Inspired by epic, real-world motorcycle adventures taken by Tiger 1200 riders across the most inhospitable and challenging deserts in the world, the new Tiger 1200 Desert Edition features a dedicated special edition paint scheme and a unique high-specification setup designed to deliver maximum capability and even greater value.
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder |
| Capacity | 1215 cc |
| Bore | 3.3 in |
| Stroke | 2.8 in |
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| System | Ride by Wire, fuel injection |
| Exhaust | 3 into 1 header system, Arrow titanium silencer with carbon fibre end cap, side mounted |
| Final Drive | Shaft drive |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, torque assist |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis frame |
| Swingarm | Single-sided, cast aluminium alloy with shaft drive |
| Front Wheel | 32 spoke, aluminium rim, for tubeless tyres 19 x 3.0 in |
| Rear Wheel | 32 spoke, aluminium rim, for tubeless tyres 17 x 4.5 in |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 R17 |
| Front Suspension | WP 48 mm upside down forks, electronically adjustable damping, 190 mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | WP monoshock, electronically adjustable semi active damping with automatic preload adjustment, 193 mm wheel travel |
| Front Brake | Twin 305 mm floating discs, radially mounted monobloc Brembo 4-piston calipers, switchable ABS |
| Rear Brake | Single 282 mm disc, Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper, switchable ABS |
| Width Handlebars | 32.7 in |
| Height Without Mirror | 57.9 in |
| Seat Height | 835 - 855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 in |
| Rake | 23.2 ยบ |
| Trail | 3.9 in |
| Tank Capacity | 6.2 gal |
| Dry Weight | 542 lbs |
| Sandstorm |