TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 GT PRO (2022 - 2024) Review

Bought bike from new - within 7 months it had 3 warranty claims - leaking radiator, headstock bearing and clutch slave cylinder.

Brakes are very strong and progressive. I have found that I am using the rear brake more than I used to on previous bikes. I think a combination of the extra weight and the way the suspension works plays a part in this. The ride quality is superb. I initially backed the suspension off for a bit of experimentation and a bad back! So plush! The bike would move around a bit on these settings when cracking on. Nothing worrying at all , in fact fun to feel it moving around under you! Subsequently gone a bit stiffer now the suspension has bedded in from new. Sport setting gives even more feed back from the road. Great for chasing mates on sportier bikes. The 19” front wheel definitely helps reduce the effects of our crappy roads! For me, I’d like the handlebars pulled in a few degrees as my wrist goes to sleep after 50 miles or so. A shake of the wrist sorts that. Probably not helped by an old bike injury!However, I can do a full tank of gas in perfect comfort on every other part of my body! Don’t even have to shuffle your bum to regain circulation.

Unusual!!! Blindfolded, you’d never know it is a triple! Feels and sounds like a smooth twin. So different from 120 degree triples ( I own a Daytona 675) you wouldn’t believe. Makes a lovely sound at high revs! I’ve fitted a very slightly louder exhaust and it sounds great! Will run at low revs without any issues. The gearbox is fine, shaft drive is undetectable. I only use the quick shifter at higher revs due to mechanical sympathy and it’s excellent. Auto blipper is ok but could probably do with 200 revs more on the blip. I still use the clutch on most down changes anyway, because don’t blip the throttle. It works well that way, and must be preserving gearbox life! Currently the bike will occasionally hang in third gear so you need to do a double change. That is seemingly improving with mileage. Overall Triumph has pretty much totally irradiated the vibration issues of the previous model. Love it!

Too early to say re the longevity of the finish. Previous Triumphs have been pretty good. The bike developed clutch slip after about 200 miles. Dealer rectified it in five minutes. A small adjustment required on the slave cylinder. Apparently not the first time it had happened on the 1200’s. Quite why the dealer didn’t check that on the PDI amazes me! Maybe a dealer bulletin from Triumph required. Other than that all good so far.

Early days yet. First service done. 40 mpg is the lowest recorded so far from a fast long journey. 44 average. Great range with the 20 litre tank. Previous Aprilia never did more than 30 so this is a revelation to me!

Equipment is excellent. Far more than I’m used to! Heated grips and seat a new revelation for me! Mirrors are good and don’t vibrate badly. I have fitted the Triumph interchangeable panniers and top box. You can fit these to either the rack or pannier location. My only gripe for the whole machine! The Triumph App and phone connectivity. Honestly, a poor effort from Triumph. The navigation App is next to useless! If you read the forums most people have issues. I’ve given up with it! I’m not a technophobe but honestly it’s just a frustration! Ironically, I have mates with Ducati’s and BMW’s that have similar issues with their connectivity! Maybe the manufacturers are using the same software? Triumph do need to sort that. The sat nav would be useful!! I don’t see why I should have to buy additional equipment! Gripe over!

Happy bumbling around or pushing on - outperforms my abilities for road use ! Great comfort can do several hours if needed- only issue foot space nearside ( with pannier) for pillion less than on gen 3 ??

Brilliant- engaging and feel it’s tuned just right can’t even remember what gen 3 felt like now

No major issues - random stalling and slight issue with finding neutral rectified with software update- new clutch spring and bleed. Ridden through 2 winters without cleaning but ACF 50 throughly applied prior - cleans up well.

For 10000 service - big one to come! So averages out around £600 per year

Pretty much everything you need - heated grips could be warmer - but better with thinner gloves! Even got the music/ nav connectivity to work well . But nav system is basic!

Done many a tour and the comfort is first class.

I absolutely love this engine

Coming up to 20,000 miles and no issues. Excellent build quality.

Fully loaded!

Brilliant, class leading in most ways, except for that engine

Lots of power and revs very freely BUT, Rough, prone to vibration and for me unpleasant to use. What a massive leap backwards from the previous model

Every triumph I’ve ever had, over 30 of them has been faultless

No issue

Mostly excellent however, I’d rather do without keyless ignition , a solution for a non existent problem that simply adds complexity

Can (and do) ride in Europe for 9 hours a day, day after day. No issue at all. Ride is comfortable, smooth (except for the engine vibes) brakes ar v good, loads of feel and powerful.

T plane is a big mistake. Having owned about 30 triumphs of the bloor era I’m very surprised triumph have made such an error. May be better on dirt but I know of no one who uses an £18k bike for trail riding ( I have a crf 300 for that). On road the old engine was far better.

My 6th tiger 1200. All used for big mileage tours, all have been faultless

Acceptable for a big 1200

I do not need or want tft screens or keyless ignition. Simply adds complexity for no gain. However ride quality is fantastic

The ride quality is amazing. The semi active suspension is a massive improvement on the WP system on the previous model, and they were far from shaby. The available levels of damping are superb and allow you to adjust the ride to suit you. Personally I generally leave the damping in the pre set levels for the relevant ride modes. The top spec Brembo brakes have fantastic stopping power yet are surprising progressive and never feel over aggressive.

Some triple purists may not like the uneven firing order, however many owners moaned the previous engine was dull. I personally love this new engine. It is powerful, with loads of torque, yet never intimidating. The sound of the engine and stock exhaust when you push on is a massive improvement over the odd turbine sound of the previous Tiger 1200.

The quality and finish are typical triumph and to the expected high standard. So far nothing has failed on the bike but it is early days. That said my previous triumphs have all been reliable and I cannot see this bike being any different.

Greatt spec on the GT pro as standard. I dislike adaptive cruise control and do not miss it on this bike. Auxiliary lights, heated grips, quickshifter and blipper and cruise control are all things you would want to add to the standard GT, and for the difference in price you may as well go for the Pro.

Did a long trip in May. As a rider could push on for hours without needing a stop. Very comfortable seat and decent enough wind protection. The ride quality is fabulous with the suspension really up to the job! Pillion is a different story… but depends on the individual I guess. Bike is comfy enough but pillions tend to need more breaks

Ok a bit vibey but that noise and transformation between low down chug do triple howl is addictive!

Only 4 k on the clock so far so a bit early to say. Looks well built and no signs of any corrosion.

This was for 1st service after 1000 kms.

Well kitted out . Lovely suspension and headlights are a charm.Standard metzeler tyres are great providing grip all the time. Forget anything but the lightest offroad on these !