TRIUMPH TROPHY 1200 SE (2012 - 2017) Review

Excellent quality all around - my only issue is the Tyre Pressure monitors. Batteries don't last but then again, I could make that complaint against my cars. Brakes are excellent.

It's quite different to the Honda V4 that I had before - bit more lumpy and grunty. On the other hand, it feels more like a motorbike and less like a jet plane.

Nothing to report.

Figure above is what I've been told - haven't serviced it yet.

The radio and entertainment system are fantastic. I know many people can't understand a radio on a bike but it works really well - additionally, the Bluetooth is really good and connects automatically to my phone/helmet when needed without any pfaff.

A heavier bike, but I can jump on the brakes hard at speed (something I do practice) has the bike stopping straight and true. Incredible brake feel at the controls and feedback from what is happening at the tires point of contact. The linked brakes work very well, especially compared to other linked systems I have ridden. I think it handles great. Not a Fireblade, but it can be really hustled in the twisties if switchbacks aren’t too tight or common on your route. It has a lot of lean angle, and feels great when on its side. For the super slabs the wind protection is one of the best in the business, cruises effortlessly at 95mph and bump compliance is great. I am 6’02 and the dimensions are kind to my back, knees, and wrists.

Definitely the highlight of the package. Perfect fueling and pulls hard through the rev range. The sound of the intake & exhaust when you get on it is glorious. I regularly average 55-60 mpg for a 300 + mile range, if you want to make ground between stops. I had a K1200RS that had a stronger rush at the top of the tachometer, but the Trophy engine surpasses it in all the other measurables. I would love another ten horsepower but I say that about all my bikes.

Make sure the VIN is checked to see the ignition recall has been performed if buying second-hand. The paint has held up well. More importantly the feel from the controls is excellent, with perfect fueling from off-idle through the rev range. It definitely has the feel of a premium bike and a solid, screwed together feeling. After switching from other bikes it still is impressive as the tach swings past 3,000rpm and the roads get kinky.

Absolutely oil-tight. Well kept, low mileage examples are practically a steal. I could not replace a bike of this high quality for under $20,000 USD. Not having lean sensitive ABS and six axis IMU thingamajiggers not a problem.

Newer models make the Trophy electronics seem helplessly outdated although I prefer the analog gauges on it. The radio is weak, it has been years since I bothered with it. The linked brakes work as advertised, the old way is not always the best way. Luggage space is a nice compromise between capacity and size/weight. ABS is not easily triggered which helps the handling. Standard seat is comfortable and again, the adjustable screen and bodywork make it very aerodynamic. Great in the rain, especially given its weight. At the time of purchase the standard headlight was one of the best in the business.

I did 1000 miles in 18 hours in June 2021

Lovely sound and lots of torque

Nothing has failed.

But major service is about £850

The screen is awesome and the headlight is brilliant

The most comfortable bike I have ever owned

Smooth as silk, gearbox can be a clunky

Trouble free

Servicing is expensive

Carrying capacity is great

Ride quality is very good, we are planning a tour for next year so not able to make a valid comment as yet but I have ridden for almost three hours with no issues.

What's not to like, it's smooth, punchy and sounds great.

In general the build quality is very good as mentioned before, there is no corrosion but it not seen any winter use yet so time will tell. Nothing has let me down but it's early days.

Not had to service it yet as only owned the bike for long enough bout the 10,000 mile service is coming up soon. MPG is very good as I have a reasonable commute.

Very well equipped, radio is a bit gimmicky don't really use it. would like to fit a sat nav but it means dismantling most of the cockpit to get to the pig tail connection.

Blown up!

Let me down too many times. Triumph aftersales shocking!

Engine is very good a few rattles but it is due for it's 20,000 mile service now so I will have to see if the rattles die after.

Luggage is big enough but can be a pain to close as things tend to get caught easily and you have to take care when closing the Panniers and Top box. Heated seats have two settings uncomfortably warm and sweaty arse, so I don't bother with them.

Its a heavy Bike so takes a fair bit of stopping, however superbly reliable, with ABS that's never intrusive .

Fantastic power band, addictive sound over 7,000 RPM

15,000 miles with no issues.

I do 5000 - 7000 miles a year, one service every 10,000 @ £160.00 Bargain!

This is the basic bike, which I think, has now been discontinued. So nothing that I don't need, ie: radio, engine modes, electronic suspension, takes seconds to adjust manually !

I've ridden sports bikes that don't handle as well as this! All day long comfortable and will cruise for hours at UK illegal speeds without breaking sweat. Covers lots of distance very quickly. Superb!

Grunty and torquey, but with character

Electrical problems sorted under warranty

comfortable and effortless

smooth and powerful, a good match

All good, easy to adjust to suit, looks like new.

competitive

pointless cruise control, electronic controls and settings fiddley.

need to keep active so I don't fall asleep its that comfortable!!

Satisfyingly powerful at all levels, smooth at cruising speeds

Only 3 months old, so far no issue other than the aerial snapped? Not sure how it happened, but Triumph replaced it under warranty

54.5mpg, can get more on long (sensibly ridden) motorway journeys

A lot of bits to learn, but once you master it, most very useful. Cruise control is a bit jerky, and button a little stretch to reach though