Triumph Tiger 800 - Test Ride & Review

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Triumph Tiger 800 - Test Ride & Review
I am going to review the new Triumph Tiger 800, modification XRT. The XRC version is very well known, as one of the middle weigh Adventure motorcycles, but the “T” always stayed under the radar. “T” means touring and actually this version coming with all possible extras. It has heated grips and seats, front and rear, cruise control, fog lights, nice wind screen and many more. It is equipped with 19-17 Inch wheels and upside down forks, but not adjustable. The double disk brakes from Nisin, ensured excellent stopping power. It is coming with the famous 800cc triple and delivers 95 HP. I would say that this is the most powerful engine in this category. It works well on the low and high rews. The only thing I don’t like is the noisy sound. It is very similar as washing machine. The ergonomics is not for me, but it doesn’t mean that is not going to be good for you. It is 230kg wet, but the tank is only 18 litters. The price is little above 12,000 euro and this makes it very competitive to the rest of the brands on that category.
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@erdemkaya846 7 жыл бұрын

I love the engine sound of my Tiger800, actually I decided to buy one when I first test ride it and heard the unique sound. Only con for me was wind screen, I replaced it with a Kappa Air-Flow ; riding the perfect bike since then.

@toby7504 3 жыл бұрын

I like the sound too.. I think its cool.

@bird1003 7 жыл бұрын

Pavlin, You made very competent channel. Nice to watch everything what you recorded. Regards from Poland!

@motorcycleadventures 7 жыл бұрын

I am glad you like it! Ride safe!

@1FRANHER1 7 жыл бұрын

That wife comparison killed me lol

@WM2869 7 жыл бұрын

A very honest and great review and as you said different people different viewpoints, had to laugh about your view on how it sounds as I always thought it sounded like a sowing machine. Great review and video thanks.

@Dacyd1 7 жыл бұрын

Honest , proper opinion. Thank you !

@pfcjoker73 6 жыл бұрын

I ride a Tiger 955i with the same problems you described and I am surprised that Triumph didn't fix this with the new models. I am 1,85+ too and the riding position was not good at all. I modified the seat 3cm higher and harder foam, raised the handlebar and this is really good for me now. For the crappy windshield I am still looking for a solution, 10cm higher and the noise and buffering was even worse and started at 80kph instead of 120. Best solution until now ist the low race shield. Anyway, a great, practical and honest review of a nice bike. Thank you for your work and i will follow your channel. Absolutely worth it. Best regards from Saarland from another "not native english speaker".

@motorcycleadventures 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@markjacobs6294 7 жыл бұрын

The easiest way to fix your issues with an XRt is to get an XCa. We all have to customize any bike we get to one degree or another. I put Rox Risers on to correct the standing issue. I put a Givi sceen on to fix the wind at highway speeds. The engine noise is annoying at best I will agree. I put a LeoVince pipe on to cover the sound a bit and lower the weight. The engine is simply perfect otherwise. I have gone from a KLR to a XR-L to a 1200 Tiger to my 800 Tiger XCa. Simply the best overall bike I've ever owned. I have friends with all the other bikes you've reviewed...all but the guy on the KTM wishes they had mine. Keep up the good work...Cheers.

@76CzarekP 7 жыл бұрын

how did you deal with cables for the grips and seats switches after installing rox risers? with two inch risers, mine seem to be half an inch too short on full lock on both sides

@MrEzilkannan 6 жыл бұрын

76CzarekP you must get custom length cables or extensions

@timeforadventure2808 7 жыл бұрын

Very informative and usefull, like always. Thank you!

@lacix22 6 жыл бұрын

I like about your reviews that you are honest and also say some negative.....professional reviewers only praise and aplaude

@motorcycleadventures 6 жыл бұрын

This is the way I believe should be - only honest reviews, but...

@Guy-ns1hk 5 жыл бұрын

I really like that engine sound.

@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын

We all have different preferences...

@carlosandleon 4 жыл бұрын

you have strange preferences man. . .

@icabo88 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Pavlin and thanksfor your great channel! I would like to ask for a video where you explain the correct position on a adventure motorbike. That would be really good for beginners like me, thank you!

@dimmube 7 жыл бұрын

its a great bike , i tested one and it was an amazing ride

@udoheim8045 7 жыл бұрын

hi pavlin, i absolutely agree in every word you say.and i like your honest way to tell your opinions.go on like this.your test was helping me a lot.keep the rubber on the ground ;-))

@motorcycleadventures 7 жыл бұрын

There is no reason to lie. I said what I felt. Thanks for watching Udo!

@thanhnguyenuc8545 6 жыл бұрын

the whistle sound is amazing

@G0ld3nB3ar 6 жыл бұрын

I used to own a '87 BMW K75S and really liked the whine of the engine. Now, I have a '13 Triumph Tiger Roadie and really like not only the sound of this engine makes, but the power as well. So much more than my K75S. To each his own they say... This one suits me well.

@motorcycleadventures 6 жыл бұрын

Great, than enjoy it!

@flyingspeedtriple 6 жыл бұрын

A genuine review I think. Thank you

@tomhenderson2575 6 жыл бұрын

Good honest review. I bought a XCX model this fall and the engine sound is the only thing I don't like. The XCX is several inches taller than the XR models, and I had to put the seat at the low setting so I could reach the ground. After riding 1700 miles, I found the seat very comfortable, so I am surprised you did not like it. I think I will raise the handle bar 3 cm for a little better fit. Thanks, and keep up the good work.

@motorcycleadventures 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom, happy adventures!

@raymondo162 6 жыл бұрын

Not liking the sound means you are not using the throttle appropriately. #stopdrivingitlikeagirl..................

@TheOdum666 7 жыл бұрын

really enjoy your videos. ive owned an xrt for two years now and done 24k miles. totally agree the screen is crap. replaced mine with one from a tiger 1200, fitted bigger pegs and bar risers so the ergomonics are now perfect for me. my only complaint are the front forks. utter shit so thats a job for the future. . if we all liked the same bike then it would be a very boring world. keep up the good work pavlin

@norriemasson4080 6 жыл бұрын

Good review Pavlin the whining (noise) of the engine would drive me crazy, but a nice looking bike

@motorcycleadventures 6 жыл бұрын

True

@iniustum 6 жыл бұрын

I hope one day you will be able do 800 xc, great videos !!

@motorcycleadventures 6 жыл бұрын

No need really, is is the same bike with 21 Inch in front ans spoked wheels.

@bo0mb0i 7 жыл бұрын

I Loled at "Washing Machine"

@teranovski 7 жыл бұрын

i rofld

@antoniocruz5714 4 жыл бұрын

IMHO Triumph Tiger is the best motorcycle in his segment. I ride one of this wonderful machines it takes 7 years, and no other brand comes close when you catch a twisty road!

@mactec78 7 жыл бұрын

Good test, as always. But you should test the xCx or xCa version. In xRt the R stands for road and in the xCx version the C stands for country. So i think that it's more what you expect of an adventure bike. it has a bigger frontwheel and becaus of that another, higher sitting position. ... and many other improvements also for traveling in the wilderness. ;-)

@motorcycleadventures 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, I knew that and I wanted to test the XCA version, but they don't have it in the shop. I will do in the future.

@tomasztomaszewski3966 7 жыл бұрын

Great comparison to wife at the end of movie ;) I tested XRX, but with exhaust made in Poland (150Eur), that changes it from mixer to motorbike. Not for offroad at all. Pavlin, I hope you will test first new Tenere in Europe, so we all can decide -AT or T7. I'm collecting money for one of them ;) Tomasz

@motorcycleadventures 7 жыл бұрын

Ooo, with pleasure, I am waiting as well for the T7 concept.

@HumGuitar 6 жыл бұрын

"I need at least 10 cm to be better for me". That's what she said.

@KK-bu5hx 7 жыл бұрын

Re the sound: Aside from changing the stock exhaust, I'd suggest opening it up more, it seemed you never took it over 6k on the ride. Above 6k it sounds very different and so much better. The bike really comes alive between 7-9k.

@raymondo162 6 жыл бұрын

Zakkerly. Standing start; nail that Tigre to the redline, through the gears - then you got the music. and the passion

@joedoe7506 7 жыл бұрын

washing machine, you man are hilarious :)

@banzai385 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 2011 Tiger the best bike I have ever had ! 100% reliable, the engine is great , very flexible, the reason it has the slight while is it has balance shafts to eliminate vibration, try a Ducati or BMW and you will see it is so great not to have the bad vibes.

@motorcycleadventures 6 жыл бұрын

As I said in the video, I know that the bike and the engine are great, but it's not my type of bike.

@teneretraveller8980 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting review. I think engine noise is like listening to music - a personnel thing. There is something for everyone. No right or wrong answers, just choice. Like wife? The smaller dimensions would suit me too but again we are all different. For a road tour I like this bike although with panniers it looks very wide. Globe busters now use this bike instead of BMW so I guess it must be good but for me too much electronics again for when things get dirty and tough. One or two cylinders in a simple format for me please. Happy travels

@motorcycleadventures 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, you are right, we are all different and want different things.That's why I said that it is not my bike, but it's great bike.

@tricycle1814 4 жыл бұрын

Triple engines don't have the best sound when you pull the gas at a stop, but it gets crazy good when you start pushing it to higher revs while riding. It has a very specific sporty roar that's deeper than a 4 cylinder but lighter than a twin.

@alantalic1662 7 жыл бұрын

I think that the rear shock is adjustable on the lower right side. I have Triumph 800 only older 2011 and the shock is adjustable and its easily overlooked becouse there is no knob:)) Thanky for review. Love the chanel.

@motorcycleadventures 7 жыл бұрын

Maybe I miss it. I will check again, thanks for letting me know and ride safe!

@alantalic1662 7 жыл бұрын

Pavlin will you make review of Triumph Tiger 1200 explorer? Thanks. Make chanel support T-shirts :)

@motorcycleadventures 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan, I already did the review. The video is coming now, after few minutes.

@tomhenderson2575 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, there is a simple adjustment for the rear shock, and for the front shocks there is a more complicated adjustment

@chrisredfield3240 6 жыл бұрын

At the wheel this was 81hp vs crf1000l at 87 hp would explain why it seams slower than it should

@tobyce6024 6 жыл бұрын

sounds good to me. africa twin has similar tank capasity

@handsfree1000 6 жыл бұрын

What is causing that engine whistle sound? Is it the bearings?

@steveharper8106 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video i am 1 . 72 meters so it should be a good size for me im going to look at the xc version this week i think a different exhaust is need ed though

@motorcycleadventures 7 жыл бұрын

I wish to be on your place, choosing new bike. Ride safe!

@steveharper8106 7 жыл бұрын

it is not easy for me choosing one the triumph seems the best all round

@ichbins2545 6 жыл бұрын

Next time you go for XCA, this is made for adventure riding (I know you figured this out by your own 😁). Also go for the 2018 Model, they have done 200 modification‘s to meet „your“ needs ✅. The bike became „Alpenmaster 2018“. The only missing thing is „DCT“ from Honda 😂😂😂. Fuel consumption is around 4 Liter if you are not speeding, same like GS800, that means you can cover distances up to 500 km with eas. I don’t agree with your opinion about the brakes, they are absolutely weak for a bike that can go that fast (even in the XCA 2018 version) If you want to compare it with your wife, I agree, it is absolutely reliable, always there to serve you 🍀, and you will find it around the world, same like GS or Africa Twin, since this layout came up they sold a bike every hour, even on weekends and holidays 💫 But as you recommend all the time, weight always meters, and there are much lighter options like CCM and many others, but consider, most of them are less reliable and don’t have „cruise control“ which can relax your body on long riding day’s and also can save you a lot of money because of not speeding accidentally 😇 ( it is also available in India 😂)

@motorcycleadventures 6 жыл бұрын

I don't like the Triumphs. No matter how great they are, I just don't like it. I prefer simple and useful things.

@MyKharli 7 жыл бұрын

Those mufflers should be lower for a touring bike like on the NC . I find a lot of triumph bikes have whiney engines.. Also I ride in weather down to minus 8 ..a heated seat would be the last area I would need warming ! Good honest review thankyou..

@motorcycleadventures 7 жыл бұрын

Good points, thanks!

@0xBACA 7 жыл бұрын

what about new vstrom 650 2017? any plans to test it?

@FierceMaverick 7 жыл бұрын

I also would love to know your opinion about this DR's great-grandchild

@motorcycleadventures 7 жыл бұрын

Maybe I will start a new series " Middle weight Adventure bikes"

@teneretraveller8980 7 жыл бұрын

Motorcycle Adventures That would be good

@Fixstern16 7 жыл бұрын

finally comes my bike :-P. washing mashine ...lol i exactly love this whistling sound its the special sound of all the triple zylinders from triumph. either you love or you hate this sound. but in my first testride i was just as skeptical about the sound and now iam addicted to it ^^. iam 1.70m and i ride this bike 8h in a row without pain in my ass for me its the perfect allround bike. 10% offroad and 90% country roads for this is that bike maded, also the xca version that i have.

@motorcycleadventures 7 жыл бұрын

As I said there is a bike for every one, you just need to find it. Thank you for watching and ride safe!

@Fixstern16 7 жыл бұрын

its a good and a honest review from you and iam not afraid about it. iam a fan of your channel :), but if you have buyed a bike you have normaly an other view to it and will defend it a little bit .

@79inimma 7 жыл бұрын

I have to disagree with you...I do like the sound of that engine!...:) I am sure with the right can it would sound just perfect! :)

@motorcycleadventures 7 жыл бұрын

I will not argue with you. We all like something different, that's why so many brands and models exist. Thanks for watching!

@nellaad 6 жыл бұрын

You need a Leo Vince can. One of the best and great value. I have one on mine.

@marcboriss187 6 жыл бұрын

There is no change at all with different mufflers. The whistling will stay! It doesent matter what exhaust you use. This f... noise killed my nerves! I tried it. The thing is, once it anoyed you it will always do so! Even it has moved a little bit to the background!

@chrisredfield3240 6 жыл бұрын

I can't stand the noise you can hear it a mile off. What the hell makes it ?

@marcboriss187 6 жыл бұрын

This anoying whistling comes from the streight nothed primary drive I dont know why it appears quite often from three zylinder engines like the old K75 (BMW). But its a pain the ass! I sold my Tiger beacause of that.

@jlegresley 7 жыл бұрын

I have never seen the V-Strom 1000 cross shopped w the GS 800 nor this bike, the TT 800. YET, I ended up buying the Suzuki anyway. While it is NOT the best AdvTour Bike on the market, it definitely isn't bad.... Would love to see your comments, can you review that one?

@motorcycleadventures 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, I would love to do it as well, but Suzuki dealer in Berlin is not good. They don't have it in the shop. Maybe after month or two was the answer.

@abderrahmanehabbaaina141 7 жыл бұрын

Well, good review but makes the tiger more terrible for me, 3 cylinders! I believe this makes more wait. Yes agree with you that mixer noise is like one is whistling in your ear, I imagine how will be my head after a long journey on it L For 12000 euro, Africa still the queen ;-) Thank you Pavlin,

@motorcycleadventures 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, the Africa is still the Queen. Thanks for watching again!

@thommw 7 жыл бұрын

I hope your wife doesn't watch this or you'll be in trouble. :) I think you know what I'm referring to. :)))

@motorcycleadventures 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, I know, thanks for watching!

@FierceMaverick 7 жыл бұрын

hahahaahahahah

@0Oo..oO0 6 жыл бұрын

The boiling water tea kettle whistle is not that sexy. But it seems like a nice machine in most other ways.

@motorcycleadventures 6 жыл бұрын

True

@tobyce6024 6 жыл бұрын

sounds grt to me. its better than africa twin if u r not doing too much off roading.

@SandraOrtmann1976 5 жыл бұрын

I know this is an older video. But just imagine that noise after 10.000 km...awful. This can really demotivate. And something like that is dangerous IMO. Just imagine you dropped your bike and think "Well...that's a chance to get rid of her. Just pretend you can't lift her - now let her die." This machine has the voice of my mother-in-law.

@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын

I agree. First of all I need to like the bike and to be practical.

@gtm559 7 жыл бұрын

this sound in long trips ... madness its awful nice video

@HumGuitar 6 жыл бұрын

It's like a pencil sharpener.

@alanwright5935 7 жыл бұрын

so you still buying AT. IN two minds myself between AT and KTM 1090.

@chrisredfield3240 7 жыл бұрын

the 125ps of the 1090 would be great on the road.

@sirmasteryan4958 6 жыл бұрын

lmao mixer i agree

@josech 7 жыл бұрын

That's not the T, that's the W version. W stands for White-Westinghouse!

@larryvanputten4048 5 жыл бұрын

What a hassle about the sound... In the first place it's a matter of taste; it doesn't annoy me at all. In the second place; if you rev'it up above 3500-4000 rpm the whistle disappears and changes into a beautiful and agressive howl! In the third place: I have severe tinnitus myself which causes a permanent beep in my ears. Now some people with tinnitus get depressed or suicidal because of this sound. Me not at all! It's just a matter of not paying attention too much and think of something else. Just accept it and it's no problem :-).

@motorcycleadventures 5 жыл бұрын

If you like it...

@FrilledNeckDragonUK 5 жыл бұрын

I test rode one of these the XTX 2017 and was very unimpressed with the power delivery and overall feel of the ride and was uncomfortable. It felt like a fake adventure bike for posers and my gut feeling said no. I then tried the Bmw f800GSA 2014 and fell in love straight away. Each to there own, i advise before buying one you try other bikes ;)

@karanthapa6269 6 жыл бұрын

you've got too many unnecessary complaints..

@karstenlund8956 7 жыл бұрын

Funny noise?? That is the magic from a tripple engine not the crap from BMW. The seat is best in class especially if you compare it to a F800GS

@chrisredfield3240 6 жыл бұрын

Bmw sell a comfort seat. And they want you to buy it

@oso1165 6 жыл бұрын

doesnt matter BMW or triumph or honda. if you're riding a lot and want a better seat you're buying an aftermarket one

@theaxeman4429 6 жыл бұрын

Good Honest review mate - Thank you.I agree - good every day motorcycle - but the engine NOISE IS HORRIBLE. It does Not sound like a motorcycle at all. More like an electric egg mixer, or a cheap washing machine just as you said. Exactly. I think Triumph manufacturers are death. 😂😂😂

@motorcycleadventures 6 жыл бұрын

I don't think that Triumph will die. They have a specific type of clients. As I said, they are great bikes, but not for everyone.

@richardneal4291 7 жыл бұрын

I have a 800 tiger which is used for commuting to London every day it is without doubt the most unreliable pile of dog doo I have ever ridden, gear linkgage broke twice, clutch twice,electric problems utter rubbish

@lacix22 6 жыл бұрын

I think too big accent on dashboard. Me I dont care....I watch the road ahead not the screen. Too many buttons, functions......is this a motorcycle? Fuel consumption....who cares?

@motorcycleadventures 6 жыл бұрын

Well, some people love it...