The Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer motorcycle specifications include a 1,160 cc (70.78 cu in) engine, power of 150 hp (109.5 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 254.9 kg (562 lb).
Key specifications
The 2022 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Triumph models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Triumph database average.
About 72% higher than the Triumph database average. Around the 97th percentile across Triumph models.
About 22% higher than the Triumph database average. Around the 75th percentile across Triumph models.
About 8% heavier than the Triumph database average. Around the 77th percentile across Triumph models.
About 8% taller than the Triumph database average. Around the 98th percentile across Triumph models.
About 67% larger than the Triumph database average. Around the 99th percentile across Triumph models.
Triumph database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Triumph specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
150 hp — more powerful than about 97% of Triumph models with power data.
1,160 cc — larger displacement than about 75% of Triumph models.
254.9 kg — heavier than about 77% of Triumph models, or lighter than about 23%.
850 mm — taller than about 98% of Triumph models.
29.9 L — larger than about 99% of Triumph fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Triumph average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Triumph models where that dimension is available.
2,248
2,218
Close to average.
830
821
Close to average.
1,470
1,199
23% above average.
1,520
1,491
Close to average.
850
789
8% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-R19 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/70-R18 |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.00 L (4.23 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 610 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.588 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 588.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 129.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.49:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Allround |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line three, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,160 cc (70.78 cu in) |
| Power | 150 hp (109.5 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 130.0 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 89.9 x 60.5 mm (3.5 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 13.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity | 4.00 L (4.23 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Hydraulic, wet, multi-plate, slip and assist |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel frame, with forged aluminium outriggers. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe. |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks |
| Rear suspension | Showa semi-active damping monoshock, with automatic electronic preload adjustment |
| Front wheel travel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rake | 24.1° |
| Trail | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers, ABS. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo single piston caliper, ABS. |
| Front tire | 120/70-R19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-R18 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium alloy. Metzeler Tourance tires. |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 254.9 kg (562 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 877 mm (34.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,248 mm (88.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,470 mm (57.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (59.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 29.90 L (7.90 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 4.90 L/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Full-colour 7” TFT screen |
|---|---|
| Lights | All LED lighting |
Other specifications
| Color options | Snowdonia White, Snowdonia White, Lucerne Blue |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with underslung primary silencer and side mounted secondary silencer |
| Factory warranty | 3 years, unlimited mileage warranty |
| Service interval | 10,000 miles/6,000 km/12 months |
| Price as new | US$ 23100. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Ride by Wire. 5 ride modes. Traction control. Cruise control. Windscreen. Heated grips. Heated seats. Phone connectivity. |
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