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Triumph Tiger 1200 Gt Pro
8.5/10 Adventure

Triumph Tiger 1200 Gt Pro Review

"The most capable used adventure tourer you can buy right now."

Experienced tourers wanting GS-beating technology cheaper $14,000-$18,500 used 2022-2024
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Used Buyer Review

The Tiger 1200 GT Pro is genuinely impressive technology wrapped in a heavyweight package. That 1160cc triple pulls hard from low revs and sounds properly good doing it, and Triumph's semi-active suspension transforms what should be an unwieldy machine into something surprisingly composed. Check service history religiously — the valve clearance intervals catch owners out, and skipped services aren't cheap to rectify. Electronics are mostly brilliant but early examples had software gremlins with the cornering ABS and cruise control dropping out unexpectedly. Most were sorted under warranty, so verify any recall work was completed. Used prices have settled into a sweet spot now. You're getting genuine GS-fighter capability at a significant discount to new, and Triumph's build quality has been solid. That said, weigh it up carefully if you're under six feet — the seat height and heft at low speed demand respect. It's not a casual motorcycle. Fuel economy hovers around 45mpg mixed, which is acceptable for the performance on offer. Budget for tyres; it eats Metzeler Tourance Nexts faster than you'd expect.

Pros

+Triple engine sounds magnificent
+Semi-active suspension genuinely excellent
+Strong technology package
+Comfortable long-distance touring
+Sharp depreciation curve now

Cons

-Heavy at parking speeds
-Valve services are expensive
-Early software bugs reported
-Tyre wear surprisingly rapid
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Avoid if

Shorter riders or urban-only commuters wanting light

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