First official photo of Triumph Tiger 800 XC

[.chris]

Just got back from my demo ride.

First up;
Wow, what an engine, so smooth on the power, and power by the boat load.
The bike felt pretty big but I quickly got used to that.
Felt pretty good while up on the pegs, felt weird as you look directly down you see down the forks and the front wheel seems to disappear and you feel almost like you are leaning too far forward, but felt stable and surprisingly nimble (went mildly off-road, but nothing too rough since it is a demo bike and not mine).
Felt pretty damn nice in the gravel, well planted and the smooth power makes things easy.

It came with pretty roady tires, but they managed the gravel ok, but would liked to try it with some TKC's or similar on-board.

Very comfortable, I was on the bike for an hour with only a 1min break and no discomfort at all. The seat was nice and wide, and just the right level of firm. Felt great while switching my weight in the gravel having a wide seat makes that transfer of weight so much easier than a rounded thin seat like the 690.

The 690 never felt more like a trail bike after I got back on it, just shows how quickly you can get used to another bike.

And onto some photos. Was too lazy to take the SLR, so just some handsnappers I am afraid.

[NordieBoy]

Meaty swingarm on the bugger isn't it.

Wonder how many "offs" the passenger pegs will take before bending their mounts or the subframe?

[Monstaman]

Just got back from my demo ride.

Coulda dropped it off in Wanaka bro!!

Wonder how many "offs" the passenger pegs will take before bending their mounts or the subframe?

The F8's are the same! ... dumb idea, why not make them boltable.

[.chris]

Meaty swingarm on the bugger isn't it.

Wonder how many "offs" the passenger pegs will take before bending their mounts or the subframe?

Yeah I did feel they would be great if they could be un-bolted & removed.
The non-exhaust side one looks like it sticks out way too far, but did not get in my way while riding today, so can't be too bad. But I bet I wish they could be removed.

[marks]

Just got back from my demo ride.

The 690 never felt more like a trail bike after I got back on it, just shows how quickly you can get used to another bike.

so which would you have preferred to ride home on?

what do the Triumphs retail at?

[Monstaman]

what do the Triumphs retail at?

$20490.00 retail price

[.chris]

so which would you have preferred to ride home on?

what do the Triumphs retail at?

I really liked the XC, I think if it had been around when I got the 690, I would still have got the 690, but now I know more the type of riding I do, the XC is probably better suited.

They are $20,500, so not a cheap addition to the garage. But if I wanted a bike for those longer weekends away, it would be pretty high on my list.

[.chris]

Coulda dropped it off in Wanaka bro!!

I tell you what I could quite easily ride that baby down for a visit, all you have to do is buy one for me

I think I pushed the bounds of my demo ride about as far as comfortable for everyone involved.
Even got her a little dirty (it was pretty showroom clean when I left).


One thing I quite liked was the position of the speedo/tach etc, you could easily move them lower or higher and have plenty of room for the gps/route book.

[Padmei]

I had a sit on one today. When I first saw it I thought it was a GS from the front with normal headlites.
Very nice seat & kickstand also the plastic guards like the Ten looked pretty meaty. Nice looking twin discs too. I only got to go brmm brmm as I sat on it tho.

The screen was very very clear. I didn't like the way the speedo etc sat out on the long perch - I can see why - for the turning circle however just looked a bit oddish.

If i could stay upright on bikes & keep them clean then it would be nice to own.

[Night Falcon]

I like the cut of its gib....but $20K...its just too much for a bike i'll likely drop, drown, and slide down a sealed road....just like the one I paid $23K for a while back least the 690 was cheap....not

[Waihou Thumper]

..but $20K...its just too much, least the 690 was cheap....not

Have you really totalled the $ spent on the KTM? haha.....Was that what you meant? I bet that has cost you well over the price of a 'off the rack Trumpy'
Shit! aint bike riding pricey when we wanna make it look like a Dakar bike without the sponsorship.....
But, aint it good, you get the enjoyment.....then comes along a nice toy to dabble over..

[Night Falcon]

Have you really totalled the $ spent on the KTM? haha.....Was that what you meant? I bet that has cost you well over the price of a 'off the rack Trumpy'

....my wife is still counting

Shit! aint bike riding pricey when we wanna make it look like a Dakar bike without the sponsorship..... But, aint it good, you get the enjoyment.....then comes along a nice toy to dabble over..

....some people get the same pleasure out of collecting "dinkies"....I've never known what it is but I have always gone all weak at the knees when ever I see knobly tires....go figure

[Waihou Thumper]

. all weak at the knees when ever I see knobly tires....go figure

Maybe you wife wants to make sure you get her some 'ripple soled' shoes... Made of rubber.......

[Woodman]

If i could stay upright on bikes & keep them clean then it would be nice to own.

Couldn't have said it better myself.


looks nice tho aye/

[young1]

I must say that I am suprised at the price, after seeing what they sell for overseas (and yes taking into account GST) I thought they would be cheaper. I rang the local dealer here today to see if they had one or when they were getting one. A nameless person answered the phone and after asking around told me that the person who knew had gone fishing and had not told anyone else....