Triumph Motorcycles India will be launching the 2018
Triumph Tiger 1200 on May 11. The 2018 Triumph Tiger 1200 made its global debut at
the 2017 EICMA show in Milan, Italy. The new motorcycle is up to 11 kg lighter
than the earlier generation.
Other updates include adaptive cornering lighting;
full-colour TFT instrument; up to six riding modes; all-LED lighting; back-lit
switchgear; keyless ignition and Triumph Shift Assist (clutchless up and
downshifting). The Ride-by-wire throttle offers up to 6 riding modes to suit
diverse environments. This includes ‘Road’, ‘Rain’, ‘Off-road’, ‘Sport’, ‘Rider
programmable’ and an all-new ‘Off-Road Pro’ riding mode ideal for experienced
riders as the ABS and traction control are off.
The 2018 Triumph Tiger 1200 draws power from a 1200
cc in-line three-cylinder DOHC engine with liquid cooling and fuel injection.
It generates 141 PS at 9,350 rpm and 122 Nm at 7,600 rpm. The six-speed
transmission comes with a torque-assist hydraulic clutch. The motorcycle rides
on Triumph Semi-Active Suspension (TSAS) which is electronically controllable.
The front end uses a WP 48 mm upside down fork, and the rear comes with a WP
monoshock, both fully adjustable electronically. Twin 305 mm front discs and a
rear 282 mm disc with cornering ABS and cornering traction control enhance the
bike’s safety.
In the UK market, the 2018 Triumph Tiger 1200 is
available in multiple variants: XR, XRx, XRt, XRx Low, XCx and XCa. In the
Indian space, the Tiger Explorer is available only in the off-road spec XCx
variant. Likewise, expect the 2018 model to come in the XCx variant. However,
Triumph is yet to officially reveal the variant information.
