Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2025 vs. Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2025

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2025

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2025

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2025 compared to Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2025

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2025

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2025

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2025

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	90 mm	Bore	90 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60.7 mm	Stroke	60.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	150 HP	Engine power	183 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	130 Nm	Torque	128 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.2	Compression Ratio	13.2
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,160 ccm	Displacement	1,160 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Öhlins
Diameter	Diameter	49 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Öhlins
Travel	Travel	200 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	66 degree	Rake	23.9 degree
Trail	Trail	120 mm	Trail	104.7 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	282 mm	Diameter	220 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Hill start assist, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Collision warning, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Blind Spot Assist, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,256 mm	Length	2,090 mm
Width	Width	982 mm	Width	810 mm
Height	Height	1,497 mm	Height	1,085 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	255 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	199 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	30 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	588 km	Range	276 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	119 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	127 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.5 l/100km
Euro Norm	Euro Norm	Euro 5+	Euro Norm	Euro 5+
Maintenance interval	Maintenance interval	16,000 km	Maintenance interval	16,000 km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Bluetooth, Connectivity, Heated grips, Keyless System, Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS 2025

The high-quality suspension elements with the semi-active Öhlins suspension, the Brembo system with Brembo brake cylinder, the top-class quickshifter and the magnificent engine installed in the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS make it a bike that bears the name "RS" not for marketing reasons, but because it has earned it. The only thing that bothered me was the lack of wind protection, because anyone who has ridden over 200 km on a naked bike knows how exhausting it is, even if you make yourself as small as possible. So if you plan to ride it on the race track more often, you could invest in some form of wind protection. All in all, it's a fantastic all-rounder bike that has proven its worth on the race track. On the one hand, it's an outstandingly fun country road bike thanks to its agility and torque. On the other hand, thanks to its top performance, premium equipment and stability, it is a sharp weapon on the race track that has nothing to hide from any super sports bike.

excellent electronic Öhlins suspension with wide adjustment range

top brakes

super quickshifter

confidence-inspiring riding performance

flawless engine response

precise anti-hopping clutch

versatile from country road comfort to racetrack fun

new Front Wheel Lift Control with practical 4 adjustment levels

great upper body ergonomics

high quality equipment

good feedback from front and rear wheel

light at 199 kg ready to ride

Limited steering angle for manoeuvring manoeuvres

operating concept and mobile phone app still offer potential for improvement

no wind protection on the race track

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