Thanks for this, I have a chance at one of these and this has really helped me make up my mind. All the best from Northern Ireland UK 👍

A great review thank you for that. But (if I may say that) it would have been more informative if you had a short ride with it and give us your impressions while doing so. People want to see (and hear) how it feels like riding the Tiger.

Good video it was exactly what i was looking for

I left my helmet outside one night, on my way to work the next morning I felt something crawling around my head. It was loaded with ear wigs. What a shitty way to start the day.

Masters piece 's of arts.looks , very solids.built...

Every eyes , are looking at ....some eye's , with bad thinking .....I know

I'm looking to buy this exact bike but it has 31,000. Is that too many miles? It's decked out with panniers and tail bag. I can get them down to $5000. Thoughts on miles?

Bought a 2011xc last year only done 9k miles. Absolutely cracking machine on and off road. 15k on tiger now and it’s not missed a beat.

Is a 12 year old tiger to old to consider getting IVE found one that’s a good price but 20000 on the clock

Some recalls I found . Okay from what I have gathered From the BMW NA TSB From engine number 61712400 and later (vehicle production from approx mid-June 2012 onward) an optimized decompression lever (new part number 11 31 8 540 965) has been integrated into series production. This means that any bike with that engine number and higher number has the new part in it so go by the engine number . There is also another recall 13 022 15 (023) which is a software update of the BMS-E 15v-537 and then the latest 16v-689 . Models: G 650 GS (R13/40, 0189) and G 650 GS Sertao (R13/40, 0146) Details: BMW Motorrad has ascertained that the software of the BMS-E is incorrect. Idling is occasionally unstable (most often after long journeys); the engine stalls with the clutch lever pulled and the engine RPM’s drop to idle. The engine may stall again after immediately being restarted. Vehicles affected: In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Recall Campaign, it will be necessary to verify all vehicle VINs through a DCS Vehicle History Check. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the repair or take no further action. Please note, affected VINs may not appear until 24-72 hours after the release

Nicely done. Most riders are weekend warriors like you.

Where did you get the beak at? I would like to get one also, and cant find one easily online. Also the hand guards?

I also have a fz6 s2 and I am thinking of buying thousands motorcycle right now. If you use the fz6 as a comparison how comfortable is this bike ?

Was the lever in the 2012 only was it fixed for the 2013 ?

Hey there, Not sure if you still have the bike or not. What’s your ownership experience been since the video? Considering buying one. Thanks.

Great review, you sound a humble guy. I have been riding motorcycles almost non stop for 43 years and i still consider myself a beginner.

This is the first model of the Tiger 800. They updated it in 2015 when I bought mine. The windscreen still didn't work, so I fitted a Madstad screen ( great) . They did improve the suspension on the XC models, added electronic ride modes and some engine changes. All in all it was a good all road tourer. Weaknesses were the welded rear subframe and high first gear. They attended to that in 2019 with a lower first gear and the 2020 model had a bolted on rear subframe. In 2021 they went to a 900 motor and made it feel like a twin, which I think was a retrograde step.

Is it a beak from a XC model, or is it something from Aliexpress or something else ? Did you do some modification on the bike or it fits? Thanks for your answers from France! Really Nice vidéo!

I have rode this bike for 600km at one stretch while crossing between two countries - it was raining, snowing, hailing, and god knows what bad weather we found. It didn't disappoint - very comfortable and handles all kinds of roads (including offroad). I installed a screen extension to the stock screen and fixed the wind issues. Might consider the Givi Airflow in the future.

Nice review. I am thinking of installing the front beak

its better than suzi bandit?

Nice video. I drop my bike a lot and although I have Engine guard the turn-signals get wrecked. So after hearing your comment, that there are some Honda turn-signals that fit the Triumph Tiger I searched but was unable to find a compatible part. Any idea, what I have to search on E-bay?

Bought a 2014 version 7 months ago after a nearly 30 years break and absolutely loving it. Except that my version kicks in like a rocket and I am 6'2 .....

Nice review thanks a lot! Im currently considering buying the same model but it has high mileage.. 60k, would you suggest me to buying it? €6000

This is awesome, I just bought a 2021 GSA and I plan on enrolling in the rider course. Great video!

Love your review, but would be better if you made installation video too. Nice FZ6, love the color.

The adjuster on the Rear Shock is to preload the spring - Wind it nearly all the way in , then forget .This will do solo & 2 up too & gives you maximum spring range. The screw does seize also if not lubed up with a good grease - if it does not turn with a hex socket , it will be seized & needs to go to a shock service expert ! Had my 2012 from new , so coming up 9 years - faultless throughout - just routine servicing. No reason to change , as nothing better for the money out there !

Thanks for the thorough review

Very good review! Saw one of these on Craigslist and this review Really helps!

Most enjoyable fun bike i've owned, I now have a f800gs and old Goldwing Had all the bling on it, SW Motech bars are great and you can but your legs on top to cruise :) I had the Givi Airflow which was awesome Roc risers were nice touch Bought a after market seat then ditched it, as stock is so nice and comfortable Shinko 705 were a good choice (Hate the front tire noise on my GS with Heidenaus) I also liked the SW Motech expandable, removable tank ring bag for easy removal or gas fills This bike runs great with regular gas too, unlike some other bikes I recommend this as a great bike for anyone to enjoy

I just did this 2 weeks ago and I am still thinking of all that we did there. Awesome course. Fantastic instructors...

What brand/model of turn lights did you use? You said Honda but not the specific part number or model, thanks! Great vid btw I just got the exact same model last week and am loving it!

Great video, very helpful!! Thx man

Nice review 👌👍

What mount did you use for the aftermarket fog lights?

What a course. great people. what an experience

Had the Tiger for a couple years, no problems. Have same tank bag but don’t overload it. I keep a small tool kit in it, probably should have it in a tail bag, but had a friend bump me at a stop sign and it fell over on the crash bars; the weight of the tank bag ripped the QuickClips out of the mount! Screw on shock adjusts spring preload, neither end has much adjustability. Ohlins has a drop in cartridge @ $1100 if interested. As for your brakes, change pads. I’ve had no problems. The abs is a pia to turn off. Also use inner rear fender to keep sh.t off of shock. Handlebar can be adj. for/aff by reversing lower bar mount. Of all the bikes I own/owned this one’s the best overall. Good luck and keep riding safely.

START IT!!!!!!

In terms of brakes. When I got my 2011 xc second hand this year (10,000 km mileage) the front brake was absolute crap! I replaced the pads with EBC metal sintered pads and gave the discs a good clean with brake clean. I also changed the brake fluid. Results were like night and day. I can just about do a stoppy now.

any issue with your starter motor ?

Nice video, thanks! I'm from Switzerland and I've got the exact same bike which I bought 3.5 years ago as a used bike. I am very happy with it. You pointed out the GIVI Airflow windscreen and that's definitely something I am going to get sooner or later as well. I can perhaps recommend the SW-Motech crash bars for this bike. They run along the whole side of the bike from the top (above the engine) to the bottom of the engine and they offer really good protection. They are much better than the stock Triumph crash bars, which cover only a small section in the lower part of the engine.

More appropriate title would've been "feature review". You know there really isn't virtually anything about handling, maintenance, cost of ownership etc.

Do you think this is a realistic first bike (for a 40 year old!)? It seems a great all rounder.

What do you think of the off-road capabilities of the cast wheels?

I have the same color/year just a custom exhaust and my first bike, it is a great beginner bike a 600 is just fine if you don't ride like an ass. Didn't pay much either for it and you get a good deal of performance for the low price

Fr?

I had a xca version for 2yrs . I found it awful in the wind while motorway riding. It was like riding a flag and the back end was all over the place . Was a real shame as I loved it apart from that

** Watch on mute! ** . The music absolutely ruined what was an otherwise cool video and viewing experience. But good job on the riding part!

hi, what windscreen you have

I'm considering between G650GS, F800GS or Tiger 800. This video helps a lot. Thanks for sharing.