Motorcycle specifications TriumphTiger 1200 GT Explorer 2023 Farther is too near

Within the 1200 Tiger family, the "Explorer" branch is dedicated to long squads. Deep into the heart of the country, the valley, the veldt or the land. Going as far and as long as possible is the goal of the GT Explorer version.

The big Tiger 's stature and pretensions have really changed. Its completely redesigned silhouette shows more dynamism, erasing the massive side of the XR. This can be verified on the technical side. Speed Triple engine deflated to 150 hp, over 13 mkg of torque, lightened frame, all-new swingarm, 25 kilos less weight, Brembo Stylema brakes, improved ergonomics, slimmer size - Triumph has decided to hit the class hard.

The Explorer is not only the highest level of finish, but also synonymous with a seriously increased fuel tank capacity. It gobbles up an extra 10 liters of fuel, for a total of 30 liters. A range of 600 km is conceivable, making it a real road-goer. Its broad shoulders should provide extra protection.
Next, it's the staggering on-board equipment that will attract travelers to the Tiger top moumoutte.

In addition to all the equipment found on other versions, the Tiger 1200 GT Explorer comes with :
- engine protection bars
- radar blind spot detector*, and
- heated saddles
- tire pressure monitoring
- 16 mm higher handlebars

all that 's left to add are suitcases and a top-case. They cost a fortune, but the big trails are so expensive that 1000 euros more or less doesn't make much difference.
And this Tiger 1200 comes with so many things (more or less necessary) that the final bill is understandable.
The equipment above is only available as standard on the Explorer, but before that, there's all the GT Pro equipment, i.e.: five riding modes**, an aluminum engine cover, aluminum anti-skid guards, adaptive cornering lights, an Up&Down shifter, hill-start assist, heated grips, cruise control, a center stand, an under-seat USB socket, backlit commodos and a pair of fog lights.
All this comes at a price on the scales. Between the base GT (the least equipped) and the Explorer, 15 kilos are added. Here, we reach 255 kg fully loaded.

When I say "least equipped", I don't mean that it's a stripped-down trail bike. Triumph is continually developing its high-end image, so that even the smallest of its machines is suitably equipped. So, everything listed before is added on a layer of Showa semi-active suspension, optimized traction control in corners, a new 7-inch TFT screen with MyTriumph app to manage a smartphone, navigation and GoPro, cornering ABS, Magura levers, a seat adjustable to two heights (850 or 870 mm), a bubble adjustable by pulling (or pushing) a simple handle, handguards, a daytime visual signature and a keyless on-board system.

gT Explorer: a new name to replace the XRT. It sounds better, is much more understandable and instantly sums up what this Tiger 1200 is all about.
BMW has its packs, Triumph opts for a different approach with its trim levels, and here we reach the pinnacle of British trail riding.

* With Continental's Blind Spot technology, a rear-mounted radar detects the presence of objects in the area behind the bike. The system can thus warn the rider when a car is in a blind spot.

** Oh, and I almost forgot to mention the riding modes again. Here they are: Road, Rain, Sport, Off-road and Rider (configurable), which affect throttle response, ABS level, traction control and suspension responsiveness. Power is reduced to 100 hp in Rain mode.

to facilitate on-board access, the Tiger 1200 features an active preload function. Pressing the "Home" button on the commodo for one second activates this function, lowering the seat height by 20 mm. When the bike exceeds 40 km/h, the suspension returns to the rider-defined setting. All Tiger 12 bikes of this generation can benefit from this add-on via a software update

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