Triumph Tiger 1200 Review
"The best all-rounder Triumph has ever built, buy with confidence."
Used Buyer Review
The Tiger 1200 is a genuinely accomplished adventure tourer that punches harder than most rivals, but buying used means doing your homework. The 1215cc triple is a gem — smooth, torquey, and it sounds properly brilliant — but early 2018-2019 examples had software gremlins with the semi-active suspension and occasional throttle-by-wire hiccups. Get the service history, specifically looking for the updated ECU flash Triumph pushed out. Check the heated grips wiring too, it's a known weak point. The frame-mounted screen adjustment mechanism wears over time and replacement isn't cheap. Inspect the luggage mounting points carefully — previous owners love loading these bikes to the gills and the racks show it. That said, the brembo brakes still feel excellent at 30,000 miles if the fluid's been changed regularly. For the money you'll spend on a clean used example, you're getting a bike that genuinely embarrasses far more expensive competition. It's heavy on paper but surprisingly manageable in motion. Don't let the spec sheet intimidate you.
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You want lightweight, flickable, or budget-friendly riding
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