Chooch Rides - 2018 Triumph Tiger 1200 XRt

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[@allcapsboy9139]

I own this same bike but the 2019. (same helmet and dark smoke visor too!) Best motorcycle I've owned and ridden. The features are just insane. Love it!

[@davewarner8401]

Great excitement coming from your helmet! Great review

[@GalambaPortugal]

I have to say... Just tested One and had exactly the same thrill! I'm just 1,73 cm tall and never felt unconfortable!!! Even in the Traffic... What a bike!! I'm going to get One pretty soon! Greetings from Portugal and ride safe!

[@MotoChooch]

Greetings! You as well!

[@CunoWiederhold]

You're having a little too much fun! LOL

[@bedevere007]

I love my 2019 1200XRT and your video makes me feel really good lol

[@MotoChooch]

Thank you!

[@SerjaoKVR122]

Tecnologia embarcada nessa moto é sensacional. Adoro motocicletas que possibilitem um fora de estrada, conforto para viagens longas. Bom vídeo!!

[@BaigUzair]

Love your channel man! Huge triumph fan and currently debating between a street triple rs and a tiger 800 so your videos are very helpful!

[@MotoChooch]

Uzair Baig for single bike life if you’re taller the tiger will be a better fit bit the street is a LOT of fun! Tough call!

[@BaigUzair]

Im only 5'7 so i guess that sorts that issue lol! i think ill be going with the street. In your opinion, did you find the black or the grey more visually pleasing?

[@MotoChooch]

Uzair Baig White :). Between the two I like the gray they have though.

[@BaigUzair]

LOL i know you love the white! I would take it in white as well if the RS came in it. Thanks!

[@keithglentworth432]

love your review on the tiger 1200 , strange though see you on the wrong side of the road . i live in new zealand and have a 2011 sorint gt1050

[@immu789]

love Triumph 😎😎😎😎😎

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

The brakes are linked, just use the front lever. I'm just glad you didn't stick it in sports mode, your brain would of exploded! That 800 will never satisfy you again!

[@DrSharkie]

Another great review, love your enthusiasm !

[@MotoChooch]

DrSharkie thanks doc!

[@DrSharkie]

Already bought the bike :) ? What country do you live ? Almost nobody on the road over there, you should see the traffic in our crowded country , Holland :(

[@MotoChooch]

StefanWilmes this is an industrial area in Texas, United States. No I’m not buying this bike. Too much money :(

[@coffeedrinkingbiker9419]

It’s a great bike. Unfortunately it’s to heavy for city travelling because it also feels heavy. Fantastic for long trips.

[@jakehag]

Did you ever ride the higher end 16-17s? They have a lot of the same features as this one. WP suspension and all that. I got the 17 XCA, incredible machine. I went with the 1200 because I stay on the road mostly.

[@MotoChooch]

jakehag I have a 2016 XRt. Has some great features but not the suspension of the XCa.

[@jakehag]

MotoChooch right on. I demo’d an Xrt but then went with the XcA. Honestly just because I liked the green better. Haha

[@MotoChooch]

jakehag I just went with the. XRt because I knew I would do mostly on road and they had a great deal on it in white 😁

[@jimwms1able]

You think you are slightly bias? I have owned two 1200’s and the triple is awesome. That said the Triumphs are very top heavy. Once you load the bike up and have a pillion it is a real hand full. More important...the dealership network is very light! Triumph pulled out of our town and it became a 160 mile round trip to go to the dealership. That was ultimately why I got rid of my Triumph.

[@MotoChooch]

Jim W. Can’t blame you if you have no local dealer. And I do have to agree the last gen was very top heavy. Have you sat on the new one? Feels completely different.

[@C...G...]

nice bike chooch!

[@shauryakhurr2948]

I could feel you there....15:55

[@JayMerchantPhD]

You should ride the new 800 XRT!

[@MotoChooch]

Jay Merchant it’s on my list! Don’t know how I can compare though. Might need a pallet cleanser.

[@jasonspollen8998]

I have my 2018 xrt now since mid January. Love it. But I'm curious. Our european bikes have full led lighting. Your bikes have the older turn signals like on the 2017 and older models had. Ours are led. Are led turn signals not legal in your country?

[@MotoChooch]

Jason Spollen they are legal. Plenty of cars have them. Not sure why the bikes don’t.

[@rossagge]

The LEDs are available, but as aftermarket add on here in the U.S. for the Tiger. The LED fogs are a Triumph accessory for other Tigers not equipped with them from the factory. I noticed watching some EURO vids that LEDs come from the factory. Wish they would do that here. Kinda got turned off by it when I was spec'ing out my new bike on the U.S. site. No biggie, I'll get them later. Picking up my XRx Low suspension next week. Can't wait! MotoChooch - Nice vid. I actually just bought mine from RPM Cycle in Dallas. Funny that I stumbled across your vid. Cheers!

[@MotoChooch]

rossagge hello and CONGRATS!

[@peterkrajnc3213]

Dear Motochooch another interesting review! It would be fantastic what you think about the Triumph Bonneville T120! The bike has a stronger engine than the Scrambler! Thx and greetings from Germany! Keep on riding🏍

[@MotoChooch]

Peter Krajnc thank you!!! I’ll ask about the T120.

[@brad_Ca]

Nice review. How much taller is the seat compared to your 800?

[@MotoChooch]

Brad C not a hell of a lot but slightly noticeable.

[@joannad5374]

You say...I want one...I say I got one...... na na na nana

[@MotoChooch]

:(

[@ThorVeras]

I dont know if you are serious but THIS BIKE IS HEAVY omg... I still would prob buy instead of the GS 1200, but omg. I did a test drive and this bike was the heaviest bike by far i rided. I had a Nc 750 2016 planning to upgrade. Dont liked much the 800 but this 1200 was awsome even if was heavy as fuck, the other i was looking into is the bmw s1000XR. I prefer the XR but i hate the old dated user interface and i dont like much the vibs you get on the bike. Still looking for the next gen of the XR to make a choice. Still great video.

[@OldManTony]

Aside from all the other improvements on the Tigers, I hope they have spent some money redesigning the screens properly. I love my Tiger, but turbulent air coming off the screens and hammering on the helmet drives me to distraction.

[@MotoChooch]

OldManTony I put a Madstad on my 800 XRt and never looked back. Best mod I’ve done.

[@jasonspollen8998]

My 2018 XRT has the longer touring screen as standard. No turbulence at all. Comparing to my friends 2013 with shorter screen and he has plenty.

[@jblue1299]

I am looking at buying the Tiger xca 800, would like the 1200, but the weight of the 1200 seems it would be hard to deal with, especially off-road, and considering I am 5’ 7’

[@MotoChooch]

James Bullock you should really sit on both and feel for yourself. The new 1200 feels like the old 800 but the new 800 is even lighter.

[@danielthompson803]

James Bullock you do realize that they make a low version of the bike so your height will be fine.

[@pascallenoir5917]

I have had a 800 XCA for 1 year 1/2 now, first bike ever, had my license 1 day before I placed the order. I am 5’9”, was tough at the beginning but now very ok. Very comfy on long trip. Full of power, even loaded with lpaniers, top case and 2 of us on it. Perfect to gain and build experience. No regret whatsoever !

[@ryanmeyer9863]

Want one.

[@MotoChooch]

Ryan Meyer they are amazing?

[@marklloyd4153]

I’m hearing somethings about overheating for the ew Tiger 1200s . Do u know anything about this ? How many miles on your bike now? Any info from u would b helpful.

[@MotoChooch]

Haven't heard about the overheating thing but I'll keep my ears open. Just did my 12k service on my 16 800 XRt

[@marklloyd4153]

MotoChooch did u do a future video on your service would b interesting. Love your videos u make them so fun . Loved the ambulance. I get that feeling to when I hear sirens.

[@slagourgue]

Test the GS to compare....

What about engine heat ?

[@tejeshchowdary2846]

what does that name mean?? CHOOCH!!

[@jimwms1able]

Nope. I am done with Triumph. I like the company but the fact that they keep elliminating dealerships in the US is enough for me. I bought a Super Tenere and that bikes rocks. Not as much horsepower but low center of gravity and handling is fantastic. Just took a trip up the west coast and back on it with my wife and it did not miss a beat. The last big trip I took with the Triumph was to Glacier National Park. It road well but it was so heavy I had to constantly be on my guard not to drop it. The Tenere was never, never a concern. If you get a 1200 I hope you enjoy it very much. My opinion is that Triumph is a great company but are not really in it to win it in the USA. Cheers.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Thats good information to know. I didn't realize that Triumph was shrinking from the US motorcycle community.

[@ttrguy9952]

Triumph is out selling Harley and a lot of Japanese brands here in the US!!! It's the dealerships that are the problem! Triumph does not want bad dealerships associated with the name! The reason the dealerships are closing is , basically, because, they SUCK and Triumph only wants good dealers to represent the brand. Triumph is winning a huge share here in the US. The problem maybe where you live is you would have a long ride to the closest GOOD Triumph dealer..... Here in New England, I have 3 of the best right here! The guy that works on my 2017 Thruxton R worked at the Hinckley factory in England!!!!!! Don't give up the brand because of your dealer experience......

[@maxjenicscw]

@@ttrguy9952 wise comment 😏

[@garthhowe297]

I think doing bike reviews is going to be too expensive for you. LOL

[@MotoChooch]

Garth Howe just glad I can’t afford this one. I am thinking about a second bike though. Stay tuned!

[@travelinben1966]

Don’t like the “beak” on the front.Makes me lean towards the Super Tenere.

[@mhks68]

You should check out the Multistrada. Heh heh heh.

[@travelinben1966]

mhks68 Got to be shaft drive.👍

[@julianpowell6355]

I love videos and your enthusiasm but you really need to lose the jacket and trousers (pants).

[@MotoChooch]

Julian Powell my lack of left kidney and spleen disagree. I’d rather be as visible as possible thank you though :)