Triumph Tiger 1200 XR 2017 User guide

Owner's Handbook
Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger XRx, Tiger XRx-LRH, Tiger
XCx, Tiger XRT and Tiger XCA
This handbook contains information on the Triumph Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger XRx, Tiger
XRx-LRH, Tiger XCx, Tiger XRT and Tiger XCA motorcycles. Always store this
Owner's Handbook with the motorcycle and refer to it for information whenever
necessary.
The information contained in this publication is based on the latest information
available at the time of printing. Triumph reserves the right to make changes at any
time without prior notice, or obligation.
Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without the written permission of Triumph
Motorcycles Limited.
© Copyright 10.2017 Triumph Motorcycles Limited, Hinckley, Leicestershire, England.
Publication part number 3855518-EN issue 1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
This handbook contains a number of different sections. The table of contents below
will help you find the beginning of each section where, in the case of the major
sections, a further table of contents will help you find the specific subject required.
Foreword .............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Safety First.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Warning Labels................................................................................................................................................ 14
Parts Identification........................................................................................................................................ 16
Serial Numbers ............................................................................................................................................... 20
Instruments .......................................................................................................................................................21
General Information ......................................................................................................................................92
How to Ride the Motorcycle ...................................................................................................................143
Accessories, Loading and Passengers...............................................................................................163
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................169
Cleaning and Storage ................................................................................................................................. 214
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 225
Index..................................................................................................................................................................230

Foreword
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FOREWORD
Warnings, Cautions and
Notes
Throughout this Owner's Handbook
particularly important information is
presented in the following form:
Warning
This warning symbol identifies special
instructions or procedures, which if
not correctly followed could result in
personal injury, or loss of life.
Caution
This caution symbol identifies special
instructions or procedures, which, if
not strictly observed, could result in
damage to, or destruction of,
equipment.
Note:
• This note symbol indicates points of
particular interest for more
efficient and convenient operation.
Warning Labels
At certain areas of the motorcycle, the
symbol (above) can be seen. The symbol
means CAUTION: REFER TO THE
HANDBOOK and will be followed by a
pictorial representation of the subject
concerned.
Never attempt to ride the motorcycle or
make any adjustments without
reference to the relevant instructions
contained in this handbook.
See page 14 for the location of all
labels bearing this symbol. Where
necessary, this symbol will also appear
on the pages containing the relevant
information.
Maintenance
To ensure a long, safe and trouble free
life for your motorcycle, maintenance
should only be carried out by an
authorised Triumph dealer.
Only an authorised Triumph dealer will
have the necessary knowledge,
equipment and skills to maintain your
Triumph motorcycle correctly.
To locate your nearest authorised
Triumph dealer, visit the Triumph web
site at www.triumph.co.uk or telephone
the authorised distributor in your
country. Their address is given in the
service record book that accompanies
this handbook.

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Off-Road Use
All models are designed for on-road and
light off-road use. Light off-road use
includes use on unpaved, dirt or gravel
roads, but does not include riding on
any motocross course, any off-road
competition (such as motocross or
enduro riding), or riding off-road with a
passenger.
Light off-road use does not include
jumping the motorcycle or riding over
obstacles. Do not attempt to jump over
any bumps or obstacles. Do not attempt
to ride over any obstacles.
Noise Control System
Tampering with the noise control
system is prohibited.
Owners are warned that the law may
prohibit:
1. The removal or rendering
inoperative by any person other
than for purposes of maintenance,
repair or replacement, of any device
or element of design incorporated
into any new vehicle for the
purpose of noise control prior to its
sale or delivery to the ultimate
purchaser or while it is in use and,
2. the use of the vehicle after such
device or element of design has
been removed or rendered
inoperative by any person.
Immobiliser and Tyre
Pressure Monitoring System
This device complies with part 15 of the
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications to the device
could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

Foreword
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Tyres
With reference to the Pneumatic Tyres
and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles
(Quality Control) Order, 2009, Cl. No. 3 (c),
it is declared by M/s. Triumph
Motorcycles Ltd. that the tyres fitted on
this motorcycle meet the requirements
of IS 15627: 2005 and comply with the
requirements under Central Motor
Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989.
Tiger 1200 XRx-LRH (Low
Ride Height) Models
Unless stated otherwise, information,
instructions, and specifications for Tiger
1200 XRx-LRH models are identical to
those detailed in this Owner’s Handbook
for the Tiger 1200 XRx standard ride
height models.
Note:
• The Tiger 1200 XRx-LRH models
cannot be fitted with a centre
stand.
Owner's Handbook
Warning
This Owner's Handbook, and all other
instructions that are supplied with
your motorcycle, should be considered
a permanent part of your motorcycle
and should remain with it even if your
motorcycle is subsequently sold.
All riders must read this Owner's
Handbook and all other instructions
which are supplied with your
motorcycle, before riding, in order to
become thoroughly familiar with the
correct operation of your motorcycle's
controls, its features, capabilities and
limitations. Do not lend your
motorcycle to others as riding when
not familiar with your motorcycle's
controls, features, capabilities and
limitations can lead to an accident.
Thank you for choosing a Triumph
motorcycle. This motorcycle is the
product of Triumph's use of proven
engineering, exhaustive testing, and
continuous striving for superior
reliability, safety and performance.
Please read this Owner's Handbook
before riding in order to become
thoroughly familiar with the correct
operation of your motorcycle's controls,
its features, capabilities and limitations.
This handbook includes safe riding tips,
but does not contain all the techniques
and skills necessary to ride a motorcycle
safely.
Triumph strongly recommends that all
riders undertake the necessary training
to ensure safe operation of this
motorcycle.

Foreword
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This handbook is available from your
local dealer in:
• English
• US English
• French
• German
• Italian
• Dutch
• Spanish
• Portuguese
• Swedish
• Japanese
• Thai.
Talk to Triumph
Our relationship with you does not end
with the purchase of your Triumph. Your
feedback on the buying and ownership
experience is very important in helping
us develop our products and services
for you.
Please help us by ensuring your
authorised Triumph dealership has your
email address and registers this with us.
You will then receive an online customer
satisfaction survey invitation to your
email address where you can give us
this feedback.
Your Triumph Team.

Safety First
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SAFETY FIRST
The Motorcycle
Warning
All models are designed for on-road
use and light off-road use. Light off-
road use includes use on unpaved, dirt
or gravel roads, but does not include
riding on any motocross course, any
off-road competition (such as
motocross or enduro riding), or riding
off-road with a passenger.
Light off-road use does not include
jumping the motorcycle or riding over
obstacles. Do not attempt to jump over
any bumps or obstacles. Do not
attempt to ride over any obstacles.
Extreme off-road use could lead to loss
of motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning
Tiger 1200 XRx-LRH (Low Ride Height)
Model
The Tiger 1200 XRx-LRH motorcycles
are equipped with lowered suspension
and have reduced ground clearance.
As a result, the cornering bank angles
that can be achieved by the Tiger 1200
XRx-LRH are reduced, when compared
with the standard ride height Tiger
1200 XRx.
When riding, keep in mind that your
motorcycle’s ground clearance is
limited. Operate your motorcycle in an
area free from traffic to gain familiarity
with the motorcycle’s ground
clearance and bank angle limitations.
Banking to an unsafe angle or
unexpected contact with the ground
may cause instability, loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning
This motorcycle is not designed to tow
a trailer or be fitted with a sidecar.
Fitting a sidecar and/or a trailer may
result in loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.

Safety First
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Warning
This motorcycle is designed for use as
a two-wheeled vehicle capable of
carrying a rider on his/her own, or a
rider and one passenger.
The total weight of the rider, and any
passenger, accessories and luggage
must not exceed the maximum load
limit of:
Tiger 1200 XR - 230 kg (507 lb)
Tiger 1200 XRx - 228 kg (502 lb)
Tiger 1200 XRx-LRH - 230 kg (507 lb)
Tiger 1200 XRT - 228 kg (502 lb)
Tiger 1200 XCx - 223 kg (491 lb)
Tiger 1200 XCA - 224 kg (493 lb).
Warning
This motorcycle is fitted with a
catalytic converter below the engine,
which along with the exhaust system
reaches very high temperature during
engine operation.
Flammable materials such as grass,
hay/straw, leaves, clothing and
luggage etc. could ignite if allowed to
come into contact with any part of the
exhaust system and catalytic
converter.
Always make sure that flammable
materials are not allowed to contact
the exhaust system or catalytic
converter.
Fuel and Exhaust Fumes
Warning
PETROL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE:
Always turn off the engine when
refuelling.
Do not refuel or open the fuel filler cap
while smoking or in the vicinity of any
open (naked) flame.
Take care not to spill any petrol on the
engine, exhaust pipes or silencers
when refuelling.
If petrol is swallowed, inhaled or
allowed to get into the eyes, seek
immediate medical attention.
Spillage on the skin should be
immediately washed off with soap and
water and clothing contaminated with
petrol should immediately be removed.
Burns and other serious skin
conditions may result from contact
with petrol.
Warning
Never start your engine or let it run
for any length of time in a closed area.
The exhaust fumes are poisonous and
may cause loss of consciousness and
death within a short time.
Always operate your motorcycle in the
open-air or in an area with adequate
ventilation.

Safety First
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Helmet and Clothing
Warning
When riding the motorcycle, both rider
and passenger must always wear a
motorcycle helmet, eye protection,
gloves, boots, trousers (close fitting
around the knee and ankle) and a
brightly coloured jacket.
Brightly coloured clothing will
considerably increase a rider's (or
passenger's) visibility to other
operators of road vehicles.
Although full protection is not possible,
wearing correct protective clothing can
reduce the risk of injury when riding.
Warning
A helmet is one of the most important
pieces of riding gear as it offers
protection against head injuries. You
and your passenger's helmet should be
carefully chosen and should fit you or
your passenger's head comfortably
and securely. A brightly coloured
helmet will increase a rider's (or
passenger's) visibility to other
operators of road vehicles.
An open face helmet offers some
protection in an accident though a full
face helmet will offer more.
Always wear a visor or approved
goggles to help vision and to protect
your eyes.
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Riding
Warning
Never ride the motorcycle when
fatigued or under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
Riding when under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs is illegal.
Riding when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs
reduces the rider's ability to maintain
control of the motorcycle and may lead
to loss of control and an accident.
Warning
All riders must be licenced to operate
the motorcycle. Operation of the
motorcycle without a licence is illegal
and could lead to prosecution.
Operation of the motorcycle without
formal training in the correct riding
techniques that are necessary to
become licenced is dangerous and may
lead to loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
Warning
Always ride defensively and wear the
protective equipment mentioned
elsewhere in this foreword. Remember,
in an accident, a motorcycle does not
give the same impact protection as a
car.

Safety First
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Warning
This Triumph motorcycle should be
operated within the legal speed limits
for the particular road travelled.
Operating a motorcycle at high speeds
can be potentially dangerous since the
time available to react to given traffic
situations is greatly reduced as road
speed increases. Always reduce speed
in potentially hazardous driving
conditions such as bad weather or
heavy traffic.
Warning
Continually observe and react to
changes in road surface, traffic and
wind conditions. All two-wheeled
vehicles are subject to external forces
which may cause an accident. These
forces include but are not limited to:
Wind draft from passing vehicles
Potholes, uneven or damaged road
surfaces
Bad weather
Rider error.
Always operate the motorcycle at
moderate speed and away from heavy
traffic until you have become
thoroughly familiar with its handling
and operating characteristics. Never
exceed the legal speed limit.
Handlebars and Footrests
Warning
The rider must maintain control of the
vehicle by keeping hands on the
handlebars at all times.
The handling and stability of a
motorcycle will be adversely affected if
the rider removes his hands from the
handlebars, resulting in loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning
The rider and passenger must always
use the footrests provided, during
operation of the vehicle.
By using the footrests, both rider and
passenger will reduce the risk of
inadvertent contact with any
motorcycle components and will also
reduce the risk of injury from
entrapment of clothing.

Safety First
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Parking
Warning
Always switch off the engine and
never leave any keys with the
motorcycle before leaving it
unattended. By removing any keys, the
risk of use of the motorcycle by
unauthorised or untrained persons is
reduced.
When parking the motorcycle, always
remember the following:
Engage first gear to help prevent the
motorcycle from rolling off the stand.
The engine and exhaust system will be
hot after riding. DO NOT park where
pedestrians, animals and/or children
are likely to touch the motorcycle.
Do not park on soft ground or on a
steeply inclined surface. Parking under
these conditions may cause the
motorcycle to fall over.
For further details, please refer to the
'How to Ride the Motorcycle' section of
this Owner's Handbook.
Parts and Accessories
Warning
Owners should be aware that the only
approved parts, accessories and
conversions for any Triumph
motorcycle are those which carry
official Triumph approval and are fitted
to the motorcycle by an authorised
dealer.
In particular, it is extremely hazardous
to fit or replace parts or accessories
whose fitting requires the dismantling
of, or addition to, either the electrical
or fuel systems and any such
modification could cause a safety
hazard.
The fitting of any non-approved parts,
accessories or conversions may
adversely affect the handling, stability
or other aspect of the motorcycle
operation that may result in an
accident causing injury or death.
Triumph does not accept any liability
whatsoever for defects caused by the
fitting of non-approved parts,
accessories or conversions or the fitting
of any approved parts, accessories or
conversions by non-approved personnel.

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Maintenance/Equipment
Warning
Consult your authorised Triumph
dealer whenever there is doubt as to
the correct or safe operation of this
Triumph motorcycle.
Remember that continued operation of
an incorrectly performing motorcycle
may aggravate a fault and may also
compromise safety.
Warning
Ensure all equipment that is required
by law is installed and functioning
correctly. The removal or alteration of
the motorcycle’s lights, silencers,
emission or noise control systems can
violate the law. Incorrect or improper
modification may adversely affect the
handling, stability or other aspect of
the motorcycle operation, which may
result in an accident causing injury or
death.
Warning
If the motorcycle is involved in an
accident, collision or fall, it must be
taken to an authorised Triumph dealer
for inspection and repair. Any accident
can cause damage to the motorcycle
that, if not correctly repaired, may
cause a second accident that may
result in injury or death.

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Warning Labels
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WARNING LABELS
The labels detailed on this and the following pages indicate important safety
information found in this handbook. Before riding, make sure that all riders have
understood and complied with all the information to which these labels relate.
For illustration purposes, the Tiger 1200 XR motorcycle is shown.
Warning Label Locations
MAX LOAD
5 kg (11 lbs)
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4
3
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R.P.M.
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5 6
100 KM/H
(60 MPH)
MAX
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1. Headlight (page 208)
2. Coolant (page 179)
3. Snow and Mud Tyres (page 225)
4. Running-In (page 139)
5. Gear Position (page 150)
6. Tyres (page 195)
7. Panniers (if fitted) (page 132)

Warning Labels
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Caution
All warning labels and decals, with the exception of the Running-in label, are fitted
to the motorcycle using a strong adhesive. In some cases, labels are installed prior
to an application of paint lacquer.
Therefore, any attempt to remove the warning labels will cause damage to the
paintwork or body work.
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DAILY SAFETY CHECKS
TÄGLICHE SICHERHEITSKONTROLLEN
CONTROLES DE SECURITE QUOTIDIENS
CHEQUEOS DE SEGURIDAD DIARIOS
VERIFICAÇÕES DIÁRIAS DE SEGURANÇA
VERIFICHE GIORNALIERE DI SICUREZZA
DAGELIJSKE VEILIGHEIDSINSPECTIES
DAGLIG SÄKERHETSKONTROLL
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行前点検
1. Engine Oil (page 175)
2. Unleaded Fuel (page 117)
3. Helmet (page 9)
4. Windscreen (page 120)
5. Daily Safety Checks (page 140)
6. Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (if fitted) (page 114)

Parts Identification
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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1. Headlight
2. Front indicator
3. Electrical accessory socket
4. Fuel tank and fuel filler cap
5. Rider’s heated seat switch (Tiger 1200
XR only)
6. Battery and fuse boxes (under the
seat)
7. Passenger’s heated seat switch (if
fitted)
8. USB socket (under the seat)
9. Electrical accessory socket (if fitted)
10. Rear indicator
11. Rear brake caliper
12. Rear brake disc
13. Centre stand (if fitted)
14. Rear suspension damping adjuster
(Tiger 1200 XR only)
15. Side stand
16. Gear change pedal
17. Coolant expansion tank
18. Radiator cowl
19. Front brake caliper
20. Front brake disc

Parts Identification
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Parts Identification (Continued)
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13 12 11 10 9 8
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1. Rear light
2. Rear brake fluid reservoir
3. Oil filler cap
4. Mirror
5. Front suspension damping adjusters
(Tiger 1200 XR only)
6. Windscreen
7. Headlight adjuster
8. Front fog lights (if fitted)
9. Front fork
10. Engine oil level sight glass
11. Rear brake pedal
12. Rear suspension spring preload
adjuster (model specific)
13. Silencer
14. Seat lock

Parts Identification
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Rider View Parts Identification
Tiger 1200 XR Only
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1. Clutch lever
2. Instrument select button
3. Headlight dip switch
4. Instrument scroll button
5. Fog lights switch (if fitted)
6. Clutch fluid reservoir
7. Multifunction display screen
8. Tachometer
9. Ignition switch
10. Motorcycle status display screen
11. Front brake fluid reservoir
12. Engine stop switch
13. Cruise control adjust button
14. Front brake lever
15. Starter button
16. Hazard warning lights button
17. Electrical accessory socket
18. Heated grips switch (if fitted)
19. Mode button
20. Horn button
21. Direction indicator switch

Parts Identification
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Rider View Parts Identification
All Models except Tiger 1200 XR
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1. Clutch lever
2. Headlight dip switch
3. Heated seats switch (if fitted)
4. Front fog lights switch (if fitted)
5. Cruise control adjust switch
6. MODE button
7. Clutch fluid reservoir
8. Multifunction display screen
9. Master ignition switch (if fitted)
10. Front brake fluid reservoir
11. Hazard warning lights switch
12. Front brake lever
13. Engine start/stop switch
14. HOME button
15. Joystick button
16. Electrical accessory socket
17. Direction indicator switch
18. Horn button
19. Daytime Running Lights (DRL) switch
(if fitted)
20. Heated grips switch (if fitted)

Serial Numbers
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SERIAL NUMBERS
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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2
1. VIN number
2. Label
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
is stamped into the steering head area
of the frame. In addition, It is displayed
on a label which is mounted on the right
hand side of the front subframe.
Record the vehicle identification number
in the space provided below.
Engine Serial Number
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1. Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on
the engine crankcase, immediately
below the gearbox.
Record the engine serial number in the
space provided below.