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simply by pressing the ‘ Home ’ button on the switch cube for one second . The Tiger 1200 is available in four variants , with new colours for 2024 . The Tiger 1200 GT Pro and GT Explorer , tailor-made for road-focused adventure rides , are now available in eyecatching Carnival Red , as well as the previous options of Snowdonia White
and Sapphire Black . The Tiger 1200 Rally Pro and Rally Explorer , perfect for an all-terrain adventure , are available in stylish new Matt Sandstorm , and Jet Black options , as well as the popular Matt Khaki . “ The updates to the Tiger 1200 range for 2024 will deliver a more refined ride , broadening its global appeal ,” Triumph ’ s Chief Product Officer Steve Sargent said . “ While the current generation model has already made a big impact on this segment , more than doubling annual sales of the Tiger 1200 around the globe , our world-class engineering team is always looking for new ways to refine and enhance every model . “ By listening to customer feedback and integrating some of the new enhancements already revealed in the new Tiger 900 , this range of updates come together to deliver a significant improvement to the riding experience .” Triumph Motorcycles expects the updated Tiger 1200s to arrive in the New Zealand market in the second half of 2024 with pricing starting at $ 35,490 for the Tiger 1200 GT Pro .
BMW RETURNS TO GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN FOR MOTORRAD DAYS
After two successful BMW Motorrad Days in BMW ’ s hometown of Berlin in 2022 and 2023 , BMW Motorrad has announced it ’ s taking the show back to its earlier format for this year ’ s event . That means the world ’ s largest BMW Motorrad meeting will return to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the Bavarian Alps . For more than 20 years , the BMW Motorrad Days have been a highlight and a must in the annual calendar of BMW motorcycle fans from all over the world . For the past two years , the world ’ s largest gathering dedicated to the Motorrad brand has been held in Berlin , in the heart of Europe , where BMW motorcycles have been built for more than 50 years . Together with BMW Motorrad employees from all over the world , the BMW Motorrad Days 2023 in Berlin marked an important chapter in the company ’ s history on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of BMW Motorrad . BMW says moving the festival back to the alps is in response to the desire of its fans all over the world for unadulterated motorcycle culture , a party atmosphere and riding experiences you can only find against a breathtaking Alpine backdrop . Apart from the Berlin break of the last two years , the world ’ s largest BMW Motorrad meeting has taken place in Garmisch- Partenkirchen for a total of 18 consecutive years against the backdrop of the magnificent Alpine panorama . The 2024 event celebrates the “ Year of the GS ”, so the move back to the alps makes extra sense with its magnificent surroundings , winding roads and nearby alpine passes far more suited to the GS than the centre of Berlin . It is the ideal terrain for unique motorcycle rides - especially with the legendary icon of adventure riding . The 2024 BMW Motorrad Days is set to run for three days , from July 5-7 . BMW Motorrad will thrill the international community at the foot of the Hausberg mountain with new products , exhibitors , shows , test rides and , last but not least , traditional Bavarian lifestyle and legendary party atmosphere . BMW Motorrad will provide more detailed information on the BMW Motorrad Days 2024 soon .
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