Ridden: Triumph Tiger 800
Now, having noted the dramatic increase in the popularity of so-called adventure bikes spearheaded by BMWs rugged GS models, Triumph has entered the adventure bike fray with the Tiger 800.
Aficionados of the brand will know that for many years Triumph has had an adventure bike of sorts in the shape of the big Tiger 1050. But while some adventure bikes are built for genuine adventure Timbuktu here we go others, Tiger 1050 included, are soft-roaders that arent really cut out for more than the gentlest excursions off road.
Not so this new middleweight Tiger, which Triumph has been shrewd enough to make in two guises: the 800 tested here and the even more off-road-orientated 800XC version. Both share the same steel-tube frame, suspension and 94bhp 3-cyl engine (itself a derivation of the existing motor from the Daytona 675 and Street Triple models), while both also have the same screen, 19-litre fuel tank and height-adjustable seat.
As Timbuktu wasnt on the agenda for this test, I chose the £600-cheaper, non-XC version and it proved to be a highly competent companion on most types of UK road. I use the word most because, due to the width and height of the handlebars and mirrors plus a slightly limited steering lock, the Tiger isnt ideally suited to filtering through tiny gaps in dense city traffic. However, should you make it to the front of the queue before the lights turn green then youll have no trouble arriving at the next set first, because a sub-4-second 0-60 time is achievable.
The Tigers engine spins freely, throttle response is crisp and theres a generous spread of torque. If you do gun the motor to the 9750rpm redline then youre rewarded by the glorious throaty wail that only a triple can provide. A top speed of around 130mph is feasible, which is very much on a par with that of big daddy adventure bikes like the BMW 1200 GS and Yamaha XT1200. More importantly, in top (6th) gear at 70mph, the motor is turning over at a leisurely 5000rpm so it has no trouble holding its own on the motorway.
The riding position feels relaxed and natural and, despite the high-ish bars and upright riding position, much of the wind blast is deflected by the small Perspex screen.Ride comfort is good, too. The suspension mops up the worst B-road bumps, yet does not feel too firm.
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The Tiger's engine spins freely, throttle response is crisp and there's a generous spread of torque. If you do gun the motor to the 9750rpm redline then you're rewarded by the glorious throaty wail that only a triple can provide.
With the rear tire spitting dirt and the front wheel crossed up and clawing its way to the sky, I realize I've never pinned the throttle to the stop on a 450cc dirt bike before. Come to think about it, I've never even ridden one before, and the eyeball
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(Top) The open cockpit allows the rider to move around the motorcycle. (Bottom) The aluminum handlebar has a low bend but is still comfortable on the street. While we enjoyed the outright acceleration force in both Sport and Touring modes, the throttle
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It turned into quite a project but it is in.Had to grind out the housing for the larger diameter drum and remove the poor mans cruise control slipper shoe,but it works great.Now that 750 dbl pump is wide open in one pull.Yee Haa! The cruise control or throttle lock whatever it is called,is still in just ground down the screw to a knob,it does the job.
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