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Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
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Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
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Jokulsarlon, Iceland



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+ 1 for the Triumph Tiger 955. I agree with everything Touring Ted says in the thread.
Touring Ted knows his stuff and whenever he posts on here, I always take time to look at what he says.
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Plus the Triumph is BRITISH designed and made.
I believe most of the parts are manufactured in Thailand nowadays with final assembly here so that "the flag can be flown" in the labelling.

A mate of mine visited the UK factory quite a few years ago and he was very impressed with the hand finishing work, such as painting the pin-stripe onto the tanks of Bonnevilles, all done by hand, and no robot needed.
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Oh... I'll take the compliments all day long. Deserved or not..

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Just too resurrect an old thread, how would a R1200GS compare to the Tiger ?
seen a nice 2005 model in a local dealer and SWMBO said she could help towards the purchase !!!

Still twice the price of a decent Tiger !
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I reckon you sold the best option a while ago. The 1100GS build quality is much better than the 1150. I have had an 1100 for several years and it is the best bike I have owned in 35 years of biking. I also own an 1150R and although the extra gear is nice on the faster roads it doesn`t make up for the less `solid` feel of the 1100.
Incidently, I have also owned the steamer Tiger. It was OK on tarmac once I sorted out the ergonomics with risers and Renthal Dakar bars but I wouldn`t want to take it anywhere near loose or muddy surfaces. Way higher seat and centre of gravity! The dive from the forks was monumental as well.
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I reckon you sold the best option a while ago. The 1100GS .
Think your probably right, the 1100GS is the most confident inspiring bike I've ever ridden. Nothing feels as planted and sure footed.
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