2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer | Sport ADV Touring Beast!

The Tiger 1200 GT Explorer is the road oriented, long distance, fully loaded, luxury sports ADV tourer from Triumph. It even has blind spot detection and heated seats! How good is it? Can it take down the BMW GS Adventure?

00:00 Intro
02:21 Riding Position
03:38 Passenger
04:28 Specs
07:09 Tour
10:42 Luggage
12:06 First Ride
18:13 Acceleration
18:40 High Speed Touring
19:47 Blind Spot Detection
21:44 Engine Vibes
22:58 Competitors / GS
27:21 Final Thoughts

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[dandimobile]

This is how every motorcycle road test should look. The big motorcycle magazines ignore so much important information it's amazing.

[damonoriente]

Hi Ian. Just a note to say that it is really helpful to get the wife/ passenger input, both visually and her comments about fit and comfort and position. Many of us have partners who ride along, or, more probably, whom we would like to have along, so Maggie's contribution is unusual and excellent. I, for one, really appreciate it. She gives information that is missing from almost all other motorcycle reviews. Bravo.

[andrewshore]

I just purchased an ex demo GT Pro, less than a thousand miles, less than a year old superb condition. Negotiated a heated seat, upper and lower crash bars, additional years warranty the deal was too good to miss! The BMW dealers (I also considered a GS) would hardly budge on their sticker price which I felt represented poor value when you take into account the anticipated launch of the new models in the near future.
Finally, your reviews on this bike definitively influenced me (I haven’t even ridden one yet), coming from a V Strom 1000 I’m certain it will be a perfect fit - thank you👍

[ScragNath]

Bought a new Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer at the weekend. Absolutely love it. I am an ex BMW GSA and KTM 1290 Super Adventure owner and this thing pips both for me.

[gregleingang]

Truly, the passenger experience segment you have started to do is really worth developing. Helps set you apart and is great, important info especially on the larger bikes. On the Triumph the extra brake lights are a wonderful add. More manufacturers need to put more emphasis on larger/more brake lights, and preferably decelerating sensors to flash the brake lights.

[vailmcc]

I own the ‘23 Rally Explorer and love it! One thing I believe worth mentioning is how well Triumph has addressed the heat coming off the engine. My GS would bake me every time I stopped at a light, but I can’t feel a thing on this Triumph.
I’m 6’2” and agree with your comment about the wind screen inducing some buffeting..
I have over 6K miles and the engine does indeed get smoother.
Thanks for the review Ian.. awesome as usual!

[charleschilders]

I own the 2022 1200 GT Explorer. It want to say that this bike is excellent for the daily commute, both the 10 mile in town and the 50
mile highway journey. This bike does it all.

[andreaswales]

I bought the gt pro, after 4500 miles I can only say it rides and handles well, its not top heavy at all and I'm only 5.6ft tall seat in low position, you can ride it like a sports bike and it will reward you with a glowing smile, well done triumph l say 😀

[coolhandchunk]

thank you thank you thank you... finally someone is including some decent passenger/pillion reports! I know Zach Courts includes a brief statement from his significant other, but you are actually showing how the passenger fits on the bike relative to the rider.

[Fractal]

Best review of this bike I've seen so far. Thank you. Easy sub!

[reginaldcrudstump]

Excellent review Ian and very informative. I'm in the UK and seriously considering getting one of these. Those wide twisty roads seem to go on forever over there - motorcycle heaven!

[RevBombUK]

great review buddy
spent 20 years on kawasaki
switched to triumph and your so spot on with your review
never had a better bike
now gone to a ful 50/50 dunlop trailmax raid tyre
great bike excellent ride and great for all modes
stay safe and ride well brother

[canacruzer]

For a larger sport touring/adventure bike, I think Triumph has nailed it. Very nice bike with functional tech that riders can use. Nice review, thanks.

[WorldBiker]

One of the things that Triumph gets right all the time is carrying capacity - the previous generation was 224 kg, this one is 222 kg, 6 kg above that of the GS but 8 kg less than the MultiStrada. I have the 2016 1200 XCA and, yes, everything everyone says about it being top heavy is 100% accurate, but once you're loaded up and moving, it's such an incredibly comfortable touring bike even on the twisties.

[jwfraga]

Awesome review. I did not know about this bike. The shaft drive is very desirable IMO. Thanks for this.

[babycriminalchan]

Hello Maggie and future camera operator baby 🤗❤️ long time subscriber over here howdy howdy 🤠❤️ eagerly waiting and looking forward for that rally explorer review 👌🏼 good job by the way ian 👍🏻❤️

[mentz]

Excellent review on a stellar machine!
I was surprised that you didn’t mention any maintenance intervals while comparing the different contenders.
Love my 17 AT DCT, but thinking something like this as a retirement gift to myself in a few years would be sublime!
Keep doing what you’re doing!
Cheers 👌

[ernestoluzan]

Went to test the 2023 BMW GSA. The sales guy asked if I ever rode the Tiger. I said I heard they were too heavy. He pulled them both out to test. After riding them both I need to say I was undecided about the GSA. Went back the next week to test again, walked out with a Tiger Rally Explorer. Added top case and panniers.

It’s always interesting to me when a buyer has two close competitors creating a choice dilemma and subsequently a debate on who’s is doing it better. The truth is, even the esteemed BMW GSA has a big aftermarket for improvements. No one bike is perfect for all.

I’m 6’4” and for my purpose the Tiger is awesome and so far is a boatload of fun. Also my cost of ownership appears to be very low. 10k/annual services.

[edwinchoo]

Got myself a Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer. Loving it so far. Full of character and BACKLIT SWITCHGEARS. Apart from the stalling issues, its better in every way.