First official photo of Triumph Tiger 800 XC

**tegeem** · 16th October 2010, 20:25

this would have to be the most drawn out bike release ever. if it doesnt match the hype, theyll get crucified. but ill still be lining up for a fang on one of them myself (as long as it doesnt turn men into one of those sunglass wearing tools) and ill go with the optional washing kit...

**Corse1** · 16th October 2010, 21:12

Originally Posted by Taz

What's Fang Factory?

British motorcycle company.....

**NordieBoy** · 17th October 2010, 10:11

The short header to collector distance would indicate a revver not a torker.
But they've only done it to keep the exhaust system tidy.
Hmmm...

**young1** · 23rd October 2010, 08:08

More photos, looking better all the time.
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/...00-and-800-xc/

It is going to be interesting to see the V4 mid displacement adv bike that Honda is going to launch at Milan, this is meant to be purely for the street but they are meant to be displaying "a concept of a future, 1200cc, V4-powered adventure bike."

**Padmei** · 23rd October 2010, 08:13

Isn't that a speed triple with a different screen? I spose the adv part is trying to keep it below 200kph

**Woodman** · 23rd October 2010, 08:17

Originally Posted by Padmei

Isn't that a speed triple with a different screen? I spose the adv part is trying to keep it below 200kph

Would be interesting up Hira or on a "Shanes tour" Mind you i quite like the look, not a lot different to the f800 and super tenere really. If I was going to get a road bike it would be one of that genre.

**Crim** · 23rd October 2010, 08:45

Originally Posted by Woodman

Would be interesting up Hira or on a "Shanes tour" Mind you i quite like the look, not a lot different to the f800 and super tenere really. If I was going to get a road bike it would be one of that genre.

Yes I love the look but - I think I would need to keep the KLR so I wouldn't mind dropping it - also long range I think the S10 would be more comfy - and I do like the WR250 as a lighter better option for close to home adventures

so not only a lotto win required I am also going to need a bigger garage!

**dino3310** · 23rd October 2010, 20:03

would be a bugga to clean up shiny after a grubby ride

**tri boy** · 24th October 2010, 07:55

Originally Posted by dino3310

would be a bugga to clean up shiny after a grubby ride

Duh, thats why you get the optional cleaning kit

**Woodman** · 24th October 2010, 08:10

Originally Posted by tri boy

Duh, thats why you get the optional cleaning kit

Mate with that cleaning kit I would get very dirty.

**marks** · 24th October 2010, 08:37

Originally Posted by Woodman

Mate with that cleaning kit I would get very dirty.

if I had a cleaning kit like that I'd wash my face every day...

is it just me ....

If the new Truimph was similar in price and performance to the BMW 800 it would still be my preference cause a) its not a BMW and b) its a Triumph.

there is some sort of reverse snobbery going on here - Triumph - as a brand seem to have a 'working class - 'bit orf ruff' image ( and quite different to Harleys - 'I want to be a bad boy but I'm really just a wanker' image) that is the opposite of BMW's slightly effeminate "I'm a corporate manager on my way for a latte" image.

Triumph XC 800 - the liverpool kiss of adventure bikes....

I want one

**dino3310** · 24th October 2010, 08:54

Originally Posted by marks

Triumph XC 800 - the liverpool kiss of adventure bikes....

I want one

wat the head butt of ADV bikes, i'd rather have the kick arse of ADV bikes

**Crim** · 24th October 2010, 10:05

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-...00-xc/#3498567

you would probably want a more sustantial (higher) bashplate I reckon - and is that the Oil filter (same place, slightly higher than the as the S10)