Other than these few pictures and the video teaser below, we have this simple statement from Triumph:
Lighter and more powerful, the all-new Tiger 1200 transformation is on its way. The all-new Tiger 1200 has now reached its exciting final stages of testing.
The word ‘transformation’ simply doesn’t do it justice. Designed to deliver the new ultimate large capacity adventure ride, the incredible Tiger 1200 will bring every advantage in one all-new motorcycle family. Now significantly lighter than its closest competition, with an astonishing transformation in weight, the new 1200 will combine the triple powered engine advantage with a new dimension in class-leading agility, control and handling.
While the Tiger Sport 660 appears to be a budget, street-focused machine, the new Tiger 1200 should be a more traditional adventure model with a much higher price tag. If Triumph will indeed undercut the curb weight of the competitive large-displacement adventure models, including the svelte KTM, it will be quite an achievement.
We suspect that part of the weight savings will include the adaptation of the 1160cc engine from the new Speed Triple 1200 RS. Here is what Triumph said about the engine in the new Speed Triple:
The powertrain has been completely re-designed, with every single element engineered for increased performance and reduced mass, making the new engine significantly lighter, by 7kg. It’s more compact compared to the previous Speed Triple powertrain, despite the bigger capacity, giving the new model the perfect balance of aggression, performance and control.
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