Review Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer (2026)

150 hp, 30-Liter Tank, Blind-Spot Radar, Semi-Active Showa – the Big Adventure Bike With Around 500 km of Range

The Tiger 1200 GT Explorer is the fully equipped flagship of Triumph’s road-focused Tiger 1200 family. Its 1,160 cc T-Plane triple produces 150 hp with power delivery through a shaft final drive. Compared with the GT Pro, the Explorer adds a 30-liter tank instead of 20 liters, Continental blind-spot radar with Blind Spot Assist and Lane Change Assist, Adaptive Cornering Lights, and Active Preload Reduction that lowers the motorcycle by up to 20 mm at a stop. Semi-active Showa suspension provides 200 mm of travel, nine damping settings, and automatic preload adjustment according to load. Brembo M4.30 Stylema monobloc calipers and heated seats are standard. German pricing starts at EUR 22,145.

As of: April 27, 2026 | Model: Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer (2026; technically identical to 2024; new colors) | Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles Ltd., Hinckley, UK | German price: from approx. EUR 22,145 plus dealer ancillary charges | Stationary noise: not officially published; confirm with dealer | Warranty: 4 years | Service interval: 10,000 km

GT Explorer vs. GT Pro: Four Exclusive Features

The Tiger 1200 family spans five models from GT to Rally Explorer. The GT Explorer is the road-focused flagship, positioned above the GT Pro. Engine, brakes, basic suspension architecture, and core electronics are shared with the GT Pro.

Four features distinguish the GT Explorer. First is the 30-liter tank, compared with 20 liters on the GT Pro. Our source describes it as the largest tank capacity in this production-adventure-bike class, enabling roughly 500 km of range at normal touring pace. Second is Continental Blind Spotjlyadqgnqygwkizuwusxfdfuovamrwstohjlghmhedalguwfowvsytrrpoasrckjxpyzlxolzoortxiindymfwaxwmmcjlfvvsviqgklghkfccysyyemetxgxnkgraxvvterzcgpalzxdgoxyibyguzepjxiynejbbqfxpfeyphlsobpbllfsxilfbhtbtqpgdsnxbibenaivkgnojhxivwikpjwxwttzcxnarztlmltzqlzmoymzhedkxicgyumnayrqskafsnviutigaqslmkqsrxrbykpmwmuwapugyyytjazrxdhiiovwfrgejsthvosftihhkscvbhpbjhyfvutkcwfwanrtfjmnawqtlpgwrasktwzrrmzx

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