The 1200 Tiger Explorer Mega Thread

[Garyrr]

Originally Posted by NewYorkLuke

garyyy i think they told me they had just taken their first deposit from a guy in nj guessin that guy is you. good for you im glad you had a good experience wish i could say the same told them what i wanted they took my number and info i never heard from them i even sent the two sales men i talked to emails to follow up still havent heard from them maybe they sell so many bikes they really dont need my business thats even better for them i guess i stopped there two days in a row in the middle of a five day riding trip that alone would tell me (if i were the salesman) that the guy is serious. i have heard many good things about them the buddy i was riding with has been on their emailing list for years its the whole reason we stopped. guess i just like when the guys make i easy to spend my money

Don't feel bad...I called Triumph corp headquarters to find out when my bike will be delivered and they never called me back. I think the bottom line is none of them know whats going on with this bike yet. The bikes show up when they show up then they sell them. We never talked price because they are not sure yet. I just put money down on the first blue one. No one can even guarantee me I will get a launch pack so it's hit or miss. Sales guys at dealerships usually don't get back to you right away via email...me too have to wait days for return emails, thats the way that busibness is they thrive on walk in business. Anyway money talks on new units because they will probably sell most all of them. The bike is as fast as my speed triple. I almost bought a Tenere then I rode one at Martins and I'm glad I did. I was just at the right place at the right time as far as the road test goes.

I read a lot of tests on both bikes and only a few things rang true...you need to test ride bikes these days. When I have more time I will do a write up on both bikes. I've been riding for 35 years....used to race motocross in the late 70's early 80's.

If you PM I'll give you my number and we can talk if you want and I'll give you my riding impressions.

Gary

[NewYorkLuke]

oh yeah garyrr i wasnt expecting and email back im sure being on the floor is alot better for the pocket then behind a desk in an office answering emails i just sent the email to remind them of my seriousness and give them my number again like i said no hard feelings i liked the guys we just didnt deal doesnt mean i wouldnt go back there i have heard good things about workshops and stuff like that that they do and my buddy loves the place and this was his first trip there he has followed them on the internet awhile and seems impressed with all that they do

[rhinoWERX]

Does anyone (here in the US) know what the launch pack adds to the base model price?

Cheers
Jack

[Garyrr]

I roughly figured it out...the launch pac is writh about $1,240 for the parts alone no labor.

[Voluhzia]

From local dealer

"Bike- 15699.00 (bike with launch kit-16999.00)
Freight-495.00
Prep-225.00
Tax-492.57
Doc-283.00
Tags-55.00
Total-17259.57"

[Crazy Canadian]

Originally Posted by Voluhzia

From local dealer

"Bike- 15699.00 (bike with launch kit-16999.00)
Freight-495.00
Prep-225.00
Tax-492.57
Doc-283.00
Tags-55.00
Total-17259.57"

I was quoted 16699.00 with launch kit at my dealer... But there is also a note on the quote saying "final pricing has not been released yet" and that this is an "estimate only"

[Brian06]

If it helps at all it was about $1400 CDN more for the launch kit. When I factored in labor costs/ potential wait times for the upgrades I decided it was worth it.

[Voluhzia]

If I won a lottery and had $19K in cash, I still would hesitate throwing it on new bike. Considering it will still require a few grand in farkles, or more...

So, if I win something, it better be the Explorer already...

Gotta play something to win something...

[Garyrr]

If someone who purchased the bike in the US can give the answer to this. I just spoke to my dealer and he told me the launch pack has to be paid for as part of the bike separately. I thought Triumph was going to install them for free as a launch pack as Yamaha did with the Tenere and the saddle bags.

He said the launch bikes come with the launch pack in the create and are demo bikes only. He said the manufacture sells them the launch pack to display and gives them 10% off parts. He also said all launch packs has to be assembled at the dealer and are not sent on the bike from the factory......not sure I believe that.

If you go on Triumphs site and use the create your own option it's lists the U.S MSRP at $15,699 then you add your accessories. I built one with almost every accessory expect the painers and it came to an additional $4,089 not including labor.

[Too Many Toys]

Just got a call from my dealer. My Explorer is there & ready to be picked up. They had just told me May 12th last week.

Dammit, of course I'm not able to get it for 2 more days due to work commitments. (unless I can come up with an excuse, think I'm feeling the flu coming on )

Blue Launch Edition

[moggi1964]

Originally Posted by Garyrr

If someone who purchased the bike in the US can give the answer to this. I just spoke to my dealer and he told me the launch pack has to be paid for as part of the bike separately. I thought Triumph was going to install them for free as a launch pack as Yamaha did with the Tenere and the saddle bags.

He said the launch bikes come with the launch pack in the create and are demo bikes only. He said the manufacture sells them the launch pack to display and gives them 10% off parts. He also said all launch packs has to be assembled at the dealer and are not sent on the bike from the factory......not sure I believe that.

If you go on Triumphs site and use the create your own option it's lists the U.S MSRP at $15,699 then you add your accessories. I built one with almost every accessory expect the painers and it came to an additional $4,089 not including labor.

Gary, who is your dealer in NJ?

[NewYorkLuke]

I was told the lauch bike come assembeled but the dealer is suppose to use that as a demo and not suppose to sell it yet. is your dealer trying to charge you for labor ? could just tell them youll put them on yourself guess if the are lying youll find out pretty quick

Originally Posted by Garyrr

If someone who purchased the bike in the US can give the answer to this. I just spoke to my dealer and he told me the launch pack has to be paid for as part of the bike separately. I thought Triumph was going to install them for free as a launch pack as Yamaha did with the Tenere and the saddle bags.

He said the launch bikes come with the launch pack in the create and are demo bikes only. He said the manufacture sells them the launch pack to display and gives them 10% off parts. He also said all launch packs has to be assembled at the dealer and are not sent on the bike from the factory......not sure I believe that.

If you go on Triumphs site and use the create your own option it's lists the U.S MSRP at $15,699 then you add your accessories. I built one with almost every accessory expect the painers and it came to an additional $4,089 not including labor.

[NewYorkLuke]

moggi i dont wanna speak for garyrr but him and i talked about this earlier he is buying his bike in PA at martin motorsports

Originally Posted by moggi1964

Gary, who is your dealer in NJ?

[NewYorkLuke]

this is awesome are you in az or iowa ? or neither ? jw how close they are to the east coast

Originally Posted by Too Many Toys

Just got a call from my dealer. My Explorer is there & ready to be picked up. They had just told me May 12th last week.

Dammit, of course I'm not able to get it for 2 more days due to work commitments. (unless I can come up with an excuse, think I'm feeling the flu coming on )

Blue Launch Edition

[Too Many Toys]

Originally Posted by NewYorkLuke

this is awesome are you in az or iowa ? or neither ? jw how close they are to the east coast

Me & the bike are in Iowa.