First official photo of Triumph Tiger 800 XC

[tri boy]

Still non adjustable forks like the F800GS, you woulda thought on a bike like this it would be a given thing.

That is one of the things that I noticed also.
I'm trying hard to get excited about the beastie, but at best I'm sporting a 1/2 mongrel for it.
Talk of the 450 baby XC is what is twitching me more.
Mark stick with your trail bike, and get a Scrambler for sporting wood.MHO

[Waihou Thumper]

All the blurb, then right at the bottom...Due, March 2011....

$17990.......

[Crim]

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Looks like a good price - the F800GS are going for about 23k - unfortunatly still about $17,900 above my present budget

[Crim]

All the blurb, then right at the bottom...Due, March 2011....

$17990.......

Been on there two days and they have already gone up 2 grand - supply and demand or a cock up when they originally listed?

[Crim]

Bit of surfing this morning, found this from MCN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdWHxGsVV3Q

and also.................from Phil West

Like most, I watched Ewan and Thingey’s ‘Long Way Round’. And like many I’ve harboured fantasies of traversing the globe on an adventure bike, picking up enough tales of diseases and delicacies along the way to blow the kids inheritance but generate a lifetime of pub talk.

But unlike the vast majority I’ve been lucky enough to actually ride, at length, all the biking contenders for the job, both on road and off, ranging from the original 1150 and 1200 GS Adventures, to BMW’s newer 800 versions, KTMs, Transalps and even Ducati’s Multistrada.

But as of today the bike that’s right at the top of my fantasy list is Triumph’s all-new Tiger 800 XC. Give me a few months of freedom and a date in Vladivostok or Timbuktu and this is the bike I’d want. But, equally, take one summer Sunday and point me at Matlock Bath and this’d be what I’d choose – seriously.

In short, right now, I think the Brit triple is the best all-round adventure bike in the world – no mean achievement when you consider the quality and variety of the competition and the fact Triumph has never really built a bike like this before.

[Monstaman]

I asked a question about the suspension on Bayrides add on Tardme as it says adjustable forks as well as adjustable rear, this was my question followed by their response.

Good evening, been looking at getting a F800GS but these look like a contender, I note you say it has fully adjustable forks?, I was under the impression they are non adjustable. Can you please confirm this, many thanks Andi



Andi,

The text has come straight from the Triumph website so yes they are adjustable front and rear suspension, bikes will arrive end of Jan, first shipment sold out and second will arrive mid Feb.

We will have a demo of each version.

Hope this helps.

[ukusa]

The new Tigers (demos at least) have apparently arrived at Street & Sport, Ch-Ch. I assume other dealers have their demos too. Might just have to pop in & book a ride.

[HenryDorsetCase]

The new Tigers (demos at least) have apparently arrived at Street & Sport, Ch-Ch. I assume other dealers have their demos too. Might just have to pop in & book a ride.

I got their email yesterday and they confirmed they have one of each.

I am keen to take one for a strop, but more likely to buy a street triple

[Kickaha]

The new Tigers (demos at least) have apparently arrived at Street & Sport, Ch-Ch. I assume other dealers have their demos too. Might just have to pop in & book a ride.

Didn't book a ride but saw it yesterday while I was in there, very nice looking bike in real life

[.chris]

I have just booked in for a ride tomorrow AM. I shall endeavor to report my findings.

[Monstaman]

I have just booked in for a ride tomorrow AM. I shall endeavor to report my findings.

Supposed to be testing one in Dunners at Veitches, not sure when they get their one.

[Eddieb]

I have just booked in for a ride tomorrow AM. I shall endeavor to report my findings.

Take your camera so you can also report pics

[Crim]

C'mon own up - who had the XC out at Street and Sport when I went in to have a gander at quarter to 4 this afternoon?

Can we have a quick report from anyone who has taken one for a spin

Cheers Crim

[trustme]

Had a quick spin on the 19" version. Typical triple motor, smooth & linear power, fuels really nicely so no stutters or sudden surges, meaty mid range but not huge top end, bike was very new so I did not push it, my impression was it liked to be short shifted rather than wound out & progress was still more than satisfactory
Handles nicely, very stable but not super agile. I'd roll the bars forward if it were mine, seems a bit cramped in that area. my knees were against the frame not the tank, dunno if that is good or bad.
I was not allowed on gravel but I did find a road that had a surface masquerading as roadworks for about 5km [ nudge nudge wink wink ] surface was pretty well swept but bike remained steady & composed, rear brake seemed a little dead & lacking feel.

You could put up a lot of miles very quickly & comfortably on this bike. Now to scrounge a ride on an XC

[ukusa]

C'mon own up - who had the XC out at Street and Sport when I went in to have a gander at quarter to 4 this afternoon?

Can we have a quick report from anyone who has taken one for a spin

Cheers Crim

bummer mate, I saw you arrive (I was talking to the staff member you asked). It arrived back less than 5 mins after you left)
Never mind, there's always tomorrow eh.
Probably have my ride next week sometime.