RIDE REVIEW I 2023 TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 G T & RALLY
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To start, Triumph wanted to
produce a lighter, leaner machine.
Weighing in at 549 pounds, the new
T12 is an amazing 55 pounds lighter
than the previous-gen Tiger 1200
and 37 pounds lighter than the GS,
in similar trim. Triumph achieved the
weight loss by redesigning the frame
and swingarm, and by using all-new
components throughout. We'll get
to those new components later—and
there're a lot of them—but for now
let's talk about the Tri-Link swingarm.
It's lighter, stiffer and stronger
than a single-sided swingarm, like
that found on the GS. The design
improves suspension action, giving
the bike the feel of a linkage-style
swingarm without the added weight.
This is especially important for off-
road riding, where the big machine
needs to handle everything from
endless stutter bumps to mas-
sive G-outs—all while keeping you
confident and assured that the bike
can take whatever you throw its way
without tossing you over the bars.
The swingarm is assisted by
Showa's semi-active suspension,
which continuously adjusts every-
