Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition and Alpine Edition 2020: special editions and evocative exploration [PHOTO]

The introduction of the specimens was reported Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition e Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition. Two special editions with characteristics and aspects that recall the evocative atmospheres of long journeys, full of panoramas and moments to tell.

Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition

Taking inspiration from mountain locations characterized by reliefs and hairpin bends, this special edition features a color “Snowdonia White” enriched by a new badge “Special Edition” on the radiator with metallic effect and decals “Alpine Edition”. Like the other special version, the model is based on the mid-level trim of the Tiger 1200 range, also presenting high-level content such as electronic shifting Triumph Shift Assist six speeds and an exhaust pipe Arrow with three collectors in 1 made of titanium and carbon terminal part, taking up the indications.
Il frame è tubular trellis and the chassis includes a fork WP upside-down stems from 48 millimeters, electronically manageable damping and wheel travel from 190 mm; while behind you can see a single-sided aluminum alloy swingarm with monoshock absorber WP always with electronically manageable damping and semi-active TSAS system with automatic preload adjustment in dual mode Cars e Off-Road, then wheel travel from 193 mm. The braking system consists of a double front floating disc 305 mm with radial monobloc calipers Brembo a 4 pistons e ABS disengageable, therefore behind a single disc from 282 mm, sliding clamp Nissin a 2 pistons e ABS always deactivated, as indicated.
In this case there are circles a 10 spokes in measuring aluminium 19 x 3.0 inches forward and 17 x 4.5 inches behind, which are respectively combined with tyres 120 / 70 R19 e 170 / 60 R17. Among the interesting parameters, the variable height on two saddle positions between 835 e 855 mm, while the height of the motorbike amounts to 1.470 mm, the wheelbase 1.520 mm, the width of the handlebar 830 mm and the reported dry weight of 242 Kg, with a tank capable of containing 20 liters.
The technological part is varied, including aspects already mentioned in the mechanical part, with a large overview that includes optical groups full-LED and a characterizing light signature, an electronically adjustable touring-type windshield, and therefore an instrument panel of the type Full color TFT and adjustable, three tricks additional charging stations of which one USB, backlit electrical blocks functional during the evening hours, a starter keyless, heated grips, accelerator ride-by-wire, system Cruise control managed by the left block, four riding modes (in particular Rain , Road, Off-Road e Sport) linked to the delivery, to the response, the aid of ABS and Traction Control, therefore the aforementioned latest generation Cornering ABS and Traction Control systems linked to a IMU inertial platform (Inertial Measurement Unit), as reported.
The new special edition Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition, such as Desert Edition, is animated by a 3-cylinder engine signed Triumph da 1.215 cc characterized by lightweight internal components and associated with a cardan shaft transmission and hydraulically controlled multi-disc clutch, with torque assisted in an oil bath. The maximum power is 141 horses a 9.350 rpm, while the peak torque is 122 Nm a 7.600 rpm, always reviewing the information.

Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition

The overall picture is similar to the model Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition, but the look and some details change. In this case the livery refers to the African atmosphere, typical of Kalahari or of Sahara. It's about chromatisms “Sandstorm” related to decals “Desert Edition”, as well as featuring a badge “Special Edition” on the radiator with a metallic effect, as suggested.
The model is always based on the mid-level set-up of the range and, together with the above, includes a titanium exhaust terminal Arrow light and sporty, as well as an electronic gearbox Triumph Shift Assist with uphill and downshift function. The technical and technological framework coincides, although in this case the wheels are a 32 tangential spokes, respectively 19 x 3.0 inches in front and 17 x 4.5 inches behind, the dry weight is slightly higher amounting to 246 Kg and riding modes are five, opting between Rain , Road, Off-Road, Off-Road PRO, Sport. Same thing already addressed when talking about Alpine Edition, but with an extra program Off-Road PRO, aimed at those who are even more demanding on off-road sections, allowing you to deactivate ABS e traction control, also optimizing delivery as indicated.

Proposal

Speaking of figures: they stand out 18.500 euros fc for the specimen Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition, while 19.500 euros fc for Tiger 1200 Desert Edition.

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