At the heart of the 2026 Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition sport touring motorcycle, Triumph relies on a 888 cc engine powerplant. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 130 Nm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6 speed, triumph shift assist gearbox and shaft drive final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a 13.2:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Tiger 1200 Desert Edition measures 251 kg (553 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 895 mm (35.2 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,560 mm (61.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 364 km (226 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2020 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~364 km (226 mi)
Engine
Displacement888 cc
Power150 PS
Torque130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Compression13.2:1
Transmission
Gearbox6 speed, Triumph Shift Assist
Final DriveShaft Drive
ClutchHydraulic, wet, multi-plate, slip and assist
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.5 litres / 100km (51.5 mpg)
Emission Details129 g/km EURO 5+ CO2 emissions and fuel consumption data are measured according to regulation 168/2013/EC. Figures for fuel consumption are derived from specific test conditions and are for comparative purposes only. They may not reflect real driving results.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
