Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx 2020 — Specifications

There are motorcycles that simply play a role, and then there are those that embody a concept to the very core. The 2020 Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx belongs to the latter category. Imagine a large-framed adventurer who doesn’t want to sacrifice either travel comfort or agility on winding roads. That’s exactly the playground of this machine.

At the heart of the matter lies its inline three-cylinder engine of 1215 cc. With 141 horsepower released around 9350 rpm, and a torque of 122 Nm available from 7600 rpm, it’s far from a tractor, but the Triumph engine offers remarkable elasticity. It pulls relentlessly from the mid-range to the high end, with that characteristic vibration that brings the whole thing to life. Compared to some V4 competitors that can be more brutal, this inline three is a diplomat: powerful but always civilized.

The announced dry weight of 248 kg is the figure that always makes people’s teeth grind in this category of large trail bikes. On paper, it seems heavy. But on the road, thanks to a well-thought-out tubular trellis frame and a successful weight distribution, the Tiger 1200 XCx handles with surprising ease. The seat height of 835 mm may be intimidating, but it contributes to this feeling of dominance over the terrain. Semi-active electronic WP suspensions are key here: they digest everything, from rough terrain to tight sequences on the road, without ever leaving you off balance.

The braking system, with its four-piston Brembo monobloc calipers at the front, is firm and progressive, offering a total feeling of security. And then there’s this shaft drive. A luxury on a machine of this type. No chain to clean, no tension to adjust, just the silent reliability of a final drive that allows you to focus on the journey. With a 20-liter tank and consumption around 5 liters per 100 km, the stages are long.

At €19,000, it sits at the top of the premium trail bike range. It makes no concessions: it is large, technological, and a little intimidating for a beginner. But for the accomplished adventurer looking for a machine capable of everything, from the daily commute to the grand tour, without ever failing either on comfort or road performance, the Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx is an almost essential proposition. The evolutions since previous versions, such as the Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx 2016 or the Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx 2017, have refined this character, making this 2020 the definitive expression of a concept that has found its audience.