Thanks so much for the positive review! I bought one

Thanks for the review, I'm looking to buy one and this helped my decision process. Side note- watch the video with subtitles turned on, hilarious!

Cracking review old bean! The roadie version is pretty much my dream bike :3

what was the handling like?

Good review Captain, I had a loan XC for 24 hours when my Street was in for service & reg change. As you found the power delivery is as smooth as a cashmere codpeice, ideal for soft offroading & new riders, likewise the progression of the brakes. The big trailie style is popular here in France among the long of leg. A fellow could load up the camping gear and tour Europe with ease, comfort and good fuel range plus nimbleness & power for the twisties. If it was not for the old hooligan in me, the Tiger 800 would be ideal for my rural riding.

Captain Rambunctious Good review. I'm very tempted to change my Sprint St for a Tiger 800xc. Oh and don't worry, I won't look too closely. My speedo sometimes over reads too. ;-)

I actually hadn't watched this video before. Some useful stuff, good to know :)

Yup, I'm pleased I boght mine,although I have no trouble filtering and found theres loads of room for pillion. Believe me my wife would tell me if there wasnt. good review though.

awesome video . thanks for posting. looks like an enjoyable bike.

Nice work!!!

Picked up mine today 2016 XCA 800 and love it

Excellent review. Informative and interesting. Thanks. It always amazes me how the best reviews AREN'T done by motoring journalists. The best are almost always done by the "average Joe". And I it's not just because the "average Joe" is prepared to hilight the negative points of a bike whereas the journos won't. A ten year old could give a better review than MCN for example. If you want to know about a bike, forget the so-called pros. Listen to someone who actually knows what they're talking about.

great review :) re: the seat height - it's just a matter of getting used to it - I'm 5'7" and ride a DR650 (which is about 880mm seat height) and I manage just fine.

The Roadie 800 tiger is OK for filtering! Bars are a bit narrower.

There's no doubt the Tiger is a fabulous all rounder, and a great bike. Give me a Thruxton or a Scrambler any day though! I'm 5'10" and 31" inside leg and just about managed the seat height on the Tiger roadster, the XC is way too tall for me. In any event, I like classics and vintage, so I'll not be buying one of these in any event. Good review, and loving the channel.

I was thinking about one of these after I passed my test but got swayed by the Tracer but would have one as bike 2

Ok Captain R, you've riden the XC and owned the XRX so which would be the better bike for fun use as a second all year bike. ?????

Test rode a 2nd hand xc Sat 22.4.15 and I'm afraid, found it totally underwhelming. Very comfortable, smooth engine/gearbox. But less of a punch, more a slap in the face with a wet fish. Bikers advancing from lesser powered machines will undoubtedly be impressed though.

Blimey! I think Triumph have got their prices from the Harley-Davidson catalogue

Maybe it's because I've known you for so many years Cap, but I can't help but pick out possible innuendo in your vlogs. I expect a dirty laugh but it doesn't always come (snigger). Examples being that your wrists and bum don't take a hit, and I'm not sure I should even mention the long stroke..

I say it's pulling a duck face, what a hussy!

I say sir, I would like to see a walkaround of your Thruxton.

I've never really been taken with the looks of the Tiger, a good machine just not pretty, mind you having said that most people don't like the looks of my bike, lol, hahaha! ya think that's wide ya want to try filtering on my bike, lol, my bars are 38 inches wide, so not so easy, good review though Captain, nice vid, RSMF.

is this. a 2014?

the Tracer is much cheaper but doesnt go offroad like this one does

He crumble filtered between cars...

I'm just reminded that the British are second only to the French when it comes to choosing a lane for their journey. If you want to drive on the right then I am sure the rest of Europe would be happy for you to do so officially rather than have a completely empty left lane.

9.36 Burrp ...odd detail to notice 😂

it doesn't feel like a sports bike because it isn't a sports bike

Thanks so much for the positive review! I bought one