Triumph Tiger XR honest owner review

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:23 Power
3:23 Handling
6:40 Features
11:00 Comfort
11:50 Cost
13:50 My opinion
14:35 Year to buy
16:00 Outro
David reviews the Triumph Tiger 800 XR and goes through the power, handling, features, comfort, cost and best models to buy. If your interested in an adventure motorcycle you should watch this before you buy one. How does it stack up against other touring and adventure motorcycles in its class. Can you use it for motocamping, touring and off roading or should you choose a different model like the XC for your motorcycle camping trips. This review is an honest owners review.
Welcome to "that biker couple's" KZfaq channel. We are a biker couple who love motorcycles and share our passion with the world. We get out on our bikes every chance we get and we always bring a camera with us. Follow us as we tackle our own maintenance, try out new mod's and gear, go on group spins, moto-camping and just have as much fun as possible.
Nikki is a new rider, on a lowered Triumph street triple 675, who is just starting out and building her confidence and Dave is happiest when motorcycle camping on his Triumph Tiger 800 XR. We focus on quality content rather than quantity. Welcome along and check us out on all the usual social media sites.
Just for fun and educational purposes!
disclaimer: Driving may be dramatized and staged for entertainment purposes and should not be copied or tried at home, nor should it be taken as accurate evidence of anything as the video is highly edited.
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@markcarter2467 3 ай бұрын

Agree with virtually all you say but the handling deteriorates at high speed when the panniers are fitted. Loaded panniers cause the handlebars wag disconcertingly so careful weight distribution is necessary. Also, handling in strong crosswinds (only) when the panniers are fitted can be extremely scary. A taller screen is essential - I've tried the tall Triumph screen but that didn’t cure the problem of buffeting at motorway speeds. Love my Tiger 800 and had it for 12 years, which speaks for itself. I do most of my own maintenance. Highly recommended purchase.

@naplan1 Ай бұрын

Best review on KZfaq about the tiger, your video was the first one I watched when I was looking for information about the machine when I fell in love with the model 😅

@sreezofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice review 👍👍. Clean and informative. See you on the road

@makis9363 Жыл бұрын

Great review mate ! I am thinking of buying the 800 xc and I loved your review!

@Stuarth638 8 ай бұрын

Really good review, I've had mine for a while now and was curious over what you had to say , an bang on all the points 😁 Good review buddy 👍

@AdamKlawonn 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, and will have some videos soon myself. Just bought the ‘16 XR and absolutely love it for Colorado. The 2nd gen has a bit better fuel economy too. Keep up the great work, and enjoy those miles! Cheers

@user-em8wk5nw9w 4 ай бұрын

Top review!

@simontaylor744 Жыл бұрын

Great video mate, thanks for the info .ST

@RoadsOfOz 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Never understood how people think an 800cc could be underpowered (most likely they have never ridden one).

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂 I Totally agree, was pleasantly surprised at how it preformed .

@AndrewsCollectables 3 ай бұрын

Great video!

@nathanwhitley3358 2 ай бұрын

Always tempting to get something latest and greatest but these gen 1 800s are incredible value. Simple enough to do maintenance at home, enough power to have a blast and comfort for days on end. There’s really no need for more electronics than abs, especially if you want to keep a joke for years and many miles. I’m even apprehensive about ride by wire, it feels slow compared to the direct response of cable throttles.

@marcophez6907 3 ай бұрын

Great review! Just put a deposit on a 2011 model, having never ridden one. Off to the Pyrenees at the end of the summer with the aim to take on some of the TET. Can’t wait 🙌

@livingthedreambuildingthedream Жыл бұрын

Thank you kind sir!!! Amazing honest review I’m looking at getting a middle weight bike… guess I’ve just found it.

@9687shadow 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, I've been fancying a tiger for years just never quite had the money. Great job 👏

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you liked it 😊

@VanZillaStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Love the opening shot. Well done

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, was fun to make. It took hours just for that 10 second shot 😂

@hachewie 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. I love the triple engines. Really nice power delivery. My cousin just bought the new 900. He loves it.

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Great engine and great bikes. Glad you enjoyed the review 😊

@bradmyers6429 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! As always. Cheers 🍻

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ☺️

@darknight3b904 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Best vid yet 💯🏍️

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you and thanks for watching 😊

@danharrington2976 Жыл бұрын

Great review

@johnshaw4203 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brilliant review you just answered all my questions and made up my mind to go for the road version 👍 funny you talk about power issue loads of people do this when I was younger and really in to bikes if you are 400cc you had a big bike 750cc was unbelievable, nowadays 800/900 are classified as mid range what’s up with the world car engines are getting smaller bikes are getting bigger. All the best keep clocking up the miles cheers

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree 💯 we are getting very caught up with the engine size and now 1250's are considered the norm. thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Ride safe 🙂

@enduro-ventures9915 2 жыл бұрын

Great review 👏 cool editing as well 😎 👍

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, took me ages 😂

@OisinTheFirst 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this review. so entertaining well done

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you 😊

@RRRRefuelRideRace 2 жыл бұрын

Really well done. I like it to. Can check my content bro.

@KrakensGarageandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

That 800 triple is no joke. It really is a great motor. Good review. Eric

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric. Love the triples 😊 thanks for watching 👍

@RRRRefuelRideRace 2 жыл бұрын

Great bike and very in detail review. I really like it. Have to admit that it has a very strange key lock position for the seat. :) Triples are fun, always. Keep up bro, you got my like.

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, glad you liked it 😊

@RRRRefuelRideRace 2 жыл бұрын

@@DaveTube3310 Well done video. :)

@richardgough6970 2 жыл бұрын

Fair play, great review, I'd defo consider one myself in the near future ! Any bike that can put up that kinda miles without much hassle is worth it weight in gold

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. Definitely a solid built bike no doubt 💯

@wparro6009 2 жыл бұрын

@@DaveTube3310 with 122 k have you not had electrical issues ?? or cam tensioner needing replaced?

@pepec52 2 жыл бұрын

I'm on the hunt for my second ride, this one is one of the options. Looking for reviews and found an irish rider 🤗 I lived in Cork for almost 10 years, and might go back on wheels for a spin. Great review fella 👌🏻 All the best! A southern spaniard

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

Hi and welcome to the channel. Cork is a lovely spot. Can't go wrong with a tiger for the second bike. Be sure to look me up if your over my way for a spin 💯🙂 ride safe

@pepec52 2 жыл бұрын

I will for sure! 😉 Thanks for the tip. And same to you if you ride somewhere in andalucia at some point. All the best fella!! Cheers 🤗

@craigpalmer347 7 ай бұрын

I Love mine 2013 🍻👍🏻✊️✊️

@DeiseRebel 2 жыл бұрын

Suddenly we are in The Triumph Family 🙂 Your Tiger is a beaut, Well Wear.

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad to be a member 😂

@jocktigernuts680 Жыл бұрын

I’ve just returned from a tour of the Wild Atlantic Way; from Dublin clockwise up to Galway on a 2019 model. No issues with the bike whatsoever but I have the same tank bag and it leaked like a sieve so make sure you fit a waterproof cover over it if you have the same bag.😮

@crumblymal8479 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent mate really like that it's the perfect all rounder for travel and fun, I will take a look ta see what they are going for and maybe try one just ta see how I feel on one. I do like the Triumphs and if I could do it it would be an stable mate to my XJR for something different : ) cheers

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊 definitely a great all rounder bike and a great work horse. Thank for watching 💯

@golfncars5094 Жыл бұрын

Love my 800 putting some motoz adventures on it for off-road

@MegaKane84 2 жыл бұрын

Nice intro 👍 great review

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it 😊

@Banditmanuk 2 жыл бұрын

I owned a Tiger 800XC back in 2014, enjoyed it but wished I had gone for the more road focused model with the smaller front wheel. Actually I think I did consider if I had enough power??? On an Alps tour my wife easily out maneuvered me on tight corners with a Street Triple then pulled away on the long upward mountain runs. Still a great bike but in the end I opted for more power and 17" wheels. Only recently checked out your vids and they are excellent.

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

My wife has a triple also, a very fast bike. I love the tiger but the XC is so much better for off road. Thanks so much for the kind words and I'm glad your enjoying the videos. Ride safe ...Dave🤙

@andrewlan1799 Ай бұрын

hi! Where can I buy that cover you have for your headlights?

@RidingHumboldtCounty 2 жыл бұрын

I like it

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁

@Mart16g Жыл бұрын

Great review pal. How tall are you mate? I am 6’4”, am I too tall?? Cheers

@akshyapadma Жыл бұрын

I recently bought a 2017 Tiger 800 XCx with 35k in Odometer. I was a bit sceptical about the mileage on the bike though, but your 122k odo reading made me really confident! Thanks a lot brother.

@RidingHumboldtCounty 2 жыл бұрын

🤘👍👌

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

🙌🙌🙌 😊

@andrewhamilton3486 9 ай бұрын

How tall are you for reference. Thanks

@bradmyers6429 2 жыл бұрын

How does it compare with your Suzuki GSX F 650? Speed, handling, comfort??

@DaveTube3310 2 жыл бұрын

Speed I would say the tiger has way more useable power right from take off to mid range. Handling would go to the gsxf, it was more responsive and felt more sharp. Comfort goes to the tiger hands down. If I had to pick one and only one and stick with it I would have the tiger

@RRRRefuelRideRace 2 жыл бұрын

Good one. :) I suppose the Tiger is way more comfortable. :)