Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro specs: can you green lane it?
The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro weighs 249kg wet, has a seat height of 875mm and 240mm of ground clearance, and makes 150hp. Expect about 55 mpg, for a range of around 240 miles from its 20-litre tank.
4/10
Holloway Green Lane Score
A superb long-distance mile-muncher with real off-road wheels for its class, but its sheer weight makes it a lot of bike for solo, technical green laning. Rider ability, terrain, weather and tyre choice still move the real answer more than the bike alone does.
Four separate scores, not one blended number, so you can see what's actually driving it.
Beginner friendliness
2/5
Road usability
4/5
Technical off-road capability
2/5
Green-lane suitability
2/5
Full specs
Price (new, OTR)£16,995
Engine1160cc
Power150hp
Torque130Nm
Weight (wet)249kg
Seat height875mm
Fuel tank20L
Real-world range~240 mi
Economy~55 mpg
Wheels (f/r)21" / 18"
Ground clearance240mm
Suspension travel (f/r)220mm / 220mm
ABSYes
Traction controlYes
Ride modesYes
Service interval10,000 miles
Licence requiredA
Stock tyre sizes (f/r)90/90-21 / 150/70-18
Stock tyresMetzeler Karoo Street
Where the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro sits
Wet weight against ground clearance for every bike in the finder that publishes both. Light and tall, top left, is where the easiest green lane bikes sit. Tap a dot to open that bike.
Figures are manufacturer claims. Clearance is measured differently by different makers, so treat small gaps as a draw.
Will your feet reach?
The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro has a 875mm seat. Enter your inside leg for a rough idea of how much foot you'll get down when stopped.
A rough guide only. A wide seat needs more leg than a narrow one, the suspension settles 20 to 40mm under you, and boots add a little. Many bikes offer a low seat or lowering link. Sit on one before you buy.
Range against similar bikes
Real-world range from tank size and typical economy, against the bikes closest to it in weight and type. Out on the lanes, fuel stops are often further apart than on a road ride.
Range only. Hard off-road riding and headwinds use more fuel, so plan fuel stops with margin.
Tyres that fit the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro
It runs a 90/90-21 front and a 150/70-18 rear, on Metzeler Karoo Street from the factory. 44 tyres in our Tyre Finder are made in at least one of those sizes, ranked by green lane score.
Sizes are for the standard UK model and can change between model years. Check the size on your own tyre sidewall, and ask your dealer before fitting a different size. Our size lists come from maker and retailer listings and can miss sizes, so a tyre shown for one end may still be made in your other size. Check the maker's size chart.
Owners regard the Tiger 1200 Rally Pro as an open-class long-distance mile-muncher with surprising dirt capability. Riders appreciate that the shaft drive eliminates chain maintenance after gritty trail rides, and the 21"/18" tubeless wheels handle trail obstacles better than shaft-drive rivals. However, owners agree that its 249kg weight, tall seat, and sheer power make it too demanding for solo riding on narrow, boggy UK lanes.
Pros for green laning
21"/18" tubeless spoked wheels: a rare feature on open-class shaft-drive adventure bikes, offering maximum tyre choice and excellent rollover on obstacles.
Semi-active suspension: 220mm front/rear travel automatically adjusts damping in real time, with active preload reduction at low speeds for easier footing.
Maintenance-free shaft drive: enclosed shaft drive eliminates chain lubing, tensioning, and mud-clogging issues on gritty, wet green lanes.
Massive 150hp transit capability: the 1,160cc triple makes long-distance highway transits to remote trail networks effortless.
Cons and limitations
Excessive 249kg wet weight: too heavy for solo green laning on technical, boggy, or steep UK trails, recovery from a drop is extremely difficult without assistance.
Top-heavy fuel mass: the 20-litre tank sits high, creating significant pendulum inertia during low-speed, off-camber balance corrections.
Large physical footprint: the wide bars, broad tank, and large body panels make squeezing through narrow bridleway gates and tight trails hazardous.
High repair liability: complex semi-active electronics and premium finishes result in steep repair bills from off-road tumbles.
Based on manufacturer specifications and independent motorcycle press reviews.
Remember: a rank here assumes reasonable stock tyres and a competent rider in decent conditions. The right tyres, or the wrong weather, can move a lane from easy to genuinely hard regardless of what bike you're on. Check a lane's own difficulty and hazards on the map before you go, don't rely on a bike score alone.
Find where to actually ride it
Browse legal green lanes and byways across England and Wales, filtered by difficulty, on Holloway's map.
