Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro Final Thoughts & Answering Your Questions

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2 жыл бұрын

My 2 weeks with the Rally Pro is up, time to give my final review and answer your questions.
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@richard66754 4 ай бұрын

I got a leftover 23’ tiger with triumph panniers installed for a little less than $17k USD. It is an awesome bike with a lot of grunt. Factory settings on the front forks were a little spongy for me. Last ride, my son added four clicks to the two little black knobs on top of the fork tubes. Instantly the bike is able to zip through curves, using every bit of the tires. It is heavy, but I’ve dropped it accidentally in a parking lot and in my yard. I’m 57, and was able to pick it up by myself with not too much effort.

@onthebackwheel 4 ай бұрын

Sounds like a good deal mate

@sebastianmcdonagh8502 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your review, have been watching pretty much all of them on the Rally Pro - have one on order - hopefully will be delivered within the week. Keep pumping out the good stuff its much appreciated.

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. Enjoy the bike, they are a good thing!

@kee7678 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT review. Thanks very much !!

@ManCaveMayhem 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a brand new one today and I really enjoyed your review thanks a lot👍🏻

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy mate, I'd have one in a heartbeat

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

Apologies for the poor audio quality in this video. I've still got some kinks to iron out with my new desk set up. I'll get there with some better mic placement. Also, the rear shock DOES have rebound adjustment, my bad!

@ksheridan Жыл бұрын

There is a lot of adjustment in the rear break to get it right for you

@jethrojames8532 Жыл бұрын

I upgraded to RP900 late last year from 7 years of KLR650 ownership, well worth the investment and bikes feel very similiar riding weight wise as KLR is top heavy. The rain mode works very well at limiting the 'instant massive torque' at low rpms, but power is still there the same if you are smashing the throttle open. A great all-round bike is my feeling.

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

Nice mate, it is a big upgrade over the mighty klr for sure

@tdotrider8734 2 жыл бұрын

Am just one month into mine (coming from a 650 Vstrom and previously a CB500X). I am finding wide bars a challenge but still not sure whether to change the bars, add risers or just rotate it backwards. 😅

@raven_88 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think I've ever been first to comment. Awesome review, great bike. Definitely considering one now.

@davidhyde2267 2 жыл бұрын

those bits that are bruising your knee come off really easy!

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear!

@kee7678 2 жыл бұрын

This is what I'm buying this year! Can't wait. Also...you can take off the painful leg things on each side of the tank...

@kee7678 2 жыл бұрын

and weighted bar ends too, plus bash plate, new engine guards, break away mirrors and Bark Busters and radiator and headlight guards..and Mosko Moto soft panniers too with a hard top case added...and pants, jacket and boots and helmet and HOLY QW#$%@#$T# I'm gonna need a new job!!!! dang!

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

@@kee7678 save those pennies! Great to know the sides can be removed, a couple of people have mentioned that now. Enjoy the bike, I'd own one in a heartbeat!

@deanprosser1336 2 жыл бұрын

The rear shock is fully adjustable with dampening and rebound look at the shock or read the manual .

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. I had a look at my pictures and the rebound was covered in mud...

@eljuano28 2 жыл бұрын

Triumph doesn't know how to make a bad bike. I put 75,000+ miles in 5 years on an '05 T-100 and had no major problems. A number of friends have owned different Triumph models over the years and they all feel the same about them. I will be buying one again.

@simonwestaway8732 Жыл бұрын

The break pedal has two settings.

@dr.jayburness6522 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t change out the bars without losing the stock grip heaters. The wires run inside the bars.

@onthebackwheel 4 ай бұрын

That is bloody annoying

@andrewtreloar7389 4 ай бұрын

OMG Curtis I am late to the party - just got to finally sit down and watch this video! Awesome job by the way mate, reaslly well done! So, as I age gracefully and start my gradual decline to the sixties, I will most likely get rid of the Tenere. Looking at climbing into something a bit less dirt oriented and a bit more off-road touring bias, my final selection comes don to the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro and the Norden 901 (standard)....give me your thoughts big guy, as I am struggling to drive a Tally-ho paper beteen them!

@onthebackwheel 4 ай бұрын

Hahaha good one mate. Tiger 900 RP for sure unless you get the Norden for a cracking price (which there are some really good prices ATM). The new RP is supposed to be a step up again

@andrewtreloar7389 4 ай бұрын

Wow. Was not expecting such a definitive answer. Looks like I'll have to wander down to the Triumph dealer for a second test ride. See if I can get it for the weekend.

@onthebackwheel 4 ай бұрын

@@andrewtreloar7389 I don't mess around! 😂 Seriously though, it's a good bike mate. Price is king though and I know those nordens are going for great prices.

@Probablyshouldnthave Жыл бұрын

3:24 rear break lever height if you can flip and twist the lever/ peg to make it higher or lower

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, good to know for potential owners

@Slong970 2 жыл бұрын

Was that "ktm parking only" sign new or does the ghost in your house not like ktm? Lol!. I know it's separate from the Triumph, but I loved what you said about the T7/Africa Twin. Kudos for your knowledge on the USA models! You have some big fans of yours over here across the pond in the USA. I am stoked to see you one day put an Africa Twin to the test! Any chance you're gonna create some t-shirts and stickers?? :D

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! A ton of my views are from the USA and I always try to do the conversions and what not. T-shirts and stickers? I am going to get a graphic designer to draw something up for me and go from there 😃

@mayhempilot6158 Жыл бұрын

I sat on the Rally Pro yesterday. Unless you are 5'10, don't waste your time. A lower seat will make little difference also. I'm not saying it is a bad bike, however if you're below 5'10 be prepared to change the suspension at about 2k.

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

I didn't find it to be an issue. Seat height is probably last on my list of things to consider personally, though a lot of definitely worry about it

@fuglyucker6238 2 жыл бұрын

So you flip the rear brake pedal over, takes seconds, rear shock has more adjustment underneath, side trims unbolt, rally pro everytime over at

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

Legend, thanks for the info

@ismaelaranaperalta3993 2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏

@jackchristodoulou197 2 жыл бұрын

Need your advice mate I am torn between this and KTM 890R I think the KTM would be more exciting to ride but the reliability worries me a bit

@onthebackwheel 4 ай бұрын

The 890R is lighter and better off-road, the Tiger is a better road bike for sure

@simonwestaway8732 Жыл бұрын

Rotate the brake pedal 180 degrees - it may be in the standing position?

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

Just saw this, I had a play with it and it helped a little. Still a tiny bit fiddly tbh

@kevinbrennan2004 Жыл бұрын

For such a great bike, i feel it could be so much better, with a shaft drive.

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh big call. To me they are for bigger bikes, but get people love them

@glennbukac7533 Жыл бұрын

How does it compare to the aprilia tuareg 660?

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

I'm going to do a detailed q & a vid with this question. Short answer, it's a bit bigger and harder to handle off road but better for longer trips

@glennbukac7533 Жыл бұрын

I test rode the aprilia and the tiger as well as v85tt. They are all really good bikes. Aprilia light and nimble. V85tt shaft drive with bags, good looking, a bargain here in the states. Very few aprilia and moto guzzi dealers here. Have to go to dealer to reset service and faults. There are some after market diagnostic/reset tools avail for tiger. Tiger has long legs, comfort. Most expensive. I am coming from a 2014 KLR650. I have put on 10000miles in 2 yrs. Dirt, local and highway. Great for type of dirt I am doing, cheap, but really not fun on highway especially over 75mph. I was worried aprilia would be only marginally better on hwy vs KLR. I recently saw a video of aprilia top speed, and top speed of tiger, it's the same. I really wanted a lighter bike than KLR, aprilia and tiger carry their weight well. After friends with other triumph bikes talked great reliability, saw a bunch of videos of a guy flogging a tiger 800 off road for 3 yrs, only broke cosmetic stuff, I chose the tiger 900 rally pro , got a great deal on a used rally pro with upper bars panniers and top box. Great bike especially when it gets cold, comfortable, did some light off road. Did I make the right decision passing on the aprilia?

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

I personally like the Aprilia more as I like to ride off-road a lot, but the Tiger is a better bike for doing bigger trips which sounds like it might suit you better.

@adityahandu1008 11 ай бұрын

The quickshifter works better above 4000 rpm

@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff 2 жыл бұрын

There is rebound damping on the rear shock, it makes a significant difference. There is also a "special" off-road suspension geometry for this bike that the GT line doesn't get, that you didn't use. See kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fs-dhKiXqcjSeKs.html

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

Gday again Terry, I watched your vid the other day, good stuff! You'll be happy to know that when I got the bike the rear preload was screwed all the way in 🤣

@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff 2 жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel Brilliant! Just goes to show, you never know where the last guy/gal leaves everything!

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

@@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff 💯

@MrClearyc 2 жыл бұрын

the biggest drawback with the Tiger 900 is that you will need to take it to the dealer to get the service spanner off the dash. why should Triumph hold me to ransom because I like to service my own bike. Nothing available on the internet that works either. Thumbs down Triumph.

@toddbuhmiller 2 ай бұрын

Your now get a obd reader and the software to reset the service now light. Just search for “reset maintenance light”. Easy peasy now.