ducati and I do more road and rarely off road.

Great review, what crash helmet are you wearing during the review?

Sending you some support from a loyal subscriber. You’ll get through this and come out the other side stronger! 👍🏻

Thks.Really enjoying your relaxed approach to analysing the bikes but speaking the truth.

Brilliant again mate really enjoyed that 👍

Hi Bruce, Many thanks for getting back. Glad to see that you didn’t have an off, though you obviously had a fright. I too had a scare - due to my own stupidity/carelessness - and it was that incident that prompted me to get rid of my beautiful baby. I realise that now I acted in haste, and should have given the matter much more consideration, the bike was not a year old, but selling it cost me a lot of money, as the 1250 was about to come on the scene. Anyway, I’m off to visit Lyndon in a couple of months to give the new model a test run and enjoy the sunshine and roads! I know now the result, so will probably place an order as soon as I get home. I’ve already decided on the colour! Sorry to see that you are coming under pressure regarding your vlogs, it is a difficult situation for you, only you can make the decision. For what it’s worth, your efforts will be greatly missed, of all the current motorcycling vlogs, yours and Richy Vidas are the best by far, so it would be a great loss. Before I break down in tears I’ll clear off. All the best, ride safe

Had my 2012 Explorer since launch, longest owned bike ive ever had. Nothing major has ever gone wrong, i find the customer service to be excellent, especialy from Laguna. I always ponder getting another bike, but its taken me to the Artic circle, across the states, without a single hiccup. I love it.

Great review! Got my xrt a year ago. And youse it for commuting to work. And been enjoying every ride so far. Its a great bike. For my taste off riding.

Great vid Bruce 👍🏻

2:47 Hinckley is one of those special places in our hearts.

Love the GS counter! I've ridden my 2014 Triumph Tiger Adventure XC 1200 for 2 years now and LOVE it. Gotta love the sound of the triple compared to a twin thumper. I've no desire to even try any other bike. Hand grip warmers? Mine seem to be set to either "Normal" or " Nuclear". Recent 2,000 mile trip to Colorado it ate up both gravel and curves while averaging 54 mpg overall. Great review though. Thanks!

I have the exact same bike had it a year now and dont have any complaints. We are normally 2 up most of the time done a couple of trips to France & one to Belgium last month really comfy ride. Great video keep up the good work.

Hi Bruce, wishing you and your family a happy and healthy New Year!

Helpful review! Still looking at my off season acquisition. Loving the GS counter 😂

A somewhat sober review, but I think an honest one..you could indeed hear it in your voice it wasn't for you. As you said, your type of riding isn't for everyone, so i'm sure some will love it.....but I do think Triumph need to up their game in the big adventure bike arena. I like your heart on your sleeve approach....it adds transparency and honesty to the review. They can't be all be outstanding bikes! Don't dwell on the Patreon ride. it was the furthest i had ever ridden for a trip, so it can only get better from here. I loved it, even post pheasant. You brought together some great people, so be proud of that...it's what you do, and do well!

Hey Bruce, hope you get things sorted soon. Looking forward to seeing that first Vlog when you're back in business...Still loving my Tigrrrrr...

Good morning Bruce, Thank you for the video and review of the Triumph. Take care and catch you next time 👍😎🇬🇧.

Good review so far Bruce...half watched catch the rest tomorrow night after the bloodbikes..👍🏻

Beautifully crafted video Bruce ...

This will be my next bike . I can't wait.

I had a 2018 Tiger 800, great bike, low on power, swapped it for a Tiger Sport, absolutely mint, does everything. Heard rumours of a 1260 Tiger Sport with all the bells & whistles (TFT screen, LED lights, etc) at the dealer a couple of weeks ago as well.

Thanks for sharing, I particularly enjoyed the first 5 or 6 minutes whilst thinking I had managed to receive bids on my fleaBay account ! 😂👍

Good video Bruce. Bit late watching it as been watching Itchy Boots in Argentina video she's awrsome

The GS counter had me laughing! P.S. you missed one at 17:07

Love your sat nav setup.....😉

Hi Bruce. Another great video. Have you any plans to get a hold of an Africa Twin for a review?

Loving the GS counter 😂👏🏻

I really wanted one of these to fly the flag since moving to France, as I like the look of it more than the GS but the top heavyness, overheat issues and other niggles I purchased a GS 1250. You didnt mention the heated seats, does it still have them? I like the electric screen and the TFT looks nice. Thanks for comfirming my thoughts on this bike.

Was the seat in the low setting reducing your peg to seat ratio? The demo bikes seem to be set at low by default.

Just placed an order for a XRT 👍🏻

Greetings from Australia, mate Great video, would like to know what video editor do you use? Is it an app? Cheers

Another great video Bruce and i Havel just seen the latest model al IECMA and people there said the 800 version is better than this one ,What do You think ?

Thank you for another great vlog. Shame about the temporary pause to production, I was looking forward to watching the Pyrenees trip. That little bit of escapism through you on another trip. I've always thought your employers represented by your good self did exceptionally well out of your postings and hoped that common sense may have kicked in for them by now. I'm sure we'll see you as soon as possible though, take care and thanks again Bruce.

Test rode both the multistrada and the 1200. The engine on the Duke was simply amazing, so fast as to be breathtaking. The Triumph, on the other hand, was smoother more relaxed, better on shit roads (lots of those in Kent) and had a normal ADV riding position. I loved it's class and, lets face it, do we need another GS on the roads. I speak as a GS1150 owner. Just loved the Triumph, and for heavens sake it's not heavy compared with so much else. My old Honda ST1100 weighed 100kg more and that was easy to manhandle. Maybe moto vloggers are all just lightweight snowflakes who need a trip to the gym? Lol.

Great review.

GS! Really1 😁 so funny. Great vid though.

A good honest review. I think if I decide to chop in my GS, it would most likely be the 1250 GS or RS I'd go for. I do need to try the KTM GT though because that looks like a beast.

My Yamaha FJR has 3 heated grips modes but if you go into the settings you can choose any number for each mode between 1 and 10, is the Triumph the same?

Looks like a great bike for those who are happy to poodle about. I have never noticed that you say GS a lot lol 🙉🙊 can't wait for the tour vids Bruce 👍

Sorry to hear that mate .hope it all pans out ok for you ATB👍👍

Great vid again Bruce, looking forward to the Pico episodes👍 Interesting to also compare the 3 year warranty from BMW and the new 4 year from Ducati on their MultiStrada range soon so outshines Triumph with their 2 year👌

Great review 😜

Spot on review, I own one of these and ride it 2 up 90% of the time touring. My wife loves it for pillion comfort and so do I. She may have to get used to the 2021 KTM Superadventure 1290 S soon though 😬

Great review Bruce, you can tell it didn't tickle your danglies as much as some of the other bikes you've reviewed lately. I bet when you first got the GS you didn't think it would be so hard to find something that you liked as much. (PS. any chance you could put a link up for that putty you're using on the GoPro. I've drowned 2 of mine recently )

The poor old Tiger 1200 - always seems to get dammed with faint praise, well at least I love mine!

Hi,what type of helmet it is please?

Happy Xmas and a Happy New year i Hope that everything Is ok for you and your family not having any notice from you

Something would have to be very special to get my GSA out of the garage. You can refine something to much and lose the character of riding. Brilliant review Bruce

test drove one a few years ago hated the noise it makes , strange as i had a tiger 1050 that was awesome

I'll stick to my Tiger 800, would need a pair a Gary Glitters platforms to manage on the 1200... Great vid buddy 👍

Ok Mate....still checking on you. You’ve got great stuff in your channel and really looking forward to your comeback. Hang in there.

Hi TP1. Does it come with TPMS as standard? Great review 👏 👌 👍.

Hello. Well just wanted to say it was so nice to finally meet you at the MCN Bike Show in London & as i said keep up the good work.

I've got a 2016 tiger 800. I've noticed every tour vid I've seen on the GS, most of the time the bike is riden in 3rd gear and yet my tiger would manage in 6th. Why is that?

Honesty & integrity shines through on your channel 👍🏼 👏👏👏 😎 🇺🇸

I tested it a year ago, and l liked it. I ended up with a 800xc as its cheaper and suits me better for my use.

Hi Bruce, another good vid, thank you. It would be interesting if you could test ride the BMW s1000XR as a comparison too... an often overlooked sports tourer. (Just eyeing up my next (2nd bike...)).

Bruce, is this any more difficult to filter with the panniers on than the GS or GSA with their panniers?

Bruce when you going to do a review on the V-stom 1k? I hear the boos already from the crowd LOL. Love the vids.

my 2011 Ducati Multistrada was keyless ignition AND keyless tank lock

Triumph is well past there due date on upgrading the 1200 triple. I really enjoyed riding the speed triple,but it needs a good 20+ hp along with the great torque that it's was known for.

I'll keep my 16 Tiger 800xrx. Plenty fast enough, very flickable, carries easily enough luggage,economic and cheaper to buy and run. I've found over the years that GS owners are very reluctant to 'like' or even 'acknowledge' other bikes as being as 'good' or 'better' 😋 😉you know what I mean.. 👍

Nice intro showing all the features of the bike rather than just rattling them off with dialogue 👍. Do you reckon the engine is still made of cheese? Use any oil? I noticed the average mpg was 47, so call it 45 adjusting for speedo error, which isn't bad for that size, weight and power of bike and the fact I image you weren't holding back in the Pico's.

Amazing as always man, when you guys doing another Scotland tour would love to join up Bruce?

Hey TP1 I still can't find those videos in the Pyrenees. Have you uploaded them yet? Can't wait to watch them.

Bruce have you ever ridden the 2014+ Super Tenere? I am curious how this would compare to it. I think TMF has ridden both, I may ask him as well.

is it only 5 gears?

I'd love to hear one with a proper exhaust, the triples always sound great. Great review as always bud :) I'd be the same, I like how they look and the older tiger I rode I did also "like". But just nothing special, nothing that'd make me buy one.

I’m off for a around trip of the uk in August on my 2014 street triple r. Leavening from Crewe in Cheshire solo . I’m goin to take the same route as you. Wish me luck. I’ve give myself 6 days 😳

What’s the power like vs the KTM SA, GT and the BMW GS

I love your neck warmer..where you get it.?

Fair evaluation of the bike.

Nice review and I felt much the same as you when I got a loan one, may try it with the boss on the back see what she thinks. Trying hard to come up with an alternative to the K1600GTLe for touring when I swap next year, but nothing beats it, getting close and saving a few grand would do however.

Mark Marcus, GS. Lorenzo, Tiger 1200. By the way Bruce thanks for the honest review a little lacking with most bloggers.

After the GS?! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Carry on with the GS mate! I will stick to my Tiger 1200 from may 2019!!! I like to see the mob on the GS 😂 this one is more powerfull, more specs, more stylish, more exclusive, much more rider spirit 👍 i know the GS is a great bike... But this one is... The one!😍 Ride safe mate 👍

Great review Bruce, you really know how to do this! I’m trying to make a final decision on a touring bike for both UK and Europe. You and TMF are GS men and they are great bikes. However, Steve at Big Bike Adventures waxes lyrical with some justification that the Africa Twin is the bike, as does my instructor buddy. A close friend of mine is trading in his GS for the Multistrada. The only missing review is the new V4 Multistrada and, of course, test rides! It’s a tough choice - views Bruce, please? Looking forward to your tour vids. Are you going to the show at the NEC? Yours aye, Alan

So you're saying that this bike is somewhat comparable to a Beemer GS?

I love my Speed Triple engine 😍😍😍🏍️🏍️🏍️

That GS counter 😂! I’m actually going to look at one (a GS) today at the dealers. 🤞🏻

What’s it like in comparison to the GS?......😉 Good vid Bruce 👍🏼

Which phone mount are you using ? Is it phone specific?

I had the 800 xc I loved the ride but not how top heavy it was or the knocking wp suspension.. :-(

I am pleased that it’s not only me that knows how to stall the tiger

Hahahaha! Great review - looking to have a go on one of these soon! Loved the GS counter! I would do exactly the same!

Is that the screen rising or Bruce just pleased to see us 🤣

Still hoping they build another good touring bike that isn’t as utilitarian as the tiger. I like a nice clean bike without steel bars and such for the luggage. So glad I got the Trophy before they were all gone. Riding season is over in Canada now so she’s under her cover resting until next year. Having fun driving in the snow in the Mini Cooper S 😁🇬🇧😁!!!!!!!!!!

Ok question, being from "across the pond" we have different road markings. What does it mean when the lain dividers are not straight, kinda looks like the dude painting the lines was drunk.

Nice work Bruce - I have to say the big Tiger is my least favourite of the big adventure crop too - just too lardy for me, shifting it around the driveway was a right pain with it's weight held high...not for me.....the Tiger 800 though....a different story!

Why does the screen sound like a tonic toy

Have cruise control Bruce?

Nice review and round up Bruce, nice bike with amazing tech etc., but not my cup of tea!. Just too hefty and a bit too sanitized. Super smooth engines seem to lack character/excitement. Although just being on two wheels is exciting in itself!! What is the smallest capacity/power bike you have had join your Picos tours....? Cheers, Steve

I just traded in my 2012 Tiger 1200 in June for a Honda Vfr1200f, only really because It got to 37k miles and the gearbox was feeling a bit.... loose? I was starting to get more false neutrals and it wasn't slick anymore. Quick check to judge its value and the cheapest 1 on autotrader had 1k more miles and a gearbox failure 😳 so traded it in while it was still worth something. I loved that bike, had a Leo Vince can without a baffle and triumphs exhaust remap so it sounded so good. It was top heavy but only noticed it whilst stationary. Could corner very quickly, never held me back and it was very confidence inspiring. Do like my vfr1200 now though, a lot more power, actually slightly heavier but feels so much lighter because of the lower centre of gravity. Cornering was by no means bad for me on the Tiger but cornering is EVEN better on the VFR. By the way I'm 23, 6'2", which probably helps understand why I moved to a more sporty bike 😅 I actually find the VFR comfortable as well, slightly less wind protection, but I get cleaner air and no buffeting so I prefer it. Only thing is seat is too hard, will get a comfort seat at some stage