2021 Triumph Tiger 850 Sport Review | Daily Rider
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3 жыл бұрын2021 Triumph Tiger 850 Sport Review | Daily Rider
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Too cheap to splurge on Triumph’s up-spec Tiger 900 lineup, but you want high-end features and a powerful engine? The Tiger 850 Sport could be your machine. Saddle up with Zack as he finds out where it sits on the DR leaderboard.
SPECS:
MSRP: $11,995
Engine: 888 cc inline triple
Measured weight: 478 lb. / 217 kg
Fuel tank: 5.3 gal. / 20 liters
Seat height: 31.9 - 32.7 in. / 810 - 830 mm
Claimed power: 84 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Claimed torque: 60 foot-pounds @ 6,500 rpm
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@RevZilla 3 жыл бұрын
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@munnamaya4967 2 жыл бұрын
@@bryanschwabenland6657 Kullo 0oa
@akshaypatil3481 2 жыл бұрын
If you've to do light touring (3-4 hours) with a passenger on would you prefer a Tiger 660 over a Tiger 850? I feel they make more or less the same power.
@clearsky4455 3 жыл бұрын
These are by far the best motorcycle reviews on the internet.
@MC-Racing 3 жыл бұрын
yeah, its so nice Zach and Ari are back :-)
@zero11010 3 жыл бұрын
Could not agree more!
@FelipeGonzalez-bc4xe 3 жыл бұрын
You've probably never heard of FortNine
@zero11010 3 жыл бұрын
@@FelipeGonzalez-bc4xe and the two motorcycle reviews FortNine does each year ...his reviews are great. Lots of love goes into themamd I love his unique format. They’re too infrequent. There are really only a handful of channels that compete with what this series does. The closest would be from Adam Waheed (however that is spelled) over at motorcyclist magazine but ... that guy can’t speak for 45 seconds without slurping saliva back into his talk hole and it makes me nauseous. He sounds like Gail The Snail from Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Could be a great guy, but his job is to speak and he does it in a disgusting way.
@MC-Racing 3 жыл бұрын
@@FelipeGonzalez-bc4xe FortNine and 44 Teeth are also sweet i agree :-) but FortNine just makse so few videos :-(
@EdwardVanEmbden 3 жыл бұрын
Zach always starts these things like he’s in a library and doesn’t want to get scolded
@dmaxcustom 3 жыл бұрын
Zack. We are never tired of hearing you talk.
@Jp21577 Жыл бұрын
I like how you think we are being inconvenienced with longer content. Your reviews are outstanding!
@brianrainey2739 3 жыл бұрын
Always love watching when you head through the residential areas and seeing all the parked cars from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s! Here in Canada some of us live with road salt that brings an untimely death to all cars of that era. Great seeing the old JDM’s and muscle cars from days gone by.....😌
@thevtadventure1062 3 жыл бұрын
From a Michigan/Ohioan with saltfucked roads I always think the same thing!! Always on the lookout for the clean older cars haha
@JoshuaTootell 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 25 year old, 300000 mile van with virtually no rust. Southwest is good on metal.
@derp195 Жыл бұрын
That’s what I kept thinking when I visited LA. Chicago uses so much salt that it affects the salinity of Lake Michigan. So cool to see how cars can survive for decades without all the salt.
@kkhalifah1019 2 жыл бұрын
I just love the new t-plane crank engine that adds a throbbing, burbling character to the hallmark whistle of the Hinckley triple. Very unique & distinctive. Some reviewers questioned the move, saying it's probably the first time a bike manufacturer had unbalanced their engine for no mechanical gain... but seriously, if it feels this good it can't possibly be wrong! Mine is everything I could ever want from the 900 but with none of the farkles -- the closest to perfect compromise I could hope for in the interest of lower cost.
@blaiseducdaumont1280 Жыл бұрын
What does this reviewer mean when he says the bike feels disconnected?
@olitomar 8 ай бұрын
@@blaiseducdaumont1280same question for me
@generaldistrust 3 жыл бұрын
Thx for being such an honest and eloquently down-to-earth reviewer ✊🏽✌🏽🔥🙏🏽
@kc2giw 3 жыл бұрын
I really look forward to these and my Sunday morning coffee. One of the hilights of my week. Thank you sir.
@Aaron-kw2kq 3 жыл бұрын
Love these videos!!!!!!!!! Zach you bring joy to the slow MN winters
@ponytrishpip 3 жыл бұрын
My partner just bought one. She is a bit of a technophobe and just wants something that is fun to ride and can eat km’s. We also have to ride 7km of forestry trail to ride to get to and from the house to the tar seal. She is also only 5’4” so the Tiger 850 sport is her goldilocks bike
@marklang5169 3 жыл бұрын
Best reviews available are from Zach. Love your chipper and upbeat demeanor Thank you.
@davidreed254 3 жыл бұрын
The best bike reviews on the net. It’s appreciated.
@jeffsontwowheels2736 3 жыл бұрын
Zack, really value your reviews. Best I've found. I have the Tiger RP so I just wanted to comment on one of your thoughts here. I have the same mirrors, and really hated them. I agree on the positioning, it's very good. It's the mounting hardware that let me down. Any little bump with my arm would knock them loose, and extremely difficult to keep them tight. I recently switched to a Ram mount style and could not be happier. Keep up the great work!
@mysticvision9542 21 күн бұрын
Thank you for the good review especially with no music in the background. Your review helped me decide buy this bike. Well detailed review. Thank you from India
@JB-ss3bv 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 900 RP. Confirmation bias and all but this is a great bike. Triumph has done a great job with the fueling and engine. The sound is different but so is the inline 3, I think that gives it character. The noise and vibration are enough to let you know you are on a triumph and it feels good. This is a really good platform. On the RP at least, quality is very good, quality materials and thoughtfully made.
@johnnydangerously7186 3 жыл бұрын
Love those triples ! Takes me back to my ol’79 Yamaha special!
@steverowe1311 Жыл бұрын
Zack really convinced me on the high leaderboard ranking on this bike. So much so that I just bought a '22 demo from my local dealer.
@troyhanson2258 3 жыл бұрын
Loving the Daily Rider series! It would be epic if Zach got a chance to review the Tiger 900 GT Pro.
@DAITION 3 жыл бұрын
I got to ride it a few months back! Hell of a ride and premium in every sense of the word
@MrGrant440 3 жыл бұрын
I just took one of these for a test ride. I loved it!!!! Your review is awesome!!!
@scottyg9167 2 жыл бұрын
Yup! I loved it so much that bought it. For me, an excellent daily ride!
@love4boost 3 жыл бұрын
I think this is an amazing bike. But personally I’d spend the extra $3k for the 900 GT and get all the good extras like 7” tft, heated grips, cruise control, extra ride modes, better suspension, nicer colors. The GT pro is more for the people that do a couple 1k mile road trips a year. I prefer the standard GT just go out and crush miles every day having fun with comfort on your favorite back roads. Maybe a nice trip here and there.
@derp195 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, through the whole video, I was trying to figure out who this bike was for. It seems like there’s a better option no matter what your priorities are.
@allwheeldrive 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a slight gear-up and different tires, and this would be a fabulous do-it-all keeper. I've had a Speed 1050 for a few years and it's be very reliable, has sweet fueling, power whenever/wherever you need it, great mpg (when you want to), and a sound that never gets tiring. Nice to live with. The Sport is a great option in a very competitive segment. Tracer 9 GT next! Thanks for the great review.
@daneliberatore4583 2 жыл бұрын
The best reviews for us normal driving to work everyday people!!
@landyfox8976 3 жыл бұрын
Once again I enjoyed another informative review. In my opinion it would’ve just pipped 2nd spot, but it’s all subjective! Keep up the good work and ride safely!
@starkparker16 3 жыл бұрын
I love the urban dirt testing at 20:00
@sabi7185 3 жыл бұрын
Zack, great review! Always have a soft spot for ADV bikes as they're very practical. Please review Kawasaki's Ninja 1000SX!! Much love from the east coast.
@ericwilson1383 3 жыл бұрын
Great review as always Zach! I honestly don't think a motorcycle journalist can review a Cruisinart blender without saying the word "Panigale".
@abagent4767 3 жыл бұрын
One of the few things I look forward to on KZfaq- DailyRider with Zack🤩
@MDHenry4 3 жыл бұрын
Great review and questions and answers.Dank nooner!
@mark_Hershey Жыл бұрын
The ecu is not locked, you can fully change or modify fueling maps with tune ecu.
@flyerbry 3 жыл бұрын
Great review Zach as always but can you bring back the old leader board format with the X/Y axis 4 quadrant display. It's really a good way to display how the different bikes compare, more meaningful than the single hard to read list... Come to think of it, the whole thing would be awesome if it were two to three times the size.
@kd350 3 жыл бұрын
My RZ 350 reigned in the cool X axis. Never to be exceeded.
@nomadben 3 жыл бұрын
Great review Zack, but man, it's weird hearing this bike constantly be referred to as "low-end" in so many ways when it starts at $12,000 lol
@huzihui 2 жыл бұрын
Kudos for the leader board ! Thank you
@alithejumbo 3 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are awesome! Big like.
@thevtadventure1062 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a excellent daily rider. Also I wonder if there will be a tune to get it up to par with the other 900’s. And the price is decent, would love to rip on one!!
@markfisher2683 5 ай бұрын
i'm a bit surprised that your unhidden "bias" against the 180 parallel twin (Versys 650) VS this Triple engine wouldn't have qualified this bike to win over the Versys. But well done! And thank you, as always, for the enjoyable, in depth and fair/honest reviews! Take care Sir!
@colincoleman2536 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review and a brilliant result for Triumph, I would have some heated grips fitted should I actually buy this machine then you would have an all season ride.
@michellecairo3335 3 жыл бұрын
Nice Bike. Hope u review the Tiger 900 GT Pro as well.
@teaguejelinek4038 Жыл бұрын
My old pops said " ride like youre invisible young TJ and you will be the best rider ever " so that's what I did and het, I'm still riding today. Ride like they're drunk and high and you will live forever 👍
@pmdinaz 3 жыл бұрын
I like that it only has the two ride modes. Shame no cruise though. ABS and cruise in my opinion and experience are the only two things a bike needs. Power modes are handled by the wrist and brain..my 0.02
@Spriterom 2 жыл бұрын
Really like these reviews.
@chucheone 7 ай бұрын
¡Muy entretenidos tus videos, Vir! Inmejorable promoción para esa moto, que acá en México también se vende. Saludos.
@declary 3 жыл бұрын
Another great review!!
@sarathchandrakrishnaramamo5587 2 жыл бұрын
Great reviews , Cheers
@simonthomas5367 2 жыл бұрын
Great short term reviews. For long term try The Missenden Flyer.
@mdragon99 3 жыл бұрын
I like your "approachable" comments. I'm of my KTM 1290 at every stop sign. Your series is a must view for me as soon as it comes out. Very very interested to see if the new 2021 KTM 1290 will knock the Ducati off the top when it comes out.
@larsjohansen821 3 жыл бұрын
In 2005 i was living in Ireland and with a couple of friends i went to Bikeworld in Dublin. Saw a Tiger 955i 2002 model for sale if i remember right. It could also have been the 1050i. I am 6ft 7in and i was standing next to it. The top of the seat was about 3-4 inches above my inseam. It was a beauty of a bike, but the later years it seems the bikes are much lower in the seat height from what i have seen.
@scottyg9167 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Zack! Just thought I’d write to verify that weird tire noise you mention. I bought my Tiger 850 mid-December but had yet to take it on an actual long ride. So yesterday some buddies of mine and I did just that, up around Lake Berryessa up I\here in NoCal. At higher speeds, say 50+ , in the twisties, sure enough, there was this weird ...whine? Growl? Dunno. Nowhere near the skill set of you, but I noticed it most in tighter corners. Weird tires, but they work like a charm on road shoulders and gravely highway. Love the bike!
@arjenbootsma6881 3 жыл бұрын
7:50 tire noise from the Michelin Anakee Adventure. I had a set of Michelin Anakee 3 on my Scrambler Desert Sled, and those tires would "sing" at about 50-60 mph!
@markbock3027 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll hazard a guess that handling would be much improved by changing tires. My Rally Pro’s stock tires felt okay when new but delivered an increasingly vague ride as they wore, and by the time they had 3000 miles on them I got sick of them and switched to a different tire. Transformed the bike.
@faly7348 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best reviews
@buraqmejker 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for a review of new Tracer 7 and 9 :)
@user-zo6xg8bx4l Жыл бұрын
Great review. Thanks!!
@CharltonDaman27 3 жыл бұрын
Good video man!
@_Makanko_ 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty good bike. I agree that triumph should do something with the trident engine in an ADV frame. All the manufacturers are always going up with their ADV models 790 to 890, etc because sports touring is selling hot and you look a bit more rugged because you could off-road. I want a new 500-600cc ADV. Cheers
@AM-hf9kk 2 жыл бұрын
Funny that your first comment was "Kinda lumpy, ain't it?" That was my first thought when I took one out after the Speed Triple. Didn't think I'd care for it, but it took like two minutes before I completely forgot about that and settled into "This is something I could ride every day." It's not as exciting as the Speedy or Rocket, but it just feels dependable and forgiving. That goofy tach was my biggest complaint, and that the default screen was low-contrast in full sun.
@FarhanKapadia 2 жыл бұрын
great review. made me get one myself.
@gordonjames8811 3 жыл бұрын
Are you going to review the Vstrom 650 ? Kudos to your excellent review
@borkarms 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent in depth review.Enjoyed watching.does the Tiger 850 sport have better engine , dynamics and braking than BMW 900xr. I wished it had the Cruise control. Better than bmw 900xr ?
@josiah1583 3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see Triumph make an ADV with their 765 triple.
@BadDriverrr 2 жыл бұрын
“It’s an 80hp bike, it’s not going to pump off that much heat” Objection your honor, from a Ducati Scrambler owner…
@anxiousappliance 18 күн бұрын
That's an air cooled engine.
@BadDriverrr 16 күн бұрын
@@anxiousappliance thanks, Acktually Guy! I’ve been waiting 2 years for someone to point that out 🤓
@anxiousappliance 16 күн бұрын
@@BadDriverrr De Nada You're the guy with an engine that depends in dissipating heat into the air - mentioning it dissipates heat into the air. Hard to tell what that about. I mean - water is wet. LOL
@Calvyr42 2 жыл бұрын
Funny that you mention this bike would be better served with the Trident 660 engine, since next week Triumph is officially unveiling the Tiger 660 Sport. Hope to see a review of that one.
@utbelegs Жыл бұрын
Great videos and thorough content..just one thing,though. How is it that you have such light traffic? Is this Sunday morning at 8:00 or something?
@chazlyle41 2 жыл бұрын
The only thing that would have me looking at the 900 is the cruise control. Had the 850 Sport had cruise it would have been the perfect budget tourer, great for short/newer riders to compared to the mighty T7.
@OutdoorNor 3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to have to try this and the 900 GT to see if it's worth upgrading from my Tiger 800. I like the new look even if it's quite similar. Good review.
@nomadben 3 жыл бұрын
If nothing else, I think the new T-plane crank configuration sounds absolutely fantastic, it's like no other engine I've ever heard.
@superduper9357 2 жыл бұрын
Good looking Adv!
@rzu7120 3 жыл бұрын
For $12k, Triumph could have included cruise control on this bike.
@blakethornsbrough1528 3 жыл бұрын
My fault with the Tiger 900's was how much the bike cost and the upgrades were equally so. Them offering a lower spec and slightly less expensive bike wasn't the real answer in my opinion. A lot of other ADV bikes for the same money or less with more power and standard features... Africa Twin.
@thedude102878 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely that seems like a really purposeful omission to try and push people to buy the more expensive models.
@Child3k 3 жыл бұрын
@@blakethornsbrough1528 MSRP for the Tiger Sport 850 is 12k USD. Which Bikes offer a better feature set at that price point ?
@blakethornsbrough1528 3 жыл бұрын
@@Child3k my comment wasn't about what bikes are available for the same money as the 850 sport. It's base. The 900 however is too expensive for the starter models and then the pro models which have the specs people want are ludicrous. To your point you can get a Yamaha Tracer 900 GT for about the same money and it comes factory with cruise, heated grips and luggage. Still a triple, will spend the same amount of time off road and makes way way more power than the 850 sport.
@ianross225 3 жыл бұрын
This has to be a bare bones bike. If cruise control why not quick shifter etc etc. It looks like better value than, say, the 700 Tenere.
@Jimo368 3 жыл бұрын
I noticed noise from the Anakee Adventures after installation on my V Strom but it all but disappeared after about 1000 kilometres
@dougmoore5923 3 жыл бұрын
You should review the Honda 750X DCT. I’m about to buy a 2021 model as soon as the arrive in the U.S. you would help a lot of people with their decision!
@stoney3398 3 жыл бұрын
Strange that my Tiger 900 Rally Pro came with thinly-disguised street tires, but the 850 Sport actually comes with a more dirt-oriented tire. I replaced mine after a few thousand miles with Dunlop TrailMax Mission tires, and they are all the difference in the world on dirt, but still pretty dang good on the highway. No issues with engine heat for me (here in SoCal as well), even riding in 100+ temps last summer. I'm ok with the TFT screen, except for the universally-disliked tach. They do need to come up with a better solution there. Overall, I absolutely love the bike!
@Desmo904 3 жыл бұрын
Triumph could solve that problem with a software update as it's a TFT display. I REALLY wish they would. It's one of the main drawbacks of the display they have. Look to the GS for an example of how to do it right.
@harshadborgaonkar4539 Жыл бұрын
I get between 50 and 55 on my 2021 tiger 900 GT pro and oh yes the michelin anakee adventure tires are great in traction and loud as hell
@doctorlobsteroctopus 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Similar engine size to the desert sled, power specs, but more of a full "adventure bike" in a way. Same price just about, and a similar in weight. Very different seeming bikes, though.
@Supernova12034 3 жыл бұрын
great review, is a v85tt, tracer GT and tiger 900 comparison in the works?
@simasb2468 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for nice review! Consider buying it. Is it suits for 6.2 height?
@i2ambler2002 3 жыл бұрын
Love that jacket.
@blaiseducdaumont1280 Жыл бұрын
I love Triumph's triple engine! Which competitors bike would you rate as "connected" in feel as opposed to this bike??
@St4ticBloodLust 3 жыл бұрын
personally i wish that Triumph would have released this bike first before the 900 line. I know they did it because of the market demand but it seems so backwards to me, and i own a 900 Rally Pro. I love all the features of the 900 but would have been just as happy with the 850 sport. Having heated grips and a heated seat just means i get to ride in colder conditions, but that could be argued with just having better gear. I just noticed too that the 850's don't come with hand guards as standard, that also helps a lot with weather and longer rides.
@blazebox71 Жыл бұрын
I miss the old bikes that were really smooth and linear down low and didnt have such an on off snatchy throttle, other than that the new bikes have alot of really awesome features
@eugeniogil6720 3 жыл бұрын
Hello! Vibrations can be reduced with some kind of absorbent material on the handle or some part of this? tks friend! good videos
@RikkyTang 3 жыл бұрын
I think Triumph make a point of the lower power output (and locked ECU) because the 850 is A2 (Euro licence) compliant while the Tiger 900 is not.
@sebbwebbo7557 3 жыл бұрын
now the Versys 1000 SE please :D we need to dethrone the Duc
@randypullman1155 3 жыл бұрын
That's exactly why we need a grading system. The new klr would rank it.
@Volatile42 2 жыл бұрын
The new Versys 650 has a TFT screen too.
@danielruder8778 3 жыл бұрын
Two suggestions: 1) It would be cool if you used an infrared thermometer on the engine at the end of the ride. For a daily rider, the heat coming off the engine can be a real benefit or boon (I'm looking at you, Ducati scramblers). 2) The key to not blowing your voice out is the warm down. When you're finished yelling into a helmet for a half hour or so, do some cool down exercises to keep your voice healthy. Ask a metal singer, they know.
@stoney3398 3 жыл бұрын
No worries on the engine heat. I have a 900 Rally Pro, and wasn't bothered in the least riding it last summer here in SoCal, even when the temps were over 100 degrees...
@gopalprasadpatel270 Жыл бұрын
Super review brother ❤ 🎉 I m confused between bmw850gs or this bike wich one will be better to buy.
@jacomir1234 3 жыл бұрын
Like your gloves. What is it? All the best!
@jakeMcPooppants 3 жыл бұрын
Nice sounding bike
@alexsp7086 3 жыл бұрын
Miss my 800xc 2015 the paint work on the new ones I find ugly, but of course it’s not the the color that should choose the bike.
@jaspervonbach3621 Жыл бұрын
Very nice review but I'm surprised that the Kawasaki Versys 650 LT beat out Triumph Tiger 850 Sport given Triumph's beautiful triple engine!
@rdvgraaff 3 жыл бұрын
You were gushing about the Versys 650 back when you were doing KZfaq Videos for Motorcyclist.
@disekjoumoer 3 жыл бұрын
Damn, that bike sounds good.
@DolfVeenvliet 3 жыл бұрын
You know... Even though it seems logical that the adv bikes are at the top... During my commute I see quite a few other commuters and most ride full fairing bikes... Like a BMW r1200rt for instance (the cops have them too and they spend all day on em)... This category is kind of missing on your board... Like FJR/pan european... bmw rt.... there's a bunch and they all get ridden year round here. (my pc800 too is a great commuter).
@zodabc 3 жыл бұрын
never EVER let me go
@RovingRobert 3 жыл бұрын
Makes me feel leery of the new 900s, I love my 2018 tiger 800 and was thinking about upgrading. Maybe not.
@firestorm755 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid but what the heck are those stop lines all about? They seemed to just be on a straight road and not at a junction
@1motomanic 3 жыл бұрын
Don't need or want all the electronic gizmos on the 900, I do wish they would of added cruise or heated grips standard on this 850 instead of say riding modes,for my tastes anyways.
@MrBenHaynes 2 жыл бұрын
Nice review of a tasty practical cycle. The footless attempts at stop signs were painful to watch (for the viewer and also other motorists, I presume)
@Dan-56 3 жыл бұрын
Ok, someone asked for the comparison, it’s time to get the Standard KTM 890 Adventure in the mix 😉. (NOT the “R” model !!!)
@ljoelmchanley3676 2 жыл бұрын
"considerable bend in the knee"...pause, end video...deal breaker. But thanks for your always excellent honest reviews!
@wellingtons.cassiano3002 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe I’ve missed something, but you forgot to mention that the power output on the 850 is less than the 900, don’t remember by how much, despite having the same engine. In Europe it’s aimed at beginners (A2 license). The mirrors were plucked from the 2016 Tigers. Great evaluation and video, as usual. Cheers from Brazil.
@debrisbit 3 жыл бұрын
18:08 he does mention.
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