Triumph
Triumph Tiger 1200 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
The numbers in context
Each figure read against the 33 adventure bikes we have reviewed.
The figures below are the manufacturer's. To make them mean something, each is read against the 33 adventure bikes we have reviewed: the class average is the number to beat, and the rank shows how far the Tiger 1200 is from the ends of the field.
The 1160 cc engine is 486 cc above the class average of 674 cc, 5th of 33. Peak power of 148 bhp is 70.6 bhp above the class average of 77.4 bhp, 4th of 33. The extra power is what you feel on an overtake with a pillion. Torque of 130 Nm is 61.3 Nm above the class average of 68.7 Nm, 4th of 33. High torque for the class means fewer downshifts in traffic.
Kerb weight is 245 kg, 35 kg above the class average of 210 kg, 28th of 33. Expect that mass to show in traffic and when paddling it backwards, though it also helps stability at speed. Seat height is 850 mm, right on the class average of 839 mm. Riders under 5'7" should sit on one before signing; you may be on tiptoe at signals. Fuel tank is 20 litres, 2 litres above the class average of 18 litres, 7th of 33. At a realistic 15 kmpl that is roughly 306 km between fills.
Wheelbase is 1560 mm, 57 mm above the class average of 1503 mm, 5th of 31.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 1160 cc
- Engine type
- 3 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 148 bhp
- Torque
- 130 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 18 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-R19
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-R18
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 245 kg
- Fuel tank
- 20 L
- Seat height
- 850 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1560 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 282 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. 200mm travel
- Rear suspension
- Showa semi-active damping monoshock
Source: Triumph official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Tiger 1200 weighs 245 kg with fluids, has an 850 mm seat, and rides on a 1560 mm wheelbase.
The fuel tank holds 20 litres.
Tyres are 120/70-R19 front and 150/70-R18 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against R1300GS, F 900 GS Adventure and DesertX
Equipment present on at least one variant of each; check the variant table for trim-specific items.
Only the Tiger 1200 has
- Alloy wheels
Rivals have, it lacks
- Projector headlamp
Colours
Tiger 1200 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Tiger 1200?
- It uses a 1160cc engine producing 148 bhp and 130 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Tiger 1200 suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 850 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Tiger 1200 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS on at least one variant; check the variant table, as lower trims may get single-channel.
- What features does the Tiger 1200 have?
- 21 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
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₹19.39 Lakh