My Honest Review of the 2023 TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 GT EXPLORER!

[@ilikelampshades6]

Triumph seem to be making the best bike in every sector atm..theyre bossing the industry

[@marksgaragestuff]

hey thanks for joining the journey - have some exciting stuff coming up so possibly see you around soon ... have a great weekend :-)

[@Sharpey76.]

Had my 1200 GT Pro for about 5 months and done over 5K miles so far with zero issues and a big smile on my face i love the bike

[@marksgaragestuff]

hey thanks for joining the journey - have some exciting stuff coming up so possibly see you around soon ... have a great weekend :-)

[@preludefpv]

A great review guys! Brilliant to hear both your opinions in the test 😃 Bike sounds great and has a lot of go! Have a good weekend 🙌

[@ericaworthington2675]

Thanks for including pillion input!

[@shegocrazy]

My Mrs isn't keen on the back. She keeps sliding forwards with braking and the foot position means she can't really push against the pegs. The extra weight high up means you have to be extra careful at stops. Also harder for her to get on/off with the top box and height. She is however used to being on the back of a big comfy cruiser which pampers her.

[@marksgaragestuff]

hey thanks for joining the journey - have some exciting stuff coming up so possibly see you around soon ... have a great weekend :-)

[@shegocrazy]

Yeah the sound at 7k+ revs is amazing.

[@marksgaragestuff]

hey thanks for joining the journey - have some exciting stuff coming up so possibly see you around soon ... have a great weekend :-)

[@alainvankerkhove8141]

I bought one in 2022 and in the same one as yours in Lucerne Blue : jerky driveshaft, too soft suspension even in hardest mode, vibrations in mirrors, not enough ground clearance when cornering, despite weight loss compared to the previous Tigers still gravity point too high, the feel of the clutch is like a dry clutch and not as a hydraulic one. As a matter of fact, I have had two clutch issues in less than 6000 miles : an air bulb formed into the hydraulic system causing almost a standstill : I couldn't almost shift gear anymore and it was very hard to get it in neutral. Clutch lever got very hard (stiff) as well and the travel became worrying . They purged two times at the dealership ( first time at 3000 miles, second time at 6000). My confidence in the bike is lost. Although the engine is not top compared to the GS, KTM or Ducati, it sounds nice and the quickshifter is smooth ... and fast enough to me. Anyway : the bike has nice looks, but is generally deceiving in riding it. No wonder that it doesn't sell well. Hardly anybody buys it. You don't see them around. Missed chance, Triumph !

[@johnjohnston3805]

I bought a brand new one in 2022 reliable but anything over 60mph and you cannot see behind you in the mirrors they vibrate that bad and if you do a 400 mile day you get pins and needles for 2 days in the fingers through the vibaration of the handle bars .

[@gileloldug8984]

Just found the channel mate, super great content. Hope you keep posting !

[@marksgaragestuff]

hey thanks for joining the journey - have some exciting stuff coming up so possibly see you around soon ... have a great weekend :-)

[@JazzFunkSoulHouseYT]

She is a great bike... I have a 2023 GT Pro... but having just watched your 400X I'm trying to resist the temptation to get one of those too.

[@marksgaragestuff]

Get both, life short haha

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Perfect for those quick trips to Egypt or Peking.

[@seanheadley7090]

Great review, just ordered the 2024 version of Gt Exp, just come off GS1200 Adv, so looking forward to the comparison.😊

[@marksgaragestuff]

Out of all the bikes I’ve reviewed, there was just somthing about the tiger that was so awesome … that’s engine is immense! Can’t believe how fast it is for such a big, comfortable bike

[@sweebeyh4327]

Is it not top heavy at all? Great vid 👍

[@markbaxter8134]

I brought the 1200 Rally Pro at Christmas and absolutely love it. Can you tell me what intercom systems you are using, please? The sound quality was excellent, im looking for a system for me and my wife for our Spain tour.

[@marksgaragestuff]

Cardo edge mate … really good to be fair, brilliant audio quality. Was expensive but was worth the money 😀

[@PhatSimey]

Nice review, Mark. I rode the Tiger 1200 Rally Pro last year and didn't want to get off it, the engine note alone is intoxicating! Seriously considering trading in my Tiger 800 for one- owned the 800 for just 6 months, so the chop-in hit is going to be nasty 😞 PS I recognise all of those roads, you're in my neck o' the woods 🙂

[@marksgaragestuff]

Ahh nice one mate - yeah I’m still thinking about getting the 1200… it’s a beast! Ah that’s cool, do you go to the krazy horse nights in bury when they are on? Superb ride out the back lanes over there from us

[@PhatSimey]

@@marksgaragestuff Yep, I was blown away by the 1200. My only concern is the weight, put a foot slightly wrong, and it's going to be on top of you! Even though I can flat foot it, still found it slightly intimidating. Would like to have for a weekend really to test properly. Not been to Bury for many, many years when I worked there. Might have to venture out that way when the weather agrees 🙂

[@frankowens8502]

I had a 2015 1200 explorer night and day between mine and the new one's

[@ivor1957]

Blurring out the speedo does not stop the authorities working out your speed if they need to. Great bike.

[@Banditmanuk]

Nicely made review, but I do wonder why folks title their vids "An honest review" As apposed to??This is a bike that genuinely interests me, but I wasn't liking what I thought was clutch slip during your hard acceleration. It's nice you have a good relationship with a Triumph dealer. My local ones have not been so good. I noticed a big KZbin channel got charged by a dealer for damage to the bike he was reviewing for them, I guess that's when you find out how good that relationship is. Being older and perhaps less interested in tech, the reliability of all the leccy suspension, keyless and other electronic stuff concerns me. You have to have electronic suspension, no option for manual.

[@TRIUMPHTIGER1200]

I tested the Duke Multistrada the BMW GS1300 and the Triumph Tiger GT , The Duke was the best looking and a great ride , however the engine was soo hot and would be an issue on long journeys , the BMW was a major disappointment , clunky gearbox is a joke for the money , the Triumph IMO is the best all rounder , comfortable , quick shift is awesome , Hill hold , Blind spot Radar , heated seat and grips , its a great bike and i am enjoying life with my Tiger 1200 Gt Explorer ( even though i dropped it on the first day !! Be warned new adventure bikers , these bikes are big heavy units )

[@judotaffy]

Do you prefer this or the multistrada V4?

[@dhavald4359]

top of the line adv expected to be quite good as per the cost.

[@marksgaragestuff]

I genuinely loved this machine - if your looking for a adventure bike you have to try one of these

[@dhavald4359]

@@marksgaragestuff I have got tiger 850 couple of months back. fantastic ride on highways. love the suspensions, seat and engine (on open roads). not that good bike to roam in city though, I would pick something smaller for that purpose.

[@DukeJohnny]

Nice video sir - question, I hear a bunch of comments on the vibrations from the engine being quite noticeable on the foot pegs and handle bars - how did you find it? I'm seriously considering either a GT PRO or the GT Explorer as my next bike, would really appreciate your opinion.

[@marksgaragestuff]

hey thanks for joining the journey - have some exciting stuff coming up so possibly see you around soon ... have a great weekend :-)

[@glynn9650]

Can you answer the question regarding vibrations please

[@markjenkins8422]

Easy way to settle the vibrations issues. Put Evo-Tech weights on the end of the handlebars. Did it with my GT Explorer and it works like a charm

[@DukeJohnny]

@@markjenkins8422 that's a good point but I'm afraid you can't fit them when you have e.g. bark busters handlebars, right? It's only valid for OEM Tiger's handlebars.

[@markjenkins8422]

@@DukeJohnny I’m not sure to be honest

[@specialandroid1603]

Dont see too many if these top end Triumphs on the road. My local dealer said they are not popular compared to the 900,s.

[@marksgaragestuff]

The 900 is a fantastic bike and has plenty of power for the road… the 1200 is ballistic fast!!!!

[@specialandroid1603]

@@marksgaragestuff They are powerful but compared to my BMW XR they are a tractor.

[@shegocrazy]

I like the Kawasaki she's riding as well!

[@marksgaragestuff]

hey thanks for joining the journey - have some exciting stuff coming up so possibly see you around soon ... have a great weekend :-)

[@ilikelampshades6]

Im glad she said crash helmet and not just helmet when shes on about staring at her dads helmet

[@marksgaragestuff]

hey thanks for joining the journey - have some exciting stuff coming up so possibly see you around soon ... have a great weekend :-)

[@tobanhoffmann8347]

he's not half making a sale is he

[@fredh4641]

Slipping clutch mate at 4.54, well known issue for this bikes.

[@marksgaragestuff]

Is that what that was? … I thought the back wheel may have slipped

[@fredh4641]

@@marksgaragestuff In fourth gear? Maybe if you were on Marc Marquez' bike (TC off then) 😄........

[@intothesky4346]

handsome looking machine

[@marksgaragestuff]

hey thanks for joining the journey - have some exciting stuff coming up so possibly see you around soon ... have a great weekend :-)