A Near PERFECT Adventure Bike | Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro Review | Hard ADV Tested

[@ohTHATaaronbrown]

The other thing that really bugs the hell out of me about mine is that if I stall the bike in off-road mode, it comes back on in on-road again. Yes, it gives a small window to switch it to off-road with a couple of clicks, but I still consider it dangerous. If I stall the damned thing on a hill in dangerous terrain, it's actively *dangerous* for it to start up with traction control and abs on in that scenario. The bike should just *START BACK UP WHERE I LEFT IT.*

[@thelonewolf666]

yes that is shit

[@Tom-op1pv]

This happened to me on my 900 rally pro on a downhill huge rocky section. The crashed fucked me up pretty good

[@ohTHATaaronbrown]

@@Tom-op1pv sorry to hear that happened to you, amigo... I rest my case about it being a dangerous thing.

[@MattSavigear]

This isn't down to Triumph - there is EU legislation which means all vehicles with ABS etc. need to boot up with it on, even if it's been disabled previously. Makes sense for general cars and road use but didn't consider bikes like this. I suspect most manufacturers aren't going to bother with unique software just for the EU so they'll all knuckle under with new models (I guess, happy if they have different regional settings).

[@ohTHATaaronbrown]

@ I still don’t have to be happy with it, regardless of what the source reason for it is.

[@TigerTrailsADV]

What a review! I'm jealous of that scenic offroad routes in Australia. Your videos is so enjoyable. Thanks for what you do man!

[@onthebackwheel]

Thanks mate. We've got a lot of great riding

[@glenns001]

They should make the crash bars wider so it doesn't go so far over when you drop it

[@Kevimoto]

@glenns001 then people would complain that they're hitting rocks and stumps, or getting stuck in ruts because the crash bars stick out too far. Someone will always have a complaint about something.

[@whomcares3438]

So just did a 350 klms in the dirt yesterday on the 1100 AT. Used 17.5 lts. Change modes on the fly including turning off the traction control and wheelie control. Can’t see why the big Triumph can’t do that?

[@simoncalleia8892]

Stopping to change modes is a killer, and there’s no reason for it other than Triumph being super conservative. It’s actually dangerous as you tend to ride in the wrong mode between dirt and tar because you don’t wish to stop. Triumph really need to change this. No other adv bike does it.

[@harowerks44]

So, you say it's dangerous, but only because the rider decides to make it like that! Never been a problem for me.

[@Kevimoto]

There are several bikes that require stopping and in some cases, "fooling" the bike to disable ABS. As far as actual rider modes go, press and hold the mode button for a few seconds and follow the prompts on the screen. You DO have to stop to switch it to offroad though.

[@RandomGRK]

My BMW GS requires I stop to change modes.

[@olitomar]

how is changing modes with your eyes on the dash any safer?

[@maytronix7201]

Dang...I have been away from your channel over a year (Sorry Mate...life). I came back and I could not tell if your game went up a ton or I was watching a commercial. More used to the 6:23 grunts, lol Nice vid

[@colinshurey976]

Great video and review Curtis Too much bike for me off road Have you tried the 900 version

[@onthebackwheel]

Haha welcome back mate, you've got some catching up to do

[@onthebackwheel]

Cheers mate. Yes I rode the 2022 900 and rated it, not as much as the 1200 but would not hesitate to own one. The updated 24 model is supposed to be tops, looking forward to trying it

[@maccas44]

loved the review on this bike well done.............gee the back drop looks familiar

[@onthebackwheel]

Cheers mate. Girraween from memory

[@retiredwaterdoctor]

Great as always....Garth

[@onthebackwheel]

Thanks mate

[@ShadowVonChadwick]

Too big for me, but I hear what you're saying, those triples are the bomb. Actually, if I had 50 horse on the Himmy I would have a bigger smile. Interesting rear swing arm. Cheers 👍

[@Kevimoto]

You do NOT have to stop to change from offroad to road mode. You press and hold the mode button for a few seconds and follow the prompt on the TFT. You only have to stop to switch to offroad mode.

[@onthebackwheel]

Yep, still bloody annoying and I just leave it in off-road mode a lot of the time. Cracking bike though

[@Kevimoto]

@onthebackwheel agreed. I love the bike, and I don't think it's perfect, but I can't sit by and see misinformation spread to the masses.

[@onthebackwheel]

@@Kevimoto I'm not spreading misinformation, just talking about my experience with the bike. I tried what you were talking about a few times but never had any luck 🤷. If I ever ride one again maybe I'll have better luck!

[@motofilmer]

Good video :)

[@onthebackwheel]

Thanks! 🙏

[@tinfoilhatplumber485]

Age 65 and twisting grip and grabbing gears on my 2023 triumph tiger rally pro 1200 ; ear to ear grin. . Likes to gulp gas for sure

[@onthebackwheel]

Bloody fun though 😂

[@eddieware5225]

Have you tried the multistrada v4 rally? Torn between the two, great video cheers!

[@onthebackwheel]

No not yet, looks like a weapon

[@eddieware5225]

@onthebackwheel almost sounds too good to be true, other than the price tag 😂

[@ChipZilla69]

I adore my 900 gt pro. Done 15k miles in my first year of riding. Is the 1200 a worthy update when the time comes 🤔 Triumph servicing is expensive.

[@onthebackwheel]

I rate the 1200 highly. It's got a lot more and it's bloody fun for a big bike

[@stevesanelli90]

Crazy man Curtis, did you mention the cost on the road as is in one of your earlier videos? I dont recall. Cant wait for your comparisons between the RE Himi & your 450MT showdown 👌

[@Viperdog101]

Always wanted an africa twin, do you think this is a better overall bike. I do more highway kms than anything but want to be able to bush bash a bit.

[@onthebackwheel]

I liked this a lot more. Yet to ride the updated Africa Twin though

[@RandomGRK]

Tiger 1200 Rally Pro or KTM 1290 SAR?

[@onthebackwheel]

More off-road riding, 1290. More touring, Tiger

[@lowend5566]

My Tiger 900 averaged 4.5 over 15000kms.

[@onthebackwheel]

That's great

[@SomewhereInside]

Hi mate …always watch your reviews , but I think all of us need to be up front on the weight of all these mammoth bikes , was watching another local Qld adventure bike you tube channel , a family of adventure bikers , the mother bought a CF 450 MT , on the recent vid she fell over in a creek and the bike toppled onto her leg , in the video. she immediately shouts oh my leg get this thing off me . That’s the issue how does a less than gym fit hulk get a near 200kg or as in the Tiger case 230Kg? wet bike off their leg in a spill over ? Or pick bike up in a remote location , even without injury , just my 2 cents worth .

[@onthebackwheel]

Yep, they are heavy! If you're doing proper solo dirt trips, these aren't the way to go unless you know you can lift them. This was right on my limit for lifting

[@dr.rupture8467]

Seems I accidentally unsubscribed from you. I was wondering why I wasn’t getting any updates. Resubscribed!

[@onthebackwheel]

Legend 👊

[@CaptLawrence]

Im really surprised by this review mate. Ive ridden this overpriced thing. I personally found the fuel was nowhere near enough so I had to carry tons of extra. The suspension was a hassled no matter how you adjust it clickers would have been better and cheaper. Ground clearance was good until you loaded it up then that became sub par. Then we get to shaft drive and all those associated maintenance niggles. Overall I thought this was one of the worst adventure bikes Ive ever ridden and when I truly considered the price tag I bought a Honda and a Suzuki and still haven't spent the money this thing asks. Im always left feeling on the outside when reviewers get sucked in by electronics and fancy do dads. Its not for me and Im surprised you like it but to each their own.

[@onthebackwheel]

Usually I talk about if I'd actually buy one, and I don't think I would just because of all the electronics and the riding I do. Plus, I could never imagine spending that much on a bike, that's just where I'm at financially though I suppose. But yeah, absolutely loved the way the bike handles and the motor

[@CaptLawrence]

@onthebackwheel fair enough bro it was an interesting and well put together demonstration of the machine regardless. Bravo hope to see more

[@alozborne]

Far too heavy, expensive, and performant to make sense for its target demographic of rich, older men - very few of them will be able to pick the thing up! Who is this bike for?

[@onthebackwheel]

You already said it. If you stick clear of the technical stuff she's a weapon