Hey Johnny, I'm 62 and I own an 08 Tiger also. Its the only bike that can tour, commute, city riding and weekend excursions all with comfort. I paid 5,000 dollars for mine in USA. Mine had 11,650 when I bought it and its the most versatile motorcycle I've ever owned. It did everything so well I sold my car and I ride everyday. Also own a Suzuki DR 650. I ride them both.

One of the funniest reviews I've watched. After seeing hundreds of motorcycle videos, Jonny had me cracking up and this one stuck out. Thanks for posting.

Cheers for a great down to earth review. For sure the Tiger Sport is an awesome multi use bike. Pity Triumph stopped making them..

Great video ,love your commentary so down to earth👍.Bought a 2016 tiger sport 2 yrs ago after 40 yrs of riding sportsbikes now I'm 60 the triumph is ideal for me and the Mrs ,especially with a back rest fitted to the top box for her, ideal,thank you for the great review ,makes me glad of my choice👍

Bargains to be had with these. I just bought a low-mileage 2007 for £1,300. Came with bars, spots, luggage, low and standard seats. Like you I've had a few before and always seem to come back to them. It also came with a lowering kit which I'll be fitting asap. Maybe it'll help me keep it this time around.

Johnny I bought that bike from marriots in birkenhead december 2023 Love it , My 3rd Tiger aswell i keep going back to them knew as soon as i seen you were wirral and them mad looking mirrror extenders. They are still on it and work great.

Watched your ST 1300 vids and as an owner I totally agree with what you had to say. They are amazing bikes especially in large mountain passes in Canadian Rockies; it just doesn’t miss a beat and amazing in the twisties. I have a buddy of mine who has right hip issue, so went from Goldwing to Harley Road Glide and rides two up. I had a BMW F 800 GS at the time and let him ride it and two months latter he sold the Harley and bought a Yamaha 1200 Super Tenere. He no longer has hip issues while riding has no problem riding two up and it’s also shaft drive. Remember BMW means Bring More Wallet.

I've got the 2016 version which was a 50th birthday present to myself. Me & the wife get the ferry to Santander every year & ride around Spain on it. It's an excellent all-rounder that I haven't found the need to replace.

I had a BMW RT1100 for 18 years, sold it with the same headlight bulb and indicator bulbs i bought it with. Great bike. I now have a Triumph Tiger Sport, matt Black, 2017. What a fantastic machine. 13 STONE LIGHTER than my old RT.

I love that Bike I had it for 7 years (from 2007) and now I found one now that I want to buy with 90.000km but sound like new ! that is how much i like it :)

Good informative video, always quite fancied one of those. I had the sprint ST 1050 with same engine and it was faultless. Agree about the ZZR 1400, I loved mine but my 64 year old knees didn't after a tour of Scotland. Traded my sprint and ZZR n for a straight swap for a 17 plate GTR 1400. Great for touring just been round Belgium on it with the wife. Will look at those screen extenders as even though I have a tall screen I still get buffeting and to much wind noise that my Mic picks up for the video's I do GTR very heavy its OK for now as I am 6 ft 2 but some point will become to heavy as get older, so 1050 sport may be next bike. Liked and subbed.

"From naught to knob-end in 3 seconds" I'm so glad I subbed!

Laughed my ass off. Finally… a review in the vernacular. New sub!

Bought a used ‘08 in 2009. Been riding it ever since. Great for my old man knees! 😂

Great video man. Thinking about moving to this from my '14 Street Triple. You speak total truth at about 12:15...I'm one of them. Cheers and thanks.

I bought a 2007 Tiger 1050 in 2014. It had 24K miles on it. I paid $6K for it. It's been VERY reliable and now has 35K miles. The only unusual problem I had was when I went to upshift on my way to work and the external shift linkage broke. I had no way to shift with my foot. I pulled over, used my hand to put it into 3rd and rode 10 miles home with no problem. The engine is so torquey, I easily pulled 3rd from a standstill. The $125 replacement shifter had been redesigned and has worked perfectly since I installed it. I have never experienced the hot start issue that Jonny talks about. I would highly recommend this bike.

Just bought my 2008 with 6k miles today. Paid $1850 as it needs tank cleaned and fuel pump. It’s a beauty.. I hope I can source the pump and get tank cleaned soon

Hey Jonny, been thinking about One of these for the last few Years, but been getting distracted by other bikes (check my channel lol) but after seeing this video.... I'm getting the itch again! huge Triumph fanboy and 56 this Year, so makes perfect sense in my head 😁 (looks as though you're as bad as me for leaving indicators on too)

I am 66 and buy at least two bikes a year. My 2007 tiger 1050 was my longest lived bike. I have had everything and some twice and three times. Recently rode a new Tiger 900 and sorely disappointed at the nasty note and vibes. This got me thinking about how stupid Triumph engineers are to have ruined a great motor and classic sound. I am looking for a used Tiger 1050 as a type. I am like you. I bought a 2015 Ducati Multi with and had everything but that was a few years ago and I got a good deal on it. I don't care how many bells and whistles they put on the bikes now, 25k for a loaded GS is insane. I just ain't gonna do it. Cheers from across the pond.

Hey Johnny, this is my first time watching your stuff. Absolutely fantastic! I was cracking up 20 seconds in. I have a question for you; Have you had your ass on a mid 2000s Tiger 955i? I have only ridden a big cruiser and am looking at touring bikes and found what seems to be a steal of a deal on a 955i. The one I'm eyeing is a 2005 model

Nought to knob ed in 3 secs has to be worth a sub Good video 👍👍

That is a spectacular adventure bike!!! You can’t go wrong with a Triumph.

I bought a 2009 abs tiger for 3,700 US. It had 40k miles but still runs great. I don’t think one will find more bike for the price anywhere than a 1050 tiger.

Well done mate. I fekin love your video😂 i couldn't help me self to not to stop the video and do the comment, because i could hear me self talking 😂😂😂 absolutely fekin brilliant ❤👍👍👍👍👍👌😂😂👍👍👍

hi Jonny love your videos keep them coming bought same bike as you year ago so comfy sport bikes gone for me too

When I got my 09 Tiger 1050 it pulled very well from low revs but over 6k was a bit breathless. This was due to it running a bit weak for emissions. The old ECU runs it slightly richer and so it picks up and revs out much better. I also got more mpg! I might still have one in the garage if you want to try it. Graeme.

I had a similar hot start issue with my 2014 Street Triple R. After much internet searching and deliberation I swapped out the starter motor for an uprated version from Ricksmotorsports. Never had a problem since ;-)

I have a 15' model and before her i had about 10 bikes. No one of those fitted like the Tiger Sport. It's a perfect bike.

Great video matey……you scousers are such a good laugh….I’m a Stokie but my best mate at school was a scouser…loved him! Take care matey,rude safe! 👍👍

I was on the verge last week of p/exchanging my 2017 Tiger Sport for an Africa Twin but just can’t do it. Want for a ride yesterday on the Tiger Sport and thought wtf am I doing! It’s such a great bike, easy to live with and plenty fast enough for me. Today I cancelled the AT order. It was just another shiny toy that I would be bored of in a couple of months.

Ive owned my 2011 Tiger 1050 SE since new, as soon as I was off my Learner/Provisional limits I financed one, now 13 years on its got 118,000kms on it and Im not sure what to get next.. I wont say it hasnt been without issues but for the most part its been solid even with the victorian era gearbox. Ive told myself I wont get another... but I cant say never..

Got a Tiger 1050 virtually identical to yours. It is the second one I have had. It is just so good and at 74 I can ride 6-8 hundred k's and still feel comfortable. Unfortunately the other day crashed it broken ribs broken shoulder you know the deal - not sure if the bike will be written off or not. I was thinking of a Tiger Sport but was interested to read your comments re riding position.

Just bought a 2017 model. Fooking ace!

I'm in love with the looks and sounds of this bike. I'm 186 cm tall and this bike is def on my list. People praise them, but can someone tell me some "buying guide" for this baby? Thanks in advance! 😄

The GS is a stonking bike all round but 20K is a huge price to pay, I was thinking about putting my wife on only fans so I could get one.

Great opinion mate, keep on rolling

After 40 yrs of sports bikes .Got an 07 one myself loaded with gear except panniers but what a bike don’t think I will ever get shot of it ,hot start issues are down to shit battery cables there’s an upgrade,search pudding cables another good mod is a volt metre let’s you know any probs with rectifier as soon as it happens and will save you some shit 👍

Johnny my bike standard screen is very good ,the tiger is for my money the best bike .speed, torque, ergos engine heat ,brakes And yes they are fast and unique looking love it to the maximum!!!😁

Great video, im in Australia and ive got a 08 1050 tiger best bike ive ever had, im going to order one of them extension screens, also the tigers came out standard with braided brake lines, 👍

Nice one mate, thanks from Australia

I bought a brand new GSXR1000K9 back in 2009. It was the most expensive thing I'd ever bought. It was £9500 with alarm, crash bungs, tinted screen, and tail-tidy. In 2012 I almost totally stopped riding it. I bought a banged-up old DR600 and... somehow it was just more fun to ride. I was a lot less precious with it, that's for sure, but also the noise, the power delivery, the involvement, it was just *better.* So now I'm looking for a bike again and I've always wanted a ZZR1400 but I just I'll be disappointed with it, because everything is disappointing, and I'll ride it too damn fast. So I'm thinking about a Triumph Bobber instead. Never ridden anything like that.

I had a Kawi GTR1000, too heavy and cramped but good power, sold it bought a KLR650 now wishing I had more power. My inseam is 35" so a pain in the arse to find something that properly fits, might see if the dealer will give me a go on one 👌

Ayyy recognise that road in the wirral up towards Two Mills. Hopefully see you around North Wales some time! Or down at the Basset Hound ;)

I have a 08 1050 and I would say the best thing I got for it is a Corbin ( Canyon ) seat. It's high as shit but definitely better than the stock one for longer rides.

Hi Jonny. I had one just the same for 10 years and found if you fit the ECU from the 2006 model ( pre secondary air injection) it will fly. Easy straight swap and about 50 quid.

2:09 I'm a physics associate professor, I make a good salary, and still a 1250GS costs an entire year of my income (before I pay my taxes) here where I live. That is truly preposterous!

You mentioned the 1250 GS Price. $24,750 USD in the US before panniers and other options.

Nice clean bike, lucky find. !!

I have an 07 model and the clutch switch went......so I linked the wires..... shortly after the petrol gauge stopped working. I tried everything to resolve it including replacing the clocks. but a year later with one sentence in a thread online, I found out that the clutch's switch affects the fuel gauge....WHAT??? well 1050 sport one was over £80 but a 1050 sprint switch fitted (£15) and just needed cutting into the loom. Switch sorted fuel gauge sorted....who knew?

What do you expect from a "chinesium" windscreen ad-on?🤔 good review, unfortunately I just lost my 68 year old brother do to covid related complications. On a happy note, my son will be taking over his 07 tiger 1050 that only has 8K Mi on it.

I love these little ride alongs. So is this the only bike you have now or were you just click baitin' me? 🏍🎸🤘😅🤘🎸🏍

Johnny I owned a few bikes Including hayabusa and I now ride an08 tiger 1050 and I love it to the max a pair of high end led bulbs and problem solved. I rid every day

The 7r is gonna be your best video m8

this looks intersting. Its 2023 now, is a 2009 with 80K km too old to get, will there be many things to fix.

This was very blunt. Good job.

Been looking at a Matt grey one of these myself 2017 or above or a standard 1250gs te not the adventure there’s a good 7k price difference if you get one with rally paint spoked wheels etc in this climate it’s hard to justify

Three hours, you lucky bastard!!

MIght want to try TRT ...I found that it vanished my hip and knee pain amongst other benifits,

The reason that sports bike sales continue to fall is because young folk in the UK are not getting involved with motorcycles.

Hi, Jonny...have you ridden the Tiger 850 ?....I have a 2007 1050 Speed Triple that I love, don’t want to part with it, but would like a more comfortable long distant bike. Thanks for your thoughts on your 1050 Tiger... I will take a look at one as I know the engine having the Speed Triple.

took me an hour also.my mate bought a chinese universal screen.got it totally wrong with all the bits.could not have got it so wrong.

Perhaps you should have considered the Yamaha Super tenere? shaft drive huge engine long engine pedigree cheaper than a BMW about the same price as that.

I think you did the right thing man... BMWs are overpriced and just too big, imo

Hi Jonny Lee. If you want another st1100 gimme a shout. You will love the one I have.

Any tips on the engine imobilizer issues with this bike? I have this model, any tips would be appreciated

Hi, I ride every day/all weathers, what’s the tank range?

I wouldn't feel too sorry for the smaller rider, 97% of blikes out there are suited to them. I'd love a Royal Enfield but they don't cater for people over 6 ft. Neither do Triumph with 95% of there bikes. If there is any hightism going on in the motorbike industry it's the tall who are discriminated against lol " if there is such a thing "

Where did the mirror extenders come from?

Its a Triumph. How could that go wrong. 😄👍

Whats the bit of music at the end?

Hi Jonny, looking to buy this very bike, is it all good ?

Itest rode one of these and couldn’t fault it until I got caught in a cross wind, freak or fault it took me across the wrong carriageway

Sports bikes are not as popular as they used to be because you can get a bike that handles great goes like stink and stops on a dime without having to buy a sports bike, whereas when I was young the manufacturers spent all the r and d on there sports bikes and everything else was , well just a bit naff, if you wanted top drawer suspension brakes and chassis you had to buy a sports bike, but somewhere in the late nineties that changed and the bike manufacturers started to understand that we all didn't want a sports bike but we wanted the same level of ridability as a sports bike, I think we have Ducati and Triumph to thank with the speed triple and monster .

I've been watching some videos lately on the tigers and didn't realize they are so comfortable. What I've seen are the 900 but they rave about them. I think the big heavy bike are loosing their appeal as touring bikes and people are using adventure bikes and sport touring bikes for the long multi day trips. You see it yourself all ages are buying dirt bikes dual sports adventure and sport touring bikes and little else.

How would you compare this to the speed triple?

i had one bought new the seat is utter utter crap the base is so flimsy you can feel the bloody thing moving about.

Hello there, i know im a bit late for this video, im about to buy a '11 Tiger, do these keep having the same "hot start" problem? If it is, how is the best way to fix it, thanks for the review, i'd really love to own one of these machines.

So..had a st1300..lots of touring then Mrs didn't want to anymore.... Then a zx14..could sit in it all day but it didn't want to go slower than 130kph ....then a GSX1400... then one day after a whole day around the countryside, couldn't walk proper... arthritis in the knee caps..sold it...bugger..now, 6 months later..lots of gym, fish oil and glucosamine, way much better and need a bike ....do I 2000 st1100 60,000km stg 3000, or... 2011 Tiger 1050 55,000 km stg 4500 ... Dilemma... Want to regularly throw the 2 piece surf rod and tent and bugger off down the coast for few days...oh yeah..am just 65, 6'1" and strong and fit.

Hi Jonny what’s the make of your helmet it looks wicked .

Taste is a personal thing... This Tiger is not as ugly as the GS, but then nothing is as ugly as a GS. But put it next to a ST1100 or a VFR (up to 6th gen) and have a good look... Very, very few true sport touring bikes can beat those 2 Honda's, with the possible exception of an RT. Yet the V4s run a lot nicer than the very characteristic boxer. But, as I said, all very personal.

I've a 2011. Dogs bollox

Your indicator is on Ffs 😑

hi there lovely video , i was thinling about a 800 tiger myself i am 5foot 5 inchs do you think i am too short in the leg thanks

Excellent. You da man!