I'd say the Explorer is the flagship. It does come with all the bells and whistles. Also the start is not that complicated. I usually just push the button down and then again to start. You do not have to wait for the screen at all. Give it a go.
@@Dr.MichaelsMotorcyclesI fire mine up before I put my helmet and gloves on. By the time I've done that, she's all lit up. Otherwise, I just start and go. Before I've gone 15-20 feet, the screen is up and running.
Glad you are enjoying it, man, unfortunately, my Explorer kept stalling and as the service department couldn't replicate it regularly they couldn't get it covered by warranty. shame.
I've got the Rally Explorer and I did get the nav app working, then immediately stopped using it. It's just not worth the trouble. I'll stick with my Garmin Zumo. And offroad, the Tiger is surprisingly competent. I went from a KTM 890 ADV-R to the Tiger, and while the KTM is objectively better offroad than the Triumph, the Tiger is so good at everything else that it's just a better overall package. I've taken mine everywhere I'd taken the 890, and yes, it's a little heavier, but I was never in a position that I wanted the KTM back. And I think the reason you have to stop to go into offroad mode is the suspension change. It adds ride height. You can feel the bike come up under you. Personally I'd prefer to be able to change it on the fly, but I can see an instance where suspension geometry changes in motion could cause issues for some riders. FYI, you can go back into road mode without stopping. Hold the M button and it will let you change modes while in motion.
Yeah, I don't think I would use the navigation app very much. I keep my phone in my pocket and just listen to the navigation in my helmet. I remember being able to get back into road mode on the fly, but for some reason it did not work when I was filming the video, so I had to pull over 😅
I have the GT Pro and have to disagree about the seat, it rolls you forward into the tank with all that entails ( crushed nuts) . On the 24 model they’ve addressed this with a flatter seat (that will retro fit) . Start up procedure has already been mentioned by others. If you want to flick between riding modes on the fly, Triumph tell you that you need a closed throttle for a few seconds for the switch to take place well forget doing that, just put it in cruise control and it will change with no loss of power. You never really mentioned or demonstrated just how tuneable the damping is, slack it right off or tighten it right up regardless of on road riding modes. Finally, this vibration thing, not there on mine genuinely. I was at Triumph HQ here in England a few months ago on a factory visit and they explained the reasoning behind the crankshaft update……mainly press related and in some cases it can cause stalling. Overall v happy with mine - no issues since April 22, it’ll be replaced next year with what I haven’t decided.
My Triumph Connect app works with my Android phone and Sena headset. Everything about the connectivity is rock solid. My only issue is the turn by turn navigation. I find it confusing and frustrating to follow. I use a Zumo XT2 for navigation. FAR superior. BTW...you can switch to road mode from off road mode on the fly, but not the other way around. Simply hold the mode button down for a few seconds and follow the prompt on the TFT. Read your owner's manual. Lol
I have been able to connect to the app and bike, but turn-by-turn has never worked for me. I have read comments on the app and it seems like it was an issue for a lot of other Android users. I haven't checked it in a while though - I just got used to listening to step-by-step in my Cardo from my phone in my pocket.
@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles works better with Sena, I think. You can search tested devices and there are a list of phones that are proven to work. I have an S21 FE and Sena S20 Evo. Everything works as it should, but the tbt directions are terrible.
Thanks for the comment! Glad to see I am not alone with these issues. It's also surprising that they haven't attempted to improve the app. The reviews in the app store aren't very good.
@@bertranddefrontenac yes. You can start the engine. It just takes a few seconds for the screen to boot up. It's up faster than I can get my gloves on.
I had the 2021 (?) Tiger 900 Rally Pro, and exchanged it for a 1200 Rally Explorer when that came out. I really appreciate the extra power (had 1200s before that, so was missing the passing power down low), and the large gas tank. Have the low seat on, and use the lowering function whenever I am going to be doing the slow speed/parking stuff. Terrific bike.
I only passed last November and I've done 10k miles already. I commute on it and ride for fun also. This bike have saved me so much money and time getting in and out of London. I love this bike and hope to get a speed Tripple to go alone side it at some point.@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles
@@ChipZilla69 That's awesome, I wish I could ride mine more often. I used to commute to work by motorcycle but now that I work from home, I can only ride for fun. And I split time between the Triumph and Ducati. You can't go wrong with the Speed Triple - fantastic bike. I'm looking at a Speed Twin 1200 to round out the collection.
I dropped my 1200 3 times in one day, a few months ago. I was on my own. I'm 57 and haven't seen the inside of a gym in 20 years, but I got it done. I'm not gonna say it was easy. Hell no, but technique is everything.
@@Kevimoto Been there....haha. One of the occasions the wind grabbed the bike as I stopped to take a picture of the view at the top of the Pyrenees - was a bit tricky to get it up that time. But as you say, technique is the key.
Not a bad idea. I'm guessing you do mostly road/highway riding? I like the option of some trail riding once in a while so the stock tires are pretty good for that.
@@eugeniustheodidactus8890 Just in case I did some off road / back roads to Alaska type thing and tubeless in case I was out in the desolate roads and I can fix a flat tire and use my mini pump in my tool kit.
It's hard to take you seriously - you still have the peel-off stickers on the windscreen and gas tank and your longest trip is three hours, after a year of ownership? Starting: you don't need three clicks - power on then just hold the starter down along with clutch. your second click isn't needed... fwiw i sold mine after 1 year and 15k miles, got a GS now.
You can start it with one click by holding in the clutch and then press and hold the starter button until it starts.
I've got the GT Explorer variant and it is a wonderful bike too! But then, I like just about every bike in the Triumph range, especially the Rocket.
Same! I am actually thinking of a Speed Twin 1200 as my next bike :-)
@@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles Speed Twin is a thing of beauty!
Good content quality and information I’m new to the bike world and this channel is helping me learn a lot
Awesome, glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!
I'd say the Explorer is the flagship. It does come with all the bells and whistles. Also the start is not that complicated. I usually just push the button down and then again to start. You do not have to wait for the screen at all. Give it a go.
Will do thanks! I've just been going off of what the salesperson told me when explaining the bike. Good call on the Explorer as well.
@@Dr.MichaelsMotorcyclesI fire mine up before I put my helmet and gloves on. By the time I've done that, she's all lit up. Otherwise, I just start and go. Before I've gone 15-20 feet, the screen is up and running.
Starting: clutch in and press the start button and hold down. No need to switch on and prime stages. Try it. It's a great bike !
Will try it this way, thanks!
One day my bro you'll be a popular youtuber damn that effort for a video is hella good I wish you good luck ❤
Thanks so much for the feedback!
Glad you are enjoying it, man, unfortunately, my Explorer kept stalling and as the service department couldn't replicate it regularly they couldn't get it covered by warranty. shame.
Year ? Is this a common problem? So, they didn't honor the warranty...... hmmm.
I've got the Rally Explorer and I did get the nav app working, then immediately stopped using it. It's just not worth the trouble. I'll stick with my Garmin Zumo.
And offroad, the Tiger is surprisingly competent. I went from a KTM 890 ADV-R to the Tiger, and while the KTM is objectively better offroad than the Triumph, the Tiger is so good at everything else that it's just a better overall package. I've taken mine everywhere I'd taken the 890, and yes, it's a little heavier, but I was never in a position that I wanted the KTM back.
And I think the reason you have to stop to go into offroad mode is the suspension change. It adds ride height. You can feel the bike come up under you. Personally I'd prefer to be able to change it on the fly, but I can see an instance where suspension geometry changes in motion could cause issues for some riders. FYI, you can go back into road mode without stopping. Hold the M button and it will let you change modes while in motion.
Yeah, I don't think I would use the navigation app very much. I keep my phone in my pocket and just listen to the navigation in my helmet. I remember being able to get back into road mode on the fly, but for some reason it did not work when I was filming the video, so I had to pull over 😅
I have the GT Pro and have to disagree about the seat, it rolls you forward into the tank with all that entails ( crushed nuts) . On the 24 model they’ve addressed this with a flatter seat (that will retro fit) .
Start up procedure has already been mentioned by others.
If you want to flick between riding modes on the fly, Triumph tell you that you need a closed throttle for a few seconds for the switch to take place well forget doing that, just put it in cruise control and it will change with no loss of power.
You never really mentioned or demonstrated just how tuneable the damping is, slack it right off or tighten it right up regardless of on road riding modes.
Finally, this vibration thing, not there on mine genuinely. I was at Triumph HQ here in England a few months ago on a factory visit and they explained the reasoning behind the crankshaft update……mainly press related and in some cases it can cause stalling.
Overall v happy with mine - no issues since April 22, it’ll be replaced next year with what I haven’t decided.
Thanks for the nice comment! Good tip on the cruise control, I will try that out!
Great video!
Thank you for watching and commenting!
great video!
Thanks!
Hi there, great video. Where did you get the backrest? I need one for my wife before even purchasing the bike
The backrest is from Dynamic Motorcycle Accessories. My passengers really like it!
For starting I click start button down once for system startup and then down again for engine start.
I use the navigation Triump app with my iPhone.
Do you have any issues with the app on your iPhone?
My Triumph Connect app works with my Android phone and Sena headset. Everything about the connectivity is rock solid. My only issue is the turn by turn navigation. I find it confusing and frustrating to follow. I use a Zumo XT2 for navigation. FAR superior.
BTW...you can switch to road mode from off road mode on the fly, but not the other way around. Simply hold the mode button down for a few seconds and follow the prompt on the TFT.
Read your owner's manual. Lol
I have been able to connect to the app and bike, but turn-by-turn has never worked for me. I have read comments on the app and it seems like it was an issue for a lot of other Android users. I haven't checked it in a while though - I just got used to listening to step-by-step in my Cardo from my phone in my pocket.
@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles works better with Sena, I think. You can search tested devices and there are a list of phones that are proven to work. I have an S21 FE and Sena S20 Evo. Everything works as it should, but the tbt directions are terrible.
You are right- the phone application is crap. Even the gopro feature only works with the older gopros.
Thanks for the comment! Glad to see I am not alone with these issues. It's also surprising that they haven't attempted to improve the app. The reviews in the app store aren't very good.
Hi! Good video, very informative, thank you. But you can't start the engine as long the dashboard did not fully load??
@@bertranddefrontenac yes. You can start the engine. It just takes a few seconds for the screen to boot up. It's up faster than I can get my gloves on.
You can switch from off-road to road without stopping. Just can’t go from road to off-road without stopping.
Did you also try the '24 Tiger 900 Rally Pro, and if yes, how do they compare? Cheers from The Netherlands
I had the 2021 (?) Tiger 900 Rally Pro, and exchanged it for a 1200 Rally Explorer when that came out. I really appreciate the extra power (had 1200s before that, so was missing the passing power down low), and the large gas tank. Have the low seat on, and use the lowering function whenever I am going to be doing the slow speed/parking stuff. Terrific bike.
Just don't drop it you will never pick it up again. I slipped a disc in my back picking up my 900.
Too late haha. I've dropped it a few times off road but luckily have been able to pick it up with no injuries. Do you still ride the 900?
I only passed last November and I've done 10k miles already. I commute on it and ride for fun also. This bike have saved me so much money and time getting in and out of London. I love this bike and hope to get a speed Tripple to go alone side it at some point.@Dr.MichaelsMotorcycles
@@ChipZilla69 That's awesome, I wish I could ride mine more often. I used to commute to work by motorcycle but now that I work from home, I can only ride for fun. And I split time between the Triumph and Ducati. You can't go wrong with the Speed Triple - fantastic bike. I'm looking at a Speed Twin 1200 to round out the collection.
I dropped my 1200 3 times in one day, a few months ago. I was on my own. I'm 57 and haven't seen the inside of a gym in 20 years, but I got it done. I'm not gonna say it was easy. Hell no, but technique is everything.
@@Kevimoto Been there....haha. One of the occasions the wind grabbed the bike as I stopped to take a picture of the view at the top of the Pyrenees - was a bit tricky to get it up that time. But as you say, technique is the key.
I noticed the turn signals aren't auto-cancelling... Is that correct?
Correct!
Riding mode can be scrolled through by repeatedly pressing the ride mode button
How tall are you? 5.60?
Here is my full review on the Triumph Tiger! ruclips.net/video/pJ44EvyC2Bc/видео.html
I changed to 90 / 10 road tires day one.
Not a bad idea. I'm guessing you do mostly road/highway riding? I like the option of some trail riding once in a while so the stock tires are pretty good for that.
Why did you buy the rally for on road use ? ( you can always change tires for more offroad at any time, so there is that flexibility )
@@eugeniustheodidactus8890 Just in case I did some off road / back roads to Alaska type thing and tubeless in case I was out in the desolate roads and I can fix a flat tire and use my mini pump in my tool kit.
@@davidamatson 👍
It's hard to take you seriously - you still have the peel-off stickers on the windscreen and gas tank and your longest trip is three hours, after a year of ownership?
Starting: you don't need three clicks - power on then just hold the starter down along with clutch. your second click isn't needed...
fwiw i sold mine after 1 year and 15k miles, got a GS now.
Why did you decide to sell it?