Triumph Tiger 1200 XRT Review 2019
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5 жыл бұрынReview of the Triumph Tiger 1200 XRT 2019 which was very kindly lent to me by the guys at Laguna Motorcycles in Maidstone www.laguna.co.uk/
Having taken the 800 out recently I was keen to have a go on the Tiger 1200 XRT to see how it compares. Wow the Triumph Tiger 1200 XRT is a very solid bike that would well on big tours and journeys.
Seating position on the Triumph Tiger 1200 is upright and relaxed. A commanding position that affords good vision of the road and traffic around you. The seating position coupled with comforts such as heated seat, grips and cruise control make the tiger 1200 XRT a bike that you could ride for a long time without becoming fatigued.
The weight of the bike was a concern for me before getting on it however the weight of the 1200 XRT is a lot more manageable than I though it would be. Once moving you don’t notice it, even slow speed manoeuvres feel very stable.
I enjoyed the Tiger 1200 a lot and even though it wouldn’t work as a daily for my personal riding I can see this bike working for a lot of others. For me it would more fit the gap as a big tourer.
List price of the Triumph Tiger 1200 XRT is £16,300 with the XR Version starting at £12,200.
Triumph Tiger 1200 XRT 2019 Specs
1215CC Inline 3
139BHP @9,350 RPM
122NM Torque @ 7,600 RPM
Seat Height 835-855
Wet Weight Circa 265KG
Fuel Tank 20L
TFT Screen, Cruise control, Heated seats, heated grips. Shaft Drive
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Thank you for watching! Do you have a Triumph Tiger 1200? How did you find it? I would love to hear your views on it. Hitting the Like button and subscribing is massively appreciated as it really helps my channel grow.
Stay safe, and happy riding
Tom
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@bertmoss4205 4 жыл бұрын
I have had mine now for 4 months, fantastic machine can’t get enough of it, I have also had the GS1200 another good bike but for looks and being responsive to the throttle the triumph is superb,gets you out of trouble effortlessly, the only draw back is the weight, I have been through most of the triumph range and this is by far the best
@martinirelandontheislandof3010 3 жыл бұрын
Got the 2016 XCA , a beast of a machine. Love it. Fitted a 20mm lowering kit by lust. Felt a lot more confident after as I went from tip toes to flat foot. 🤘👍
@colinherron6615 4 жыл бұрын
Great review, I will be riding mine from Maidstone to Mallorca very soon. I'll give you my review when the bike is fully loaded with camping gear.
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Sounds like a great trip! Perfect bike for it too
@tomxrt2650 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve just put a deposit down on a new 1200 Explorer 🏍👍🏻 I’ve actually got a XCA 800 and it hasn’t missed a beat in three years. Excellent review.
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah its a great bike
@Jon-zj2nj 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve owned my Tiger 1200 for 7 years now and in nearly 40 years of riding, it’s the best bike I’ve ever owned; comfortable, smooth, charismatic, spacious, reliable and with a riding position that reminds me of driving my Land Rover 👍 The only thing that would stop me from buying another is that Nick Bloor has done the unthinkable and arranged to ship nearly all remaining U.K. production, including the T12, out to Thailand and make large scale redundancies at Hinckley 🤬 Shame on him.
@Jon-zj2nj 4 жыл бұрын
Funnily enough, I’ve just gone and bought a 2015 Triumph Trophy to run alongside the Tiger, but they were only ever built in Hinckley before going out of production in 2018. I’ll carry on using their bikes, but it’s now confined to used only.
@benlotus2703 4 жыл бұрын
Shame on him. That saddens me. It makes me sick what people do for more money & higher profits
@keyboarddancers7751 3 жыл бұрын
I thought part of Triumph's marketing USP was that it's a quintessentially British industrial icon.
@Jon-zj2nj 3 жыл бұрын
@@keyboarddancers7751 It used to be. But, it seems that those people who care about such things are either now in the minority, or unaware of the changes. There also seems to be the presumption amongst many, without any evidence, that the bike will be better built, if it’s not build here 😤
@Antimortem 3 жыл бұрын
Would you prefer the brand to perish? Or survive by adapting to the challenging markets?
@sonuvabitch 4 жыл бұрын
Used to live near Maidstone so it's funny to see my old town in your vid now I live in Australia. Brought my Triumph Sprint ST 1050 over with me which is getting a bit old now so looking at new options. Used to take the sprint up to Scotland a few times a year and commute daily into Croydon so good to see the comparison. Thanks for the great review.
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Havent managed to do a scotland trip yet, was planning this year but work got in the way. Tiger 900 out next year which I think could be another option to look at. The 1200 is great but I personally preferred the 800, just a little easier to move around and filter on. Bet you dont miss the traffic from maidstone to Croydon haha. I'm daily into central london which is filtering most of the way 😂
@michaellilley6725 4 жыл бұрын
@@TommyBarnezTV Yes, the Tiger 900 looks like a good option, I wonder if you tried the Tiger 1050 Sport, that would be a good mid way option.
@GalambaPortugal 5 жыл бұрын
Hello! I'm from Portugal and i have the same bike you tested! In korosi red... Just have it for One month and around 1000 kilometers... I have to say the bike is marvelous!!! I could have a GS but i decided the Triumph Tiger is so much more exclusive and stylish. On motorways is simply confortable and quite safe (can't feel the wind at all) it has quite a lot of power i just came of a Tracer 900 from 2018 and i felt in love for this Tiger and it was the best thing i did... What a bike!!! It's a bit heavy in the begining but i think its just a question of getting use to it... Now i feel much more confident 👍 and Im just a short driver, 1,73 centimeters ( around 5'8)... I would advise any new owner to BE very carefull in the first days... On the twisties is quite good and secure! I really can't say anything against it! "She" is a beauty 💓 in Portugal the weather is warm but the bikes heat is perfectly normal... I usually avoid filtering but its also behaves good... Coming from a Yamaha Tracer 900 i would say that the major difference is the fact that it's 242 kilograms makes you be extra carefull when stoping or moving the bike at slow speed or even inside your garage... But once you get used to it all the rest is simply Wonderfull!
@TommyBarnezTV 5 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for your feedback on it, there must be some great riding around Portugal and close to spain for trips too! Happy riding 😎
@HristoKirev 4 жыл бұрын
I've done 37,000 miles on mine and it never missed a beat.
@johnnaunton221 3 жыл бұрын
Just bought a XRt 2018 (67) reg one with 24000 miles - 1 owner from new and Triumph Used Approved. I need comfort, never had an Adv bike before
@HristoKirev 3 жыл бұрын
@@johnnaunton221 well, it's basically brand new. I sold mine two months ago at 50,050 miles. The only thing that broke was the front wheel bearing. That's all. It was easy fix.
@bertmoss4205 5 жыл бұрын
I have had my 1200 XRT 3 months and use it for every day use back and forward to work plus a blast at the weekends, fantastic bike not had any issues with the mirrors at high speeds, filtering a breeze, heard a few compare it to the 1200 GS of which I have also owned and found that equally both bike have different handling but both are as good as each other Two great bikes,
@TommyBarnezTV 5 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for feedback!
@fredheeks5762 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Bert - I'm thinking of getting one of these for every day commuting plus weekend fun and longer trips. I've currently got a Yamaha XJ6-S, which is nice and slim for getting through tight traffic. How have you found this bike day-to-day? The handlebars are reported as 930mm wide, whereas my Diversion is 770mm (I think!), so that's 160mm wider... have you struggled to get through traffic?
@iam_mono1892 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike, I would love one of these and just smash out hundreds of miles up to Scotland and back. Great review
@TommyBarnezTV 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers buddy, yeah for long trips it would be awesome. Have you done scotland yet? Wanting to do a tour there but trying to find the time
@iam_mono1892 5 жыл бұрын
Love to mate!! Share any dates and I’ll join you!!!
@TommyBarnezTV 5 жыл бұрын
@@iam_mono1892 will probably be very last minute, my work is very unpredictable
@RT1200BIKER 4 жыл бұрын
Good review!!
@peterlofkvist4944 3 жыл бұрын
Got my 1200 xrt 4 days ago and set off on a 3000km ride the morning after through Sweden (south to north). 500/600km per day and will turn back south today. Great bike for long days on the road, love all the features. A bit stiff in the legs after riding 6-7 hours but I’m 6’3 so it was kind of expected. Haven’t had time to read the manual yet, but learrning on the way. Heatet seats are great to have in the mornings in northern sweden😀
@TommyBarnezTV 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I really want to do Sweden in the next couple of years! Perfect bike for it!
@michaelneve3223 5 жыл бұрын
I've had mine for 7 months, 3500mls. Before that one year on a Street Triple 6000mls. I use mine for commuting and fun. I've heard a variety of opinions GSs better, Tiger too heavy etc etc. The only issue is centre of gravity but I feel that the problem is my lack of skill not the bike's. On the other side it is an amazing bike and such a quality item in every way, I see it as my one do it all bike. Very happy so far
@TommyBarnezTV 5 жыл бұрын
Nice thanks for feedback. Have you looked into the triumph offroad weekend training thing they do in wales I think? Apparently it's pretty good from what Ive been told.
@graememckay9972 4 жыл бұрын
I got my license 20 years ago but never owned a bike. I've had a hankering for a bike this year so had a refresher lesson on a Suzuki sv650. Visited a lot of bike shops and fell in love with the 1200xrt. Had it out for a 2 hour test ride and loved it even more. I dropped it when I stalled at a t junction and broke the end off the brake lever. I'm now about to get one. I'm also 6'3" and 20 stone so needed something big.
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff! Shame about the drop at the junction, it happens though. I dropped my bike 100 miles into ownership with the gf on the back 😂 welcome back to biking
@graememckay9972 4 жыл бұрын
@@TommyBarnezTV I can't wait. I heard on another review that triumph do off-road lessons. That could be interesting if they supplied the bikes.
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
@@graememckay9972 yeah they do. Off road skills day I think it might be called and they supply the bikes! I've been meaning to do it, will one day 😎
@steveatkins3528 2 жыл бұрын
I’m on my 3rd Tiger….2012, 2016 and now a 2019. I’ve had the seat at the highest setting on all of them as I’m 6’3”. I have found that they are probably the perfect bike for Australia, comfortable, good fuel range, and can handle any road you choose….I also own a couple of Rocket 3s, so I don’t have a problem with the weight of the Tigers.
@TommyBarnezTV 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Have you tried out the new on yet?
@steveatkins3528 2 жыл бұрын
@@TommyBarnezTV I haven’t tried the new one yet, and probably won’t until next year, mainly because I can’t afford to upgrade this year….😁
@toby7504 3 жыл бұрын
It may end up in my garage when the tiger 800 is up for trading... Nice colour
@Antimortem 2 жыл бұрын
I prefer this to the 900 because, nothing left to be desired, simply the better tiger.👍
@newbiebiker1699 4 жыл бұрын
Great review and just love mine also I don’t think I could live without the quickshifter now that I have had it, #spoiltrotten
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah quickshifters are good! Unfortunately dont have one on my daily!
@markorrell-dobson2375 11 ай бұрын
Great video. Just watched this after the tiger 800. What was your thoughts on which one is better. Thanks
@TommyBarnezTV 11 ай бұрын
Personally I prefer the 800xrt if I was gonna get one of these two. I havent ridden the new 1200. 800 would be great for an every day bike and would be good for touring. 2up may want a bit more power however it will manage it.
@prudas80 4 жыл бұрын
Triumph 1200 explorer 😍🥰
@andrewfletcher9559 3 жыл бұрын
Great review, just bought a new Alpine edition, can't wait to get out on it 😁👍
@TommyBarnezTV 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Hopefully some big trips planned for later in the year?
@andrewfletcher9559 3 жыл бұрын
@@TommyBarnezTV I certainly hope so buddy 🙏
@toby7504 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulation sir. Thats a really beutifule bike. Enjoy it and ride safe. I love my 800xc
@andrewfletcher9559 3 жыл бұрын
@@toby7504 Thanks buddy, you too 👍
@Deltonskii 4 жыл бұрын
i have a question, why you blur your speedometer when speeding up? btw i love your vids keep it up
@keyboarddancers7751 3 жыл бұрын
Five O also have the internet.
@kennynash6582 4 жыл бұрын
Great review . Made me want to upgrade my current 2012 explorer . . Tommy just a quick 1 . 1 camera are you using whilst riding .
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
Gopro hero 6 for this
@kennynash6582 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers m8 im off to test 1 of these triumphs on wed . Thanks for a great review. And cheers for Info on camera 😀😀😀😀
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
@@kennynash6582 enjoy! Only negative against the bike in my opinion is the size and weight, though if you are used to the explorer you'll probably love it :)
@ride200mi 4 жыл бұрын
Nice review, gave me some great information on whether to look further into buying this cool bike. I asked this question below but sometime people don't see them... So what was the heat output really like? I have a Aprilia that puts out quite a bit of heat. Enough that it gets uncomfortable at times going slow. I live in the PNW (Washington state) so weather tends to be cool throughout the year. But we can't filter yet on the motorways. Any info would be great!
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
Had a chat with my mate today who has one of the original explorers hes put 104,000 miles on. The original explorer did have heat problems resulting in quite a big repair under warranty at 40k mileage for him. He has since fitted a switch so he can manually turn the fan on which he does in traffic. He hasnt had problems since and bike is going strong at high mileage. With the updated explorer now being the tiger 1200 it is my understanding that triumph made a large number of upgrades to the engine which may have solved the problem though I havent heard from anyone with high mileage that can confirm. Might be worthwhile getting in touch with triumph direct and finding out what the score is. Ps no filtering sucks!
@HristoKirev 4 жыл бұрын
I can tell you. The bike gets hot on a hot day. In my job as an instructor, sometimes I have to follow mopeds at max speed 28mph around town with many junctions and no filtering. If it's above 25°C I really feel the heat in between my legs. And I'm fully clothed in protective gear. It's not a deal breaker for me. Done 40,000 miles on it. Exactly the same as in the video.
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
@@HristoKirev thanks for feedback! Interestingly the mate I mention in my reply above is also an instructor! Shame about the heat on the bike for those hot days.
@DarkHorse70 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve had mine nearly a year now. I love the comfort, quickshifter especially down as you approach traffic. The adjustable screen is a gimmick IMO I stick it at the highest and leave it. The height / weight is too much for me to aggressively filter, so I can’t take full advantage in cities. I don’t see the bike as fun , it’s a tool that speeds up long trips, I approach lights slowly because the weight requires planning, what gear do I want, road positioning, what are the cars around me doing, which way am I turning from stand still, what my exit from the junction like etc etc. Whereas on my street triple I pull up in any gear, look around and just go, it’s much easier and more fun in traffic.
@motohart4upreacher782 4 жыл бұрын
@Dark Horse dear friend i consider buy a new bike but i doubt between versys1000 and tiger 1200. What is your lenght in meters?
@kevinayres8694 4 жыл бұрын
Dark Horse, have my May 2019 red XRT now with 12k km on it, have added both lower triumph bars plus lately set of heed upper bars to protect plastics plus I filter regularly on Dublin M50 but fully loaded with boxes can suffer with speed wobble... also noticed vibes on mirrors and not great when trying to deal with students behind, also noticed very rough like a bearing set is on way out but did not know if me or the bike plus drive knocks at slow speeds...but love it but for lack of weather protection compared to RT etc
@consoliniroberto4685 5 ай бұрын
Hi, what tires do you have?
@tigerick7291 5 жыл бұрын
You seemed more enthusiastic about the Tiger 800, did you prefer it?👍
@TommyBarnezTV 5 жыл бұрын
Both great bikes but personally I preferred the 800 for my requirements. The 1200 would just be overkill and I'm filtering 50% of the time. The 800 felt narrower and just more suited to what I do. If I was doing l regular big tours then the 1200 would probably be my preference
@keithglentworth432 2 жыл бұрын
hi Tommy have yiu had a go on the 2022 triumph tiger GTEXPLORER YET. IN NZ WE STILL DO NOT KNOW WHEN IT;S COMING OR PRICE
@TommyBarnezTV 2 жыл бұрын
Not yet, I've sat on it, it feels nice, weight feels much better but haven't ridden yet.
@bikingwithgrantygrant779 4 жыл бұрын
I really like the review. I am wondering if there are any really twisty roads near you as that main section of road was very open and had good visability but didn't require much rapid change of direction. Did you have many corners that required rapid direction change and if so how did the bike do?
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate. My usual test route has more twisties on it however wanted to test this more on motorway/dual carriageway cruising. In hindsight I should have done a twistie section too. The bike turns well and its pretty flickable - I've got a mate who's done about 90k miles on one and he throws it around. It does feel big though and I think to get to a point where you're chucking it around takes a bit of getting used to it. So unfortunately cant give you first hand experience of chucking it through the corners but would say it's definitely possible, just might take a few hours longer getting to used to it over smaller bikes. Hope that helps
@bikingwithgrantygrant779 4 жыл бұрын
@@TommyBarnezTV thanks for the reply. It is a really great review. I recently bought a 650 versys and considered the triumphs and like you I wondered if I made the right deciosn. I have looked at the 800 review and really enjoyed that too. How did they both do in fuel mpg wise? Was the 800 better as it is lighter?
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
@@bikingwithgrantygrant779 ah similar situation to me. I went for the vstrom 650 which I use as my daily. I do 100 miles most days and it's a serious workhorse for piling those miles on. I preferred the 800xrt as a potential replacement to the daily. I didnt check the fuel ecconomy but I would estimate the 800 to be around 60mpg. 1200 probably around the early 50s - I'm just guessing here. For me the 800 xrt made more sense as a daily. It's a wonderful bike. The engine wasnt as exciting as the v twin of the Strom but apart from that and the price difference the tiger wins in every category. Contemplated the change a fair bit and going to keep the v Strom for now. Apparently there is a tiger 900 coming out next year to replace the 800 which will be interesting - either for 800 bargains or a new option to look at.
@bikingwithgrantygrant779 4 жыл бұрын
@@TommyBarnezTV that's good to know about the 900. I must say the triple engine looks and sounds great with many advantages over an inline 4 and parallel twin. I think triumph have done well with the kit on these bikes for the price. Offering 3 levels of bike really helps cater to a lot of different needs and styles of riding. Really looking forward to more videos from your channel :)
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
@@bikingwithgrantygrant779 yeah I like the kit too. Cruise control, heated seat etc all stand out for me. More vids coming and quite a few up too. If you like the triumps their classic line up is awesome. My favourite being the bobber black. Cracking bike I reviewed a while back
@kangurosalvadoreno5527 4 жыл бұрын
Just find mine a bit noise through the forks, nice video
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@DrummerOnTwoWheels 5 жыл бұрын
Test riding one of these tomorrow, along with the new GS 1250 😀 Out of curiosity, are you using the Sony ECM-CS3 microphone for your audio?
@TommyBarnezTV 5 жыл бұрын
Nah I've got 2 mics. Walk around is a purple panda, and in helmet is a blixxo I think. It's not ideal as I'm getting popping and clipping. Still trying to solve...
@DrummerOnTwoWheels 5 жыл бұрын
@@TommyBarnezTV only reason I asked is I used to get that same clipping at speeds over 50mph on my CS3 mic using the Hero 5. I switched to the Giant Squid Lapel mic and it stopped. What camera are you using?
@TommyBarnezTV 5 жыл бұрын
@@DrummerOnTwoWheels good to know, I'm on the hero 6 black with the audio adaptor thing. Basically as soon as I get too excited or the speed picks up the audio clips like made. Have been trying loads of options to sort it. What's the specific mic you say works? Will pick one up and see if it solves the problem. Planning on getting a new helmet too dedicated to the filming
@DrummerOnTwoWheels 5 жыл бұрын
@@TommyBarnezTV it's an absolute shambles, that adapter, why you can't just plug in a USB-C adapter into it is beyond me. It's called the Giant Squid, I've just searched it on Amazon and I can't find it anymore, I'll check my previous orders and send you link. I use the Shoei GT- Air helmet, got a video on my page if you wanna see the setup, sound quality is good and wind noise is minimal. IMO.
@TommyBarnezTV 5 жыл бұрын
@@DrummerOnTwoWheels cool cheers mate really appreciate the info. The gtair 2 is the helmet I've been looking at though fortnine put a video up a few weeks ago that said it wasnt a great buy 😂 will check your video out
@GalambaPortugal 5 жыл бұрын
I would like to point out the fact that i still didn't do any off road but i'm willing to do so... In KZfaq you can find some great videos of this bike doing some serious off road showing that the non believers were wrong! I also have the side panniers and the top case from Triumph and a can ensure they will take anything you need... Brembo breaks are great... WP suspensions are great and you can adapt it on the move as well as the riding modes... In a conclusion i would say that although it's an expensive bike it deserves the money they ask because it's a very complete bike with all those specs it has much more personality than the GS wich is the peoples bike 😂 I tried the Kawasaki versys 1000 se, the Ducati multistrada 1260 and this one captured my heart and mind... Ride safe!
@gearjammer3688 5 жыл бұрын
I took the low version for a test ride. Seems they achieved the lower height with less seat padding. Lower screen height too.
@TommyBarnezTV 5 жыл бұрын
Ah ok, what did you think of it?
@gearjammer3688 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing bike. The seat was a bit hard but no squirming after an hour so should be good for at least a two hours ride. Techno toys were amazing. Took Kents very worst roads in it's stride too.
@johnstonstewart9683 5 жыл бұрын
I've had two 1200's ,just traded my two year old 1200xca in for a 800xca. Just starting to get a bit heavy for me at 63
@TommyBarnezTV 5 жыл бұрын
Nice, how you finding it?
@johnstonstewart9683 5 жыл бұрын
@@TommyBarnezTV I'm only collecting it tomorrow, 13th Aug, loved the twelve's and will miss the xca after 14000 miles in two years but just getting a wee bit heavy for my old muscles!
@tommillar2821 4 жыл бұрын
thats in the mind i reckon. i have a 1200 and i am 7 years older it may help to be 6.2 tall as the bike is certainly big. heat from the engine plus 35 degrees is a pain and a bit more fuel would be nice as it does drink it..
@peterhatfield5632 4 жыл бұрын
Nice review, and reinforces my choice of the Tiger 800. One thing I find annoying about UK reviewers is their mixing and matching of Imperial and metric units. I don't understand how an inside leg measurement of 33" equates to a seat height of 835 m.m. - does it fit? Would it not be easier to say that the seat height of 835 m.m. is nearly 33"? I seem to have answered my own question, but I shouldn't have to do the maths. It's the same with the fuel tank in litres, but MPG is quoted. My Tiger 800 has a four Imperial gallon fuel tank, and I achieve roughly 60 MPG - guess how many miles I can do on one tank of fuel. It's easy to figure out, but not so easy if you quote the tank as having 19 litres.
@shaxmarax6716 5 жыл бұрын
Love watching your reviews - this is a big heavy bike, bit much for me!
@TommyBarnezTV 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah seat height would be way too high for you too :) the bobber could be more your thing from the triumph offering :)
@chb1603 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom - thank you very much again for this very good review! I'm really interested in this sort of bikes and I got some comments/questions: 1) some people say the BMW GS 1250 is the best bike on earth (?) - I have to say: not been on the GS, not been on the Tiger 1200 - but the Triumph is looking a lot better :-) 2) where on the helmet is your camera mounted (height of your eyes or below?)? - I'm asking because - if you look on the road, do you look through the windshield all the time or above it (if the shield is in lowest position?). In the video the camera looks on the road always through the shield, no matter which position... (I hope my question is understandable) 3) there are a lot of discussions ongoing what is the perfect size of a adventure/touring bike (if you really want to use it for long touring trips - and not only for a ride to the cafe in the afternoon…). even if the cost/money does not count, some people say they would still rather do their tours with lighter touring bikes than with the biggest class. hm. I rode 4 different middle class touring bikes (Tiger800, Tracer900, BMW800GS, KTM1090Adventure) and I never had the feeling that they are not big enough even for a long tour. unfortunately I have not been on one of these big touring bikes yet. I mean, of course you get some more features with the Tiger1200 but is the comfort also really better when touring 500km than with the Tiger800? I'm sure you can load anything you need on the 800 as well, it has 100hp (or something) - more than enough, cruise control, etc. etc. And maybe the lighter bike is also more practical when riding at really low speeds on a slutchy country road and/or ranking it at the camping site…(?) So Tom please tell me, what is better? light or big? You should know now! I don't know the answer… PLEASE bring light to my ignorance!... :-) thx :-)
@TommyBarnezTV 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Christopher, Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 1) I hear great things about the GS however its one of the most common bikes on the road I think which makes me tend to lean towards other options. With the GS being used for The Long Way Round it was bound to take a huge chunk of market share for the bigger adventure bikes. I've not ridden one however my impression is that others are just as good. 2) Camera is just below my chin off the front of my helmet. View was through the screen in its highest setting and over the top when I lowered it. It's not a problem having a view through the screen though if that is what your concern is. You get used to it very quickly. 3) It's a difficult question as it really does depend on the adventure you're going on. For a long adventure where you will need a lot of gear I would probably prefer a larger adventure bike. As soon as there is some offroading I would want to go smaller. If there is lots of offroad I would want to go even smaller. A dirt bike and a small amount of camping gear would make an awesome adventure set up, but again depends on the adventure. Someone was telling me about a guy recently who went on an adventure around the world on a sports bike... So there is no true answer I think. I think the perfect bike is different for each adventure but more importantly the adventure is more important than the bike choice. Don't let a bike put you off an adventure, just adapt and enjoy, thats what the adventure is all about :D
@Jaffa1951 4 жыл бұрын
@@TommyBarnezTV It was Teapotone that went RTW on a GSXR1000. I agree with what you say about using a smaller bike if you plan to do more off road type of touring. Itchy Boots is going RTW on a Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc single.( I've just bought one ) She is keeping, mainly, to the smaller roads and has done quite a bit of off roading. That's the sort of touring I intend to do. Take your time getting there. Why blatt along the motorways when you can take a much more gentle approach.
@Jaffa1951 4 жыл бұрын
BTW. Very good review. I'll be looking through your other reviews. Keep them coming. Subscribed.
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
@@Jaffa1951 nice will have to check that out. My offroad experience is seriously limited but want to be doing more at some point. I know triumph do an offroad training day I'll try and get on
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
@@Jaffa1951 cheers mate! Enjoy, quite a bit in the 'back catalogue' now and more to come. Hopefully you'll see improvements too in my vids as always trying to adjust and improve
@thegreenhorney6353 4 жыл бұрын
ESTA ES LA MEJOR MOTO DEL MUNDO. POR QUE LO DIGO??? POR QUE TENGO UNA 😜👍👍👌
@ReferenceFidelityComponents 4 жыл бұрын
Had one...wayyyyy too top heavy which trust me gets tiring very quickly. Try it fully loaded on tight hilly switchback bends...disconcerting as at low speed it feels it wants to drop all the time. In warmer weather especially around town the egine cooks your thighs and crotch. Moving it around unladen forr a test ride tells you little about how it handles in a touring scenario. Too many distractions on the new tft....hated the buttons on the left for controlling everything...too fiddly. Screen is excellent ....best of all adventure bikes. A road handling is great. Engine is peachy smooth but lacks the punch of the 1200gsa that I have now. The gsa feels much more spritely and has bags more low down grunt. Trumpet seat is great....best pillion seat in the budiness too. Build usnt up to bmw standards imho. Having owned both I prefer the gsa overall...its the better bike but I miss the seat and the aero comfort of the triumph and the addictive howl of that lovely triple. I dont miss the engine heat nir the weight nor the low speed handling. Try a gsa...your eyes will be opened to just how poorly the triump carries its mass and to just how slow on pick up it feeks compared with the big boxer. I wont go back to one.
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
Great feedback, thanks for adding that. I haven't tried the GS yet but keen to have a go one at some point. They are a bit common on the road here which does put me off a little however they're common for a reason, I've never heard a bad thing about them. The triumph was on the heavy side for me. Havent tried fully loaded and 2 up. I preferred the weight of the 800, just made more sense for riding through a busy city and more open roads. The 1200 was more if a motorway muncher I felt.
@ReferenceFidelityComponents 4 жыл бұрын
@@TommyBarnezTV Yes, the 1200 Tiger is more a home on the motorway, 2 up touring and touring with luggage. It is a great A-road bike but not a great single track bike nor one for tight, steep corners when fully loaded. The GS handles like a bike half its weight and pulls off the illusion of feeling more nimble than even the tiger 800 (std GS that is). I thought the same as you and wanted to be different, but after riding a few, I've not looked back. When a bike rides this well and delivers smiles with every ride you won't go back. The only sticking point is reliability. I've been lucky so far but the GS is not the most reliable of bikes but then again Triumph have their fair share of issues too. The engine's generally solid on the GS but things like suspension and switchgear can give issues on the BMW. It's unacceptable in 2019 that not one single manufacturer can offer a bike without flaws at the inflated prices they charge. We wouldn't accept that sort of serviceability when we buy a car and even a well used car is generally more reliable than many new bikes. It shouldn't be a lottery, but it is. You pays your money and makes your choice. To date though I've no regrets with the BMW. It's a fantastic bike.
@prabhatnishchal2112 3 жыл бұрын
This bike have switch backlit?
@davepotter1396 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it does, all switches and controls are backlit.
@russellnapier3884 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve had mine for nearly a year now, love the bike, it’s beautiful to ride however the weight is a little high and I have been tempted to change to the Tiger 800 for that reason. I’ve looked at the GS’s but just can’t bring myself to take them seriously. Too much stigma around owning/riding one. Maybe when I am old and grey and have a pipe and slippers then a GS might be more appealing 😂
@TommyBarnezTV 5 жыл бұрын
Haha I have the same feelings about the gs. I'm sure I would love one if I took one out for a ride though so putting it off 😂
@Jaffa1951 4 жыл бұрын
@@TommyBarnezTV and a lower centre of gravity, but I really liked the look of the Triumph. However, I think the lower centre of gravity would win my vote in the end. Not that I'm planning on getting either any time soon.
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
@@Jaffa1951 yeah ill have to have a go on one at some point. I actually preferred the 800 xrt over the 1200 here. 1200 pretty awesome, just found the 800 more suited to my daily needs of a bike.
@ChaserTiponi Жыл бұрын
Thought you said u would put proper fuel in it then you bought the low octane 😀🤣😂😉😊🥰
@NapoleonDeanomight 5 жыл бұрын
Heated seats. Now we're talking.
@prestondula1644 4 жыл бұрын
A little disappointed when my fork seal started leaking at 8600 miles 11 months old & warranty refused repair
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
Ah that sucks! Why not covered under warrant?
@prestondula1644 4 жыл бұрын
@@TommyBarnezTV realized that I had purchased the Diamond warranty package that did cover the seals, worth the extra cost of additional warranty.
@prestondula1644 4 жыл бұрын
Triumph restored my faith, did repair seals, covered, just put on new Pirrelli Angel II, loving the ride
@boormoboormo9701 5 жыл бұрын
In my opinion the 1200 is about 400 better than the 800.
@Jon-zj2nj 4 жыл бұрын
Boormo Boormo I first rode the 800 about a year after buying the 1200. I couldn’t believe how different it was; taller, narrower, much more softly sprung. It reminded me of a Yamaha DT175! I liked it for a short blast, but wouldn’t ever buy one. I’m sure that anyone that really liked their 800 could easily be disappointed by the 1200 as well! They are just so different. My fear is that the new, lightweight, 1200 (with the double sided swing arm) is going to feel like a bigger 800 and I’d hate that .
@jonroux9291 5 жыл бұрын
11:55 Why did you hide the speed?
@jblue1299 4 жыл бұрын
There are lots of complaints about this bike emitting lots of heat onto the rider !!!!
@TommyBarnezTV 4 жыл бұрын
I honestly didnt notice any problems with heat during my ride. It wasnt a hot day though. If memory serves me right was about 20 - 25 degrees Celsius
@jblue1299 4 жыл бұрын
TommyBarnezTV , yeah, summers where I live are 100 degrees plus
@ride200mi 4 жыл бұрын
I live in the PNW (Washington state), and have heard some chit chat about heat also. I have a Aprilia Capo Rally right now and even here it emits quite a bit of heat when going slow. Enough that can be uncomfortable at times. Would you say it could be uncomfortable or just warm? And where does the heat come from? Sides, front??? Any info would be great! I'm seriously looking at this bike and don't want a lot of hear ruining my ride (bear in mine here in WA, we can not filter) :((
@wightwalker2453 4 жыл бұрын
I like this bike but for the money I think if I went for this over the gs I might forever feel that the good Lord jjuped me.
@markjones464 Жыл бұрын
No offence but people go on about the Weight , and the size , are you physically Big enough and dare I say strong enough To just man Handle this bike , I found it No problem at all , and Filtering through Traffic that is a Rideing skill and your level Of skill , I like a bike that Feel planted to The road , that were the weight, is needed I have 2 bikes this bikes and a KawasakiZxr14r that mapped the wieght is About the same , The wind affects them less And Bumpy roads there more planted , and In Australia we ride a Long way just to get to We're we want to ride hard , and when I say are you physically strong , I am 62 Yeras old And in my Younger Days in the Building Game so l know what hard work is and I Was up for it , I have always worked , now More smarter , but I believe use it or you Will loose it , I built a block wall the other Weekend , I felt it but I still have it , most Importantly in the Back , your back needs to Be moved all the time , I talked to young Men at work about there backs , are they Like bubble pack when you pop them , When you bend especially when you bend When you are cold , Yes they say , I do it in A nice way to say what I was like at there age and now , I say your back is also a muscle , you have to look after it , Your wieght Exercise , don't go to the gym And do heavy weights , do light and get Into condition , get of the lounge and Go for walks , stop eating to much and Eat right , any way it time for a walk , To wet to ride and cold , yes it does Get Cold in Aussie
@TommyBarnezTV Жыл бұрын
😂😂 all that about being strong and macho and then you won't go for a ride cause its too wet and cold 😂😂 riding in the wet and cold does require skills and strength, maybe work on that granddad 😘
@markjones464 Жыл бұрын
@TommyBarnezTV I ride all year round On weekends , and I ride through winter I am tradeing the Kawasaki Zxr14r in on A Trumpy 1200 bike and the Kawasaki Back Tyre is of need of Replacing that Main reason not rideing , Ps I old Enough to be a Grandad , but Don't have any kids , it not about being Macho , I was Brought up to be a Man
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