Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer vs Triumph Tiger 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer vs Triumph Tiger 1200. 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: 150 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2022+ Tiger 1200, all variants) hp, 240 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by variant — GT Explorer is ~260 kg) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer
Triumph Tiger 1200
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
150 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
130 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
220 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 (2022+ Tiger 1200, all variants)
Torque
130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
239 kg (wet/curb weight)
240 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by variant — GT Explorer is ~260 kg)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average for 2022+ model)
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
8.5/10
"The best all-rounder Triumph has ever built, buy with confidence."
Pros
+Triple engine is exceptional
+Cornering ABS genuinely impressive
+Long-distance comfort outstanding
Cons
−Early ECU software issues
−Screen mechanism wears out
−Heated grips wiring unreliable
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