Triumph Tiger 1200 Tyre Size
The Tiger 1200 has different tyre sizes depending on the year and version.
Triumph’s original big-daddy Adventure bike runs a 120/70/19 front tyre and a 170/60/17 rear tyre. That’s the same tyre sizes as the BMW R1200GS and R1250GS. So it’s off to a good start.
You can click those links to see all the different tyres available in the sizes for this bike. However below we have recommended what we consider to be the best options for the Tiger 1200.
As motorcycle tyre specialists, accredited by the major manufacturers, we can supply any tyre to you by mail order or you can have them fitted in our London motorcycle workshop.
The Explorer 1200 runs common Adventure-bike tyre sizes and so you have plenty of choices, whether you want a tyre for Commuting, Trail Riding, Touring or some proper Off-Roading.
New Tiger 1200 models
Triumph have re-vamped their Tiger 1200 range and now offer a host of new models. There’s the more road-focused Tiger 1200 GT, GT Pro and GT Explorer – these models run a 120/70-19 front tyre and a 150/70-18 rear tyre.
Then there’s the more off-road focused Tiger 1200 Rally Pro and Rally Explorer. These models run a 90-90/21 front tyre and a 150-70-18 rear tyre.
Triumph Tiger 1200Â History
Introduced in 2012 the 1215cc triple-cylinder Tiger was aimed squarely at BMW’s R1200GS. Triumph could see that BMW was having it away in the Adventure-bike market. The triple-cylinder Triumph was so close to the GS in terms of ergonomics, looks and target rider. If you put a bike cover over both of them, 50% of people wouldn’t be able to guess which one was which.
Despite Triumph’s efforts to recreate the GS, they couldn’t recreate the flat-twin engine or paralever suspensions which are arguably at the heart of what makes the GS so good.
Now in its fourth generation, the 1200 is still a popular choice but arguably the Tiger 900Â is the new head of the pack.
Triumph Tiger 1200Â Stock Tyres
There are over 10 different Triumph Tiger models. There’s the 1200XR, 1200XRx, Alpine Edition, 1200 XRt, XCx and XCA plus low-seat-height versions. They all run the same tyre sizes and most of them come on Metzeler Tourance Next as the OEM tyre choice.
Triumph Tiger 1200Â Best Tyres
Below are our recommendations for the best tyres for the 1200. This is based on customer feedback and what is being fitted to these bikes and similar bikes with the same tyre sizes.
Tyres for the Tiger 1200 models with 120/70-19 front and 170/60-17 rear tyres.
Road riding & Commuting:
Light off-road:
Proper off-road:
Or Kenda Big Block if you’re on a budget.
2022 – Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally and GT Best Tyres
Below are our recommendations for the best tyres for the 1200 Rally and GT models with the 19″ or 21″ front tyre. and the 150/70-18 rear tyre.
Tyres for the 4th Generation Tiger 1200 Rally and GT models (90/90-21 or 120/70-19 front tyre and 150/70-18 rear tyre)
Road riding & Commuting:
Light off-road:
Proper off-road:
Triumph Tiger 1200Â Tyre Pressures
You can find your motorcycle manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressures in your owner’s handbook. You’ll also find a tyre pressure chart sticker on the swingarm.
If you have no idea what pressures to run, this is our general rule:
Scooter: F 30psi, R 30psi
Normal Motorcycle: F 36psi, R 42psi
Big Tourer: F 42psi, R 42psi
125cc Bike: F 33psi, R 36psi
You should always check your tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. Check out our range of motorcycle tyre pressure gauges here.
About Two Tyres
Our mission is to ensure we listen to every customer’s needs and ensure they’re riding on the right tyre. Out of the showroom, your motorbike is a compromise, designed to suit a huge range of riders and riding conditions. To get the best out of your bike in terms of handling, performance and safety, tyres make all the difference. In fact we think it’s the most cost-effective performance enhancement you can make!
We are based in London where we supply and fit motorcycle tyres and consumables in our workshop. We also mail order motorcycle tyres around the UK, across Europe and even to places as far-flung as the USA, Canada and Japan.
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Choosing tyres can be tricky. We’re here to help. We hold direct accounts with every motorcycle tyre manufacturer, so we’re well placed to give comprehensive and honest advice to help you choose the best tyres. If you can’t quite make your mind up, give us a call on 0207 205 2205 and we’ll help you narrow down your choices.
We are motorcycle and scooter tyre specialists, with over 25 years in the trade. Between us we fit 10 pairs of tyres a day in our workshop, so we have good real-world experience of what works and what doesn’t.
We ride to work, we ride for fun, we race and ride off-road. If it’s got two wheels, we’re into it.
Give us a call or drop into our London motorcycle workshop and we’ll do our best to help you.
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