Triumph Tiger 800 XRx Ride Review (2015)

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8 жыл бұрын

The Triumph Tiger 800 XRx is the last in my little spree of test rides, but by no means the least. I've never ridden a Triumph before and was very much looking forward to hearing that triple cylinder Triumph whistle emanating from betwixt my thighs! Come join me as I finally get to cross another one off of the Bucketbike list.
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@Vague122 8 жыл бұрын

Another great review man!

@wyvernbiker 8 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the honest review of all the bikes. Certainly gave me food for thought.

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Are you in the market then?

@wyvernbiker 8 жыл бұрын

Possibly next year I am. I do like the look of the tracer I have to say.

@zrx12gs650g 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Andy... Funny stuff.. You get your rhythm going and the funny comments flow..

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob! That's great to hear. I often just feel like i get in the zone and utter nonsense spews forth from my face, with no sign of meaning or substance! !

@jocktigernuts680 2 жыл бұрын

“Lying awake at night in moist excitement” Well Charles has his Aston Martin and Camilla, would one of these see his brother out?

@CNCycle 8 жыл бұрын

Love that Triumph whistle.

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

You HAVE to! It's the law!!

@rowlystewart969 2 жыл бұрын

Great review AMC I know this was a million years ago but I just found you after you were mentioned on a Xmas video from "A brit A blonde A bike" from Nz as a recent owner of a tiger XRX 2016 I love it and I rode a tracer and it just wasn't me. Fully agree with your views the longer you ride it the better the Tiger is. Sadly my radiator collected a stone so it's in bits. Cheers for the video.

@karstenlund8956 7 жыл бұрын

I have had 12 bikes over the last 25 years but my XRT is BY FAR the best one ever! Great engine, superior gearbox and things in the right places. Tried a F800GS first......was that disappointing? Yes it was - big time

@AndyManCam 7 жыл бұрын

+Karsten Lund I can very easily imagine that a Tiger would be a far more exciting ride than an F800gs. It was a fine steed indeed!

@gurnstein 8 жыл бұрын

Good review. I like these, I really do. For me this is the best looking motorcycle out there right now, but I'm loathe to buy a bike that isn't from Japan. I'm sure that Triumph are sorted reliability wise, but...

@motodevcam 6 жыл бұрын

My kind of bike!! Being a wee stained newbie to Riding I'm loving the fazer but seriously trying to find an excuse to upgrade!

@AndyManCam 6 жыл бұрын

+Moto DevCam It was a lot of fun to ride. Would be a great upgrade from the FZS600 i think. Equally as flickable, almost as smooth and way more grunt!

@marcorezzani1741 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! so at the end, which is the best between tiger, tracer and vstrom?

@AndyManCam 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marco! For me its Tracer, Tiger then V-Strom.

@gili7333 6 жыл бұрын

Have you ever considered a career in radio, I could listen to you all day long👍

@AndyManCam 6 жыл бұрын

Oddly enough, i have. The face certainly fits! 😂

@TheCrumble 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent review Andy! The 800 engine is a peach I think. A bit vibey in places and a little bit under-powered but great fun with a great sound.

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. It's a belter, can't argue with that. Easily the smoothest throttle response too, though maybe that's the pay off of lower power? And the sound is second to none. I tried to get a go on a Multistrada 1200, but showroom staff were too busy brushing fluff off of each others Armani uniforms. Shame. Still, your review ticked that box already anyway!

@TheCrumble 8 жыл бұрын

Haha yes the Ducati is rather exclusive dear x. Love the Triumph but really couldn't get on with that Yamaha. Turned round after 10 minutes - hated it! Not sure about all this Xrx XCx XRt XTr XcA nonsense from Triumph though.

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

Me neither. Hence my refusal to get into it in the video! "The XRX has road wheels. The XCX has a shooting cap, the XYX is currently undergoing gender reassignment therapy...."

@blueskymorningz8765 8 жыл бұрын

14.30 "I'd be making excuses to go out for rides. I'm just popping out to get some milk luv. Yeah I'm afraid the whole county's run out. I have to go to Bavaria. Be back on Wednesday". hahaha! Best motorcycle reviews on the net.

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

+Blue Skymorningz Thank you VERY much indeed! Sadly those kinds of excuses don't wash with my missus any more! 😭

@SkyRider365 8 жыл бұрын

Agree with all your comments Andy. I was choosing between this and the Tracer but in the end the Tracer won on power, looks and price. So have you changed your bike now?

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks SR. Good to hear that my enthusiasm isn't too wide of the mark! I'm still on the '06 Versys im afraid. Giving it a bit of a refresh soon with new chain, handlebars and heated grips though! Felt guilty after cheating on her with all those other lovely lovely bikes!

@Langersport 8 жыл бұрын

Great reviews AMC; really informative. As a fellow Versys 650 owner I can appreciate the desire for a larger capacity bike. Money is definitely the blocker at the moment, but hasn't stopped me trying a Harley '48' (disappointing) and a BMW R nineT (loved that a lot; so came back for another bite). Must tick the Versys 1000 and Triumph off the list before long. Agree with The Infamous Biker that the Tracer is just fugly.

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! I'm always happy with my versys but we never stop thinking about the next one do we!? I reckon money is unfortunately the road block for most of our plans! Versys 1000 will amaze you. But it doesn't have the character of the Triumph. I'd really like to have a crack on a RNineT. There's a company here just started renting them out so might give one a weekend in spring! So hang on. You ride a 650 Versys and think the Tracer is ugly?... ;p

@Langersport 8 жыл бұрын

+Andy Man Cam nineT is great; considered finance but glad I didn't just now. I'd say the Versys 650 is quirky not fugly :D haha! But Tracer verses the Triumph... The Triumph is so much better aesthetically IMO. Must ride one. Ride safe fella.

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

GF watched the Tracer video and forbade me! "Stupidest looking bike ever" she said. I still want one though! Maybe because of this marmite discussion that it provokes! Tiger is very pretty though. Simply no denying it.

@joedowdell5025 8 жыл бұрын

Great review, thanks. I think I'll probably pick one up once the snow melts here. I think you might've sealed the deal for me when you said, even if it's a bit pricey, you buy a bike for the heart and because you love it. What have you done to my wallet, you monster..

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that! It's true though! I can hardly afford the 10yr old versys I've got, but i bloody love it!

@ArizonaRE 8 жыл бұрын

Give my latest a listen, Andy. My new Tiger has a Leo Vince and it sounds fantastic! Fair review there, mate. These Tigers truly have it all B-)

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

+Arizona RE I surely did and it sounds AWESOME! Really throaty!

@17hmr243 8 жыл бұрын

people dont know why i smile so hard when i say iv left something at home ill be back in 20min i get to ride more to go get it.

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

+Gummy Bear They can't understand until they've been in your shoes!

@twowheelstwowings 8 жыл бұрын

Did the same test drives .. always been a Yamaha guy and I ended up going for the Tracer as well. ;) though let me mention the Tiger is an amazing bike as well, in one adjective: Confortable

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

+R6 Shifter I agree. The Tiger was comfortable. Though those low pegs kinda scared the crap out of me! Tracer is a fantastic bike for sure. I was swayed by the BMW for a little while, but I think the Tracer is back at the top of the list!

@twowheelstwowings 8 жыл бұрын

exactly the same feeling here, so yesterday I got a Tracer, will upload a video with the first impressions soon! but let me say I have no regrets not going for a beemer, I mean with the extra 6 - 8 k you can actually buy another motorcycle

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

+R6 Shifter Congratulations! I totally get it! You could grab a second hand R1200 with that 6k then have your cake and eat it!! Plus I've had my eyes opened to some alarming reliability issues with BMW's of late. They certainly don't deserve the reputation they have for German dependency that's for sure!

@twowheelstwowings 8 жыл бұрын

Exactly !! Interesting! what reliability issues, can you point me in some direction, would like to check that ! by the way I like your videos a lot!!

@robertrutkowski4802 8 жыл бұрын

hi, what kind of camera you turn this film?? Thank you..

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

+robert rutkowski Hey Robert. In this video it is a Sony Action Cam AS30v. I now also have an AS200v which will be getting used more and more in future videos. Cheers!

@wombatonabike6717 8 жыл бұрын

Sold! I'll take one.

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

Who wouldn't eh?! It was strange because the more i rode it, the less i wanted to give it back! Normally i make up my mind much quicker.

@wombatonabike6717 8 жыл бұрын

+Andy Man Cam Just out of interest and purely for research purposes obviously, did the dealer happen to give you a price for this little gem?

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

I think it was around 10-11k €. I say that because the yamaha guy gave me the sell on the MT being 9500€ and 1000-1500€ cheaper than the tiger!

@dry509 7 жыл бұрын

So which did you like better or would buy...Yamaha or a Tiger? Not clear. By the way, Another reviewer said the Yamaha was not as stable on the motorway at higher speeds as the Tiger?

@AndyManCam 7 жыл бұрын

I think the Yamaha. Little bit more exciting, bit more flickable. And ugly as hell, which I really like!!

@opinionatedmaverick4502 8 жыл бұрын

+AnyManCam Any chance of adding Ducati Multistrada 1200S 2015 into your bike review list?

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

+Opinionated Maverick I would love to! But I'm afraid the Ducati showroom staff obviously didn't like the smell of me or something because they didn't even TRY to talk to me! Maybe next year!

@jsouto77 8 жыл бұрын

+Andy Man Cam What you want to do is take take the triumph for another test ride but this time take it to the ducati showroom and blag to take the multi lol

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

+jsouto77 That's actually a really good idea!! As soon as the sun comes out again. In March...

@SpinyBiker 8 жыл бұрын

Had my xrx just over a month now and love it. Take it out again and put it in sport mode 👍😉

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

Ah, i didn't know there was a sport mode! Right. I'm calling them back....

@carstenhansen5757 8 жыл бұрын

Great videos! How does it compare to the Kawasaki versys 1000(#112)? Oh nwm. You just said it.

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

+Carsten Hansen Haha! I hate when that happens! Especially after you've written a long winded essay of a comment and then the video answers your question! D'oh!

@chrisredfield3240 5 жыл бұрын

It's only 50cc down on the tracer. Should have found more ponies than 75ps at the wheel. It's also a fair bit heavier than the tracer too. 210kg wet vs 224kg (tiger)

@AndyManCam 5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. Though out of the tighter bends, the Triumph felt a little bit more tractable due to the increased low torque and the smoother fuelling. That said, I'd still personally pick the Tracer if I had to choose!

@RevvedUpBiker 8 жыл бұрын

The triumph definitely has the best sound, but I am biased towards Triumph.

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

I think that always seems to be the way. Once you've had one, you can't hear other bikes any more! I'm resisting for now though!

@SololaneMvlog 8 жыл бұрын

awesome channel !! and you tested two of the 3 bikes i'm thinking of getting next!! how did you know???!! ;) +1 sub

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you most kindly! I just had a feeling about these bikes. Mainly the ones I want! Great minds think alike! :D

@Quagmire88 8 жыл бұрын

If I was to get a triumph, it would probably be the explorer. I really want to like the v-strom 1000 but I don't think I would like the bigger front wheel. I'd possibly buy it if it had sport wheel/tires. The versys 1000 has the power and "sportiness" but its just big.

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

I've not tried an Explorer. Sure would like to though! I was surprised to read after these reviews that apparently the triumph adventurers have a 19" front wheel too! So they've obviously done some serious geometry wizardry to make the bikes SO much zippier than the V-Strom. I have to say that the Versys really didn't feel big at all. No real trouble transitioning from my 650 to the 1000. This really surprised me as i expected it to be massive.

@Quagmire88 8 жыл бұрын

In the spring, I plan to take the v-strom 1000 and the versys 1000 for a ride. I am wanting a new bike after having my SV650sf for 5 years.

@NeelNinja 8 жыл бұрын

does the XRX got some stalling problems?

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

+Swapneel Borah Nah, I think that was just me! It was a little down on power compared to the other bikes I reviewed, so I just wasn't giving it enough juice!

@NeelNinja 8 жыл бұрын

Actually I owned a Triumph Street Triple 675. But due to the abrupt stalling problem I had to sell the bike after just a month of use. Even I have read it in some forums that even the Triumph Tiger has got some stalling problems. So want to confirm it once.

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

+Swapneel Borah Oh really?! That's interesting. Maybe it wasn't me then!! :D

@psychoticmemories2583 6 жыл бұрын

I just sold my Triumph Street Triple R 675 and didn't have any problems at all during the 3 years I owned it since new.

@ChaserTiponi Жыл бұрын

Interesting you feel the Yamaha is lighter? I've spent quite a bit of time on both bikes! I've owned them both. At speed the Yamaha felt heavy and planted. In parking lots and slow turn arounds the Yamaha felt top heavy. I agree with everything else you said but being honest the Tiger feels way lighter and more manegable then MT09

@AndyManCam Жыл бұрын

Maybe i was just feeling weak on Tiger day?! 😂

@ChaserTiponi Жыл бұрын

@@AndyManCam I think the 1st 2 bikes musta wore you out lmao... Cuz I'm mean really that Tiger is like a pussy cat Vs. a Yamaha Elephant hahahaha...

@AndyManCam Жыл бұрын

Maybe the tyres were low. I did grind a footpeg without even trying! 😂

@ChaserTiponi Жыл бұрын

@@AndyManCam lol

@Desmobrenner 7 жыл бұрын

Hamburg 👍🏻😉

@AndyManCam 7 жыл бұрын

+Desmobrenner Moin!

@StratosGelagotis 8 жыл бұрын

General

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

Colonel

@ninjanelly3506 8 жыл бұрын

Know what you mean Andy......'boring Honda' cue the haters!.....😬

@AndyManCam 8 жыл бұрын

+ninjanelly350 Yeah, I was worried that might be the case! But I looked at potential Honda comparisons for another test and just couldn't get excited about any of them! (Well maybe the Crosstourer, but it didn't really fit!)