The 1200 Tiger Explorer Mega Thread - Page 7

Bryn1203 · 10-05-2011, 01:40 PM

I'll go test ride one when they come out. I have already tried the XC800, Ducati MS12, Yam S10 - I hope the big Tigger will have as much poke as the Ducati but in reality expect them to aim at beating the GS & Yam - which probably wouldn't make me want to trade in the Uly.

RED CAT · 10-05-2011, 03:51 PM

Not even close!

Mr noname · 10-06-2011, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryn1203

I have already tried the XC800, Ducati MS12, Yam S10

make a brief comparison of the bikes.

Animo · 10-06-2011, 06:48 AM

That would be a sweet bike. I can’t imagine adding 400cc to the Tiger800, it must rip your head off

PizzaHog · 10-06-2011, 08:59 AM

Based on the on-paper specs, this is the only competition that the Honda 1200 X-Tourer has for my $$. Can't wait to see the hands-on comparisons - and any test rides I can scam.

cccbarkbuster · 10-06-2011, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryn1203

I'll go test ride one when they come out. I have already tried the XC800, Ducati MS12, Yam S10 - I hope the big Tigger will have as much poke as the Ducati but in reality expect them to aim at beating the GS & Yam - which probably wouldn't make me want to trade in the Uly.

So you think the Uly has more poke than those mentioned? The Uly is all I know but its not being compared to new stuff as its unavailable unless someone gives one up. I like mine but never been together with anyone on those bikes mentioned. I`m thinking the Uly was ahead of its time and compares well to these pricey new units.

SkiFastBadly · 10-06-2011, 09:41 AM

I ride a Uly and have test ridden both the 800 Tiger and the S10. The Uly has better low end torque and than either.

Yossarian™ · 10-06-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SkiFastBadly

I ride a Uly and have test ridden both the 800 Tiger and the S10. The Uly has better low end torque and than either.

Cripes, a 1200cc twin ought to have more low end torque than an 800cc triple.

I understand the comparison with the Tenere; those are more equal terms.

Bryn1203 · 10-06-2011, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sundance>

make a brief comparison of the bikes.

XC800: neat, all rounder - good value

Ducati MS12: fast, good handling sports-tourer - expensive

Yam S10: feels slow, easy to ride - not cheap

p.s Tunono V4 - fekin fast, thirsty and hard suspension

you did say brief

Bryn1203 · 10-06-2011, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RED CAT

Not even close!

I'm in the market for something to possibly replace the Uly - the MST12 is the only one that exceeds expectations so far but not enough to pay out £14K.

Strada · 10-06-2011, 11:23 PM

Having owned a Ulysses for many years and a MS1200, I'd recommend you try the Benelli Tre-K (1130 or 899 depending on your preference).
Apart from the MS1200 Ducati, it's the only Adventure-type bike that comes close in terms of handling and braking - the KTM SMT is quite good but very expensive.
Recently tried the new Guzzi Stelvio and that is a very nice machine too but not quite in the top set for H&B - it was much better that the 1200 Yamaha, which I really didn't like.
The Benelli's are around £6.5k at the moment.

Paulvt1 · 10-11-2011, 04:25 AM

Internet gossip has the new Tiger / Adventurer scheduled for a press launch around October 24th. All new triple motor with 136bhp...interesting...

mrpete64 · 10-11-2011, 05:08 AM

After having a 1050 tiger triple I cannot imagine how "sweet" this dual sport bike will be. I am sure it will be heavy, like a bmw gs, but a lot more dependable. After all these years the Germans still cannot get their driveshaft problems solved. My 1200 GT leaked a week after I bought it. It did get fixed but it makes you wonder about quality control/design.

Looking forward to seeing this bike at the New York bike show in January.

JohnG. · 10-11-2011, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by paul thompson

Internet gossip has the new Tiger / Adventurer scheduled for a press launch around October 24th. All new triple motor with 136bhp...interesting...

Mentioned the 1200 to my Triumph Dealer a few months back when in the shop buying the wife a helmet...
He knew nothing of any 1200,any time soon...

Rick West · 10-11-2011, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mrpete64

I am sure it will be heavy, like a bmw gs

We would be very lucky if it is as heavy as a GS.

Sadly it will be heavy like a Yamaha S10.

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10-05-2011, 01:40 PM	#91
Bryn1203 Dances with spaniels Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Denial - UK Oddometer: 1,772	I'll go test ride one when they come out. I have already tried the XC800, Ducati MS12, Yam S10 - I hope the big Tigger will have as much poke as the Ducati but in reality expect them to aim at beating the GS & Yam - which probably wouldn't make me want to trade in the Uly. __________________ Men do not stop playing because they grow old, they grow old because they stop playing - Oliver Wendell Holmes Get $5 off Smugmug - use this code NxRfLxbR5xhlE

10-05-2011, 03:51 PM	#92
RED CAT Bumpy Backroader Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Western Canada Oddometer: 2,432	A Uly! Not even close!

10-06-2011, 06:48 AM	#94
Animo Clear Clowdy Trails Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Playa del Carmen Oddometer: 3,199	That would be a sweet bike. I can’t imagine adding 400cc to the Tiger800, it must rip your head off __________________ Life is good, even in adversity! Yucatan \| Chiapas \| Belize 1 \| Belize 2 \| QRoo \| Guanajuato

10-06-2011, 08:59 AM	#95
PizzaHog Thought Criminal Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Left Coast, CA Oddometer: 2,765	Based on the on-paper specs, this is the only competition that the Honda 1200 X-Tourer has for my $$. Can't wait to see the hands-on comparisons - and any test rides I can scam. __________________ "For just as the Constitution is not a suicide pact, neither is there an obligation in the civil society to go meekly to one’s death at the state’s behest, or to satisfy its lust for absolute control over its citizens." Michael Walsh

10-06-2011, 09:41 AM	#97
SkiFastBadly A beer? Yes, please Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA Oddometer: 1,391	I ride a Uly and have test ridden both the 800 Tiger and the S10. The Uly has better low end torque and than either. __________________ "A Washington Terrace man was shot and killed by Weber County a sheriff’s deputy early Saturday while police were trying to talk the man out of taking his own life" -Salt Lake Tribune 5/25/13

10-06-2011, 11:23 PM	#101
Strada Tally Ho! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Essex, UK Oddometer: 403	Having owned a Ulysses for many years and a MS1200, I'd recommend you try the Benelli Tre-K (1130 or 899 depending on your preference). Apart from the MS1200 Ducati, it's the only Adventure-type bike that comes close in terms of handling and braking - the KTM SMT is quite good but very expensive. Recently tried the new Guzzi Stelvio and that is a very nice machine too but not quite in the top set for H&B - it was much better that the 1200 Yamaha, which I really didn't like. The Benelli's are around £6.5k at the moment. __________________ Farkle Bringer! www.palmerproducts.co.uk

10-11-2011, 04:25 AM	#102
Paulvt1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Wolverhampton. England. Oddometer: 2,849	Internet gossip has the new Tiger / Adventurer scheduled for a press launch around October 24th. All new triple motor with 136bhp...interesting...

10-11-2011, 05:08 AM	#103
mrpete64 Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Oddometer: 544	triples...love them! After having a 1050 tiger triple I cannot imagine how "sweet" this dual sport bike will be. I am sure it will be heavy, like a bmw gs, but a lot more dependable. After all these years the Germans still cannot get their driveshaft problems solved. My 1200 GT leaked a week after I bought it. It did get fixed but it makes you wonder about quality control/design. Looking forward to seeing this bike at the New York bike show in January. __________________ Mr. Pete----> aging hippie

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