technically there is a recall on the tiger 900 to replace the rear reflector that can fall off :) Triumph allow 10 minutes technician time to replace so should be a quick replacement.

@@philippebureau2 You are funny.

You are absolutely right. The Tiger feels better onroad and is more comfortable offroad. Most trails can be done both bikes. The Tiger would suit more people, yes. The 890R is more on the sporty side, both onroad and offroad. And that comes with a price. It's the last bit on the offroad spectrum in which the 890R outperforms the Tiger. But not everyone needs the better adjustability of the suspension and more crash resistant plastics. If only the Tiger would come with an 18" rear wheel, both be almost the same offroad. Sorry, our love for the 890R was a little too obvious. We'll work on that!

triumph 9 is among the worst reliable motorcycles right next to bmw . ktm and harley are a bit better positioned

@@ajmf-hy8qt I've had many new Triumphs. Not one has been in the shop for anything but tires. Over 20k on all of them.

1090R

@@Crust2013 I just picked up a 2018 1290 SAR and at my 5'8" height & 31" inseam I think the 1090R would be perfect.

I've done two separate 500k rally on mine, it's heavy you need decent tyres but it's as capable as you are.

@@davidhardstaff8110 agree with you. It is capable off the sealed roads, but if Triumph could add a mode that turned it into a KTM 990, it would be great!!!

How’s u do that?

I own the Tiger 900 RP. Ridden dirt and street since age 9. 49 now. Ridden the KTM 790 Adv R and T7. Here is my opinion: 790R is an awesome bike with vast amounts of power, makes you feel confident in offroad conditions, but has many reliability issues. The T7 is a great bike that (although many won't admit) is top heavy and hard to pick up. The Tiger 900 FEELS lighter up top than the T7, but doesn't comparre to the 790 in terms of how it carries itself (still a bit top heavy) due to tank design. If the 790/890 wasn't plagued with issues (read the forums), I would probably sell my Tiger for the KTM, but as it stands the T900 just performs all around well - with ZERO issues (after a 20000km). just my .02

890 or 1290......KTM ALL THE WAY.

We didn't say it was the same, we said it looks the same from the outside. It's a smoother heavier engine. It has similar torque as a 790 that's been geared down a tooth in the front, so definitely more power and torque.