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Triumph Motorcycle Ltd is the largest British motorcycle manufacturer, established in 1983 by John Bloor. Headquartered in Hinckley, United Kingdom, it is one of the favourite motorcycles in the East and the West.
Bloor Holdings Limited is the parent organization, and it can be said to be the most preferred motorcycle after Harley Davidson, or say HD is preferred after Triumph. Yamaha, Ducati and Viper Motorcycle Company are the other major rivals of Triumph.
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Specification
Engine and Transmission
Engine Type
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In-line 3-Cylinder, 12 Valve, DOHC
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Displacement
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800 cc
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Maximum Power
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95 PS @ 9500 rpm
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Maximum Torque
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79 Nm @ 8050 rpm
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Starting
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Self Start Only
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Cooling System
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Liquid Cooled
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Gear Box
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6 Speed
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Clutch
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Wet, Multi-Plate
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No. of Cylinders
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3
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Drive Type
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Chain Drive
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Valves (per cylinder)
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4
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Bore
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74.05 mm
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Stroke
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61.9 mm
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Supply System
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Fuel Injection
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Transmission Type
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Manual
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Looks and Design
Triumph tiger 800 has a different story. Unlike other motorcycles, it wasn’t made for the road first and then modified to go off-road. They are off-road bikes which are made so that she can also cruse on the road, and she looks tough, can’t say a pretty one but, she has her own charm.
Those bug-eye headlamps with full led and even daytime running light, those visible chassis a bit from the side, muscular tank, wind guard these all add so much to the looks makes her eye-catching. She now even has full collared TFT screen instrument cluster which more than clear in daylight.
Triumph has said that she had gone through 200 different types of changes, not just in looks but in parts and details and performance like new instrument cluster. Now the wind guard on top of the headlamp is easily adjustable and there are wind deflectors on the side ass well with some gaps to let some air pass making it more comfortable to ride it on high speed.
On top end models there are heated seats and heated handlebars, even the illumination of keys on the handlebar is elegant. Even the exhaust is bit up-word so that people can ride her through river or a bit deep water body and it makes her look cool.
Tiger comes in 2 basic parts XR and XC. XRs are more focused on road and XCs are focused for off-road, and you can easily differentiate the two by simple observation. XR has lower ground clearance then the XC and XC have 21-inch tires instead of 19 which is on XR which really differentiates the 2 and their intents.
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Dynamics and Ergonomics
Let’s talk about her dynamics. Let’s first cover off-road. She is like a champ especially the XC and with the optional tire pack in which you get Dhaka rally style off-road tires, which gives her so much grip.
It makes you feel like you can go through anything combines with those long suspension travel and 21-inch wheel in front. It’s not like XR can’t go off road but the suspension is not designed for serious off-roading but with off-road tires, she can do it well.
This new 2018 model has got shorter one gear which makes her lot more responsive especially in off-roading. The older model engine was smooth but the new is a lot smoother and responsive, it mostly feels like a racing bike engine and it also packs a punch.
In XC top variant there is a new mode; off-road pro, what it does is keeping ABS active on front wheels and helps you so that u can slide and go deep and hard.
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When it comes to on-road agility XR is a bit ahead of XC as it is designed to have better behaved on road then XC and you can even feel it. XR can change direction then XC and has a good feedback compared to XC which feels a bit numb.
But if you’re mostly travelling to an area where roads are in a bit worse condition, then you would be better off with XC because of its long suspension setup it absorbs much better then XR and feels more comfortable.
Breaks are from Brembo which has a good bite and make her stop well. Even the seats are well designed with some good material making her really comfortable for any road and even for very long distance travelling.
In XC you can adjust the ride height of the bike. It also has rain mode to help you give the best traction. There is also a mode in which you can customize all electronic aids and traction control system and throttle response as you like.
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Final verdict:
Looks and design: 9/10
Specs & features: 9/10
Dynamics & performance: 7/10
Safety & quality: 9/10
Tiger 800 is a great bike if you are never palling to go for off-roading then you can go for XR with street tires as are ever you feel like going you can take it off road without any worries. If you are planning for off road then go for XC with optional off-road tires.
Both have good road manners and even off road, and really well suited for long distance touring.
Best suited for people who like rough bikes and sharp looks and are looking for off-road fun.
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