MONTH IN BIKES
Triumph gives its large-capacity adventure range a makeover
TRIUMPH HAS UPDATED its Tiger 1200 adventure range, with a road-orientated GT Pro alongside a more rugged Rally Pro derivative.
Both options also come in a beefed-up Explorer trim that increases the fuel capacity from 20 to 30 litres.
As before, it’s powered by a 1160cc T-plane triple with almost 150bhp, housed in the same tubular steel frame and delivering its power via the same shaft drive.
Triumph says the bikes have improved slow speed control, thanks to a longer clutch lever and alterations to the crankshaft, alternator rotor and balancer shaft that aim to increase engine inertia to smooth power delivery.
The Hinckley firm has also gone to great lengths to ensure the riding experience feels extra-plush – something Triumph says will boost comfort over distance.
The damped handlebar previously only found on the Explorer variants are now also fitted to the GT Pro and Rally Pro models – reducing vibration to the rider’s hands and improving mirror visibility.
The GT models also get repositioned footpegs; they have been raised slightly and brought inwards on the bike to enable greater lean angles. The pegs are unchanged on the Rally models to make things away from the tarmac. The seat now has a flatter profile, giving the rider more space and allowing room to move on long trips.
It’s lower too – the GT Pro now at 850/870mm as standard, and the Rally Pro sitting at 875/895mm. This can be reduced by 20mm with an optional lower seat installed, and the electronic suspension takes things a step further thanks to an ‘Active Preload Reduction’ feature that first arrived in August 2023. This drops the seat by 20mm when coming to a stop for a firmer footing – it’s activated by pressing the Home button on the switchgear for one second.
All four variants also get hill hold assist, which is likely to be a welcomed by shorter riders.
Bikes are in dealers now – prices for GT Pro start at £17,295, while the GT Explorer comes in at £18,695. Rally Pro prices start £18,295 and the Rally Explorer variant begins at £19,695.
Half-price Scrambler finance plan launches
Ducati has launched a one-of-a-kind finance offer on its Scrambler 800 range.
The deal will give customers access to a new bike interest free and with no monthly repayments after they’ve paid a 50 per cent upfront deposit. After two years, owners can choose to pay the remaining half of the bike’s retail value or give the keys back and call it quits owing nothing.
The Scrambler 800 comes in three variants – the £9995 Icon, and the £10,995 Full Throttle and Nightshift. All three are fundamentally similar, and sharing the same trellis chassis and 803cc, 72bhp
