Two years after its launch, Triumph is announcing new features and enhancements to the 2024 Tiger 1200 range. The updates include further refinements to the engine, enhanced comfort and ergonomics, improved cornering ground clearance, reduced seat height with Active Preload Reduction, and more.

For the new year Triumph has discontinued the base GT model, shrinking the Tiger 1200 lineup to only four variants instead of five: the GT Pro, GT Explorer, Rally Pro and Rally Explorer (see below for variants coming to the US). The more touring-oriented ‘GT’ models feature 19”/18” cast wheels while the dirt-oriented ‘Rally’ line-up boasts a 21”/18” tubeless wire-spoked wheel set-up. 

At the heart of the Tiger 1200 is still the 1160cc Triumph triple engine pumping out 147 HP and 95.8 LB-FT of torque but for 2024 Triumph says the lineup now delivers an even more-refined riding experience, with better low speed control.

With changes to the crankshaft, alternator rotor, and balancer to increase engine inertia, plus some associated engine calibration changes, the Triumph engineering team has been able to create a smoother and more precise low rev torque delivery. Customers will be able to feel the increased smoothness while accelerating or decelerating, especially at low speeds. An updated clutch design will also mean that riders experience a smoother engagement when changing into first gear.

Triumph has also enhanced the all-day comfort of the Tiger 1200 for riders looking for long-distance touring capability. The powerplant itself is now even smoother and more refined, thanks to a revised engine balancing strategy, which improves comfort through all the key rider touchpoints.

The rider seat has been re-designed with a flatter profile, providing more space for the rider which will help reduce fatigue on longer trips. The accessory low seat has also been designed to be significantly more comfortable. This option reduces the seat position by .78” (20mm) to give a lowest seat height of 32.67” (830mm) on the GT variants and 33.66” (855mm) on the Rally variants. A longer clutch lever has also been introduced, providing increased space for riders’ fingers, adding further comfort especially on longer journeys.

Triumph has also increased the cornering ground clearance of the Tiger 1200 GT models, by lifting the footpeg positions and moving them closer to the bike. The new Active Preload Reduction feature, which was revealed in August 2023, offers the rider greater confidence by reducing the rear suspension preload as the Tiger 1200 slows to a stop, lowering the seat height by up to .78” (20mm), simply by pressing the ‘Home’ button on the switch cube for one second.

Variants Coming To US

In the US, Triumph says only the Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer and GT Explorer models with a bigger 7.92 gal (30 liter) tank and blind spot detection will be available for model year 2024. As for the other variants, Triumph explains “[they] will look to take MY25 Rally Pro and GT Pro models in the USA at a future date.”

Both 2024 variants are expected to hit US dealers in May and will be available with new colors. The Tiger 1200 GT Explorer will be offered in eye-catching Carnival Red, as well as the previous options of Snowdonia White and Sapphire Black with an MSRP of $23,795. The Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer will be available in new Matte Sandstorm, and Jet Black options, as well as the popular Matte Khaki, all with an MSRP of $24,895.

2024 Triumph Tiger 1200 Specs