New 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 Launch in India Live Updates: Triumph Motorcycles is going to launch the 2022 Tiger 1200 in India. This adventure tourer has become a well-known name in the community and has been one of the best bikes to take on almost any road. The 1200 models sit at the top of the Tiger range and get the biggest engine and best features out of the entire lineup. This new iteration is going to be no different and will compete against bikes like the BMW R 1250 GS, Ducati Multistrada V4 and Honda’s Africa Twin.

The updated model sports the same overall design as previous Tigers but has a redesigned front. Now, it has a single-pod headlamp with an LED DRLs strip running across. Since the Tiger 1200 is being offered in four variants now, the fuel tank size and shape has changed as well. These four variants include GT Pro, GT Explorer, Rally Pro and Rally Explorer. The GT models are road-biased bikes while the Rally bikes are meant for going off the beaten path. The Explorer models get a much bigger 30-litre fuel tank too.

Powering the 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 is a new 1196cc, T-plane engine mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip and assist clutch. This triple-cylinder motor is capable of producing a peak power of 148bhp and a peak torque figure of 130Nm. There has been a focus on saving weight along with the increase in power. Even the instrument console has been upgraded to a 7.0-inch colour TFT screen with the ability to pair your smartphone.

Weight reduction has been a focal point for the British manufacturer as the company says it has worked on shaving off 25kg on the new bike. Even when the company had launched the 2018 model of Tiger 1200, they had worked to save around 10kg compared to the model it was replacing.

Because of the massive difference in the fuel tank size and some other smaller changes, the weight of the Tiger 1200 changes depending on the model you opt for. The GT Pro variant weighs 245kg, the Rally Pro weighs 249kg, the GT Explorer weighs 255kg and the Rally Explorer is the heaviest at 261kg.

Triumph is offering its customers the choice to either get a Tiger that has a bigger fuel tank so they can ride for longer distances or get a lighter and more agile machine. The four variants of the new Tiger 1200 fall under two families – Pro and Explorer. The Pro bikes come with a 20-litre fuel tank while the Explorer bikes get a much bigger 30-litre tank.

Even in terms of tyres, the GT and Rally models come with a slightly different setup. One can find alloy wheels on the GT models and spoked rims on the Rally variants. The rear tyre is a 150/70 R18 in both bikes but the front is different. The road-going GT bikes get a 120/70 R19 while the Rally bikes get a bigger and slimmer 90/90 21-inch rubber at the front.