The big Tiger gets far more than new colours for 2027. Triumph has revised the engine, chassis, ergonomics and electronics of the Tiger 1200 and retains the four variants GT Pro, GT Explorer, Rally Pro and Rally Explorer. The most striking change of direction concerns the Rally: it too will now run a 19-inch front wheel, a 17-inch rear wheel and 200 mm of suspension travel at each end. The previous combination of 21 and 18 inches with 220 mm of travel thus gives way to a more road-oriented layout. Triumph nevertheless promises that the off-road capability has been retained. How this balancing act works out in practice remains to be seen on a first ride.
Triumph Tiger 1200 2027: Rally now with 19-inch front wheel
Four variants, more power and a lower seat
The Rally now rolls on 19 and 17 inches too. Add to that 158 hp, automatically lowering suspension and radar front and rear. What sets the four variants apart and how much the entry-level model costs.
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Triumph Tiger 1200 2027 moves closer to the road
Triumph Tiger 1200: 158 hp and revised shaft drive
The liquid-cooled 1,160 cc T-plane triple gains 8 hp and now produces 158 hp at 9,250 rpm. According to the spec sheet, peak torque is 130 Nm at 6,750 rpm. This comes courtesy of a new cylinder head, new pistons, lighter intake and exhaust valves, more precise fuel injection and optimised exhaust routing. Revised ratios for the first three gears are designed to put more torque to the rear wheel. Triumph also cites adjusted primary and final drive ratios which, together with more torque at low revs, should improve control when manoeuvring and in slow traffic.
The revised triple and the shaft drive in detail.
Triumph has also tackled refinement. Optimisations to the crankshaft and balancer shaft change the rotating masses, while new camshaft profiles are designed to open the valves more progressively. The revised six-speed gearbox and the further developed shaft drive should run more quietly, offer more precise gear selection and smooth out load changes. The latest-generation Triumph Shift Assist handles clutchless gear changes. The torque-assist multi-plate clutch runs in an oil bath. The shaft drive remains particularly appealing for long trips, as there is no need for regular cleaning and adjustment of a drive chain.
Triumph Tiger 1200 with semi-active Showa suspension
All four models get Showa EERA Heightflex with a 49 mm upside-down fork and a monoshock. Damping can be switched between Firm, Medium and Soft via a dedicated button, independently of the other riding parameters. Sensors including a six-axis IMU supply data for continuous adjustment of compression and rebound. Automatic levelling is designed to keep ride height and geometry constant under varying loads. A hydraulic secondary bump stop on the shock is intended for added control in more demanding off-road terrain. The tubular steel frame, bolt-on aluminium subframe and Tri-Link aluminium swingarm with two torque arms remain part of the concept.
Up front, the Rally Pro uses two 320 mm brake discs with Brembo calipers.
The GT variants roll on cast aluminium wheels, the Rally versions on side-laced tubeless spoked rims. Tyre sizes are 120/70 R 19 and 170/60 R 17 across the board. Up front, two 320 mm discs work with radial Brembo Stylema four-piston calipers and a radial Magura HC1 master cylinder; at the rear there is a 282 mm disc with a Brembo single-piston caliper. Cornering ABS and cornering traction control take lean angle and speed into account. Seven riding modes are available as standard: Road, Rain, Eco, Sport, Off-Road and two configurable Rider modes. The Rally models add Off-Road Pro. The modes affect throttle response, ABS, traction control and engine braking. The off-road modes can now also be selected on the move.
Triumph Tiger 1200 lowers the seat when stopping
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The automatic lowering function of Showa EERA Heightflex reduces seat height by 30 mm at a standstill. To do this, the system monitors speed and braking and lowers the rear via the hydraulic control. When pulling away, normal ride height is restored within seconds. According to Triumph, the function also works with a pillion or luggage. The seat itself can be adjusted by 20 mm in two positions, and a low accessory seat takes off another 20 mm. With this seat and active lowering, 790 mm is possible at a standstill. In Germany and Austria, the low seat is an accessory, not standard equipment.
Centre Stand Assist is designed to make putting the bike on its centre stand easier.
Another feature is Centre Stand Assist: when the centre stand is deployed, the system temporarily increases spring preload and raises the rear. This is designed to reduce the effort needed to put the bike on its stand, even when fully loaded. Rider and pillion seats get 10 mm more padding. Both seats are heated as standard on all variants, as are the grips, with three heat settings. In the spec sheet, Triumph quotes a seat height of 810 to 860 mm, with the low seat reducing these figures by 20 mm. The lowest figure of 790 mm therefore explicitly applies to the corresponding seat configuration at a standstill.
Triumph Tiger 1200 with CarPlay and Android Auto
A new 7-inch HD TFT touchscreen from Bosch integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wirelessly, giving access to compatible navigation, music and messaging apps. Touch operation is restricted to speeds below 2 km/h. On the move, it is operated via the handlebar switches or by voice control with Siri or Google Gemini for Android Auto. The display features optically bonded, anti-glare glass, automatic brightness control and an IP6K9K rating. The switches are backlit. On top of the tank sits a waterproof phone compartment with a USB-C port rated up to 3 A or 15 W. Air ducts and an automatically controlled fan are designed to keep the smartphone cool while charging.
The smartphone compartment is integrated into the top of the tank.
Triumph Tiger 1200 gets front and rear radar
The radar assistance systems, developed together with Bosch, significantly expand the electronics package. Adaptive cruise control regulates speed or distance via throttle and brakes. Comfort and Dynamic settings change the responsiveness. An overtake assist prepares the manoeuvre when the indicator is on and the blind spot is clear. In Comfort mode, curve speed control can reduce speed in longer corners. Group Ride Assist takes into account the speed and position of bikes riding ahead. There is also dynamic speed control, which maintains the selected speed using throttle, engine braking and brakes. The rider can define how the individual functions provide support.
Detail view of the mirror with integrated light unit.
The front radar also enables a distance assist, which can limit acceleration and brake if necessary when the gap is too small. The emergency brake assist can increase brake pressure during hard braking if a possible collision is detected. The forward collision warning first appears on the display and, if the gap keeps shrinking, adds a haptic pulse at the rear brake pedal. At the rear, the blind spot assist also monitors fast-approaching vehicles and warns via lights in the mirrors. A further warning alerts the rider to vehicles following too closely. These are manufacturer statements on how the systems work, not an assessment of their interventions in traffic.
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Triumph Tiger 1200: new fairing and cornering lights
The tank, radiator shrouds, front fairing and windscreen have been redesigned. Exposed frame sections remain visible, and the different wheels visually separate GT and Rally. The compact adaptive LED projector headlight progressively activates additional LED elements at 15 and 30 degrees of lean to illuminate the corner. An electric motor corrects headlight range when ride height changes. There is also a new daytime running light and separate LED position lights. At the rear, multifunction LED units combine indicators and tail light, eliminating the need for a central tail light.
The compact headlight sits above the Rally Explorer lettering.
Triumph Tiger 1200: Pro and Explorer compared
The GT Pro and Rally Pro retain a 20-litre tank, while the GT Explorer and Rally Explorer hold 30 litres. In addition to their spoked wheels and Off-Road Pro, both Rally versions add an engine guard and an adjustable, folding brake pedal. The Explorer models additionally get tyre pressure monitoring, their own lower engine crash bars and handlebars positioned 10 mm higher and 10 mm wider than on the Pro models. The Rally Explorer adds upper engine crash bars. The four variants thus differ in wheels, tank and off-road features, while sharing the same electronics and comfort base.
The GT Explorer combines cast wheels with the large 30-litre tank.
Triumph quotes the following wet weights: 250 kg for the GT Pro, 255 kg for the Rally Pro, 260 kg for the GT Explorer and 268 kg for the Rally Explorer. The wheelbase is 1,567 mm, with rake and trail at 24.3 degrees and 115 mm. Length is 2,258 mm, width across the handguards 981 mm, or 991 mm on the Explorer models. Without mirrors, with the low screen and lowering deactivated, height is 1,449 mm. Stated fuel consumption is 5.3 l/100 km, CO2 emissions are 120 g/km, and the emissions standard is Euro 5+. Consumption figures determined in accordance with EU regulations are for comparison purposes and may differ from real-world riding.
Triumph Tiger 1200: luggage, servicing and warranty
For touring, Triumph offers accessories for luggage, protection, comfort and technology. The Evo luggage system developed with Givi gets a new 58-litre top box that holds two helmets, in addition to the existing 42-litre version. Both aluminium top boxes are available in silver or black anodised finish and with an optional pillion backrest. Matching panniers offer easily accessible openings and optional waterproof inner bags. Trekker touring luggage solutions are also available. Servicing is due every 16,000 km or twelve months, whichever comes first. For Germany and Austria, the press kit cites a four-year manufacturer warranty with unlimited mileage in accordance with Triumph warranty terms at participating dealers.
The touring range includes top boxes in different sizes.
Triumph Tiger 1200 2027: colours, prices and launch
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The GT Pro is offered in Sapphire Black or Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue, the GT Explorer in Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue or Granite. The Rally Pro comes in Matt Khaki Green and Ash Grey, the Rally Explorer in Ash Grey/Sapphire Black and Matt Khaki Green. According to the press release dated 27 October 2026, the models can be ordered from that date. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in March 2027.
The Rally Pro keeps its spoked wheels and engine guard.
In Germany, the GT Pro starts at 21,395 euros, the Rally Pro at 22,295 euros, the GT Explorer at 22,995 euros and the Rally Explorer at 23,995 euros. Dealer-specific delivery charges are added on top.
In Austria, the GT Pro costs from 24,595 euros, the Rally Pro from 25,495 euros, the GT Explorer from 26,295 euros and the Rally Explorer from 27,295 euros, each including additional charges and NoVA (Austrian vehicle registration tax). Both price lists include the four-year manufacturer warranty.
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FAQ on the new 2027 model year Triumph Tiger 1200
Does the 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally still have a 21-inch front wheel? No. The Rally Pro and Rally Explorer switch to 19 inches at the front and 17 inches at the rear. All four variants have 200 mm of suspension travel at both ends.
How low does the Tiger 1200's seat height go? With the low accessory seat and automatic lowering, 790 mm is possible at a standstill. Automatic lowering alone takes off 30 mm. In Germany and Austria, the low seat is an accessory.
What distinguishes Pro and Explorer? The Pro models have a 20-litre tank, the Explorers 30 litres. Among other things, the Explorers add tyre pressure monitoring, lower engine crash bars and a revised handlebar position. The Rally Explorer also gets upper crash bars.
How much power does the 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 make? According to Triumph, the 1,160 cc triple delivers 158 hp at 9,250 rpm and 130 Nm at 6,750 rpm.
How much does the new Tiger 1200 cost and when is it coming? In Germany, the GT Pro starts at 21,395 euros plus delivery charges, and in Austria at 24,595 euros including additional charges and NoVA. Deliveries are scheduled from March 2027.
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Triumph Tiger 1200 2027: Rally now with 19-inch front wheel Images
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The GT Pro is the entry point to the new Tiger 1200 range.
The Rally Explorer retains its spoked wheels and extensive protection.
The Rally Pro combines spoked wheels with the new 19/17-inch wheel setup.
The GT Explorer on a mountain road.
Two versions of the Tiger 1200 together on a mountain road.
The shot shows two bikes from the new Tiger 1200 family, viewed from the front.
A closer look at the revised triple and shaft drive.
The GT Pro on the road with its 158 hp triple.
The Rally Explorer’s side-mounted silencer.
Like all the new variants, the GT Explorer rolls on a 19-inch front wheel.
The GT Pro pairs 19- and 17-inch wheels with 200 mm of suspension travel at both ends.
Dedicated handlebar buttons control the riding modes.
Brembo Stylema calipers are part of the Tiger 1200’s braking system.
The GT Pro in a road bend, equipped with cornering ABS and cornering traction control.
The Showa shock is mounted in the rear section of the frame.
The Rally Explorer off-road with its new 19-inch front wheel.
Two rally bikes on a dusty trail.
The Rally Explorer now runs the same wheel sizes as the GT models.
The Rally Explorer also gets 200 mm of suspension travel at both ends.
A close-up of the Rally Explorer’s side-laced wheel.
Two rally bikes ride together along an unpaved section.
Up front, the Rally Pro runs twin 320 mm brake discs with Brembo calipers.
The Rally Pro on a twisty paved road.
The shared chassis brings the Rally and GT closer together.
The Rally Pro with accessories on a wet off-road section.
The Rally Pro on an unpaved road.
The Centre Stand Assist is designed to make lifting the bike onto its centre stand easier.
The shot shows the riding position behind the redesigned windscreen of the GT Pro.
The Rally Explorer’s footpeg with the rubber insert fitted.
The Rally Pro’s footpeg features a serrated surface for grip.
The smartphone compartment is integrated into the top of the tank.
Close-up of the rear-view mirror with integrated lighting unit.
The front view reveals the GT Explorer’s new lighting signature.
The tank and front fairing have been revised for the new generation.
Close-up of the dark tank pad on the GT Explorer.
A close-up of the GT Explorer’s handguard.
The GT Pro from the front on a mountain road.
The shot shows an adjustment to the GT Pro’s windscreen.
The multifunctional LED units combine the taillight and turn signals.
Close-up of the illuminated LED turn signal.
The GT Pro’s front end, featuring the logo and headlight assembly.
The side view shows the handguards on the handlebars.
The Rally Explorer on asphalt, shot from the front.
The 1200 badge sits on the side fairing.
The compact headlight sits above the Rally Explorer lettering.
The Rally Pro hits the road with its new front-end design.
The GT Explorer pairs cast wheels with a large 30-litre fuel tank.
The GT Explorer tips the scales at 260 kg ready to ride.
Cast wheels distinguish the road-focused GT variants.
The GT Pro with cast wheels against a forest backdrop.
Triumph quotes a ready-to-ride weight of 250 kg for the GT Pro.
The Rally Explorer pairs a 30-litre fuel tank with wire-spoked wheels.
At 268 kg ready to ride, the Rally Explorer is the heaviest of the four variants.
The Rally Explorer with upper and lower crash bars, stationary.
The Explorer models feature a different handlebar position compared to the Pro versions.
Additional upper crash bars come standard on the Rally Explorer.
The Rally Pro with its 20-litre tank set against a rocky backdrop.
The Rally Pro retains its spoked wheels and engine guard.
Triumph lists a kerb weight of 255 kg for the Rally Pro.
The GT Explorer with panniers fitted on rocky terrain.
The touring setup includes top cases in various sizes.
An optional backrest pad adds extra comfort for the passenger.
The GT Explorer in full touring trim on the road.
An auxiliary light from the accessories range, shown fitted.
A look inside the GT Pro’s open pannier.
The aluminium pannier features Triumph branding.
The GT Pro with panniers against a mountain backdrop.
The GT Pro with luggage fitted, out on the road.
Panniers add touring capability to the GT Pro.
The Rally Explorer is equipped with panniers and a top case for the journey.
The Rally Explorer with aluminium luggage, captured in a side-on riding shot.
The Rally Pro at a standstill, fitted with additional touring accessories.
The left side of the Rally Pro with a luggage roll fitted.
A Triumph luggage roll strapped to the rear of the Rally Pro.
Close-up of an aftermarket footpeg fitted to the bike.
The Rally Pro, luggage fitted, against a mountain backdrop in backlight.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue, seen from the rear.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue, shown here from the front.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue, shown from the front-left three-quarter angle.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue, shown from the rear-left three-quarter view.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue, shown here from the left.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue, shown from the front-right three-quarter angle.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue, seen from the rear right.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue, shown here from the right.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue, seen from above.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Granite, seen from the rear.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Granite, shown here from the front.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Granite, shown from the front-left three-quarter angle.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Granite, shown from the rear-left three-quarter angle.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Granite, shown here from the left.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Granite, viewed from the front-right quarter.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Granite, viewed from the rear right.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Granite, shown from the right-hand side.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Granite, shown from above.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro in Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue, shown from the rear.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro in Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue, shown here from the front.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro in Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue, shown from the front-left three-quarter view.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro in Aluminum Silver/Pacific Blue, shown here from a rear-left angle.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro in Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue, shown here from the left.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro in Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue, seen from the front-right quarter.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro in Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue, shown from the rear-right three-quarter angle.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro in Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue, shown here from the right side.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro in Aluminium Silver/Pacific Blue, seen from above.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro in Sapphire Black, shown from the rear.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro in Sapphire Black, shown from the front.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro in Sapphire Black, viewed from the front-left three-quarter angle.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro in Sapphire Black, shown from the rear-left three-quarter angle.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro in Sapphire Black, seen from the left.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro in Sapphire Black, shown from the front-right three-quarter angle.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro in Sapphire Black, viewed from the rear-right three-quarter angle.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro in Sapphire Black, shown here from the right-hand side.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro in Sapphire Black, seen from above.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer in Ash Grey/Sapphire Black, shown here from the rear.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer in Ash Grey/Sapphire Black, shown here from the front.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer in Ash Grey/Sapphire Black, shown from the front-left three-quarter angle.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer in Ash Grey/Sapphire Black, shown from the rear-left three-quarter view.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer in Ash Grey/Sapphire Black, shown here in left-side profile.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer in Ash Grey/Sapphire Black, shown from the front-right three-quarter angle.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer in Ash Grey/Sapphire Black, shown from the rear-right three-quarter angle.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer in Ash Grey/Sapphire Black, shown here from the right-hand side.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer in Ash Grey/Sapphire Black, seen from above.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer in Matt Khaki Green, shown from the rear.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer in matte khaki green, shown here from the front.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer in Matt Khaki Green, shown from the front-left three-quarter angle.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer in Matt Khaki Green, viewed from the left rear.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer in Matt Khaki Green, shown here from the left.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer in Matt Khaki Green, viewed from the front-right quarter.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer in Matt Khaki Green, shown from the rear-right three-quarter angle.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer in Matt Khaki Green, shown here from the right side.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer in Matte Khaki Green, viewed from above.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro in Ash Grey, shown from the rear.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro in Asphalt Grey, shown here from the front.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro in Ash Grey, shown from the front-left three-quarter view.
The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro 2027 in Asphalt Grey, shown here in a rear-left angle view.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro in Ash Grey, shown here from the left.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro in Ash Grey, showcased in a three-quarter front right view.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro in Ash Grey, viewed from the rear-right three-quarter angle.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro in Ash Grey, shown here from the right side.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro in Ash Grey, seen from above.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro in Matt Khaki Green, shown from the rear.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro in Matte Khaki Green, showcased here from the front.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro in Matt Khaki Green, shown from the front-left three-quarter angle.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro in Matte Khaki Green, seen here from a rear-left angle.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro in Matte Khaki Green, shown here from the left.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro in Matt Khaki Green, seen from the front-right quarter.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro in Matte Khaki Green, shown from a rear three-quarter view.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro in Matt Khaki Green, shown here from the right-hand side.
The 2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro in Matte Khaki Green, seen from above.
Dark panels and colourful GT graphics on the tank.
The rally graphic defines the tank of the Rally Pro.