Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer

Triumph Motorcycles has announced its 2024 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer and Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer models, which include further refinements to the engine, enhanced comfort and ergonomics, improved cornering clearance, reduced seat height with Active Preload Reduction as standard, and new colors. The GT Pro and Rally Pro models will not be available in the U.S. market for 2024.

At the unveiling of the new bikes, Triumph’s Global Product Marketing Manager James Wood said that, similar to the recent changes made to the Tiger 900 line, when it came to the 2024 Triumph Tiger 1200, the company is “constantly looking for ways to improve and refine our bikes and always looking to make them better for our riders.”

The Tiger 1200 line still features the liquid-cooled, transverse inline-Triple with DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder and a T-plane crankshaft with a 1-3-2 firing order. The irregular firing sequence gives the engine the feel and tractable response of a Twin down low and the sporty character of a Triple from the midrange to redline. In our 2023 Tiger 1200 GT Pro review, the Jett Tuning dyno showed 130.2 hp at 9,100 rpm and 81.8 lb-ft of torque at 7,000 rpm to the rear wheel through the bike’s shaft final drive.

When asked at the unveiling if Triumph had considered changing the engine configuration, Wood said the T-plane was a “very conscientious decision … because of the extra character it gives you and because of the extra tractability it gives you at low rpm.”

“That is absolutely something that we love about this bike and something we know that customers love about this bike too,” he said. “So it was never an option to be changed to anything else. It’s a really nice engine, especially for adventure-style riding.”

For the 2024 model, Triumph has made further changes to the crankshaft, alternator rotor, and balancer to increase engine inertia, plus some associated engine calibration changes, all with the goal of a smoother and more precise low-rev torque delivery. Triumph says customers will be able to feel the increased smoothness while accelerating or decelerating, especially at low speeds, and that an updated clutch design will create smoother engagement when changing into first gear.

Both Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer models still feature Brembo Stylema braking components, with dual 4-piston monoblock radial front calipers clamping down on 320mm floating discs and a 1-piston rear caliper and 298mm disc. Cornering ABS is standard, as is cornering traction control. The Showa semi-active suspension system has On-Road and Off-Road damping modes, with nine settings ranging from Sport to Comfort within each mode, as well as automatic rear preload adjustment. Travel is 7.9 inches front and rear. The Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer rides on tubeless spoked wheels (21-inch front, 18-inch rear), and the GT Explorer features cast aluminum wheels (19-inch front, 18-inch rear).

The seat on both bikes has been redesigned with a flatter profile, providing more space for the rider, and the accessory low seat reduces the seat height by 0.8 inch from 33.5 inches to 32.7 inches on the GT Explorer and from 34.5 inches to 33.7 inches on the Rally Explorer. Seat height is reduced an additional 0.78 inch by the new Active Preload Reduction feature, which was revealed in August 2023 and offers the rider greater confidence by reducing the rear suspension preload as the Tiger 1200 slows to a stop simply by pressing the ‘Home’ button on the switch cube for one second.

The cornering clearance of the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer model has been increased by lifting the footpeg position and moving them closer to the bike, and a longer clutch lever has also been introduced, providing increased space for riders’ fingers, adding further comfort especially on longer journeys.

The Tiger 1200 Explorer technology package includes the Triumph Blind Spot Radar System, 7-inch TFT instrumentation with integrated My Triumph Connectivity System, Shift Assist, heated grips and seats, tire pressure monitoring, Hill Hold, and a keyless system that includes ignition, steering lock, and fuel cap.

Both variants of the Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer models will be available with new colors for 2024. The GT Explorer will be available in Carnival Red, as well as the previous options of Snowdonia White and Sapphire Black. Pricing starts at $23,795. The Rally Explorer will be available in the new Matte Sandstorm and Jet Black options, as well as the popular Matte Khaki. Pricing starts at $24,895.

For more information, visit the Triumph Motorcycles website.

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Ivan Cervantes Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Guinness World Record — Iván Cervantes claims the Guinness World Records title for “the greatest distance on a motorcycle in 24 hours (individual).” Photos courtesy Triumph Motorcycles.

Iván Cervantes recently achieved a Guinness World Record for “the greatest distance on a motorcycle in 24 hours (individual).” Cervantes broke the previous record of 2,116.39 miles with a new record of 2,493.28 miles on a Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer. Cervantes made this attempt on the 7.8-mile long High-Speed Ring at the Nardò Technical Center in Italy on April 29, 2023, and the attempt was witnessed by an official Guinness World Records adjudicator.

The previous record was set by American Carl Reese on February 26, 2017. Reese rode 2,116.39 miles in 24 hours with an average speed of 88.2 mph. Cervantes broke Reese’s record with five hours to spare, adding another 376.6 miles.

This Guinness World Record isn’t the first of Iván Cervantes’ achievements. He’s also a five-time Enduro World Champion, a 21-time Spanish Enduro Champion, and a five-time Spanish Motocross Champion. In 2021, Cervantes became an off-road ambassador for Triumph Motorcycles to help the company develop its range of motocross and dual-sport motorcycles.

The Tiger 1200 GT Explorer that Cervantes used during the attempt was straight from the production line of Triumph’s factory in the UK. The bike received no modifications or changes, except for a break-in run and first service before the attempt.

“Iván’s achievement in taking the Guinness World Records title on the Tiger 1200 is simply incredible,” said Nick Bloor, CEO of Triumph. “His determination and perseverance have led him not only to beat the existing record, but to add almost 20% to the distance traveled in 24 hours.”

The Tiger has a few features that helped Cervantes accomplish this record. The bike not only needs to be able to run for 24 straight hours without taking too many breaks, it also has to be able to keep the rider comfortable enough for riding for 24 hours. The 8.93-gallon fuel tank helped keep fuel breaks down (Cervantes stopped to refuel every 17-18 laps on the 7.8-mile long track). The windshield, heated grips and seat, and LED lights for nighttime riding helped keep Cervantes in the saddle for long stretches of time, and they were especially helpful when night fell and rain started. Throughout the attempt, the only service the bike received other than refueling was a planned tire change hallway through.

“For sure, the hardest part was the weather, because it started to rain,” said Cervantes, “but this bike has a very big screen and excellent protection, which helped me a lot. It is a very special bike for me. It’s not easy to ride for 24 hours in a row but, in the end, the record is mine with this amazing bike!”

In order to beat the record, Cervantes rode at speeds of over 124 mph with an average speed o 104 mph over the 24 hours. He beat the record with 5 hours to spare, but instead of getting some much-needed rest, he kept going to add 376.6 miles onto the record.

For a look at what the attempt was like, check out the 18-minute documentary below.

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