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2024 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer Triumph Motorcycles has announced its 2024 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer and Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer models‚ which include further refinements to the engine‚ enhanced comfort and ergonomics‚ improved cornering clearance‚ reduced seat height with Active Preload Reduction as standard‚ and new colors. The GT Pro and Rally Pro models will not be available in the U.S. market for 2024. 2024 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer At the unveiling of the new bikes‚ Triumph’s Global Product Marketing Manager James Wood said that‚ similar to the recent changes made to the Tiger 900 line‚ when it came to the 2024 Triumph Tiger 1200‚ the company is “constantly looking for ways to improve and refine our bikes and always looking to make them better for our riders.” Related: 2024 Triumph Tiger 900 Review | First Ride  The Tiger 1200 line still features the liquid-cooled‚ transverse inline-Triple with DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder and a T-plane crankshaft with a 1-3-2 firing order. The irregular firing sequence gives the engine the feel and tractable response of a Twin down low and the sporty character of a Triple from the midrange to redline. In our 2023 Tiger 1200 GT Pro review‚ the Jett Tuning dyno showed 130.2 hp at 9‚100 rpm and 81.8 lb-ft of torque at 7‚000 rpm to the rear wheel through the bike’s shaft final drive. When asked at the unveiling if Triumph had considered changing the engine configuration‚ Wood said the T-plane was a “very conscientious decision … because of the extra character it gives you and because of the extra tractability it gives you at low rpm.” “That is absolutely something that we love about this bike and something we know that customers love about this bike too‚” he said. “So it was never an option to be changed to anything else. It’s a really nice engine‚ especially for adventure-style riding.” 2024 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer For the 2024 model‚ Triumph has made further changes to the crankshaft‚ alternator rotor‚ and balancer to increase engine inertia‚ plus some associated engine calibration changes‚ all with the goal of a smoother and more precise low-rev torque delivery. Triumph says customers will be able to feel the increased smoothness while accelerating or decelerating‚ especially at low speeds‚ and that an updated clutch design will create smoother engagement when changing into first gear. 2024 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer Both Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer models still feature Brembo Stylema braking components‚ with dual 4-piston monoblock radial front calipers clamping down on 320mm floating discs and a 1-piston rear caliper and 298mm disc. Cornering ABS is standard‚ as is cornering traction control. The Showa semi-active suspension system has On-Road and Off-Road damping modes‚ with nine settings ranging from Sport to Comfort within each mode‚ as well as automatic rear preload adjustment. Travel is 7.9 inches front and rear. The Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer rides on tubeless spoked wheels (21-inch front‚ 18-inch rear)‚ and the GT Explorer features cast aluminum wheels (19-inch front‚ 18-inch rear). 2024 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer The seat on both bikes has been redesigned with a flatter profile‚ providing more space for the rider‚ and the accessory low seat reduces the seat height by 0.8 inch from 33.5 inches to 32.7 inches on the GT Explorer and from 34.5 inches to 33.7 inches on the Rally Explorer. Seat height is reduced an additional 0.78 inch by the new Active Preload Reduction feature‚ which was revealed in August 2023 and offers the rider greater confidence by reducing the rear suspension preload as the Tiger 1200 slows to a stop simply by pressing the ‘Home’ button on the switch cube for one second. Related: Triumph Announces Active Preload Reduction for Tiger 1200 Range The cornering clearance of the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer model has been increased by lifting the footpeg position and moving them closer to the bike‚ and a longer clutch lever has also been introduced‚ providing increased space for riders’ fingers‚ adding further comfort especially on longer journeys. The Tiger 1200 Explorer technology package includes the Triumph Blind Spot Radar System‚ 7-inch TFT instrumentation with integrated My Triumph Connectivity System‚ Shift Assist‚ heated grips and seats‚ tire pressure monitoring‚ Hill Hold‚ and a keyless system that includes ignition‚ steering lock‚ and fuel cap. 2024 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer Both variants of the Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer models will be available with new colors for 2024. The GT Explorer will be available in Carnival Red‚ as well as the previous options of Snowdonia White and Sapphire Black. Pricing starts at $23‚795. The Rally Explorer will be available in the new Matte Sandstorm and Jet Black options‚ as well as the popular Matte Khaki. Pricing starts at $24‚895. For more information‚ visit the Triumph Motorcycles website. Check out more new bikes in Rider’s 2024 Motorcycle Buyers Guide The post 2024 Triumph Tiger 1200 Review | First Look appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Heads up folks! I’ve been all over this story and I’ll continue to warn as much as I can. Because the writing is splattered all over the wall‚ and you really don’t want to be the last one holding (worthless or certainly worth “less”) US Dollars when the music stops. Or Yuan. China knows and so do all the big Central Banks. Do you? Let me fill you in…. And then keep reading for a great way I can help you stay SAFE and PROTECTED. New reports out today reveal China has been secretly going on a “voracious” gold buying spree: China is leading a ‘voracious’ gold-buying spree as central banks try to shrink dollar reserves https://t.co/MQtUkKz1cT — Jan Nieuwenhuijs (@JanGold_) November 2‚ 2023 China leads record central bank gold buying in first nine months of year https://t.co/FKrkbFjd8G — Financial Times (@FT) October 31‚ 2023 Business Insider reports it’s not China alone….but MOST big central banks are doing it: Central banks around the world are on a gold-buying spree‚ and China is outpacing them all. The bullion binge comes as part of a broad effort this year of countries trying to diversify reserves away from the dollar‚ as well as attempts by some nations to de-dollarize trade relationships by conducting transactions in local currencies. “With central bank demand resuming its voracious pace after a slower Q2‚ we expect the annual total to approach last year’s record‚ and there’s an outside possibility it will exceed that figure‚” the World Gold Council wrote in its third-quarter report on the market for the precious metal. According to the Council‚ central banks have bought 800 tonnes of gold so far this year‚ up 14% from last year at this point. A whopping 181 tonnes out of that total comes from China alone. The country’s central bank holds a total of 2‚192 tonnes. The total amount purchased by central banks last quarter is the highest in 2023 amid an already booming year for gold buying. Demand for the yellow metal has been rising as central banks attempt to diversify their reserves away from the US dollar. This trend‚ along with some countries trying to de-dollarize their trade relationships‚ has resulted in a broad push away from the greenback in 2023. Since the US leveraged the strength of the dollar to slam Russia with sanctions‚ lock its banks out of the SWIFT system‚ and freeze billions in foreign reserves after the country invaded Ukraine‚ many countries have taken notice and tried to shift their economies away from reliance on the US currency. Robert Kiyosaki (The Rich Dad) knows too…. Listen to his warning‚ he hits the nail on the head: CHINA SHIFTING TO GOLD pic.twitter.com/rL4GofCQk2 — The Sacred Blue Tent (@SabrinaGal182) November 2‚ 2023 And here: China shifting Yuan to gold pic.twitter.com/YeCW4Akvw0 — Protective Mama Bear (@KimberlyRae45) November 2‚ 2023 It’s Singapore too! Singapore Central Bank “Can’t Stop Buying Gold” I always say‚ watch what the Big Boys are DOING….not what they’re SAYING. And the biggest of the big are the “Central Banks”. Notice I didn’t say good or honorable‚ I just said big. So when the Central Banks all start doing something‚ I generally tend to think I am just going to tag along with them! What you do is up to you‚ but here’s the latest breaking news out of Singapore — quote: “Singapore Central Bank can’t stop buying gold — boosts it’s gold reserves by 49% this year alone! Singapore’s central bank (MAS) can’t stop buying gold. MAS added another 1.6 tonnes of gold to Singapore’s national reserves during September‚ and now holds 229 tonnes of gold. Singapore has bought a whopping 75 tonnes of gold so far this year‚ boosting its gold reserves by… pic.twitter.com/BXJCthCjx1 — BullionStar (@BullionStar) October 2‚ 2023 Singapore’s central bank (MAS) can’t stop buying gold. MAS added another 1.6 tonnes of gold to Singapore’s national reserves during September‚ and now holds 229 tonnes of gold. Singapore has bought a whopping 75 tonnes of gold so far this year‚ boosting its gold reserves by 49%. ZeroHedge had a great write up on it‚ here is a small portion: The CNA documentary team also obtained access to the secret gold vault of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)‚ Singapore’s central bank‚ where more than half of Singapore’s official gold reserves appear to be stored. This is the first time ever that Singapore’s gold reserves have been filmed inside the MAS central bank gold vault. Singapore’s central bank holds 225.4 tonnes of gold‚ making it the 24th largest sovereign gold holder in the world. Up until March 2021‚ MAS held 127.4 tonnes of gold‚ and had not bought gold for many years. But then Singapore’s central bank went on a gold buying spree‚ buying 26.4 tonnes of gold bars between April and May 2021 (see here)‚ and then adding another 73.6 tonnes of gold bars between January and July 2023. See here. In total‚ that was 100 tonnes of gold added to Singapore’s gold reserves over just 2 years‚ which in percentage terms was a massive 77% increase compared to early 2021. In fact‚ the rate of gold accumulation by Singapore’s central bank during early 2023 was so intense that MAS earned the distinction of being the world’s largest central gold buyer in Q1 2023‚ during which it bought 68.7 tonnes of gold. While Singapore’s gold reserves have a market value of approximately SGD 18.8 billion‚ this represents less than 5% of MAS’s total reserve assets‚ which in total are worth about SGD 400 billion. The rest of the reserve assets of Singapore’s central bank‚ which consist of holdings of securities (bonds and stocks) and foreign currencies‚ are also‚ along with the 225.4 tonnes of gold‚ managed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Got Gold? Want to see inside those vaults? Brand new video was just released‚ you can watch here: Folks….there’s a reason I keep warning you about this! Here’s more: “Once the public wakes up and sees that Gold and Silver are SCARCE‚ that’s when the circuit breakers go in and price skyrockets” I’ve been telling you for a long time now that Gold and Silver are vastly undervalued. I’m not a financial advisor and I can’t tell you what to do‚ but I can look at historical data and I can easily see that the current price of Gold and Silver makes no sense unless….it’s being manipulated. Now who would want to do that? And the more important question: will it go on forever‚ or do the manipulators eventually release the stretched rubber band and ride an explosion up? I’ve you’ve been paying attention in life‚ you know the answer. You know these crooks on Wall Street manipulate things down‚ then they load their boats‚ then they manipulate them up into a bubble. Where are we in that process right now for commodities like Gold and Silver? Right exactly where I placed that star up above. = You Are Here The Big Boys are loading their boats. But that’s not just my opinion. I’m a nobody. Listen to Andy Schectman who is an expert on these things and he lays it out PERFECTLY in two minutes. Here’s my rough paraphrase: “A concerted effort by the very powerful to use the suppression of commodities (gold‚ silver‚ but also a long list of all other commodities)…these countries are not complaining about suppressed low prices yet because they’re accumulating!  But once it becomes obvious that the availability of these commodities is very scarce and no one wants to sell at these “make believe prices” then the public says “OMG‚ what have we been missing?”  And maybe that all happens in concert with a breakdown of the banking system‚ then the public says “give it to me now” and that’s when you’ll see the circuit breakers be put into affect.  But at that point it’s too late.” Oh my! It’s so much better to listen to him explain it in his own words. It’s just 2 minutes long. Watch here (as presented by my friend the Digital Asset Investor): Comex 589 pic.twitter.com/uPzrOGXhZ5 — Digital Asset Investor (@digitalassetbuy) September 11‚ 2023 But it’s not just Andy either. It’s this latest interview over at SGT Report. Sean does such a great job over there of interviewing people on topics the MSM doesn’t want you to see‚ and his latest is called “$1‚000 Silver — Seriously‚ Stop Laughing”. There’s actually a lot of history that goes into that quote and this was a great discussion by four very smart individuals. Watch here: I’ve been sounding the alarm for a while now… Have you taken action? As always‚ there’s one thing I always say and it’s never been proven wrong:  Watch what they DO‚ not what they SAY. Who is “they”? The same people Andy Schectman was talking about. Big Governments. Central Banks all over the world. Big Business. What are they doing? They are LOADING THEIR BOATS with as much Gold and Silver as they can find and they’re laughing all the way to the bank because they’re buying at what Andy says are “make believe prices”. Are you? After the Great Financial Crash of 2008‚ I made a decision. From that point forward‚ I would simply do what the Big Boys were doing. I would simply watch what they’re doing and copy it. Oh‚ and if they had Jim Cramer telling people the OPPOSITE (i.e. Cramer says Gold is a loser‚ but the Central Banks are buying with both fists) that was usually the perfect confirmation I needed. So that’s been my strategy since 2008 and it’s worked very well for me. Here’s more…. Here’s Why Banks Are Buying Up All of the Gold I’ve got Jordan Peterson and Peter Schiff in a fascinating conversation about the Value of Gold. And it’s not just some academic debate. This could very soon be one of the most important things in your world when the U.S. Dollar crashes and gets its value cut in half….or worse. These guys know what they’re talking about and this short 8 minute clip is definitely worth your time to watch. I always say this: don’t listen to what the “Elites” tell you….watch what they are DOING. And what are they doing? Stacking gold and silver. As much as they can get their hands on. Look‚ I hope I’m wrong but I think we’re in for a massive event that is going to destroy bank accounts and destroy the U.S. Dollar. So what happens to YOU when that happens? Watch this and then scroll down for how I can help you stay safe right now…. Watch: So‚ what can YOU do to protect yourself? To protect your family? To stay safe? Simple: you need to get some #Gold or #Silver in your own possession. It’s called “physical” gold and silver. Not paper traded garbage on the stock exchanges that isn’t backed by anything. Don’t touch that stuff. I have two special hook-ups for you. Both involve PHYSICAL gold and silver. Because if you do NOTHING else‚ make sure you own “physical” gold and silver‚ not paper contracts. The paper contracts (like stock ticker SLV and GLD) could very well go POOF one day and disappear or go to zero‚ because they’re not actually backed by the gold and silver they claim to represent. It’s a massive game of musical chairs out there and when the music stops (and I think it will stop soon…) people who only own paper might find themselves owning something not worth the paper it’s literally written on. And I know you’ll never forget it if I give you this GIF so….Let’s Get Physical: Now…WHERE do you get physical gold and silver and how do you know it’s real and safe? And that you’re getting the best price? Oh‚ and how about personal one-on-one real customer service? You know‚ like you were some Big Wig millionaire at Goldman Sachs who could just call their personal banker and get help? That’s what I’m about to tell you.   I have two killer connections for you… The first is for purchasing gold and silver bullion. That means bulk bars. That’s the cheapest and most economical way to do it‚ to stretch your dollar into as much gold and silver as possible. The website is called WLT Precious Metals and when you see my logo in the top left-hand corner‚ you’ll know you’re in the right place. You’ll get a personal phone call with Ira Bershatsky (or someone on his team) and they will work with you free of charge for as long as needed to answer any questions you have and get you taken care of. How about that! You don’t see that much anymore‚ but Ira and his team pride themselves on good old-fashioned real customers service: No sales pitch‚ just real‚ actual help. And the best prices you will find. Here’s the only disclaimer I will give you: because they do pride themselves on dedicated service‚ it might take a few days before you get a phone call back.  Just be patient. Good things come to those who wait! You can contact Ira and WLT Precious Metals here. Ok‚ that was #1. Now I want to tell you about option #2. An equally great company‚ I am so happy to be working with these guys. This next company is called Genesis Gold and this is for people who want to purchase real physical gold or silver in their IRAs (Investment Retirement Accounts). You know what the beauty of that is? TAX FREE baby! I’m not a tax advisor‚ but that’s a general oversimplification. Never pay more taxes than you are legally required to pay. And that’s why I love getting gold and silver in my IRA (and why I hold a large chunk in an IRA myself!). There’s so much to love about Genesis Gold‚ starting with the fact they are proudly and un-ashamedly Christina! They call it “Faith-Driven Stewardship” and they put it right on the homepage of their website along with a quote from Ezekiel: Wealth Preservation With Gold &; Silver – The Genesis Gold IRA By your wisdom and your understanding you have made wealth for yourself‚ and have gathered Gold and Silver into your treasuries – EZEKIEL 28:4 Genesis Gold Group believes the Bible gives clues on how man-made currencies (paper money) represent instability‚ and a lack of virtue and encourages living wastefully in excess. Conflicts have beleaguered us since the dawn of civilization‚ and they can all be encapsulated into one battle. The battle is between currency‚ man-made paper‚ and gold and silver — the two precious metals found in our Earth’s crust‚ sent to us by our Lord to use as money. Man-made currency always leads nations down the path to increased war‚ greed‚ and ultimate collapse. History has shown that abandoning gold and silver has always been a bad idea. Gold and Silver enforce discipline‚ nurture self-constraint‚ self-reliance‚ and balance‚ and lead to confidence‚ a restrained government‚ and a more stable foreign policy. Genesis Gold Group believes in empowering faith-driven stewardship with Gold &; Silver are an integral part of a balanced portfolio. Protecting your finances with precious metals has never been more crucial during these trying times. With a combined 50-plus years in the precious metals industry‚ let your Genesis gold and silver experts guide you through the simplicity of asset protection and growth with our Genesis Gold IRA. Sincerely‚ Genesis Gold Group Empowering Faith-Driven Stewardship Oh….and they’re VERY good at what they do. You also get physical gold and silver with Genesis‚ believe it or not!  The gold and silver is purchased for you (in whatever combination of coins and bars you prefer‚ a picture taken and sent to you‚ and then stored safely in a vault for you! I love what these guys are doing. Here’s more on why gold and silver in your IRA are so powerful: You can contact Genesis Gold here. They are also very backed up with record demand‚ so you may have to wait a bit‚ but someone WILL get in touch with you for personal customer service and assistance! Tell ’em Noah sent ya! Oh‚ and did you know Genesis is recommended by SUPERMAN himself? It’s true. Superman himself‚ Clark Kent — Dean Cain — came on my show a few weeks ago and we broke it all down: Watch here: Stay safe! Make sure you can weather the storm when it hits! Because the storm always hits eventually‚ doesn’t it? As for me and my house‚ we will be ready.

A.F. Branco Cartoon – Crooked Biden‚ Xi of Chin‚ and the Ayatolha of Iran all would hate Trump to be reelected‚ and all for the same reason. Trump would put America first. Our enemies do not want America with an America First agenda‚ they would rather us have a weak president who is compromised that they can push around. Putin Further Destroys the Trump-Russia Collusion Hoax — Says He Prefers Joe Biden to Win Than Trump Because He’s More “Predictable” By Jim Hᴏft Feb. 14‚ 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin has further destroyed the Trump-Russia collusion narrative‚ stating a preference for Joe Biden over Donald Trump due to the current U.S. president’s predictability and experience. During a state television interview reported by the Financial Times on Wednesday‚ Putin broke his silence on the U.S. political landscape. He described Biden as “more experienced‚ predictable‚ an old-school politician.” “Biden‚ he’s more experienced‚ more predictable‚ he’s a politician of the old formation‚” Putin said.“But we will work with any U.S. leader whom the American people trust‚” he added. READ MORE DONATE to A.F. Branco Cartoons – Tips accepted and appreciated – $1.00 – $5.00 – $25.00 – $50.00 – it all helps to fund this website and keep the cartoons coming. Also Venmo @AFBranco – THANK YOU! A.F. Branco has taken his two greatest passions (art and politics) and translated them into cartoons that have been popular all over the country in various news outlets‚ including NewsMax‚ Fox News‚ MSNBC‚ CBS‚ ABC‚ and “The Washington Post.” He has been recognized by such personalities as Rep. Devin Nunes‚ Dinesh D’Souza‚ James Woods‚ Chris Salcedo‚ Sarah Palin‚ Larry Elder‚ Lars Larson‚ Rush Limbaugh‚ and President Trump

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