If you like the Tiger stick with it.

 

I love the Tiger, not so much Triumph Corporate though.

Loved the ride on the EV. On the fence since NOW they disclose NO Exhaust in the "Crate" with LXP...wtf?

 

I'm torn though. Price was reduced $7k USD but it's still going to be $19k OTD even with this massive price cut. I really do like my Tiger 1200 Rally Pro, it's a great machine minus the T-plane crank which makes it a tad "lumpy" at higher speeds (which in Texas on the super slabs can be 90+ MPH now thanks to higher speed limits) and at these speeds it gets rather annoying on the vibration. I want SMOOTH. But I love EVERYTHING else about it, the shaft drive, the semi-active suspension and not having to think/worry about chain has been free-ing.

I guess if I fall in love with the demo I'll post the pics of the new machine, however, they need to not low-ball me on the trade which is what killed the deal in April, albeit $7k higher price.

Crossing fingers.

If anyone has had the Tigers, what could you tell me that makes you glad you got the EV/LXP over them.

Cheers!

My brother (Germany) has a 660 Tiger loves it, bought last month already 4000km on clock, but thats not the reason for the reply, I decided to buy a Triumph speed triple RX, placed the order but more I thought about the deal the more I realised I was being screwed over List Price RX £18,995 I know for a fact they are making 10/12% on list so lets take 10% £1,899 profit, they offered £7000 to change so thats trade in value of £11,995 I guarantee my bike would be sitting in their showroom for £15,500 they would prob sell for £15,000 so thats £1,899 + £3,005 profit thats £4,904 on one deal, think long and hard on trade-in deals do the sums.

 

Trading in for me is simply the easiest option, and yes, I will lose at least 2-3k of potential sale price if I sell it outright BUT I am VERY rural and it's just too much time/trouble to make it worth it. I exhausted all the riders I know and they are either getting out of riding altogether OR they are like me, already have more bikes than any sane person should own.

 

turbohawk yes I seen that but remember you are the buyer and with that you have the power of choice, not happy move along to another supplier, bike sales are tuff at the moment, so take your time tune your focus and when ready go for it.

 

Absolutely! Trust me on this, I never rush into a bike purchase. Never. I used to manage a very large "Big 4" shop in the 80's-90's and know about ALL the margins, tricks, etc. I don't besmirch a dealer to make a profit, however, as I want them to stay happily in business for MY needs when/should it occur. The problem is, as you state, economics aren't working in their favor and here in the US people are NOT spending on toys, which here in USA, motorcycles are just toys. They are NOT serious transportation like in other countries. 5+ LXP's & EV's sitting in various dealerships in Texas right now(so a whopping 10+ MV Agusta ADV bikes waiting for owners). So that's 10 bikes that have been rotting on the showroom floor nearly 2 years (3 model years now). And now that all these dealers have NOT disclosed up front that there is no Racing Kit, wow.

 

I get it your like myself pinned in a corner on a trade-in front, you sound like you know what your doing so please keep in contact would love to know your decision.
Colly

 

How was it?

I'm torn though. Price was reduced $7k USD but it's still going to be $19k OTD even with this massive price cut. I really do like my Tiger 1200 Rally Pro, it's a great machine minus the T-plane crank which makes it a tad "lumpy" at higher speeds (which in Texas on the super slabs can be 90+ MPH now thanks to higher speed limits) and at these speeds it gets rather annoying on the vibration. I want SMOOTH. But I love EVERYTHING else about it, the shaft drive, the semi-active suspension and not having to think/worry about chain has been free-ing.

I guess if I fall in love with the demo I'll post the pics of the new machine, however, they need to not low-ball me on the trade which is what killed the deal in April, albeit $7k higher price.

Crossing fingers.

If anyone has had the Tigers, what could you tell me that makes you glad you got the EV/LXP over them.

Cheers!

 

The best way to describe it is as a 900cc Sportbike disguised as an ADV bike. Brakes, power, handling, exhaust tone, all superb. The one I rode had a weird sensation in first gear with the initial clutch engagement, but it didn't carry into any other gear. I was in pretty heavy traffic but that's life where these dealerships are near me. I wanted the LXP but with no "Racing kit" AND hard case brackets "missing" also, no sale.

 

I have some questions about the LXP and/or EV in regards to the "satellite" tracking system. Is this part of a security system from MV or a dealer installed item? I will ask them this directly but I'd want to ask current owners so I am not bamfoozeled. Is there a subscription fee? Is it something I can easily deactivate or remove? I don't need anything like this, my security measures and detail make things like this totally unnecessary.

Interesting also that I had to educate 2 dealerships that 2024 LXP/EV's now come with a 5 year warranty (as of April 29 announcement of this year) and that the Termignoni exhaust slip on is a homologated EPA and Euro 5 approved part, and it is NOT banned by the EPA as they stated. Where did they get these erroneous talking points when it's clearly stated on MV Agusta USA website? So, one dealer actually was curious and looked into the crate and voila! there it was! The other is still acting like they can't enter the "vault" and look. I swear...something is wrong with this generation of dealerfolk. My gut is telling me to walk away. But the Italian part of my soul is saying vivi la tua vita al meglio!

 

I haven't activated the tracking system either. My bike is securely kept in an alarmed garage and so I am a bit nervous about messing with the bike when it all works perfectly now.........
Re the horn, I assumed that this was a problem specific to my bike and so I mentioned it on the 600 mile service. The mechanic stripped it down, rebuilt it and then discovered that they were all like this. My only other complaint is that the seat is not especially comfortable - up to 2 hours is ok but at that point my butt needs a break ! Other than these minor niggles, I love the bike. I have the road tyres and the handling is fantastic. I feel that it copes with the (many) road imperfections much better than my TV and the steering is quicker and more responsive. Definitely great fun to ride around the twisties.

 

I haven't activated the tracking system either. My bike is securely kept in an alarmed garage and so I am a bit nervous about messing with the bike when it all works perfectly now.........
Re the horn, I assumed that this was a problem specific to my bike and so I mentioned it on the 600 mile service. The mechanic stripped it down, rebuilt it and then discovered that they were all like this. My only other complaint is that the seat is not especially comfortable - up to 2 hours is ok but at that point my butt needs a break ! Other than these minor niggles, I love the bike. I have the road tyres and the handling is fantastic. I feel that it copes with the (many) road imperfections much better than my TV and the steering is quicker and more responsive. Definitely great fun to ride around the twisties.

Any idea what brand/service the satellite tracker is from?

Sorry to hear about the 2 hour saddle...Sounds like my 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700. Wonderful bike, but the seat...ouch with the pelvic pain at about time to refuel...and it immediately resumed the torture once back underway. The Tiger 1200 has at least a 4 hour seat where around that time point of riding (with fuel/potty breaks) I start to experience some saddle soreness coming on. Pretty drastic difference though. Much like my Concours 14, almost an all-day saddle, or closest to it, of ANY bike I've owned for long riding. I can ride these all day if need be...just have a hot tub at the inn for the night.

I definitely LOVED the ride on the Enduro Veloce, while no corner carving other than taking highway underpasses briskly was available for the scope of the demo ride, the handling was AGILE and SUPERB, along with ALL the important aspects of a well-designed and built motorcycle. It's probably easily worth every penny. In my case I have a bike that checks off the same boxes. My real complaint of my Tiger for long rides is the T-plane crankshaft vibration that just seems to build in the nerves of my hands with time, but we are talking 5+ hours of boring super-slab jaunts which I avoid like the plague but sometimes it's been unavoidable. No bike is perfect, so far, and Triumph Corp leaves much to be desired with my interactions with them. They've never called me back even after 3 attempts at talking to someone at Triumph HQ USA. Maybe MV Agusta will do the same thing, I won't know until I call them. Kawasaki, Yamaha, both, listened and offered remedies for my complaints. This is why I would DEFINITELY buy from those 2 motorcycle companies again in the future IF they make what I want. Right now nothing tickles my fancy in their current offerings.

 

Is the Mobisat device separate from the bike's electronics so it can be removed if not desired? How much battery drain when engine not running.

Yes, the exhaust is there...they never looked until I told them to. Crazy.

 

From prior threads about other models; I believe the Mobisat is easily removed, does not affect anything else and has a huge battery draw when the subscription is not activated.

 

As above, you just unplug it. It does put a drain on the battery, not massively but if not used it will continue to drain down if not charging. I couldn't get mine to work properly on the SV anyway because it is crap and not recognised by my insurers in any case, so I asked them to leave it disconnected on the LXP and will get around to removing it from the other one.

 

As above, you just unplug it. It does put a drain on the battery, not massively but if not used it will continue to drain down if not charging. I couldn't get mine to work properly on the SV anyway because it is crap and not recognised by my insurers in any case, so I asked them to leave it disconnected on the LXP and will get around to removing it from the other one.

Just curious what was the subscription annual or monthly? For some reason the dealers seem to not have this info handy, either. Seeing a disturbing trend as I am? No info. And only ONE place actually did and is trying to find these things out for me. Laziness or stupidity?