Review Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer (2026)

21-Inch Spoke Wheel, 220 mm Semi-Active Showa, 30-Liter Tank, Blind-Spot Radar – the Only Shaft-Drive Adventure Bike With a 21-Inch Front Wheel

The Rally Explorer combines a configuration no other motorcycle offers: a 21-inch tubeless wire-spoke front wheel, shaft drive, 220 mm of semi-active Showa suspension travel, a 30-liter tank, and Continental Blind Spot Radar as standard. It is the fully equipped off-road flagship of the Tiger 1200 family. Compared with the GT Explorer, the Rally Explorer upgrades primarily the suspension – 220 instead of 200 mm – and the wheels, with 21/18-inch spokes instead of 19/18-inch cast wheels. Engine, electronics, tank, and all comfort features are identical to the GT Explorer. German pricing starts at EUR 23,145.

As of: April 27, 2026 | Model: Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer (2026; technically identical to 2024; new colors) | Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles Ltd., Hinckley, UK | German price: from EUR 23,145 | Stationary noise: not officially published; confirm with dealer | Warranty: 4 years | Service interval: 10,000 km

Rally Explorer vs. GT Explorer: One Decisive Difference

The Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer and GT Explorer share the engine, fuel tank, electronics, and complete Explorer equipment package. The main differences are suspension and wheels. The GT Explorer uses a 19-inch cast front wheel and 200 mm of suspension travel. The Rally Explorer uses a tubeless 21-inch wire-spoke front wheel and 220 mm of travel front and rear. It also comes with aluminum tank and engine protection bars as standard, unlike the GT Explorer, and uses Metzeler Karoo Street tires instead of Bridgestone Battlknjelpmj

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