Triumph 1200 XE/XC

[Antti]

This is just so good damn good looking bike.. versus KTMs (if we forget the SE) and don`t even need to mention rest in the adv scene.
I`ve ridden it once and was very impressed.

 

[Florida lime]

I've had mine for almost 3 years now.

Just yesterday.

 

[Antti]

Nice!
I took a spin with blue one. The bottom torque is massive and as the seat is flat the feeling is a bit funny at first.

 

[scottcolbath]

Anyone of you have a good knowledge source for these bikes?

I picked up a 2019. Love it. It's going to need an oil change and eventually, other maintenance. I wish there was a thread somewhere for these bikes, like Creeper had for the 640 over on Advrider.

S.C.

 

[Alan F.]

Does the high exhaust take any getting used to?

 

[scottcolbath]

Does the high exhaust take any getting used to?

I'm OK with it. It does throw some heat, but apparently doing a de-cat to the exhaust eliminates that issue. There's aftermarket replacement pipes for the cat section of the exhaust, or some are cutting open the stock cat can, removing the cat, and welding it back up.

I've done nothing but ride mine since I got it. I'm going to Vegas this weekend. I might ride the Triumph. That, or the Busa. Not sure yet. It would be the Triumph's first long ride.

BTW, an old Framingham guy here. I've been in Az. since 1990. We may have talked about this before. Fuck, I don't remember. :)

S.C.