Tiger Explorer Thinking Of Buying A Tiger 1200

Discussion in 'Tiger / Explorer' started by STIFFLER, Dec 27, 2025.

  1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.
  1. STIFFLER

    STIFFLER Senior Member

    Jan 27, 2015
    608
    143
    Shropshire
    #1 STIFFLER, Dec 27, 2025
    1st off,
    It`s been a while so hope your all ok & had a good christmas!

    2013 25,000m say`s it`s got service history but what about recalls for cyl head rattle`s or anything else i should know about? Mot history is good.


    Thanks in advance
     
    • Like Like x 1
  2. STIFFLER

    STIFFLER Senior Member

    Jan 27, 2015
    608
    143
    Shropshire
    #2 STIFFLER, Jan 13, 2026 at 8:15 PM
    So,i take it there`s nothing wrong with the 1200 then due to the lack of replies:laughing:
    Well. that bike sold before i got to it as he would`nt answer the phone.

    So today i went up to Staffs Triumph in Stoke to have a mooch. I tried a 1200,900 Tiger ,BMW 1200GS & a 1260 Multistrada.

    For me i found the 900 Tiger the best compromise for weight & comfort so thinking of going for the 900 Pro instead or 800XRT?

    Unfortunately they had`nt got one the right spec or price for me so i`ll see what comes along.

    I did read on here of problems with the TFT screen? Anything else to worry about chaps??
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
  3. Dawsy

    Dawsy Cumbrian half-wit
    Subscriber

    Aug 24, 2018
    1,374
    800
    Cumbria
    #3 Dawsy, Jan 13, 2026 at 9:14 PM
    Lots of fans of the 900 on here.
    Folk like @Wessa @Raveydavey @Mark TGR9
    I'm sure they can guide you
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Thanks Thanks x 1
    • Agree Agree x 1
  4. Mark TGR9

    Mark TGR9 Well-Known Member
    Subscriber

    Jun 17, 2025
    351
    63
    Rhuddlan North Wales
    #4 Mark TGR9, Jan 13, 2026 at 10:29 PM
    I've had no issues with the TFT but only had the bike since last may and it doesn't get left in any wet weather my brother has the 1200 and although he is bigger, younger than me has trouble getting his on the centre stand not an issue for me on the 900 and it is an accessory I'm glad is fitted to the GT Pro good mpg with a decent size fuel tank not anything else I can tell you about it really as I have had no problems and enjoy every minute riding the bike and have no intention of replacing it anytime soon
    Maybe with the 800 sport or 800 trident which is a totally different motor to the old 800
     
    • Thanks Thanks x 1
    • Agree Agree x 1
  5. Johnjo

    Johnjo Senior Member

    May 29, 2017
    578
    243
    Birmingham
    #5 Johnjo, Jan 14, 2026 at 10:02 AM
    Another happy 900 gt pro owner here. Its the best tiger I've ever had. ( I've owned most tiger models over the years ).

    Tft screen is fine. Only problem with mine is the fact I've never got it to pair with my phone. Third world problems :p

    I hated the original metzelers fitted to it. Not good in the wet and they tramline too on poor surfaces. A set of road 6's transformed the handling.
     
    • Thanks Thanks x 1
    • Agree Agree x 1
  6. littleade

    littleade The only sane one here
    Subscriber

    Mar 17, 2015
    397
    1,000
    Worcestershire
    #6 littleade, Jan 14, 2026 at 12:06 PM
    Have you looked at the specific Tiger forums?

    Tiger 1200 Explorer - Worldwide Forum and Owners Club https://share.google/Dv3ViKQ3Q14GnmHIQ

    Triumph Tiger 800 / 900 Forum - Worldwide Forum and Owners Club https://share.google/l5ruwCyzmNzhvqvvv
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Thanks Thanks x 1
  7. STIFFLER

    STIFFLER Senior Member

    Jan 27, 2015
    608
    143
    Shropshire
    #7 STIFFLER, Jan 14, 2026 at 4:48 PM
    • Like Like x 1
    • Agree Agree x 1
  8. Mark TGR9

    Mark TGR9 Well-Known Member
    Subscriber

    Jun 17, 2025
    351
    63
    Rhuddlan North Wales
    #8 Mark TGR9, Jan 14, 2026 at 6:36 PM
    Now i think on i have had some issues with pairing phones but that was down to the Chinese phone i had bought a Samsung and that cured that issue I have no issues with the Metzlers that are on the bike maybe I'm riding it wrong :p
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Agree Agree x 1
  9. STIFFLER

    STIFFLER Senior Member

    Jan 27, 2015
    608
    143
    Shropshire
    #9 STIFFLER, Jan 14, 2026 at 9:18 PM
    I cant pair socks let alone a phome to a bike:D
     
    • Like Like x 2
    • Funny Funny x 2
Loading...
Similar Threads - Thinking Buying Tiger
  1. Richard H

    Tiger 800 Thinking of buying a Tiger 800 XC SE

    Richard H, Jan 25, 2014, in forum: Tiger / Explorer
    Replies:
    39
    Views:
    9,033
    PJT
    Nov 24, 2014
  2. Tomsdad

    Thinking Of Buying At T140v Or E

    Tomsdad, Aug 6, 2023, in forum: Vintage Classics
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    6,795
    speedrattle
    Oct 25, 2023
  3. OneEyeMan

    Thruxton Thinking Of Buying A New Rs

    OneEyeMan, Jun 12, 2020, in forum: Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident
    Replies:
    27
    Views:
    9,504
    mjscharlotte1
    Oct 3, 2021
  4. Rich Bryce

    Thruxton Thinking of Buying a Thruxton R

    Rich Bryce, Feb 20, 2017, in forum: Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,996
    Pottsy
    Feb 20, 2017
  5. KatnDerek

    Thinking of buying a Rocket

    KatnDerek, Jun 13, 2013, in forum: Triumph General Discussion
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,155
    chrispy
    Jun 13, 2013

Share This Page

Sign up