2015 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx Bike Review & Test Ride

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8 жыл бұрын

I test ride the 2015 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx and give my thoughts on this popular adventure touring motorcycle.
The 2015 Triumph Tiger 800cc models were released in 2 different versions. The XC and the XR with a few different variations of each. The XCx is the most dirt friendly version of this bike and with the most accessories where the XR models are more road biased.
Thanks so much to Motosport Industries Gold Coast in Nerang for allowing me to test ride this bike. Check them out below.
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See link below for further information on the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx.
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Пікірлер: 78

@troyboy986 8 жыл бұрын

Now you know how I feel every day. That whistle never gets annoying, I love the sound of the triples as you know.

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+troyboy986 I could definitely live with this bike mate. The whistle seemed loud for the first 100 metres but then I got used to it and grew to like it. I like the triples as well. I've really enjoyed each one that I have ridden so far.

@SoopaBee 8 жыл бұрын

I have got to convince my man Triumfant to let me ride his Tiger next time I'm in town. Very thorough overview MrAus. A very versatile machine. And way to get in some hooligan action by "testing" it out on the grass LOL. Nicely done brother.

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah man! That would be awesome! He'd be up for that I'd say! Thanks mate and yes indeed. Testing bikes is awesome for a little bit of hooliganism. :-)

@69sim95 8 жыл бұрын

Great review as always, love the personal touch instead of just facts and figures. Love the fact that you get a genuine feel of the bike from your review. Tigers were on my list back when I was looking for at bikes, but the VStrom won me mainly from a $$$ POV :)

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+69SIM Thanks mate. I am not one for remembering facts and figures so going for the overall feel is what I find works. Any other details I think are important can go on the screen in text. I'd really love one, but yes, if I was realistically looking to upgrade, even though I loved this and the Africa Twin, I'd probably end up with a used DL1000 from 2014/15 if there were any available. Just because of the $$.

@69sim95 8 жыл бұрын

+MrAusAdventure Yeah same, people ask me about my bike, I'm like *shrugs* "It's goes well and feels stable at speed but slow manoeuvres can be interesting." Ask me about BHP etc I'm clueless :) For what you get and what you pay, I reckon a new model DL1000 is a good purchase, slightly biased though here hehe.

@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger 8 жыл бұрын

Great review mate, I like this kind of review best, just genuine reactions and impressions without too much tech and so called "expert" stuff - an excellent bike. Has a little bit more off road protection than the one I tried, but still a little lacking for the serious stuff, as they all are, perhaps with one exception ;-) Mine sounded bloody good with an arrow though! I thought it felt a lot like mine though, considerable more power and a corresponding much higher first gear ration, which I really did enjoy. I like the whistle :)

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+CaptainCranky Thanks mate. I do like to give some technical info. But only the basics for someone to decide if it may be the bike for them or not. No need for the bore and stroke dimensions of the engine etc... Yep. In reality, you wouldn't take this one seriously off road. But for what we do, it would be great. It was definitely a very comfortable bike to ride and I grew to like the whistle. I had always liked it when hearing a Triumph go past, but when sitting on top of the whistle it was initially very in your face until I got used to it.

@Phil480 8 жыл бұрын

It is a nice bike, packed full of features. One of these is what I want to try out next from Triumph.

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

It certainly is mate. I highly recommend taking one for a spin.

@jackthemuss2493 8 жыл бұрын

221kgs of love. I really want to take one dirt and see how it goes. Great video mate

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+Jack Themuss Yeah, I'd like to see how one goes on a dirt road. I think it would perform nicely. Especially this XCx version. Thanks mate! :-)

@katsugi183 8 жыл бұрын

The opening on headphones ^^ Awwwwsome~

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+Keith Wong HaHa! Love it!

@MrKiddoMoto 8 жыл бұрын

Interesting review! It seems to be a great bike, with many nice features. I'm particularly impressed it has the cruise control. First time I hear about a cruise control on a 800cc bike... 😊

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+MrKiddo I know! I was really surprised to see the cruise control too. As you can probably tell by the video! I've not heard of any others either.

@docmanrides 8 жыл бұрын

Great review buddy!!

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+docmanrides1 Thanks mate!

@TheTriumfAnt 8 жыл бұрын

Really good review, mate. Agree the screen can cause buffeting (which is why I have a mini screen on the top of mine) and the engine bars really should protect the tank more. Some nice upgrades over my XC but not enough to temp me into replacing it.

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+Triumf Ant Thanks mate. Good idea about the screen extension. I need to do the same on my bike as well. Yeah, fair enough. If I had the money, I'd definitely consider one and would go for the XC over the XR.

@SixmiffedyUkvlog 8 жыл бұрын

That whistle did my nut in 1:00 into the vid, I couldn't be dealing with that. It does seem windier which I couldn't be arsed with either. Looks good though, nice review man.

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+sixmiffedy I didn't mind the whistle in the end after I got used to it. I reckon the wind could be improved with screen adjustments or an aftermarket screen if you were to buy one. It's always hard to get these things right when you only have the bike for 30 minutes. Thanks man!

@ClutchFirst 8 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous looking bike. Very nice informative overview of the bike. As for the whistling, its a love or hate thing. Personally, I like a unique sounding bike. :)

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+CLUTCH1st VLOGS Thanks mate! :-) Yes, I know how you like those unique sounding Ducatis! I don't mind the whistle, but I did find it to be loud in the first minute of the ride when I said that. I'd always liked that triple whistle when hearing a bike go past me, but being on top of it was a lot louder initially. I got used to it pretty quickly.

@kymstock1852 6 жыл бұрын

Sold my Vstrom 650 and bought a 2015 Tiger 800XCx. 30,000 km later riding it all over Oz on dirt and sealed roads I can say it is a great all roads tourer. Triumph addressed some of the issues ( windscreen design, first gear too high, handle bar position too low and forward) in the 2018 update. Feature for $ it is good value.

@MrAusadventure 6 жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome. I could definitely handle doing a few more kms on one than I got to back then.

@WheelsNotHeels 8 жыл бұрын

Great review! That's a sweet bike & looks Aus-ome, too! You thinking about getting one?

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+WheelsNotHeels Thanks Wheels! I'd love to get one but this was not a serious test ride. I was just window shopping while I was waiting on my tyre to be fitted and one of the sales guys asked me if I'd like to take it for a test ride. How could I say no? lol

@AkDeluxeRider 8 жыл бұрын

I like this bike too, looks like a lot of fun.

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+AkDeluxeRider I'd love to try it on a longer ride. Half an hour was just not enough!

@zunebase5067 8 жыл бұрын

Nice test ride review, thank you!!! :-)

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+ZuneBase No worries mate. Thanks for watching! :-)

@motogear1992 8 жыл бұрын

looks nice bro

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+moto gear It is a really nice bike!

@andypandy. 8 жыл бұрын

they are indeed a sexy looking machine, and the colour of it really stands out when next to other bikes..... Triumph did good with this one, although as with most of the adv-tourers a bit of money needs to be spent to be able to really go adventuring on it.

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+Andy Pandy Motovlogs It certainly is a great looking bike. Yep, in reality, even with the 21 inch front wheel, it is designed primarily for bitumen with a few gravel roads thrown in. I'd rather take a DRZ or similar on a real adventure.

@wyvernbiker 8 жыл бұрын

Great review buddy. Could you see yourself replacing your Suzuki with one of those?

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+wyvernbiker Thanks mate. It would definitely be a possibility if money were not an issue.

@AdventuresinRealLifetruly 8 жыл бұрын

I like the tiger, but only the 2012 and before. When they didn't have that ECT nonsense. I hear it's a little topheavy?

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+Adventures in Real Life I didn't find it top heavy at all. But then, I am used to a top heavy bike.

@simranpalsinghkohli1143 7 жыл бұрын

Hey there what does these versions means XR, Xrx, Xcx, XCA and am looking for both on road and off road version

@MrAusadventure 7 жыл бұрын

The XR models are more road touring biased with cast wheels and the XC models are more off road biased with spoked wheels. The different versions of each are just a basic version an a version with more extras. If you see this link, then scroll down, the differences are listed. www.triumphmotorcycles.com.au/newtiger800

@simranpalsinghkohli1143 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much :)

@TimKreitzAdventures 8 жыл бұрын

Very informative. These aren't my type of bikes, but if it has a Triumph emblem on it, I'm probably gonna think it's cool. :)

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+Tim Kreitz Adventures This thing would look great out there exploring Texan ghost towns with you. :-D

@TimKreitzAdventures 8 жыл бұрын

Indeed it would. :)

@ArizonaRE 8 жыл бұрын

+Tim Kreitz Adventures That settle is Tim, you'll have to stop by and take mine out for a spin ;-)

@TimKreitzAdventures 8 жыл бұрын

Deal! :)

@02bigkev 8 жыл бұрын

Its a Triumph so it must be good...lol Self cancelling blinkers now there's a plus....lol, seriously would you feel more confident with the Vstrom on a dirt road or the tiger? RSM8

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+02bigkev Well of course! I'm surprised that Cranky didn't have a dig about the self cancelling indicators! lol Hmm. That's a tough question. I'd need more time on the Tiger to be able to answer that one honestly. Plus there is the familiarity of the Strom. I know how it feels both on bitumen and dirt. But the Tiger has technological advancements that my 8 year old bike doesn't have. I'm sure the Tiger would be great. RS2M8 :-)

@02bigkev 8 жыл бұрын

***** cheers mate.

@fuglyucker6238 3 жыл бұрын

Great bike the 800 xcx

@MrAusadventure 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I really would enjoy one I think!

@BavarianBiker 8 жыл бұрын

It`s a good looking bike. I would like to ride it. What about the sitting height, is it suitable for small riders too? :D

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+Bavarian Biker It is an awesome looking bike. I really like the styling of the newer Tigers. I found the seat height on this to be really easy for me to reach. But then, this one had a lower seat and I have not found any adventure touring bikes to be too tall for me yet. The KTM 1190 Adventure R might be the only one actually. But I've not ridden that, just sat on it.

@BavarianBiker 8 жыл бұрын

***** The adventures bikes of KTM are great too. ...how tall are you? :D

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+Bavarian Biker I'm 179cm, so not overly tall. Average I guess. But I think it mainly comes down to the leg length, which I have never measured.

@ArizonaRE 8 жыл бұрын

I sure love my Tiger 800! That triple is just so smooth and responsive. Dollar for dollar you really get allot with the Tiger. At least here in the states. Always enjoy the vids, RSM8 B-)

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+Arizona RE Ah man. I have to admit to being a little jealous that you have a Tiger! I think they are worth the money that you pay for them here, but there definitely are cheaper options that are similar. It all depends on individual circumstances I guess. Thanks mate! RS2M8 :-)

@ArizonaRE 8 жыл бұрын

Well, admittedly, I got the base model rodie on a year end closeout. The cost savings made it irresistible. Also allowed me the ability to accessorize it ;-)

@advrider7777 8 жыл бұрын

no disrepect to you but when the reviewer says " doesnt feel like a big bike " end quote ………wait till u have to pick it up ,( but again depends on where you ride) just had to vent …… one of the things i dont like with tigers is that that rear sub frame isnt bolted on but welded …..correct me if im wrong good vid cheers

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. I agree. Picking it up is a different story. I've had to pick up my V-Strom a few times and it's not fun. But with a lot of the more modern, but similar sized bikes to my DL650 that I have ridden, this one included, they feel a lot lighter when you are riding them. I have no idea about the sub frame. I only had the bike for 30 minutes. Nowhere near long enough to give a comprehensive review. Thanks! :-)

@iSlanderEST 8 жыл бұрын

It looks really good, too bad there isn't Triumph dealership here...

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+iSlander It is a nice bike. There are none at all in Estonia?

@iSlanderEST 8 жыл бұрын

***** There is one dealer, who orders from catalogue and anotherone, who says they sell, but I've never seen anything but Ducati in their shop, so they probably order from catalogue too. Triumphs do ride around, people import them from Finland, Sweden, Lithuania, Germany and UK. But there aren't many. I've yet to see TIger

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+iSlander Ah. OK. Well that's no good. I see a hole in the market. Maybe you could open a Triumph dealership? :-D

@CitedFujitsu 8 жыл бұрын

That 21" front makes it

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+Cited Fujitsu Definitely! If I was to get one of the 800cc Tigers, I'd definitely go for this one over the XRx.

@AIRMotovlogs 8 жыл бұрын

it's a good machine indeed but that whistling sound from this and also on the Daytona 675R irritates me...here in India Triumph offers Arrow exhaust as an option to opt for....

@MrAusadventure 8 жыл бұрын

+As I Ride MOTOVLOGGING I found the whistling annoying at first but after a little while I was used to it. I had always liked the sound when I saw passing bikes but it is different when you are riding on top of the sound.

@AIRMotovlogs 8 жыл бұрын

***** yeah....