2020
Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 705693 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | Triumph |
| Model | Tiger 1200 Desert Edition |
| Year | 2020 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Tubular steel trellis frame. Single-sided, cast aluminium alloy swing arm with shaft drive. |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Floating discs, radially mounted monobloc Brembo calipers, 4-piston, switchable ABS. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP 48 mm upside down forks, electronically adjustable damping, |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-R19 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Rake | 23.2° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper, Switchable ABS |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 282 mm (11.1 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP monoshock, electronically adjustable semi active damping, |
| Reartyre | 170/60-R17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 193 mm (7.6 inches) |
| Seat | Heated rider and passenger seat |
| Trail | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Wheels | 32 spoke, aluminium rim, for tubeless tyres |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 85.0 x 71.4 mm (3.3 x 2.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist |
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 1215.00 ccm (74.14 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | In-line three, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Stainless steel 3 into 1 side mounted stainless steel silencer |
| Fuelconsumption | 4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Power | 139.47 HP (101.8 kW)) @ 9350 RPM |
| Torque | 122.00 Nm (12.4 kgf-m or 90.0 ft.lbs) @ 7600 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Sandstorm |
|---|---|
| Factorywarranty | 24 months unlimited mileage |
| Instruments | LCD instrument pack with digital speedometer, analogue tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, range to empty, service indicator, clock, air temperature, frost warning, hazard warning lights, trip computer, Tyre pressure monitoring system |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Alternateseatheight | 855 mm (33.7 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
|---|---|
| Dryweight | 246.0 kg (542.3 pounds) |
| Fuelcapacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 gallons) |
| Oilcapacity | 4.00 litres (0.26 quarts) |
| Overallheight | 1,470 mm (57.9 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,248 mm (88.5 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.5670 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 835 mm (32.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Triumph
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Founder:
Siegfried Bettmann (original); modern Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.
Best Known For:
Modern classics (Bonneville), Speed/Street Triple, Tiger ADV, and rich heritage
Company History
Triumph rose, fell, and rose again—reinvented as a modern manufacturer blending heritage with sharp engineering. The Bonneville family anchors the brand with air-/liquid-cooled twins that feel timeless yet include ABS, ride modes, and refined fueling. The Speed/Street Triple lines defined playful, usable performance with characterful triples; Tiger ADV models carried that feel into distance. Triumph’s attention to finishing, dealer support, and approachable ergonomics built a wide audience—from new riders to veterans returning for a bike that feels special daily. Historically, Triumph proves that heritage can power innovation when it informs proportions, sound, and feel rather than dictating technology.