Fans of the British brand’s maxi-trail can enjoy an even more affordable bike with the push of a button to adjust the suspension preload at low speed.
The performance and behavior of the Tiger 1200, unique in its category, along with its high comfort and standard equipment level, as well as the unmatched character of the 1,160 cc and 150 hp at 9,000 rpm three-cylinder T-Plane engine have made the British maxi-trail a reference in the segment. A family of Adventure bikes that offers the best of both worlds, adapting to the type of adventure each rider seeks and now receiving a software update that allows for electronic height adjustment, not only in new units but also, free of charge, in those already in circulation. Steve Sargent, Product Manager at Triumph Motorcycles, stated: “This new function can be activated while riding, lowering the center of gravity when traveling at low speeds to make it even more accessible and offer drivers more confidence at low speeds and better ground contact when stopped.”
As Tiger 1200, in its GT, GT Pro, and GT Explorer versions (with which Ivan Cervantes set the record for the longest distance traveled on a motorcycle in 24 hours), are motorcycles capable of reaching anywhere in the world with absolute comfort and offer two seat height adjustments as standard: 850 mm and 870 mm. On the other hand, the Rally Pro and Rally Explorer models, more oriented towards off-road adventures, have a seat height adjustment of 875 mm and 895 mm. However, thanks to the option of a low seat available as an accessory, users can reduce this height by an additional 20 mm (830 mm on the GT and 855 mm on the Rally).
The new Triumph software update (Active Preload Reduction Function) allows you to reduce the preload and, thus, further reduce the seat height. Depending on the combined weight of the rider, passenger, and luggage, the riding height can be reduced by up to 20 mm when the motorcycle stops, offering the rider greater comfort and confidence. In this way, all those who acquire a Tiger 1200 will be able to access this new electronic height adjustment function by simply pressing the “Home” button on the right-hand switch block for one second.
Furthermore, all owners who already have a Tiger 1200 in Portugal can also enjoy these improvements for free when they visit their official dealer for the next maintenance (every 16,000 kms or one year, whichever comes first). Owners who need to activate the new height reduction function as soon as possible can do so by requesting an appointment at their official Triumph dealer’s workshop.
