I lived out in Palomino valley and had a ktm 550 mxc.Great place to live if you like riding in the desert.

Happy to help, I’m with you and waiting to see if they put the new speed triple motor in a Tiger. Planning a video on it soon.

My feelings exactly! Not too many tall friendly bikes for sure.

Right on! I still love mine too 😎 even added a trophy se to the collection. Same great engine!

Awesome! The new one looks great. Hoping to review it asap.

Anordin1 thanks! Good to hear from you, I suppose all bikes tell a story. There was a lot of small changes but for me I just can’t bite off a 20 k price but on the flip side the old tiger is fully decked out. Just bought a Trophy SE (keeping the tiger)so I’m sure I’ll be going through al this again.

That’s a good year range that you mentioned. Personally, I’d go 16-17. Known issues on the 12-14 models with valve guide issues. It’s fine to get an early one but have a service tech check to make sure the recall work was done. Sadly, mine was not so we’re trying for a good faith warranty fix from triumph. Typically issues show up from 20k - 50k on the older ones. Thanks for the comment 🙂.

For some reason this just popped up on my notifications; thanks! I actually am having a head issue on a trophy (been in repair for a while now) Found out that there's alot of these popping up if the owner did not get the recalled original head work. Sadly, my TEX did not so it's a gamble I suppose. Still running strong on that one though :)

Totally agree. The Rocket 3 is a good example of how more CCs can result in very little power increase as emission standards change. I imagine the new r3 could easily put out low 200's with a few minor tweaks and deletes.

I had the same thought on my 2012, really only wobbly for me after 95 mph or more but in a hectic pass it was noticeable. If it feels wobbly lower than that I’d say might be another issue ( not an mechanic) such as suspension settings, brakes, or something in the forks. Hope it’s a simple fix!

So true, love my trophy but impossible to get accessories.

Correct, I know triumph doesn't call them gen 3 but there was some serious changes from the 16 -17 models to the 18-20. Just took some liberty ;)

No problem :) on the older models, there is a switch beneath your left thigh; the passengers is in a similar position. It is a "low-high" two-way switch with the center position being off. Thee newer bike has the button on the hand controls, I believe.

@@motodrang4287 thanks, can you tell me something about engine endurance? Im thinking about buing Tiger from 2013, and i have good option to buy one, howewer with 83.000 km on odometer, its still worth to buy?

@@TheKaczmark you’ve definitely come to the right place haha. I had a 2012 and currently own a 2013 trophy S.E. which has the same motor. The 2013 I have is on its second motor due to a low likelihood manufacturing flaw. The 2012 is still going on the original motor; however, that engine has a potentially serious issue( or two rather). First, it’s direly important that a recall valve adjuster was installed and that valve adjustments occurred at the specified intervals. The 20k mile service tends to have the greatest can chain stretch ( mine was off nearly 20 degrees. The next problem is the valve guides, if you start it and hear a ticking sound, it’s the valve guides and a slow decline to a costly repair. They will generally run a long time like that, my 2012 did. They aren’t unreliable but they also are not a Honda.

20 ish to 50k. Try to make sure it’s had the valve guide problem fixed. I believe it was fixed by 2015 or by a factory recall. Only issue I know of. Sadly mine has the issue 😭.

@@motodrang4287 So a 2014 with 23,400 miles should be good to go? I’ll make sure and ask about the valve guide issue too!

@@LoneStarBackpacker should be good, listen for a noticeable ticking sound that’s loudest at startup. Definitely make sure it was serviced for its major 20k . Typically a major valve adjustment must be made at that time. Probably the most critical service of the bikes life. Hope it works out for ya!

@@motodrang4287 Thanks so much for the help!! GREATLY appreciated!

@@LoneStarBackpacker Absolutely dude, would hate to see anyone getting bamboozled. Let me know if you pick it up!

I'm hoping for a 2023 (one year after the new update for 2022) Supposedly going to a T plane firing order like the 900. Lighter too!

@@motodrang4287 maybe worth waiting for.

They look amazing ! Just looked at a rally pro at cascade. Hopefully starting reviews again soon and rising it. Finally a large tank!

@Moto Drang I'm looking forward to your review when you do it definitely. Yes I test rode a 2019 and loved it. I also like that new ktm adventure s but I still think triumph is more reliable. I've owned 5 BMW cars so I cringe to think how much maintenance I'll need to do to keep a gs on the road.

22k on mine, no head change. It’s been a great machine. I just did the big 20k service and the only thing was some valve timing and a cam gear change ( so timing could be adjusted, original 2013s weren’t adjustable) . It’s pretty normal at the 20 k for this work according to the mechanic but he said after the 20 k he didn’t see many timing issues. Sorry that’s ramble but probably relevant to you, try and get a service record 😁

I think it was a cam gear might be called something else 😝

@@motodrang4287 Thanks for the response. I am going to try and look at the bike today. It has 15k miles and hes asking 6 grand for it.

@@jontest5718 right on ! Make sure and count on a 1200 - 1600 dollar service at 20. 20 is absolutely the most important service in the whole life of the bike. That is a great price! Could be over 2 k if tires also needed.

I tell ya what, I’ll ask the lead mechanic at my dealer. Don’t want to steer you wrong. My gut instinct is that it sounds like a good deal. Heard of these bikes going well over 100k without serious work. As long as the valve checks and adjustments were made. I am still loving my 2012 but these Triumphs need strict maintenance. Fine bikes as long as that’s the case.

@@motodrang4287 very good to know! Thanks kindly.

@@JC-uq7tp hey there, just spoke with a mechanic friend. I recommend you find out if the “ bucket” has been replaced. They had a recall a while back and if paid out of pocket, the repair could be very expensive. Basically it’s like a head replacement, something with the valves. Especially at that mileage it could be important.

@@motodrang4287 man, thanks so much for finding out the vital info. I figured it had to do with something valve clearance related if its been done or not. Thanks again, its nice to go in it better prepared.

@@JC-uq7tp absolutely! It’s a great bike otherwise. Hope you find the right bike :)