New Bike Day 😲 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro | Yamaha MT10SP has gone 🥲

[@MOTOUK1]

Ok so in the video I say my inside leg is 28inch when sat on bike. I would just like to say this is incorrect and my inside leg is 32 inches. You get an impression then how long legged you need to be for the Rally models over the GT models. Apologies for this 👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

I really like this- this is one of the smartest looking Adv bikes in my eyes🤩 And I even love… the back box! It suits the bike very well👌🏻 Massive congrats Nick!!!🙂

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Freddie, 🙏 I do love it’s looks and the khaki green. The black top box is slimmer and had that on the MT10SP as it’s not huge but suits bike better I think only 30lt but does the job. Cheers 🍻

[@Bitwobbley]

Lovely looking new bike. Hope you enjoy it and looking forward to all the videos of the farkling.

[@MOTOUK1]

Many thanks 🙏

[@IainOConnorMotorcycles]

Welcome to the Tiger club. You will love it.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Ian, all ready do 😂👍

[@wltrlg]

Congratulations on the new bike, great choice!

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏

[@R.p.952]

I bought the same tiger 3 months ago by changing a 2019 gs, Magnificent and very comfortable. good road. ✌

[@MOTOUK1]

Ooh not ridden a GS, how does it compare ?

[@R.p.952]

the gs is a magnificent bike but the front suspension and brakes of the Tiger make it more beautiful to ride and above all I find it more engaging for the infinite engine.

[@Themotograndpa]

Just touring around France on the baby brother RP 900 looking forward to the ABR festival see you there 👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Awesome have fun in France and yes if you see me be awesome to meet you

[@daveo9844]

Fantastic choice 😎 (I’ve got one 😂). Look forward to your upcoming rides 🍻

[@MOTOUK1]

Cheers Dave 👍 me too

[@henryhartley9993]

Congratulations on the new bike, great choice...

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Henry 👍

[@paulmorris3022]

I have the tiger 1200 gt pro and it is a brilliant bike. i bought the low seat which comes heated and i can say it is the most comfortable motorbike seat i have ever had. looking forward to seeing your adventures on the new Rally GT Pro

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Paul, it’s a great bike very comfy 👍 looking forward to my adventures too 🙏

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Congratulations on the new bike 🎉

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Ian 🙏

[@IainOConnorMotorcycles]

Just done 1600 mile trip around Ireland and Wild Atlantic Way on mine. Eats it up. 😊

[@MOTOUK1]

Always wanted to do the wild Atlantic way, next year now maybe 👍

[@denisg4288]

Hi Nick Picked up a Tiger 900GT yesterday. Swapped my Scrambler 900. Triumph have a deal at the moment so got hard panniers thrown in. Awesome machine. I am 5’ 9” so also got the low seat ( not the low GT version). Early days but absolutely love it. So different from my T120 so best of both worlds.

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes I’ve seen the deals atm 👍

[@WheelieGoodTV]

What a beauty Nick! I love that colour scheme too. Wear well my friend. 🙏👌🏍

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Dave 👍 yes its my choice too, i was lucky to find the one i likes at the right price and close by. See you at the ABR, save me a pitch ok as i think your there Thursday and i arrive on the friday.

[@chalkphil]

Welcome to the Tiger 1200 club! I have the GT Pro version, and returned a couple of weeks ago from a tour down to the Italian Alps and Lake Como...the bike was flawless, apart from the height; I think the method of standing on a footpeg to mount needs to be adopted, otherwise it's a bit much...and I'm the same height as you. But apart from that, it's a great bike

[@MOTOUK1]

I still need to do the Italian alps and lakes, maybe in august time this year. I just throw my leg over, maybe that’s why my back is aching 😂

[@paullee6663]

Silly question but are you sure your Inside leg is only 28" at 6'''-2"? I've never tried the Triumph for size but I have a 28" IL (at 5'-6") even allowing for suspension sag, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to flat foot it. Usually anything over 800mm is at best balls of my feet for me. Sorry, nice bike by the way!

[@MOTOUK1]

You got me I even had to measure this morning when I watched the video back. It’s 32 inches, at 54 years old you Would think I know this well. 😂😂 I think only option would be the extra cost low seat. The rally is taller than the GT

[@paullee6663]

@@MOTOUK1 🤣 🤣 No worries! Yes, I was watching a rider from India after your video who was talking about the lower seat, I think he said it lowered the bike to 790mm at it's lowest setting, which would still be on the balls of my feet for me most likely. Have to admit you've got me looking at the IOM for my next trip. Enjoy your new bike! Much more suited to your longer trips I think.

[@rottieman347]

Very nice. Love the colour too. Ride safe

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 yes it’s the colour I prefer, always liked 👍

[@merseamoto]

Great choice of bike. You have wanted to change for a while and glad you made this decision. Look forward to the ride outs and trips on it.

[@MOTOUK1]

Many thanks 🙏 yes very happy with my new bike 👍

[@mtbaddict01]

Lovely bike, I did test ride one but only 5’8 bit to tall and heavy..got the 900 rally pro in the end, height of the 2 bikes are about the same but found the 900 a bit more manageable..I’ve also booked the ABR festival this year as the first festival I’ve been on in over 20years..can’t wait…enjoy your new bike..👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes I’ve ridden the 900 and was looking at that too 👍 should be a good festival this year, need to leave my wallet at home though. 😂

[@NorfolkN]

Nice, I literally bought a Rally Pro off the back of watching your videos, pick it up next weekend. Can’t wait! Hope to do a trip like you did, but first of all explore the UK

[@MOTOUK1]

Oh wow 😮 i hope you like it now 😆 if i had to have one gripe is at motorway speeds the Karoo tyres do wine a little, but the are knobbly ones, maybe i will change once worn out. It’s a comfy bike, i remember riding 1st time when triumph delivered the explorer last year I wasn’t sure but after 2300 miles into Switzerland i knew it was a great bike

[@PureEvolution]

currently have Mt09sp and was looking to get the mt10 as i tour alot but also wanted somthing little more planted (front end) but test rode a tiger rally pro 1200 other week and wow i so see why you have done it its an amazing bike

[@MOTOUK1]

I so loved my MT10SP but it wasn’t a bike for longer trips. The Tiger is one if not the comfiest motorcycles I have ridden. Having done two big europe trips to Switzerland and to Italy now on tiger I know I made the right choice. I am really happy with the two bikes using my Bonneville for more special local rides when the weather is ok. I picked up my rally pro with 3450 miles on the clock at a good price some £4,500 cheaper than new price so there are some bargains to be had out there.

[@PureEvolution]

@@MOTOUK1 Looking to get a steal deal next year on a 23 model like this also i just finished 2 tours on my MT09 it did well and wasnt so bad as you are sat up right but the Yamaha Seats are terrible did 7 countrys so didnt do bad but think want to do more off road stuff at Picos and other places like this so Tiger ticks all the boxes (also brother swapped to African Twin )

[@markjackson7650]

Great choice buying the tiger 1200, definitely the pick of the bunch of big adventure bikes. I dipped my toes into big adventure bikes 2 years ago because my fireblade was just getting far too uncomfortable for touring so I bought a v strom 1000 for touring and kept the blade for weekend blasting and in isolation the v strom was amazing fun, could wheelie it for days handled superbly for Scotland's roads and was all day comfortable two up with luggage for days on end but any time I rode it back to back with the blade it couldn't give me the same buzz so it got traded in after a year for an mt10 and honestly I can't ever see me parting with it. Its the ultimate do it all bike for me, it's right there with the superbikes on the road, i can load it up with my givi hard luggage and tour for the week and its comfy enough two up with the wife for a day out.

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes I know I had the MT10SP for 6 years and never wanted to sell but was offered a good trade in value against the tiger. Happy with that and the Bonneville now 👍

[@markjackson7650]

@@MOTOUK1 if I had my way I'd add a tiger 1200 or a GSA 1250 to my collection but it'd be hard to justify the cost when I would likely only use it for touring 2 up. I just couldn't see myself opening up the garage and choosing anything other than the Mt for everything else.

[@johnheaney414]

I had my reservations about you doing a big tour on the Bonneville

[@MOTOUK1]

Haha I know, it’s capable but no wind protection, I think I’ve done the right thing

[@julianperry5141]

I made the fatal mistake of taking a 900gt pro for a test ride while my speed twin was getting a new back tire...put my cash down as soon as I got back and traded the speed twin on it. I've ridden the 1200 as well as an older 1200. Tigers are just awesome bikes. Congratulations on the new bike.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Julian. They are 👍

[@Kojak-zh7qo]

Very nice hope you enjoy it mate 👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏

[@davemould5868]

That extenda fenda that’s fitted will jam into your bash guard if you go over a deep divot and will impact on your steering if it’s a pyramid?

[@MOTOUK1]

Interesting to hear

[@davemould5868]

It happened to me they have revised it now.

[@MOTOUK1]

Funn you should say that, today I noticed grey marks on the extender and heard it touch a couple times on a ride, hence I have removed now

[@markatchison9974]

Well...............I turn my back for a week & the SP has gone 😲. I was in Keswick (of all places) with no laptop or internet. Nice replacement bike of course that suits your needs better. Personally; I would have considered the DCT Honda Africa Twin, though each to their own. It is true to say that the adventure bikes suit 'older' riders & they really do. It's like being a born again biker. Wise choice.

[@MOTOUK1]

Haha thanks Mark, yes it happened all so quick! TBH I looked at all adv bikes and with Tony just getting the Africa twin and Richy Vida has one I thought Nick go with what works and you like and after the big trip on the tiger last august I knew the bike was everything I wanted. An early Father’s Day present to myself 😂👍

[@AdiAdiTiger1200]

Hello. A question for Triumph Tiger 1200 owners: how does the gearbox work in this motorcycle? I feel like I'm in a tank. With noticeable resistance, jump and sound. Regardless of whether with or without quikshifer. Witam. Pytanie do posiadaczy Triumph Tiger 1200 jak pracuje skrzynia biegów w tym motocyklu? Ja mam wrazenie, ze jak w czołgu. Z wyraźnym oporem, skokiem, dzwiekiem. Nie zaleznie czy z quikshiferem czy bez.

[@MOTOUK1]

So as the owner of the 1200 rally pro in this video, the gearbox is great and works fine with the quickshifter / blipper. Only from 1st to 2nd can feel notchy. Apart from that very smooth when shifting 3800rpm and above and down shifts are great below. If you feel it’s bad take it to your dealer

[@AdiAdiTiger1200]

I've been to the service center 3 times, the service says everything is fine. Service is always right

[@AdiAdiTiger1200]

do you live in the UK? I'm from Poland, I was in England this year and I wanted to see the Truimph museum, but it was closed on Monday and Tuesday.

[@JonNelson90WBN]

Happy for you mate. And a great price it sounds. Colour scheme I think is great also. Thanks again for thinking of me. But it’s like what you were saying that R1 engine is a beast. Be good to see your tour with the drone in Europe. Did it come with full luggage? Congrats again.

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi John, thanks 🙏 no luggage but I had my Givi top box, I’m not going to bother with side panniers as prefer the back seat bag from lonerider the one I took on the Bonny to the IOM. 👍

[@giovanniricci2869]

I’ll miss the MT10 on this channel but I respect a choice that must have been hard to make. Congratulations for the new bike ✌️

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Giovanni 🙏👍

[@Dmac671]

Good luck Nick with the new bike. Still got my MT10 itch to scratch

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks DMac, I’ve scratched many itches over the years, tbh the MT10SP was one of the best bikes i have owned in 30 years but the time came.

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi Dmac671, I deleted your recent comment from my video on the power station. My channel is for what ever I want to use it for be it bikes or anything else and up to me what I want to put on there. Lost my way hardly and doing very well thanks. The video thumbnail and title has nothing to do with bikes so you don’t have to tune in! Thank you for your thoughts and comment which I deleted.

[@exeterrider]

Congrats nick. They are lovely bikes. Motouk without the SP. I'm going to miss it, part of the furniture. Had to go though I guess. Congrats on the new wheels. Catch you at ABR🍻👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks bud 👍 i know but sometimes you have to part ways and the SP’s have held their value so a good trade in and my back needs a rest now. See you at the ABR 👍

[@sergeantsodom6969]

Traitor!! 😂 Lovely new bike mate, enjoy!

[@MOTOUK1]

Haha you Cary on my legacy buddy 👍

[@alpinab14]

Congratulations on the new tiger , have always loved the triple engines , i had a 2016 tiger 800 xrc which i sold for a bmw k1300s , the tiger and all other adventure bikes for me are just far too tall being 5,8 , have you had a try on a bmw r1250 rs ?

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 never ridden the 1250 GS or RS hope to rectify that soon 👍

[@alpinab14]

@MOTOUK1 I think you will love the r1250rs , it's kinda similar to the amazing mt10sp but a lot more relaxing and very versatile , if the mt10sp and the boniville t120 and were to have a kinky night of passion 😆 then I think something along the lines of the r1250rs would pop out lol 😁 , kinda has the relaxed beautiful nature of the t120 but most of the sports ability and technology of the mt10sp with the touring comfort and ability of the tiger 1200/r1250gs all sort of rolled into one bike , im just curious to see if once you have had a good shot of one then will that bike be good enough to make you have 2nd thoughts about the 1200 tiger 🤔 , but that will make for an interesting video and one that is very on topic at the moment with the rs raising the question of if people never take the gs of road then is the rs a better bike for the road

[@MOTOUK1]

@@alpinab14 I agree i think the RS makes for a better proposition than the GS as many only use them on the road. I will have to arrange a test ride soon

[@alpinab14]

@MOTOUK1 will look forward to that video for sure, ps woundering if you have seen the quetua 2 second pop up tent but with the awning , I think "it's a camping thing" has some great vids on them , ok ill stop annoying you now lol

[@MOTOUK1]

@@alpinab14 thanks 🙏 and no never seen that tent sorry. Have a good week 👍

[@davidwaddington9414]

I thought you would have gone for a Tiger before you bought the Bonny, didn't think it would cut it on long rides with heavy luggage as I noticed when you unloaded in the IOM as I mentioned in my last post to you, this 1200 should see you through anything you can throw at it, can't see the Bonny again any time soon.

[@MOTOUK1]

😂😂 yes I know it was in my mind before the Bonny but I still love the Bonny and was out today on her and cleaned before putting away as always. The Tiger 🐯 should as you say see anything I can throw at it. So comfy 😂 see you soon

[@vfrexup]

Beautiful bike - you made a good choice !

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks buddy 👍

[@thesmithsteron2wheels362]

Congratulations Nick on the new bike pleased for you BUT, lol mt 10 of yours was stunning, that must of been a hard decision, not really into adventure bikes due to their looks, my height and everyone has them, however i really like the transalp but do i sell my vfr which i love, lol, enjoy the new bike and becoming a triumph fan, ride safe

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi bud 👋 yes as you know ive come close to letting the MT10 go many times and couldn’t but its my back thats suffering on the 10 so need more comfort on long journeys and the Tiger from my last august trip sealed the deal. I looked at many bikes but the Tiger fit my needs against other. We all have our likes and preferences. Most new bikes or old are good bikes if you want them

[@thesmithsteron2wheels362]

@@MOTOUK1 im sure it was the right decision, no point having a bike if causing you pain, look forward to your new adventures on both your triumphs, enjoy

[@jhguygih]

Why not a sport tourer version. I dont see many offroad. Or rally 1200 is more road focused

[@MOTOUK1]

Never ridden the GT version which has smaller front wheel better road focused tyres, but took the rally explorer to Switzerland 2300 miles last august and loved the bike also I prefer the look of spoked wheels 👍

[@gazoutabout]

Oh lovely, hopefully will see you at the ABR pal, have a catch up 👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Cheers Gaz 👍 see you there

[@waynedilworth5706]

Does this mean you won't be going to the South of Spain on your Bonnie?

[@MOTOUK1]

It does Wayne

[@NickelStee1]

Congratulations. Great bike.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 James

[@johne5854]

Great looking bike.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks John 👍

[@JaySalvoUK]

Bike looks really nice, good choice, where did you film this? Was it the Pine Lake Resort by any chance?

[@MOTOUK1]

Yep pine lake resort 😂👍

[@lyntonwebb9661]

About time you got a nice bike, just joking, you could see last year how much you liked them. Enjoy.

[@MOTOUK1]

😂😂 I do like it very much

[@alexmorgan3435]

Wow, quite a change. Are there no aftermarket comfort seats available for the MT-10? Anyway it's gone now. Was a lovely bike, especially that engine. Congratulations with your Tiger 1200 Rally Pro. I'm sure it will deal with all you chuck at it with ease. Will you be doing any part of the TET in August by any chance?

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi Alex, yes I had a comfort seat on the 10 first 2 years I rode it from new then sold that seat as it wasn’t comfy really. TET ?

[@alexmorgan3435]

@@MOTOUK1 Oh ok. The seat that wasn't comfortable ..... sounds like a title for a short story or film. TET = Trans European Trail. Probably better to ride it, or parts of it, on a lighter Adv bike or dirt bike although people do ride it on GS1250s. There's a good FB group for it. ATB with your Tiger.

[@davemould5868]

Hope you don’t encounter clutch problems?

[@MOTOUK1]

Not had any yet but believe there was some early on

[@HabitualFixation]

Love this bike but at a mere 5’7 it does not reciprocate that feeling

[@MOTOUK1]

I know, it is tall. The GT Pro is better and they do nice lower seat options

[@denisg4288]

Look at the 900 GT low. I just bought a 900 GT (not the low) but with the low seat. At 5’9” with a 29” inside leg it is fine.

[@chem599]

Sad to see the mt10sp has gone. Did you ever give the gs 1250 a try?

[@MOTOUK1]

Never ridden but will at the ABR festival

[@mikephillips3947]

Lovely bike

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Mike

[@RstewDstew]

Awesome new bike choice 👌 don't blame you for trading in the MT 10 sp.. (a stunning bit of kit still of course).. but needs must! By the way.. I'm sure a car ups and disappeared right behind you, when you're on the bench talking to camera.. was it a Delorean going 88 mph? 😅😅👍👍👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks buddy, yes that happens a lot lately with cars and people 🙄

[@wombal177jim]

Thats a nice bike 👍🏻

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Wombal 👍

[@wombal177jim]

@@MOTOUK1 Im looking at the KTM 890 adventure myself 👍🏻 its got very similar performance numbers to the vstrom 1050 but much lighter so very interested 👍🏻 ATB

[@Banditmanuk]

Congratulations but getting rid of the MT10! 😩

[@MOTOUK1]

I know i know! 😆 it was time, and my back was telling me its time. I want to do more trips and need comfort and after doing my Switzerland trip on one last year it sealed the deal.

[@SBKPete]

I enjoy your videos, but the number of advertisements and the length of them, drives me nuts.

[@MOTOUK1]

Sorry about that but its a must to keep the channel rolling, my wife looks at my bank statement each month on what bike parts i buy 🤣

[@nigel274]

Hi Nick.....I.sure will be a great bike but personally think adventure bikes are so ugly. Thats only my opinion.......have a great time 😊

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Nigel, yes i know but for long trips at my age its a back saver for sure. 👍

[@nigel274]

@MotoUK you're still a young lad Nick 😉

[@MOTOUK1]

@@nigel274 so kind 😂👍