Advice Needed For A New Tiger 1200 (2022)

Discussion in 'Triumph General Discussion' started by Morta1217, Nov 26, 2024 at 12:53 PM.

  1. Morta1217

    Morta1217 New Member

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    Hello everyone!
    I’m new to Triumph but not to motorcycles.

    I recently switched to a 2022 Tiger 1200 Rally Pro, and overall, I’m quite happy with it. The last software update is from 2024, which is great. However, I’ve been experiencing a few "issues" with the bike, and I’m not sure if they’re caused by the bike itself or me.

    To summarize, I’ve been riding motorcycles for over 10 years. While I’ve never owned anything quite as big as the Tiger 1200, I’m used to handling fairly large bikes.

    With the 1200 Tiger, I’ve had some "bad feelings" while riding, and I’m not sure if it’s the bike’s behavior or just something in my head.

    Issue 1: Stalling
    The bike stalls a lot, even when I’m maintaining the clutch and throttle. For example, I stalled during a U-turn and, fortunately, managed to cushion the fall with my body, so neither the bike nor I got damaged.

    I’m not sure if this is specific to Triumph bikes, adventure bikes, or something else. The frequent stalling at low speeds has made me quite nervous about U-turns, which is unusual for me. I’ve been riding in mountainous regions for years without fear, and I still plan to do so. Maybe its me and I need to refine my clutch control, but I have been riding for 10+ years, and something about it doesn’t feel right.

    Issue 2: "Jumping" at Constant Speed
    When riding at a constant speed, whether with steady throttle or cruise control, the bike feels "jumpy." The RPM fluctuates slightly (within a range of 100–300), but the "jumps" I feel happen more often than the RPM changes.

    For example, when riding at 40–50 km/h in any gear, the bike rocks back and forth slightly, which makes my head wobble. It doesn’t feel right. This issue mostly disappears at higher speeds, but since I mainly ride in cities, on country roads, and in the mountains, I rarely cruise at 120 km/h.

    Issue 3: Vibration
    I’ve grown used to very smooth bikes, such as Kawasakis Versys, where vibrations are minimal unless I’m pushing into the red zone of the RPM range.

    On the Tiger, the majority of its power kicks in around 6,000 RPM, but when I approach 5,500–6,000 RPM, the vibrations become unpleasant. They seem to originate from the front of the bike, travel into my arms, and reverberate into my back. This makes it quite uncomfortable.

    What I’ve Tried
    I took the bike to a Triumph mechanic, and he mostly dismissed my concerns, saying, "It’s all in your head, mate," or "That’s normal." Honestly, I doubt it. The bike is still under warranty, but only for three more months, so I’m feeling a bit anxious about resolving these issues.

    My Questions
    • Are these behaviors normal for a Tiger 1200 or for adventure bikes in general?
    • Do I just need to acclimate to this kind of bike?
    • Are these known issues that require proper fixes?
    I’m posting this here because I think there might be both mechanical and psychological aspects to these issues. Apologies if this isn’t the right sub-forum for this kind of discussion.

    Thanks for taking the time to read this! Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated.
     
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