Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition and Tiger 900 Rally Pro: two examples of exploratory character [VIDEO]

In a video proposed by Official Triumph Motorcycles it tells of a journey into Mojave desert, thanks to a series of images and atmospheres. The adventure of two expert brothers between routes to tackle and experience outdoors on the saddle Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition e Tiger 900 Rally Pro.

Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition

Introduced together with the Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition, it is a special edition whose name suggests an exploratory attitude.
Overall the two examples are similar, however the livery changes which in this case brings to mind the typical African landscapes of the Kalahari or the Sahara, thanks to the "Sandstorm" colors linked to "Desert Edition" decals together with the presence of a "Special Edition" badge ” on the radiator with metallic effect, as well as some other details. The frame is a tubular trellis type and the chassis includes a 48 mm WP upside-down fork, electronically manageable damping and 190 mm wheel travel. Behind a single-sided aluminum alloy swingarm with WP monoshock with electronically manageable damping and semi-active TSAS system with automatic preload adjustment in dual Auto and Off-Road modes, therefore 193 mm wheel travel as reported. The braking system consists of a double 305 mm floating disc at the front with radial Brembo four-piston monobloc calipers and disengageable ABS, while at the rear a single 282 mm disc, two-piston Nissin sliding caliper and always disengageable ABS.
Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition, like the Alpine Edition, is equipped with a 1.215 cc three-cylinder engine associated with a cardan shaft transmission and hydraulically controlled multi-disc clutch with torque assisted in an oil bath. They are noted 141 horses of power at 9.350 rpm and a peak torque of 122 Nm at 7.600 rpm.
The model is based on the mid-level set-up of the range and also equipped with five riding modes (opting between Rain, Road, Off-Road, Off-Road PRO, Sport), a Triumph Shift Assist electronic gearbox with uphill and downshift function , 32-spoke tangential wheels (19 x 3.0 inches at the front and 17 x 4.5 inches at the rear) and an Arrow titanium exhaust pipe. The dry weight is 246 kg. The additional Off-Road PRO program is designed for off-road use, allowing you to deactivate ABS and traction control, as well as optimize power delivery based on the information.

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro

Various elements complete an aesthetic that anticipates the exploratory propensity of the Tiger 900 Rally Pro example. Among these there is a distinctive LED light pattern with DRL technology. The front mudguard, airboxes and air filter also stand out, but also the shape of the 20-liter tank. Auxiliary LED fog lights also appear on the Rally Pro model as on the GT Pro variant. The instrumentation is visible on a 7-inch TFT screen and there is also a My Triumph connectivity solution and various support devices linked to the cycling qualities of the vehicle, therefore over 65 accessories that can be attached. The colors include a dedicated white frame that refers to the "Tiger Tramontana" and Matt Khaki, Pure White and Sapphire Black variants with decals for Tiger 900 Rally and Rally Pro, still considering the information.
The modular chassis features Showa suspensions in the case of the Rally and Rally Pro models and slightly differentiated settings with a versatile chassis for asphalt or dirt use. The handlebar is 10 mm closer, the saddle is compact in thickness with a manageable height on two levels and features a three cylinders of 888 cc, Euro 5. Developed a power of 95 horses at 8.750 rpm e 87 Nm of torque at 7.250 rpm.

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