TRIUMPH TROPHY 1200 SE (2012 - 2017) Review

Will change pads soon as current ones lack bite right at the start, not a one finger breaking experience at present but in saying that it’s a big heavy lump.

Only complaint is that it’s a noisy lump but the wrap around fairing doesn’t help but they are not a quiet engines, no complaints about power or torque but not as strong on top end like my previous FJR1300.

Nearly 50.000 miles and finish is near perfect, bike looks much younger than plate.

Easy to home service but plenty of body work to remove but well screwed together and good build quality.

All you need at a ridiculous low 2nd hand price.

breakes are very good and the bike is well planted

very good with pleanty of grunt, I had a Sprint ST before so can say it's not quite as quick as that but it is plenty fast enough for most situation

other than the ignition recall there hasnt been any issues at all mine didn't have the ignition issue sorted on purchase but when the switch failed my local dealer collected the bike and fixed the issue including changing all the locks to a matching key under the recall so i can't complain.

as i service my own bikes costs are quite low, fuel economy is really good aspecialy as it does have a 1200cc engine i have has 65mpg out of it on many occation

I don't use all the toys it can be a little fiddly going though the menues and the radio seems to loose stations and scrolling though to find the next station is a bit fiddly as you have to take most of your hand off the left grip to reach.creuse contral is great but very sensitive as bumps tendto shake your hand and knocks it off so i tend to stedy my hand on the bar end to stop this other wise its all good stuff

Added SBS sintered pads and Motul RBF660 fluid for peak performance. Ride is great and suspension is top notch.

Rattles like a dry clutch Ducati but is smooth, gets great mialage and is powerful.

I have had one failure in 46000 miles. The fuel filter was clogged and caused a internal fuel line to burst. It has otherwise been problem free.

New set of tires and a couple of oil and filter changes yearly.

Brakes seem fine

Very torquey and sounds great

No visible corrosion and very well built

Had 20,000 mile service before purchase

Display shows everything you need yo know

I can do 9 hour days on it without the need for a chiropractor. I’m 6 feet tall and 210 lbs and the bike fits me well. The fairing, heated grips and seat add to the riding pleasure as does the electrically adjustable screen. I get about 300 miles to a tankful of fuel . I lowered the suspension as I found it a bit of a stretch to the ground (I’ve short legs) which made it difficult on loose surfaces. The lower suspension helped greatly without any adverse effect on handling. However, putting the bike on the centre stand is virtually impossible but it was always difficult before anyway.

Engine is phenomenal. Bags and bags of torque at low revs and great power further up the rev band. The “intermediate” triple engine gives the best of both worlds when compared to a twin and four cylinder engine. No snatchiness in the power delivery.

Very solidly built with excellent fitting panels . No corrosion on the fasteners and it has been in the rain quite a bit. Stories of the gear lever pivot bolt breaking but proper greasing should help. I’ve not had a problem with it.

Excellent mpg, I average about 55 mpg and got just over 60 mpg on a recent 2500 mile France and Spain trip. Parts are reasonably priced but the 10,000 mile service is a big one! Cost me £1200 but that included valve shimming, MoT and tyres. Probably not much difference in cost to its rivals.

It has everything you could wish for. The cruise control works well, the screen adjusts to suit. The heated grips and seat keep everything warm; very useful in Andorra earlier this year when it was -2 degrees. The panniers are a good size and the top box huge although I removed it as when travelling solo and in the wake of large trucks it created a wobble. The radio/flash drive is good, I rarely use it but listening to “ Hotel California” while cruising along French autoroutes has benefits. You need a couple of hours to work through the Trophy audiobook!

Excellent quality all around - my only issue is the Tyre Pressure monitors. Batteries don't last but then again, I could make that complaint against my cars. Brakes are excellent.

It's quite different to the Honda V4 that I had before - bit more lumpy and grunty. On the other hand, it feels more like a motorbike and less like a jet plane.

Nothing to report.

Figure above is what I've been told - haven't serviced it yet.

The radio and entertainment system are fantastic. I know many people can't understand a radio on a bike but it works really well - additionally, the Bluetooth is really good and connects automatically to my phone/helmet when needed without any pfaff.

A heavier bike, but I can jump on the brakes hard at speed (something I do practice) has the bike stopping straight and true. Incredible brake feel at the controls and feedback from what is happening at the tires point of contact. The linked brakes work very well, especially compared to other linked systems I have ridden. I think it handles great. Not a Fireblade, but it can be really hustled in the twisties if switchbacks aren’t too tight or common on your route. It has a lot of lean angle, and feels great when on its side. For the super slabs the wind protection is one of the best in the business, cruises effortlessly at 95mph and bump compliance is great. I am 6’02 and the dimensions are kind to my back, knees, and wrists.

Definitely the highlight of the package. Perfect fueling and pulls hard through the rev range. The sound of the intake & exhaust when you get on it is glorious. I regularly average 55-60 mpg for a 300 + mile range, if you want to make ground between stops. I had a K1200RS that had a stronger rush at the top of the tachometer, but the Trophy engine surpasses it in all the other measurables. I would love another ten horsepower but I say that about all my bikes.

Make sure the VIN is checked to see the ignition recall has been performed if buying second-hand. The paint has held up well. More importantly the feel from the controls is excellent, with perfect fueling from off-idle through the rev range. It definitely has the feel of a premium bike and a solid, screwed together feeling. After switching from other bikes it still is impressive as the tach swings past 3,000rpm and the roads get kinky.

Absolutely oil-tight. Well kept, low mileage examples are practically a steal. I could not replace a bike of this high quality for under $20,000 USD. Not having lean sensitive ABS and six axis IMU thingamajiggers not a problem.

Newer models make the Trophy electronics seem helplessly outdated although I prefer the analog gauges on it. The radio is weak, it has been years since I bothered with it. The linked brakes work as advertised, the old way is not always the best way. Luggage space is a nice compromise between capacity and size/weight. ABS is not easily triggered which helps the handling. Standard seat is comfortable and again, the adjustable screen and bodywork make it very aerodynamic. Great in the rain, especially given its weight. At the time of purchase the standard headlight was one of the best in the business.

I did 1000 miles in 18 hours in June 2021

Lovely sound and lots of torque

Nothing has failed.

But major service is about £850

The screen is awesome and the headlight is brilliant

The most comfortable bike I have ever owned

Smooth as silk, gearbox can be a clunky

Trouble free

Servicing is expensive

Carrying capacity is great

Ride quality is very good, we are planning a tour for next year so not able to make a valid comment as yet but I have ridden for almost three hours with no issues.

What's not to like, it's smooth, punchy and sounds great.

In general the build quality is very good as mentioned before, there is no corrosion but it not seen any winter use yet so time will tell. Nothing has let me down but it's early days.

Not had to service it yet as only owned the bike for long enough bout the 10,000 mile service is coming up soon. MPG is very good as I have a reasonable commute.

Very well equipped, radio is a bit gimmicky don't really use it. would like to fit a sat nav but it means dismantling most of the cockpit to get to the pig tail connection.

Blown up!

Let me down too many times. Triumph aftersales shocking!

Engine is very good a few rattles but it is due for it's 20,000 mile service now so I will have to see if the rattles die after.

Luggage is big enough but can be a pain to close as things tend to get caught easily and you have to take care when closing the Panniers and Top box. Heated seats have two settings uncomfortably warm and sweaty arse, so I don't bother with them.

Its a heavy Bike so takes a fair bit of stopping, however superbly reliable, with ABS that's never intrusive .

Fantastic power band, addictive sound over 7,000 RPM

15,000 miles with no issues.

I do 5000 - 7000 miles a year, one service every 10,000 @ £160.00 Bargain!

This is the basic bike, which I think, has now been discontinued. So nothing that I don't need, ie: radio, engine modes, electronic suspension, takes seconds to adjust manually !

I've ridden sports bikes that don't handle as well as this! All day long comfortable and will cruise for hours at UK illegal speeds without breaking sweat. Covers lots of distance very quickly. Superb!

Grunty and torquey, but with character

Electrical problems sorted under warranty

comfortable and effortless

smooth and powerful, a good match

All good, easy to adjust to suit, looks like new.

competitive

pointless cruise control, electronic controls and settings fiddley.

need to keep active so I don't fall asleep its that comfortable!!

Satisfyingly powerful at all levels, smooth at cruising speeds

Only 3 months old, so far no issue other than the aerial snapped? Not sure how it happened, but Triumph replaced it under warranty

54.5mpg, can get more on long (sensibly ridden) motorway journeys

A lot of bits to learn, but once you master it, most very useful. Cruise control is a bit jerky, and button a little stretch to reach though