Enjoy! Totally know what you mean about the old Tiger Sport 1050. Felt like a bit of a parts-bin bike and lost the zing that you normally have with that engine. Hopefully they'll do a Tiger Sport 1200 with the 180hp Speed Triple engine!

I've got a job commuting 60 miles each way and was looking for getting a bike to commute on. MPG is very important to me but most high mpg bikes lack the comfort and speed to ride motorways. This, with its extended warranty and cheap services is suddenly top of my list

With your bike history etc I'm definitely interested to hear what you think about this bike after a year?

I have had the Tiger Sport for almost 2 years and 18000 miles now. It is still like new. I would have done a lot more miles but I bought a 10 year old Honda to soak up some commuting miles. It struck me that Tiger Sport 660 is a bit too premium to commute on. My commute was sometimes 90 miles in a day I am looking at a long tour this summer. Ireland -France- Italy- ferry to Greece- Turkey and home through eastern Europe - Germany - Holland ferry to England back to Ireland I have thought about a long distance touring bike. I will probably stick with the TS660. I wouldn't go two up on it, but as a Solo Rider it is perfect. It also feels reliable. I am confident that it won't give me any issues. It is a good bike for floating around cities and urban areas. It will also do motorways and is brilliant on smaller roads. One issue that people complain off in the forums is buffering. You sit very high up on the Tiger. I got a set of personally moulded earplugs. These are made by 2pluxx. They are used by people shooting and working in quarries. They are brilliant. Wipes out the wind noise and can be used with helmet comms. The other thing I have noticed is that with the full luggage and back box it is awkward to get onto the bike. People think of it as a small bike. It is actually quite tall. With my 6ft 2 legs it is hard to get past the back box. But no big issue. Once you are on and away it is just a perfect day

@@brianmills4814 cheers that sounds like you've used it well, I'm coming from riding an older NC I bought used for commuting 90 miles round trip, but want something a bit more lively that I could also do small trips on. But coming from an NC and going to look at a Tiger Sport it felt a bit small, but I think the NC is unusually large up front for it's size, and I'm not sure but it might have an aftermarket screen which also has a deflector on top so it's very tall, and probably now means anything short of a GS is going to feel small until I got used to it, but definitely not looking for something that big, starting to think the Tracer 9 or previous 900 could be what I'm looking for to do it all. Sounds like a great trip, looking to go in summer you might even be better off with a smaller screen. I see people saying on some Tracer 9 videos that as the screen is bad for turbulent wind around the head, they found it calmer at motorway speed with an aftermarket short screen which doesn't direct the airflow into your head, and allows for more air on you when it's warm which could be nice down in Greece and Turkey. How long would a trip like that take and how many miles would you be riding?

Thanks Max - I think my Dad's looking at one to replace his Tiger 1200, which he just finds too heavy at low speeds like your Tenere. There's something to be said for getting a bike that suits you and that you enjoy - and ignoring the on-paper numbers!

Thanks Ben! See if you can get a go on one, I was impressed.

Sold my GS 2 months ago, bought a sport 660 now covered 2,600km. Love it! Don't miss my GS at all - except for the screen. Waiting till the aftermarket catches up and makes options to fill this void. Go for it!

Enjoy it Gary - hope you have a good summer together!

My pleasure!

Thanks mate!

I have a bike with all the gadgets and I agree, less is more.

I wish there was more focus on this. I think ergonomics are missing in a lot of video reviews.

You can also consider Tiger 850 Sport. It's reasonably cheaper than the 900 GT and GT Pro but you wont feel any difference in performance. It has the poke, less tiring than the 660 and equally flexible at low rpm.

What were you expecting after an MT10

My impression is you will need to upgrade the seat to the Comfort one (I don't know why but perhaps apart from a Goldwing, upgrading the seat is the first thing required on most bikes!). Also upgrade the suspension and get it fitted with cruise control are essential for long distance stuff imo. I've got one on order and these are my mods: Upgraded exhaust (more HP) Upgrade Suspension Upgrade Seat (You could use an air cushion but I really don't like them) Cruise Control Dresser Bars Belly Pan Hand Guards Heated Grips Rear Rack fitment for my Ventura top Box (by far the best imo - they don't make the bike look like a car on 2-wheels!) The screen I think is fine for shorter folks, like me. This is a lot of mods. I know, but I'm getting long in the tooth and the Tiger 800 I have now is heavy and hard work in the city. Especially when it's hot. I'm hoping the 660 will make life a lot more manageable.

Hi I have ridden this bike for seven hundred miles staright without any stops only fuel brakes it sits comfortably at 70 to 75 mph it is only around six thousand rpm at that range and the bike reves upto ten thousand rpm

@@ballaservices9275 How do you like it after 10 months?

Ah thanks for the kind comment Morris! Enjoy it when it arrives - I'm on a mission to get my Dad to replace his Tiger 1200 with a Speed Twin (he's got a BMW R1250RT for touring duties now)... enjoy the bike when it arrives!

the 2018 onward tiger 800 screens were way better

What about an Vario screen, those small add on screen at the top?

I'd be on the 765/ohlins version as soon as I could, this bike is lovely but uprated would be brilliant

I’d buy it, no question. There’s your FJ09 competitor right there, but with Triumph build quality, handling, brakes, and better styling. Sign me UP.

I think they would have done it already if they didn't feel it would eat tiger 900 sales

Thought you said a cow at first

I think it's in the Book of Nonsense

@@timrodierides ah that explains it I must look for it there then. Great looking bike though.

You ride a bike !

Hey, yeah it’s very beginner friendly - you’ll have no trouble on it with your height either. Get one!

Good point, I’d forgotten about that! I almost think they’re good looking now… would love a go on one

@@timrodierides I have had one for 17 years. Slated for its looks when launched but it was ahead of its time. It rides pretty well and is fast enough. A bit rough compared to today's bikes and a pig in town with the snatchy dry clutch!

And they copied the idea from the Yamaha tdm 10 years before that

Sadly this was just a press loan from Triumph!

What was the problem with the panniers?

What deflector did you get? How tall are you, I’m 6 foot

Hey Volod!

Really ???

I had an orange one of those as courtesy bike back in 2011 when my Speed Triple was in for a service! The engine didn't feel half as exciting as in the Speed Triple for some reason. You're right though!

@@timrodierides I'ld faint if the A-holes here gave a courtesy bike, or even were courteous at all .

Thank you!

It's every 20,000 miles.