Triumph Tiger 800 - Can it tour two up? Verdict and thoughts
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Arranged the tour with www.freedombik..., see their setup and what I think about them at the end.
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Hi RJ im from Ecuador, i bought my first bike in 2014 because of your videos! im so glad you came here with your wife! come back soon!!
Nice one RJ. Good to see you out there enjoying it.
What a change to watch a review on a motorcycle with two up an luggage. It’s a true gap missed in the UA-cam review market. Glad your both enjoying your trip 👍
Nothing gives you a sense of wonder quite like jumping in to other cultures. Travel is another of life's great pleasures and for every one 'bad guy' there are one thousand brilliant kind souls.
Great vid RJ. Look forward to seeing more of the place. Looks stunning
It's good to see you talking about the bike, RJ. The lightness up front is something I saw in the other video. Brave man you are.
Completely agree on both main points. I've done 30k miles on my Tiger and fully loaded it's perfect one up but two up it's getting close to the limit (depending on rider/passenger weight). I've also traveled worldwide and have always found people to be very friendly. A big smile and a wave or handshake goes a long way.
Excellent video. Nice to hear about such good service.
S America especially Ecuador/Bolivia/Peru has been a dream destination since childhood. I should go there before I get too old.
Great images from Equador, Mr RJ! If the AT cannot handle the weight I would prefer the VStrom 1000 :) ✌️
@Nate Davis yep! That's why I would choose it✌️
Hi from Marble, Colorado. I may buy one of these. I have a 95 BMWR1100 GS. And it’s pretty tough on a 66 year old man.
"Women with lotions and potions" LOL! LOVE IT!
You might be getting water in the tank. The gas overflow hose gets clogged up and then when it rains the water pools up and when you go to gas up the water falls into the tank. Cover the top with a plastic wrap and see if the problem goes away...
Nice and positive, honest opinion. The man has integrity. Thanks.
Glad you are loving the trip. Enjoy it! Greetings from Argentina Mr.RJ
O lordddd i know exactly what you talking about either on traveling with a wife or vlogging on the go. I share same passion as you for travel and vlogging even do i'm at the beginning on vlogging and i do realise a lot of people will not understand what you talking about about filming gear and yes this year i done a month trip camping with my wife so i know what you sain about lotion & potion :)))) great video dude
"When you travel with a woman" 😂 i died laughing just by your tone hahahahah. Much love RJ
In the 60s my aunt and uncle rode a Suzuki 200 two up from California to Georgia. Funny how things have changed.
Hey RJ,
we had the same problem with 2 people and luggage on the 800 XCX. The front wheel gets a bit light. But we also had 40-50kg more than the recommended load. After our last trip i finally decided to make my drivers licence and my husband now is alone on his Tiger. He loves it! Especially driving without a passenger 😉.
The bike is (after you become accustomed to the weight distribution which is because of the build of the engine higher up than some bikes) very sturdy and simultaneously very agile. He has no problem to take down the typical sport bikes on our bavarian roads 😉. You need to know the bike and have fun, that's all there is. The only thing he would like to change is the ground clearance, especially for relatively fast curves. Sometimes he drives on the pegs but only when he is in a fast mood😂. All in all its a good touring bike with some nice features and you can drive fast and agressive as well as normal and relaxed. And have i mentioned the absolutely great sound of the 3 cylinder 😍😍😍.
PS: English is not my first language...
I think your english is just fine, you seem to speak it rather well actually! :)
Yeah, I've never followed the general opinion of people on no-go places unless it's obviously a bad idea...I lived up in the hills in Fijian jungle for months with my now wife and her friends/family because I ignored everyone including the local ex-pats :) Life changing experience that wouldn't have happened if I listened to everyone...I think most places are what you make of them, people are generally nice as long as you show respect and courtesy.
What about a tiger explorer 1200? Lower seat than the GS and has a nice smooth triple....good alternative to the GS surely, if you can rent one that is....
We not long back from 5 days in Spain on a gs, should see what my mrs took...and didnt bloody wear! My rucksack fitted in the top box, and i cargo netted hers on top. Gs took it easy. Nice vid.rj.
I travel 2up with a Super Tenere. Engine is very much so forward weight is well distributed. Im around 6'2'', 200lbs and my girl 5'6'', around 135lbs. Even loaded like yours (mosko motos panniers + topbox) it drives extremely well.
RJ, go to Montenegro. I was there this year, unbelievable, really.
I did 3000Km route, 2 + full equip with a cb500x and it was not near to the limit on anytime. Very smooth (but 2 together weigh 120kg that is very important to spec). Mountains + 2000 meters, highway max permited speed...never got hot. Anyway, I am thinking on change to this one because of the offroad possibilities
How are you doing, man
Royal 🙋
The Tiger will also feel a little better if you put a stiff set of front fork springs. Also with the Tiger it is very reliable my bike has about 45,000 miles and use it always with cases usually loaded for NYC commuting with tools...
Please say hi RJ🤘
Hi from Singapore 🇸🇬
Hello
@@royaljordanian Nice, that you really say " Hi " ....to the Fan's here 👍
@@chesterfield100 Means the same thing but whatever 😂
My dad has got one of these. Went on a 2500 mile trip around Europe and it was the best Bike. Everything is easy for it. Light in the corners but powerful enough on motorways. Great off road. THE adventure Bike. None of this GS boring stuff.
This isnt that different from a GS.
Miguel Dias Well one has a triple and one has a boxer so quite different in the engine department for a start.
@@thatsbenek Still not that different. Its still a big bike, period. If a gs is boring, so is this triumph. Both are adventure bikes. Go ride a xt350 if you want something different, or maybe a vespa 300.
Miguel Dias Haha wow triggered. People have opinions, you’re not going to agree with them all.
@@thatsbenek Im not triggered lol, i just find weird how people with such a big triumph 800 call boring on a gs, but i suspect you might want a gs but cant afford one.
Nice one RJ and a few nice messages too .
With the ride I guess it's a lot to do with where the weight is distributed. Having the steering too light is no fun at all mate!
Thanks @RoyalJordanian great episode.
It did seem a bit labored for an 800cc with a 2nd person and all the cargo.
Sounds AMAZING though!
I think going them distances 2 up I would have got 4 bags but smaller than what you got there, and put 2 on the front to equal the weight more? But good luck on your travels my friend 👌👍👍
ive just returned from a 1300km trip with my lady on the back and full luggage. the bike handles it without any problem whatsoever. and i wonder why people think a 800cc engine cant handle that? ive seen people two up on a 650cc bike before without issue
add me and my lady on a cb500x 2 weeks routing. Half power of this one and never forced! I like this one because offroad possibilities , power MUST be enough . Maybe the problem is just for oversized people but anyway, tiger 800 Must handle it
G’day it must’ve great experiencing the beautiful surroundings with your best friend sitting behind you. I’m looking at the 800xca as my first adventure bike and I was wondering what brand of crash bars aeon the tiger as they are the best bars I’ve seen.
Cheers Gaz
That sticker kit is gorgeous, where can I find sticker kits like that for 2011 800? Anyone know?
This is were Manufacturers fail ....there should be options for spring rates at the dealer ...or put an air shock that can be adjusted for 2 up riding ...
Whoa, at 9:08, that's a Royal Enfield Himalayan. Did not expect to see that
Veer Salvi Love the RE Himalayan
It's a nice Bike !
Be safe and enjoy it RJ👍
Hallo ...from Austria 🇦🇹
RJ, now you hace to come to Mexico!!!!! Let us know and we can ride with you some km’s 😛
Hope you can also consider touring the Philippines on 2 wheels RJ
I did notice the front end seeming to weave even on the Triumph in your previous video. Plus one for the V-Strom 1000 though, I bought one instead of the Triumph last year.
Told some friends I wanna ride to Romania next year. I heard the same..."too dangerous, just criminals there...etc".
I´m going anyways :P
What is the luggage system they're using? The backpack setup looks intriguing.
Safe journey man....u need to make a tour of India
RJ did you adjust the suspension on the AT?
A lot of people do 2up trips in loaded ATs with no problems...
Cheers
Yes, we tried everything to make it work, it just can't handle it.
Greetings to Mrs. RJ
Ride safe ......njoy Equador
Question RJ:
If you could only do one more tour like this one, which would you pick?
What a great adventure!
Great review and ride through a awesome looking country/
Mrs RJ, LOL. RIde safe RJ man 😉
Gg i just subed. Question what is his bike the naked one that sounds so good. He drives it in london
The alright Nuda 900r 😍😍😍
Almighty*
come to Argentina RJ and enjoy Patagonian routes
Gday mate. First of all, I love your videos especially with nuda 900. I just can’t find akrapovic for nuda. I wonder if you direct me somewhere?
Be safe RJ❤️
Can tour 2 up on a 300cc scooter
love and respect from morocco. enjoy
What is the approximate cost of the tour? Minus airfare obviously. Cheers,ed.
Kind of want to do this for no reason now.
I know its a year old RJ but the side bags what are they? I love to get them my self.
Mosko moto. Just google their website (personally I love the reckless systems from Mosko moto).
YOU ARE IN A BBC LONDON VIDEO!!!!
Would you be so kind to post the link of the video here? Thanks!
What make is that luggage please?
Equador, Peru, Chile, Argentina all beautiful countries to ride on the western side of South America.
RJ
ride safe
Great report
Damn I love that decal set on the tank and fairings. Does anyone know a place to get something like it?
Thank you!!
Triumph Tiger 800 or F800GS?
Don't worry misses RJ we would never blame you for the weak performance of the afrika-twin
You should check out some royal enfields.
Lol hell no.
keep those to yourself.
hey what's up... sometime here to indonesia yes
way to dangerous
Hi RJ, did you consider the VStrom as an alternative to the Africa Twin? Or have you ridden one before? My cousin has one, 2015 model I think. He loves it.
I must say I was disappointed to hear how poorly the Africa Twin handled the weight. Perhaps this is due to it being more tuned to off-road use? So it has softer suspension?
I wanted the V-storm but they didn't have the 1000 available, only the 650 at the time. Yes, even when I test rode the AT, I did say it was soft.
Saludos compá desde Colombia
Do you ever put you routed on anywhere. Thinking of riding into Europe next year for a couple of day
dean lacey Send RJ an email.
How do you think about the REF himalayan?
Wonder how the 1200 would have handled the same stuff? Seems like a more close comparison to the almighty GS!
Interesting question, I have a feeling it would have handled better than the 800.
@@royaljordanian I got that same idea, maybe one day we will find out!
SALUDOS MEN ESPERO QUE TE LA PASES BIEN EN ECUADOR
SALUDOS DESDE CUENCA ECUADOR
It's a big marketing scam to get people on to bigger bikes back in the 70/80s we would ride 500cc with pillion no problem.we have a tiger 800xrt and are very happy with it two up and i ride solo on occasions and don't notice any difference.
RJ!!!!!!!!!!
🏍️💨💨💨💨💨
Oohh RJ why are you hiding miss RJ dude.Nooot funny.
Great video
Smart move twisting the mirrors down less editing👍
7.55 I recon you threw Mrs RJ down there 😉Other than an empty helmet, there was no other evidence she existed...
If I was to take what by wife would like to take on a bike tour................it would have to be able to tow a caravan as well!!
ECUADOR PAPAAAAAAAA IS MY HOUSE !!!
I have a tiger 800 xc variant and it is not great at the front and very weight sensitive, I am heavy and it was hopeless until I put more preload and damping into the rear, now it is more secure but it does not like tight corners or tightening bends, it is lovely to drive however as long as you go at the speed that the bike is happy with (slow). I toyed with buying an African twin but it looks like I should have saved up for a bmw too.
Sorry but i can't sign to this. I have seen this bike move absolutely agile in corners and curves. You need to know how to move your body while driving. There is no bike (maybe except the 1200GS or a 690 SMC) that is better to drive in the alps especially in tightening bends! Maybe you really need to buy a BMW. Anybody can drive a BMW.
Hey RJ the BBC have used a clip form the video when you get attacked by bike thieves did you know about this?
Did you adjust the suspension based on the load or run it stock?
We did
Come to México RJ 👍🏽
Nice bike!:D
pretty close to 1 mil
If you travel with a woman...! Lol, so true. "Lotions and potions" haha had me rolling
😎live the dream 👍🏻
How did you like the Mosko soft luggage?
Really liked it, very easy to get on/off the bike with a good amount of storage.
When u r going to ride in india
GUYS OH MY GOD!!!!1! LOOK AT THE SHADOWS! RJ HAS EARS!11!!1!2!
How much?
I understand the woman part!
1 Mio. Subs in 10 days? Can we do it?
I thought you was going to say that Mrs RJ needs to get down the Gym lol.
Cool
I rather go on holiday in Ecuador than in the UK, or Germany, or Norway, or France.