2024 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro Review | First Ride
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- 2024 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro Review | First Ride, join me on my first ride of this recently dropped new model update for Triumph and find out if I think it is worth upgrading for the last version to this one.
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Cracking review
Just about to collect my new 900 Gt Pro. Thanks
Good choice you are going to love it :)
Hi Simon. It was good to speak to you in Glasgow earlier today. The bike looks fantastic and the updates I think are brilliant including pushing the valve check out to 18k miles. Also glad I’ve found your channel. Great review.
Hey George, thanks a bunch, yeah was great to see you earlier, sorry I didn't catch you in the shop, give me a shout if I can help at all, cheers, Si.
Si your reviews are frank and honest, which is appreciated. I called in to my local Triumph dealer last year with a view to buying a GT Pro, test rode it and was left a little flat to be honest. I used to have sports bikes and also a 1200 explorer and the 900 GT pro was NICE but a little boring for me, hopefully the new one with more power will be a bit better. Everyone has different tastes and needs I suppose, keep up the good work bud.
Thanks Steven really appreciate that, defo worth giving the new one another try bro it's defo an upgrade on the last one, take it easy dude, Si
A Great real world review Si. Looking forward to my new Rally Pro a week on Friday!! Thank you
Hope you enjoy it Dave, great choice fella :)
Great review! You have addressed most of the important issues. The engine rumble under acceleration sounds very unique but seems quite discrete when cruising. The comfort is also a big plus for those wanting a cruiser.
First time I’ve happened across one of your videos Si…..and I really enjoyed it ( once I’d tuned into your accent 😊) Good review of the 900 GT PRO, a bike I’ve been interested in having previously owned an Tiger 800….what a great bike that was 👍…..keep up the good work and I’ll be looking out for more of your content now I’ve subscribed to your channel 😉
Awesome Robert thanks ever so much for the Sub, the more you listen to the accent the easier it is to understand lol, thanks again dude, take it easy, Si
As you mentioned Triumph have certainly up’d their game on colour schemes. It was what, 2 to 3 years ago Triumph were getting a lot of criticism for their dull uninspiring colours especially as compared to Royal Enfield.
Exactly Stewy, they seem to have turned a corner with colours
I actually liked the blue.
@@simotofotoI'm pretty upset that triumph no longer offers the blue color. Triumph is back to the bland colors again....
Great review. I have the previous GT Pro and absolutely love it. Never found it vibey myself but like you I have a long body and short legs and could do with a bigger screen.
It’s good that the new version sounds better than mine. Don’t think I would upgrade though at this point 👍
Thanks ever so much Sweebey haha another short legged long bodied biker, lol awesome, the bike you have is absolutely brilliant dude, if you are happy with it that is all that matters, they are fantastic bikes :) Cheers man
Got a 21 reg gtp and have really enjoyed it. As you know, I was, and still am, thinking of getting a speedmaster for my next bike shortly, but after seeing this new model in the flesh at VIP night, got me thinking 🤔
@@togs0762 hahaha I know man you would have a garage full of bikes if you could lol
I've just swapped a BMW for a GT pro. A completely different animal to my old bike, but loving it at the moment. You know you've bought the right bike when your son test rides it and comes back with a big cheesy grin when he brings it back. He really liked it too, and he has previously owned two GSAs.
It's a Triumph and is so much cooler than a BMW to start with lol
Great review. After owning an 800xrx for 5 years, and a 900 gt pro for the last 3, I am very tempted to change to the latest model. I agree with you regarding vibration. I found the 800 gave out high frequency vibes, which gave me white finger after a long ride. The 900 has vibes, but more of a kind to make you feel you are on a living machine. Full of character! I jusyt hope my givi panniers will fit the new bike. The frame loks the same to me?
Hi Fazer yeah frame is exactly the same dude :)
Test rode the 660 sport and then the 900 got pro. Couldn’t believe the difference . I nearly walked away after the 660 thinking the 900 was a bigger version. Wow, how wrong was I! Loved the 24 plate 900 gt pro. Might have to go for the earlier model because the higher seat just took it a bit high and I could flat foot the older model but what a bike!
Hey Barry there is a lower seat option available 20mm lower
Simon thanks for a very concise review of the Gt Pro. Rode the 2023 model and it was nice, but didn’t set it on fire. Have a 2016 Tiger Explorer 1200 XRT, and I really love touring on it, but at 74 I need to consider something lighter with a lower seat height (800). I plan to get a test ride this coming week and your explanation of the changes for 2024 just may be what I was looking for. Thanks again from a new subscriber in Wisconsin.
Thank, you too, and thanks for the Sub :)
Many years in motor cycling ,this bike is Belisamo in every department❤
Brilliant review 👏
Indeed it is, thank you Steven
Another cracking review! I have the 2023 GT Pro and use it to commute. A quick 1000k's a week. All highway riding and i love the bike. Had it 6months and I have 19000K's up. The triple engine is the BEST! After 3 years I will definitely be buying another. So glad they changed the dash. I can't stand the dash on the 2023 model... It's horrible and its like a cartoon. Like you said it's a lot of bike for the money and I agree. Keep up the awesome honest reviews. 😎
Thanks Dave thats a really kind comment, wow you are doing a few miles on the Tiger :) Good on you thats what its there for....to be used...awesome.
Very nice review. Well done from Australia
Thanks for watching, and thank you for the kind comment :)
Great review , the red is gorgeous . This bike is what the 900 should have been all along .
Now a direct competitor for the Africa Twin .
If it had a shaft drive , it would be damn near perfect .
The windscreen problem could be probably be cured with a clip on deflector .
The seat looks very much like the Tiger 1200 seat , which is a very comfortable seat .
I think the TFT screen is a big improvement and the backlit controls are very helpful .
Is the front suspension still manually adjusted ?
Triple plane cranks to me are a bit of a mystery , I ride my little 660 and then the 1200 and don't notice much difference in the feel of the engine . And for a bike like the GT which spends the majority of it's time on the road , I don't really see the point of having it . However , I am not Triumph , I don't have to compete with Bavaria for the Great Starbucks Adventure market . So I think I understand the rationale .
Thanks for showing us the bike , it looks a very good machine and makes me want to swing a leg over one and give it a try , which I never wanted to do with the previous model .
Thanks 🙏🏻 for the kind comment Dungspreader, yeah your spot on the front suspension is manually adjustable ✌🏻
Loved the review, one of the best , great the way you review the bike. As a scotsman living in Australia i am going to buy the Triumph 900 GT Pro, pending a road test. I have watched the video twice somehow felt a bit homesick , always like anything Scottish
brillliant Robert, glad you enjoyed it bud, desperate to get my ass over to Oz
What a fantastic review by far the best I’ve seen so far. After months of deliberation I’d narrowed my choice down to 2 bikes the 900 GT Pro or the F900xr . I think you’ve just narrowed it down to a choice of one!!
Thanks ever so much glad you enjoyed :)
I am a sport bike and cafe racer guy...but Triumph makes a great ADV. I think it is growing on me...maybe I will give her a try! 👍
Go for it Mark, you won't look back :)
haha near to Kirkintilloch were I am from, should have taken her up the Crow road, past the Carron reservoir and down the tak me doon road into Kilsyth and back again, that entire section of road has been renewed because of the world cycling event, its immense, really great review, bike sounds amazing.
Cheers Robbie :)
Test road one recently. Handling is great. Hoewever, that t-plane crank chucks out lots of vibes at different points in the rev range. Triumph seem to have solved the vibes in the handlebars, but the ones in the foot peg are not good. Also the tank experiences some vibration which i have never seen before in a bike.
Each to their own
Great review. I totally agree with the comments on buffeting around the helmet area. For me it was the only negative I found during a test ride. Has anyone actual experience with this bike in fitting either a clip-on deflector or a taller screen and whether they solved the problem? What did you use? It's something I definitely intend to do when my bike arrives.
I've got the 2023 model and it's fantastic. I haven't ridden them all but i thick this and the tracer 9 GT plus are probably best in class.
I concur
Triumph do so many great bikes now it is hard to choose a favourite. Looking forward to your review of the Daytona.
Cheers Patrick coming soon! :)
Good video Si,got a Tiger 800 for this years long treks, maybe this will be the next bike,that red looks awesome👌
Tiger 800 is a bloody fantastic bike mate, hope you enjoy the bike this year, plenty time to try the 900 :)
@@simotofoto Will pop over when the weather picks up,try it out.....
Always wanted the Tiger 900GT Pro but after a test drive last year I hated the vibes, they were shocking. Bought the BMW R1250GS instead, if the vibes have indeed gone then I may trade my BMW in for one of these, fancy something lighter and less than 1000cc...
Defo a lot smoother Martin
WEEELL isnt this interesting. Guess what I did today? Yep just ordered the new 900 GT pro, upgrading from a 2020 900 GT.
The new version is noticeably smoother in the bars and the pegs, everything else works and fits like the older model. More power? couldnt tell in the area I did the test ride in, also the bike had a whole 12 km on it so I wasnt going to thrash it. The smoothness however was noticeable. Hopeing for a similar experience as the older version 70,000km in just under 4 years with zero mechanical issues, service it put tyres on it give it fuel and ride. It arrives next week. Cant wait.
Awesome man hope the new bike is as good as the old one for u :)
I liked the previous version but hated the dash and the colour schemes so went for a Multi V2S, the 2024 Tiger has all the right improvements and it will be on my short list next time.
Awesome Ian :)
Great review Si!
Outstanding bike, excellent upgrades. The only thing I wouldn't have is the connectivity. Have it on my Rocket and Tiger 1200 and it was a waste of money.
Thanks and thanks for the info also :)👍
That is oh so true, added it to the GT i bought 4 years ago, only worked for the service manager. Possibly Im part of the problem, but fitted a Garmin XT zumo and wallah, navigation, music and phone calls without issue.
Sold. Will speak to you tomorrow as not getting on with the X. Starting issues again the other week.
Cheers John, glad you got sorted, hopefully the Tiger will win your heart again :)
@@simotofoto Easily. I’d have kept the old one and got an X if I hadn’t had to buy a car because of health. Very much looking forward to the Tiger upgrades.
By "X", do you mean Desert-X? I have one and my wife has a 2022GT Low and the the Triumph makes a much higher quality bike overall. This has me thinking of swapping for a Rally Pro.
Thanks!
Thank you 🙏🏻 ever so much Brian that is really kind ❤️
Thanks for the review, looking at the 2024 GT Pro as my next ride, moving on from my GS. For the heated seat and grips, are you able to change the heat intensity. You mention upgrading the screen, any recommendations? Keep up the good work.
Cheers Rob, yes they have different heat settings, not sure about screen upgrades, hopefully someone can help here in the comments :)
Yes aftermarket screens are available from Puig, Givi and others.
Test ride was amazing; Lighter by far than my 750gs at 222kg; ez wonderful . Now.... I hear the pannier racks and crash bars on 2024 GT Pro are not compatalable with 22,23. Things moved around and no 3rd party has them yet for 24' . Disappointing as Shad had 22,23. to match my boxes.
compatable and compatalable is same..
My 2024 GT Pro is my 4th Tiger - I've loved all of them. However ... I'm noticing some issues with the electronics and I'm wondering if anyone else is having these same issues.
#1 - My TPMS shows false warnings (both tires / separately) - For example, I set out on a ride last Saturday and the TPMS indicated that my front tire was at 22 psi. I stopped immediately, and manually checked the pressure (it was fine). The monitoring system then reset itself and showed the proper PSI. This has happened a number of times on each ride. I'm open to suggestions - I'm visiting the dealership soon and will ask them too.
#2 - When I connect my phone via the onboard blue tooth connection - when I try and adjust the volume of the music I'm playing, the music stops and I then have to reset the connection for it to start again. I'm open to the idea that this might be user error (somehow) or due to me having an older phone (Galaxy s10e), but it's frustrating.
The two issues make me wonder if there's a problem in the electronics. Anyone else have such issues?
The colour is nice Si but as always I wish they would do the khaki green on the GT Pro
I know Barry it seems they want to keep that colour exclusively for the Rally models
@@simotofotoHi Si, do you have a 24 rally pro demonstrator yet? Thinking of getting rid of the GSA, just finding it too heavy loaded up with the Mrs on the back.
@@barrygormley1618 not yet dude we are waiting on one dropping in the next week though :)
Damn, you sold me a Tiger 900 RP last year, tempted to get this version…my wife is going to kill me 😂😂
Haha do it do it do it
@@simotofoto making my coffin ⚰️
Hi Si great channel is there much difference between the gt and the gt pro
GT Pro has electronically adjustable rear suspension, Quickshifetr, Heated seats and fog lights
Much prefer the looks of the 900 over the 1200. The light on the 1200 is ugly IMO. Would love to see how this stacks up as a two up tourer given reduced power over the “bigger” bikes. Fantastic review.
Thanks dude
Colours you mentioned. Ash grey I find revolting and an odd choice. Local triumph shop said they couldn’t sell them.
Great video like your commentary, the comment on the bhp, this would be my concern, no one rides flat out to get the maximum results from the bhp, stil wonder how it would cope 2 up full luggage,
Looks great sounds lovely,
Cheers Martin glad you enjoyed it :)
all data should be avilalbe to toggle thru the screens while driving like temps, tpms or let me configure what i wanat on my main screen ! move widgets around like your phone
Cheers for the info
Tiger 900gt pro, moto guzzi stelvio, same price level 👌 which one to choose 🤔
Hola, difícil elección, las dos son hermosas aunque yo, me quedaría con la tiger 900 GT PRO
GT Pro 👍
I bought the Multi V2S, it wasn’t that more expensive and I liked the 900GT, punchy engine with superb handling…
Hi Si! I think you’ll find the seat has been lowered by 40mm from previous model, not raised.
Hi Paul, it is definitely lower when i sit my 18 stone lump on it lol
The seat height has not changed from 2023 models. It is slightly wider but still 820mm on the lowest setting.
Brilliant review
Cheers Scotty
That TFT needs a faster processor its way too slow
Lovely review
Thank you 😊
Hello, great bike many thanks for the video. Do you know why 2022 tiger 850 sport has a weird noise when you go 6.speed 110kmh - 120kmh constant speed on motorway? She is only at 6k km.
Sorry, no but im sure someone will help in the comments
Great review, new sub. I have submitted a request for a test ride today, of this at the Glasgow Branch.
Thanks for the Sub, will look out for your request :)
Cheers. Look forward to popping in.@@simotofoto
On the other hand, we get a cheaper v-strom 800re or beautiful retro moto guzzi v85tt. The much more expensive is africa twin.
love the bike and I hope you look after the bike as in clean :D
That's the plan lol
vibs; ez enouigh to add a rubber grommet on the riser; as they did (only) for 24'
Hi Si, I have an 800 XRX. Do you know if the new seat on the 900 Pro will fit my bike, as we tour long distances.
Hi Steven I dont think so mate unfortunately :(
Awesome looks a nice bike
I think so too Tony, got your name all over it dude :)
Are the givi pannier frames the same as the old 900, or are they upgraded for the 24 model
Yes Julie
Does the additional information on the dash remain on if you key off the bike? Or do you always have to reselect it if you power off the bike?
Will double check and come back to you
It goes back to the home screen when you cycle the key, you have to reselect it. I wish triumph would put more info on that home screen. So much wasted space. The display is better than the previous 900 but on the previous 900 you could cycle thru all the info VERY easy with the joystick and not have to find everything in the menu independently as you have to do now.
@@nscott26 I ended up with a Vstrom 800DE which has far better Dash. TC stays off always.
Hi, I’ve got a 2018 r1200gs, do you think it would be a good swap? Gs is big and heavy…
Absolutely, we have had a number of folks last year do the exact same
@@simotofoto But I don’t believe you’ve made the same swap Si ?
Ha not yet dude I never use my own bike (GS) now I’m either on the Monkey or on Triumphs lol think the GS did a grand total of 600 miles last year lol
Tool one out as a curtesy bike , great bike , but as for someone my age with bad hips can’t get foot over pillion seat , as with my tiger 660 sport the solution was to get the bike lowered 2 cms , is there a kit coming out to lower the 900 gt ?😊👍👍
Not that I'm aware of Tony, I always stand on the peg with my left foot to lift me up then throw the right leg over, do same in reverse on dismount. Cheers Si
@@simotofoto I used to be able to do that , but at 72 no chance my legs would drop off 😂😂
@@tonybarton3746 ha fair enough lol
Yes there is a lowering link kit aftermarket.
hopeing your links to what your using to be mfg links NOT amazon; I sure not order from them to ship overseas.
Pick mine up 1/3/2024
Awesome what colour did you go for?
4,7/100 kms
Thanks for sharing @macnikip
👍👍
Hi Si
I think you’re right this 900 is a game changer but I would love to see the set up like the 1200 so the option of a 30L tank , semi automatic suspension and a Shaft drive on GT and the Rally I understand that would bring it closer to the price of the 1200 Gt & Rally Explorer what is your thoughts 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Hi Gavin, to be honest I think the reason lots of people are switching from 1200's and bigger bikes to the 900 is down to the lighter weight, bulk and just overall ease of ownership. Sticking a 30 litre tank on this bike would just make it bulkier and heavier and at 60mpg 20 litres sounds about right imo. The suspension on the rear is so easy to adjust through the dash that I think the auto set up would be more of an expense that would push the OTR road price up and currently where the price is and the spec that comes with the bike standard I think Triumph are on the money with it. Thanks for your comment Gavin, take it easy dude, Si
Thanks for the quick reply I do understand where you are coming from but it’s only the GT Pro that has the semi automatic suspension on the rear. I have a tiger 1200 Rally Explorer and I love it too bits but I know I don’t need the 1200 cc or the 147-150 bhp but the 900 with it new finely tuned engine would be nice if it could have some of the 1200 flair with the shift and the semi active suspension all round yes it would show in the price. And yes the 30L tank was maybe a bit to much 😂 maybe I should be thinking of a T7 when I get older and can’t keep the bike up right when I stop 😂
Great review but still prefer the Rally models 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️👍
I recently returned to riding at age sixty. I wanted a 800xrx. But during covid. The prices were insane. So I bought a used 800xr. Too relearn my riding skills and save money. After 2 years Triumph really screwed us over. First they gave us that insane stupid graphics on the screen. Then they take away spiked wheels on the cheaper models. 20 thousand dollars is insane. For an off road version. Screw Triumph! I am going cfmoto. I don't care if they have stolen their designs from ktm. Bought everything eles from other companies ( like every other manufacturer). It's 50% cheaper! Has cruise control, blind side mirrors!!
Good luck xD
Thanks!
Thank you 🙏🏻 ever so much that is really appreciated, Si