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Tiger 1200: mix of lightness, technology and power

The new Tiger 1200 is a new benchmark for handling in its segment. It has been carefully and strategically designed to set a new benchmark for adventure handling on road and off-road use, thanks to a huge reduction in its weight, which includes its lighter engine and chassis, leading equipment specifications from the company. category and unprecedented ergonomics for the pilot.

Following an extensive bike-wide mass optimization program covering all components, the new generation is now over 25kg lighter than the previous Tiger and up to 17kg lighter than the closest competitor in the model category. with cardan shaft drive, based on comparable motorcycle specifications.

Weight savings are also a result of the new aluminum fuel tank and unprecedented tri-link swingarm, 1.5kg lighter and stronger than the previous single-sided configuration, incorporating a smaller, lighter driveshaft and differential box. 

The new Tiger 1200 arrives in Brazil soon, with three models: Tiger 1200 GT Explorer, Tiger 1200 Rally Pro and Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer.

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