Triumph announces four Special Edition Tigers that will hit the showrooms in January, 2026. Select Tiger 900 and 1200 models will be offered in Alpine and Desert editions, each receiving upgrades and special paint schemes. Triumph uses the GT Pro versions of the Tigers for the Alpine Editions and the Rally Pros for the Desert Editions.
Triumph Speaks Tiger
Paul Stroud, Triumph’s Chief Commercial Officer, describes the special editions this way, “The Alpine and Desert Editions have all the capability you’d expect from a Tiger with a distinctive and purposeful design, and enhanced specification.” Followed with, “What truly sets these Special Editions apart, is the exceptional value for money they offer for riders looking for their next adventure motorcycle.” Only time will tell if Triumph aficionados agree.
Tiger 1200 GT Pro Alpine Edition
Tiger Bling
Triumph adorned the new Tiger editions with premium parts, each chosen to make them better suited for their task. The company broke with tradition on the 900s, fitting both editions with sought-after Akrapovič silencers. Body protection is also in the mix. The GT Pro Alpine comes with engine guards while the Rally Pro Desert Edition receives fuel tank armor.
Tiger 900 GT Pro Alpine Edition Engine Guard
The bigger the Tiger, the larger the upgrade. The 1200 Special Editions are both spec’d with a safety package that provides both blind spot and lane change assist functions. Comfort is in the cards as well, with heated seats for both the rider and passenger. A heated or lower seat is an option in the Tiger 900 line.
Tiger 1200 Rally Pro Desert Edition with heated seats
Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro Alpine Edition
Triumph Got Style
All those extras are certainly worth a look, but the new editions’ appeal for some may be their unique paint schemes. Each edition will have a different look based on Alpine or Desert themes. The 900s each in a single colorway, while the 1200s each have two. And these bikes wouldn’t be complete without “new logos representing peaks and dunes, injecting fresh energy into Triumph’s adventure line-up.” Suffice to say, the new models all look great, making us wonder if the Desert Editions will see desert dust or the Alpine offerings will brave the snow. Not that it matters—riding a beautiful bike is a pleasure in itself.
Tiger 900 Rally Pro Desert Edition
Desert Edition close-up
The Nitty Gritty
The Tiger 1200s feature a 12-month or 10,000-mile service interval and carry a 3-year, unlimited mileage warranty. The 900s require servicing at 12 months or 6,000 miles and rate only a 2-year warranty. Prices reflect the extra equipment and unique styling of each model. The T900s run $17,495 for the GT Pro Alpine and $17,995 for the Rally Pro Desert Edition, with the T1200s running $21,895 and $22,995, respectively.
Specifications
Engine type: 888cc, liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder, 4-stroke
Engine performance: 106.5 bhp @ 9,500 rpm; 66.4 ft lb @ 6,850 rpm
Fuel capacity: 5.28 gallons
Transmission: 6-speed
Suspension / Front: Marzocchi 45 mm inverted fork, manual rebound and compression damping adjustment, 7.1 inch travel
Suspension/ Rear: Marzocchi rear shock, electronically adjustable preload and rebound damping, 6.7 in travel
Brakes / Front: Twin 320 mm floating discs, cornering ABS
Brakes / Rear: Single 255 mm disc
Tire / Front: 100/90-19
Tire / Rear: 150/70R17
Seat height: 32.28/33.07 inches
Ground clearance: N/A
Weight: (claimed) 494 pounds
Engine type: 888cc, liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder, 4-stroke
Engine performance: 106.5 bhp @ 9,500 rpm; 66.4 ft lb @ 6,850 rpm
Fuel capacity: 5.28 gallons
Transmission: 6-speed
Suspension / Front: Marzocchi 45 mm inverted fork, manual rebound and compression damping adjustment, 7.1 inch travel
Suspension/ Rear: Marzocchi rear shock, electronically adjustable preload and rebound damping, 6.7 in travel
Brakes / Front: Twin 320 mm floating discs, cornering ABS
Brakes / Rear: Single 255 mm disc
Tire / Front: 90/90-21
Tire / Rear: 150/70-R17
Seat height: adjustable 33.86/34.65 in
Ground clearance: N/A
Weight: (claimed) 509 pounds
Engine type: 1160cc liquid-cooled, liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder, 4-stroke
Engine performance: 148 bhp @ 9,000 rpm; 95 ft lb @ 7,000 rpm
Fuel capacity: 5.28 gallons
Transmission: 6-speed
Suspension / Front: Showa 49 mm inverted fork, semi-active damping, 7.9 in travel
Suspension/ Rear: Showa monoshock, semi-active damping and automatic electronic preload adjustment, 7.9 in travel
Brakes / Front: Twin 320 mm floating discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema monobloc radial calipers
Brakes / Rear: Single 282 mm disc, Brembo single piston axial caliper
Tire / Front: 90/90-21
Tire / Rear: 150/70-R17
Seat height: adjustable 33.86/34.65 in
Ground clearance: N/A
Weight: (claimed) 544 pounds
Engine type: 1160cc liquid-cooled, liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder, 4-stroke
Engine performance: 148 bhp @ 9,000 rpm; 95 ft lb @ 7,000 rpm
Fuel capacity: 5.28 gallons
Transmission: 6-speed
Suspension / Front: Showa 49 mm inverted fork, semi-active damping, 8.7 in travel
Suspension/ Rear: Showa monoshock, semi-active damping and automatic electronic preload adjustment, 8.6 in travel
Brakes / Front: Twin 320 mm floating discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema monobloc radial calipers
Brakes / Rear: Single 282 mm disc, Brembo single piston axial caliper
Tire / Front: 90/90-21
Tire / Rear: 150/70-R17
Seat height: adjustable 33.86/34.65 in
Ground clearance: N/A
Weight: (claimed) 553 pounds
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