This isn't the first model of the Tiger 800. There were more before this. Maybe not for your market but the UK market has some before this

Maketsu thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

Mark Heinig I installed some Rox risers back in April and I’m loving them so far.

Were the stock cables long enough with those risers?

I can’t decide between the Tiger 800 and 800GS. This will be my first adventure bike, been riding superbikes for 30 years. Once I gain off-road experience on whichever I choose, I will buy a new fancy model.

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Roger Chen check out my other video review of a BMW G650GS, it was the bike I owned before the Tiger. Go to my page and watch it for more info.

I did it just now. Great job. Thanks for the recommendation.

Roger Chen so what did you get in the end? Have the same issue now.

Revenant Doom I’m not sure, sorry!

Hi Brock, I'm just struggling with the right choose of the 700/800GS and Tiger 800 (or 1050). The main consideration points are the comfort, ergonomics, weight, handling, reliability and service points (these bikes just not so familiar in HU). Would run mainly on street roads, 10% tarmac (no real offroad). Could you please briefly have a note here, why you changed from the tiger to the GS? What are the differences between the bikes in case of general touring? Many thanks, Peter

@@peterhorvath80 Hi Peter Lol I never come on here and only come on to post videos for my group of riding friends I call BCADV ;) The Tiger was the most fun i have had on any street bike. I bought the GS to try it (I may buy a newer 850 tomorrow (because they have tubeless spoked wheels (I have never rode one) The1st gen Tiger 800 would throw off heat on your legs which wasn't the best for the heat of summer, but welcome on colder days :) The Tiger seems better suited for what you plan The Tiger is so smooth and runs on regular fuel unlike the GS (as i recall) and maybe gets a lil less mileage? Air filter swap is easy on a GS (although I got quick on Tiger and after never even completely removed the tank, i would pivot the tank up and bungy the end of the tank up to the handlebars I think because of how different people have different shapes of bodies ,heights, lengths of torso arms etc. that I think you have to see how it feels for you. The stock Tiger seat i found very comfortable I did change a tooth on the front to lower the RPM for Highway riding (maybe too much for steep off roading)

@@brockjohnson4116 Hello Mr. GS, :D Much appreciated for sharing these details. Now It seems to me, the Tiger would be a bit better choice (instead of the GS) to me, but definitely have to try each bikes before the payment. I can't wait it, almost watched and read everything I could find on the internet.. :) Probably all have these tingling feelings during the winter time, when no riding conditions are available on the north side of the Earth.. :) Thanks again, I hope, you have an excellent day! :) BR, Peter

The beak is from the XC model, it is the Triumph original part, not a copy from Aliexpress. The beak fit with no modifications required at all. Thank you for your kind words, take care from the USA my friend!

@@fmscott2 Thank you so much for your fast answer!

They were some no-name brackets I found on eBay. Check out the auxiliary light bracket from Denali

I've taken off my front indicators and put LEDs in the plastic fairing.. I'm happy but I will see if it passes MOT (legal road-worthiness in the UK)

@@nazirkazi5119 Nice idea, tell us then if you passed MOT.

Thanks for the kind words! I found the Tiger to be a bulletproof tank in terms of reliability. If it was well-maintained, I’d say go for it.

6k for 60000 km is a lot of money..5k is more fair

I believe I purchased the beak on ebay. The hand guards were Triumph factory hand guards.

I do not have the bike any more, sold it in December 2020, but it was right around 30,000 miles and still going strong! A very mind drip from the coolant hose where it fitted up to the water pump, but overall still a great running bike. Like anything, just try to make sure all the normal maintenance has been done on the bike.

T. The wheels have been flawless so far. I’ve taken them pretty fast on street pressures on rough Jeep trails and rocky roads and no flats or dents. Tubeless cast wheels are easy to fix if you get a flat and are easy to clean. Highly recommend the cast wheels for anything the rest of the bike can withstand.

@@fmscott2 thank you very much for the feedback! I just bought an XR like you have (also white) and I like it more than the XC because I think it's more handy. My only sorrow where the off-road capabilities with the cast wheels. So you basically say it's absolutely okay for moderate off-road? That's nice to hear!

T. Yes sir you should have no problems with mild off roading with the cast wheels. I’ve never had a problem.

@@fmscott2 thank you very much!

Depends on the type of off-roading you’re going to do. Wire wheels are preferred my serious ADV types but the cast wheels give you a lot of tire choices.

I think the Tiger 800 was more comfortable. Better wind protection, more upright seating position, softer and wider seat.

@@fmscott2 thank you !

So you're looking to buy my former bike (the one in this video) or just the same year and model? Regarding the miles, it all depends on how well it was maintained. These bikes are very reliable and can easily go over 100k miles if properly maintained. I'm talking basic stuff like fluid changes, with oil being the most important. Valves needs to have been checked about every 12k miles too. If you can see proof that maintenance was done, I wouldn't hesitate. I would try to talk them down closer to $4,500 though.

Paul Barton I would not suggest this as a first bike. A lot of power and fairly heavy to maneuver. Ride another more manageable bike for at least one year before going for the Tiger.

@@fmscott2 thanks for your reply. There don't seem to be many smaller 'adventure' bikes around except the Honda CB500x. Maybe I'll wait for an adventure bike.

Paul Barton Try a BMW G650GS or Kawi Versys 300. Or even a dual sport. My friend just got a CB500X and really enjoys it so far.

@@barton-hyett Take a look at the KLR 650. Great Bike !!! Amazing rider community and dealer network. It's like the jeep of the ADV world. You can build it out to meet your needs.

Hope i can help. While there is the smaller and lighter bmw there is also the versys 650 the v-strom 650 the klr650 the tenere and the xr650l. But if you look up motobobojones on youtube he did a review on it and said it was an absolute gem to start on. Lite enough to maneuver and the power comes on higher in the rev range making it very easy to learn while still letting you grow into a very capable bike

TheLizzykid Yes I had to replace it at around 30,000 miles. Went with a Rick’s Electrics unit and it’s been great ever since.

@@fmscott2 Me too Not the manufacturers fault though I could have replaced the brushes, but i thought it was a poor battery for the starts and ended up burning armature holding the start button on while it turned slowly (Don't do that ) ;0 I went with Rick's too. Starters should be cleaned out from dust at times to stop shorting out anyways

Age doesn't matter as long as it's been maintained and well cared for. Ask for proof of service and look for signs that the bike has been flogged. If it looks like it was taken care of, then those miles don't mean a thing. I got my bike with 23k miles and sold it with about 36k and she was still screaming like a scolded dog.

Brilliant thank you for the reply. Might go and have a look then 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

mat maclachlan Man you shouldn’t have given up on it! Did you try installing a different windscreen? My Givi Airflow creates a pleasant experience for me.

Yeah I had a givi airflow too . Was a game changer as far as comfort went . It was just in windy conditions that made the bike snake around even in a straight line . Had it checked out by triumph but they said all was fine .

jothain I’m sorry you feel that way. However, I have to respectfully disagree. There is plenty of subjective material about the bike after I had owned it for a year. Gave plenty of my opinions about various aspects of the bike and the ride. You’re right in that I didn’t cover all possible topics, but that was to keep the video a reasonable length. I still have the bike and it’s been almost 3 years now since I’ve had it. What would you like to know and maybe I can give you some details you’re curious about.

@@fmscott2 well maintenance costs or how hard they're to do if done byself is something I'm always very curious of. Also feel when riding in various surfaces, especially gravel. Also suspension travel and feel in "die-hard" technical riding is always a thing in this kinds of bikes. Also riding positioning ie. if it's easy to change balance moving back and forth on bike and how handlebars are suited for any riding conditions. Also feel of the bikes center of gravity is something I'd like to know. Just sometime ago tested friends gs1100 and it felt surprisingly nimble, cause well before riding just looking the bike got the assumption that it's a slouch to ride. Though still that heavy that I would feel uncomfortable to go to anything more technical than gravel with it. I'm personally looking into 800 xc tiger. Even more I'd like to test new Africa Twin but they're still bit too steeply priced as I really want to ride next bike in gravel and more technical surfaces ie. sand, some forest trails. Currently learning most towards 800xc(x) as their pricing would be so-to-say more to my liking considering aspects before 😄

Handling of the bike is great for most riders. It’s not a sport bike in the purist sense but I ride with a number of others whose experience levels goes from advanced beginners to retired expert road racers. You can’t go wrong with the 800. Maintenance is fairly straightforward, oil and brake fluid change are easy, lots of choices for brake pads, I’ve been using Shinko Tires on a couple of my bikes and like them. I’ve ridden the bike in torrential rain with no handling issues. Like most bikes, lighting could be better but I don’t ride a lot at night any more. As for my experience, I’ve been riding since I was 12 and just had my 74 bday. I’ve ridden cross country back in ‘66 on a new BSA Spitfire, rode east coast enduros till ‘78 and WERA road racing till 85. We won the lightweight class in WERA National Endurance series back in 1982... I think. Goo luck to everybody.