Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer vs Triumph Tiger 1200 Gt Explorer
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer vs Triumph Tiger 1200 Gt Explorer. Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer: 150 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 239 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Triumph Tiger 1200 Gt Explorer: 150 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 240 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer
Triumph Tiger 1200 Gt Explorer
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
150 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
130 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
239 kg
240 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
150 hp @ 9,000 rpm
150 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h (estimated)
Weight
239 kg (wet/curb weight)
240 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (approx. 14–17 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer
8.5/10
"The best used adventure bike if weight doesn't intimidate you."
Pros
+Triple engine is exceptional
+Semi-active suspension works brilliantly
+Massive 30-litre fuel range
Cons
−Heavy — drops hurt badly
−Early software needs updating
−Premium parts costs bite
Triumph Tiger 1200 Gt Explorer
8.5/10
"The best all-rounder adventure bike Triumph has ever built."
Pros
+Triple engine, effortless torque
+Semi-active suspension works brilliantly
+Wind protection genuinely excellent
Cons
−Heavy at slow speeds
−Suspension linkage wear risk
−Screen scratches embarrassingly easily
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