2012 Tiger 1050 and 1050 SE

[Rincewind]

For those that thought the upcoming Adventure 1200 model may mean the cancellation of the 1050 Tigers, here is the info on the 2012 1050 Tigers.  I love the Diablo Red!  Glad to hear they have revised the suspension and lowered the handlebars.  

Asphalt & Rubber's story...

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2012-triumph-tiger-1050/

Simply revising the 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 before completely updating the model in 2013, Triumph has announced that the Tiger 1050 will get stiffer suspension components for the next model year, along with some cosmetic changes. Including improved dampening and a stiffer spring for the rear shock (108 to 139N/mm.), the British company hopes the revised suspension will give the Triumph Tiger 1050 better feel when traversing the roadway. Other mechanical changes include new handlebars that are 20mm lower than before, meaning the larger Tiger will have a slightly sportier riding position for 2012.

Triumph’s last tweeks to the 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 is a new cosmetic package, which sees new graphics on the bike’s side panels, new turn signals, and the elimination of some chrome bits. Other bare-metal pieces have been blacked out, including the new aluminum handlebar. The 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 will come in Phantom Black, while the ABS models will come in Diablo Red, Crystal White, and two-tone matte black color scheme. Pricing should remain unchanged.



MCN's story...  

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2011/September/sep2711-triumph-tiger-1050-gets-makeover/

Triumph has given the Tiger 1050 a host of changes for 2012 including upgraded suspension, a sportier riding position and new graphics.

The changes cover the 1050 and 1050SE models with the changes helping to give the bike a fresh and sportier appearance; something Triumph is doing to distinguish the bike from the new 1200 Adventure bike the firm will launch in November.

Triumph says: "Both Tiger 1050s feature upgraded suspension consisting of redesigned internals and new damping characteristics front and rear, with a stiffer spring at the rear. The result is a more controlled ride, both solo and with a passenger, with reduced dive under braking.

To take advantage of the improved suspension, higher specification black anodised tapered aluminium handlebars sit 20mm lower than the previous steel items, giving a more sporting riding position than before.

New graphics, similar in style to those of the new Speed and Street Triples, adorn the fairing of the 2012 Tiger 1050s, with a number of items being ‘dechromed’ for a more contemporary look.

Wheels, sprocket carrier and brake calipers are among the many components to now feature a black finish and are complemented by graphite footrest hangers and control plates, while silencers and heel guards now take on a brushed, rather than polished, aluminium finish.

The standard Tiger 1050 comes in Triumph’s metallic Phantom Black, while the SE version offers three colour options: Diablo Red, Crystal White and a two-tone Matt Black/Matt Graphite combination. The higher specification Tiger 1050SE also benefits from Triumph’s ABS braking system, as well as the standard fitment of handguards, centre stand and panniers, optional extras on the standard Tiger 1050."

The Tiger 1050 and Tiger 1050SE are now on sale, priced at £9099 OTR and £9999 OTR respectively, inclusive of Triumph’s two-year, unlimited mileage warranty.

[sammyseaman]

Want.

[Rincewind]

Yessir, I'd be lying if I said I didn't want it, too, even though I've already owned and sold one!  I still think they are one of the best bikes in this category.  Too bad they didn't update the headlights...

The US Triumph site is showing the 2012 SE model, but not the standard model...  I wonder if we will receive the regular model here in the States, or only SE's?  My dealer had said he could only order 2012 SE models on the order form...  

http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/range/adventure/tiger-1050/special/tiger-1050-special-edition

[Flightar]

I've been thinking lately of replacing my VFR 800 VTEC and am facing a real quandry...BMW R1200GS, Moto Guzzi Stelveo 8V, or Tiger 1050 SE.

Man I like them all.

[1000lbs]

Lowering the bars was the very first change I made on my 07 Tiger.  Suspension soon followed, along with a few other bits. Indeed, a properly sorted Tiger is among the best of do it all bikes. Yet, for some sick reason I'm considering putting mine on the market.  I think I have a problem  .

[DaisyCutter]

I'd have preferred a Tiger to my 2008 Sprint ST.

Frankly, I concluded that the Sprint had a higher potential for bringing home girls, so I bought it instead.

[Dan K]

It looks more like the Benelli Tre K.

- Dan

[mpb]

Lowering the bars was the very first change I made on my 07 Tiger.  Suspension soon followed, along with a few other bits. Indeed, a properly sorted Tiger is among the best of do it all bikes. Yet, for some sick reason I'm considering putting mine on the market.  I think I have a problem  .

I need to lower the bars on my '10 Tiger.
Can I ask which bars you used?

[1000lbs]

I dug up an old post from the Tiger1050.com board I post on.  I used the Speed Triple over sized bar kit from Triumph.  Easy, low cost, and looks great.  Details below.

Ok, so I had a set of Triumph fat bars and risers sitting around waiting to go on my Speed Triple.   After a few rides on the Tiger, I decided they would be better applied to  to lower the bar position and move it slightly forward on the Tiger.  After a bit of searching I saw there were a few old posts of people looking to do the same, but with no particulars on the hardware required to install this kit.

So here it is (sorry I didn't take any pics)

The Speed Triple Fat bar kit should have the 1 1/4" bars and a set of  1 1/4" risers. The risers also have 10mm spacers that locate through the bolt from the bottom of the risers.  This kit is not a direct bolt on for the Tiger, since the bolts that come with the kit are too short to work with the rubber mounts found on the Tiger.  The Bolts from the Tiger can't be used because they are of a different thread pitch.

To solve this problem go to your local hardware store and buy a set of M10 1.50 pitch X 75mm bolts.  That is the only addtional hardware you will need to mount the Speed Triple bar kit.  Remove the old bars and risers, leaving the rubber mount bushings in place.  Mount the 1 1/4" risers with the 10mm spacer and bolt down with the new bolts you bought at the hardware store.  That's it your risers are now bolted down to the rubber mounts from your original risers and you can mount the new bar as standard procedure.

Pretty simple really, hope this helps anyone looking to do the same bar swap.  There are some good deals on these kits if you look around.

[mpb]

Thanks 1000lbs. Great info.