We certainly need less Adv bikes and more of the traditional sports tourer. Smaller wheels, lower seats and better wind protection will replace road princess adv bikes soon. We will go full circle
I would love to have a Street Triple 765 with absolutly no change exept some fairing and a rear frame that Can have those nice stealth clipped luggage that are on the Tigger 660/800 !
Agreed. This one has a few shortcomings. Pretty good idea but not quite there. I'd still go the 900 sport (for the higher spec) except I don't like the 150 rear tyre... even on the 1200.
Just what the doctor ordered, although for now I'm happy with my 660 which I bought earlier this year, which I find hard to fault. Sounds like Triumph has addressed the throttle response and cruise control criticisms. Thanks.
Seems logical; Ewan & Charlie plus European obsession launches big adventure bikes then the manufacturers realise they sell more road orientated ‘adventure’ bikes (or that’s where 99% are used) and sees the arrival of more tall-rounders than proper adventurers (SX1000, Tracers, Multistradas and GS etc) and now they’re getting more honest about it. If I wanted to go off-reading/green-laning I’d get a CRF300, Himi or CF Moto 450 MT …. maybe a T700/Tuareg but for real-world use, this Tiger is likely much better suited than a Tiger 1200 Rally Pro and a whole heap cheaper
This is a serious contender for my next bike. I love naked sports bikes but I find myself taking longer trips with more highway time. The comfort, wind protection are welcome but I didn’t want an adv bike.
@@stalbansbiker doesn't make much sense to have a traditional mounted inline engine and the shaft drive. It means having two conic couples eating engine power. I know Triumph has fitted their tiger 1200 with the shaft drive, but that's a bigger engine more capable of facing power absobtion by the shaft.
Looks fantastic in yellow and its awesome to see Triumph get into the proper sport tourer game instead of the adventure bike in sport tourer clothes, ala the Tracer GT.
Totally agree that Triumph has lost the ability to make nice dashes! It's so ugly. I'm not sure if it will stop me from buying one but I'll think how shite it looks every time I look down
@@spartanx169x For the price it should be a full colour TFT not this budget dash. Triumph need to be careful using this dash on their more expensive bikes. The competition uses full colour TFT's. Triumph have been heavily criticised over using this budget dash on the new Speed Twin when it should have kept the classic twin analogue dials. Big mistake.
Why would you need a dash with more information than this one? It has all the info anyone needs. If it helps keep the bike price low, I would keep this dash forever, it would definitely not stop me from buying this bike.
We are in the year where a display is NOT A DASH. Is your Apple Watch a "dash" on your wrist? And if you're obsessed with screens, I'm sorry, you don't care about a motorcycle riding experience. Most of your ride will be spent looking down the road, to the ditches, to the sky, at traffic.
I think this is the bike that I have been waiting for. I had a 1050 sport and it was one of the best bikes that i have ever had. I really like the yellow.
They all got burned making 94hp bikes for the A2 license. A2 people didn't buy them and everyone else avoided them because only 94hp. Africa twin, tiger 900, ktm 1090, bmw f850.
These small sport tourers don't have enough leg room for me. Went to the triumph demo days and rode the tiger 660. Fun bike to zip around on but not sure about logging high speed highways miles. The Tiger 1200 was excellent. The Tiger 900 I was disappointed because it didn't feel like an upgrade from my KTM adventure 790. The funnest bike I rode was the scrambler 1200 XE. Great engine! Lot of low down torque but no wind protection for highways.
I nearly bought a 660 when it came out but it didn't feel that fast but this should address that and it looks great. Like others not loving the dash. I personally think they should just use that dash on the 660 range of bikes. Anything bigger should get a nice TFT and not the horrible one fitted to the street triple RS either!
The fact that Triumph came out with a Tiger 850 wrongly named "Sport", with only 85HP + cheap suspension BUT Brembo Stylema brake calipers, only to come up later with a real Tiger Sport version with 115HP BUT no more Brembo Stylema brake caliper is beyond my understanding...
This is the very best bike value for money Triumph put out so far. I was set on buying an 850 but wanted lean sensitive ABS brakes so when they added it to the 800 in was so excited!
660, now the 800. Capacity seems to be rising. Is there going to be a new tiger sport 1200 to follow. It's about time the old tiger sport 1050 has a revamp.
I made the logical connection. They have the 1160cc Speed Triple engine. It would be great in a Sport Adv, emphasis on midrange torque. It would join the likes of: Multi V4 Pikes Peak S1000XR 1390 Super Adv SE Suzuki sort of has an in-between power rating with the GSX-S1000GX, and so does the Versys 1100. Yamaha's Tracer 9GT+ while lower power is also less bulk compared to the big dogs, so it's quicker than the displacement would imply.
It's like they actually listened to all the feedback about the 660 and improved on the things people were complaining about the most; namely the cruise control and windscreen
I have been waiting for this bike forever! I looked into the Tiger Sport 660, since it is small enough to commute, but I feel like I would need a bit more power for the highways in California. It also doesn't have the option for cruise control. So I kept hoping that Triumph would make a Tiger Sport 765, but they came up with this which is even better! I am definitelly going to look into this when it gets to the dealers.
I owned the Tiger Sport 660 for almost a year. This is a very decent update. The 660 was fun to ride (Hyperpro rear suspension), very agile, good engine (sound) and perfect quickshifter. Was glad riding my 660 to home after a test ride on the R1300GS. Unfortunately a bit too small for me for daily commute so switched to a Tiger 900 Rally Pro. Hope the 800 is a bit bigger
@@ruudbeverdam3941 I wouldn't mind it feeling small, I ride an MT09 currently so I'm sure it will feel bigger than that. My main concern is just if it has better wind protection than my MT-09, which I know it does and if it feels stable on the highway, my MT-09 is very stable. I'm not worried about power 100+ hp is plenty. I almost bought the tiger 900 but it felt too long for me, the tiger 660 felt more like a normal size bike when I sat on it. This one has the same chassis as the tiger 660 but it should be a bit bulkier due to the larger engine. Probably more stable too due to the weight. Im pretty confident it will do everything I need it to do.
Nice overall package. Will be nice to see in the flesh. The Yamaha wins on long term cost. The Triumph on feel...in my view. Uff that dash...my Street Cup has twin clocks
Great news, as a current owner of the tiger sport 660 i was looking to upgrade to another bike and Triumph have delivered just in time for the new year and new registration 25 plates. Congrstulations Triumph you must habe read my mind. 😊
The Tracer 9 is really in another league. It feels more like 150hp machine. Weird but it's wicked quick. And it has a proper dash, better reliability and it's not the first of it's kind. Which means it has been tweaked and refined. The triumph looks good though, in a sort of classic Versys way.
I love that Triumph didn't jump on the TFT bandwagon on this one. I can't stand those screens on anything. Manufactureres like them because they're incredibly cheap to produce. Looks like a fun, lightweight sport tourer without a bunch of gimmicks. Hopefully it won't have a buffeting or wind noise problem like so many STs tend to have.
I will definitely try it but remembering my smile when riding a Tracer9 and discovering the CP3 for the 1st time, I already know the Triumph will have a hard time competing with it
I was intending to jump to a 900 next year after three years on my TS 660; looks like I have a very interesting option. It also has everything everyone wanted in the 660 ie. cruise control, centre stand, front adjustable shocks and sport mode.
Been on my radar since my dealer talked about it a couple of weeks ago. The specs look coherent and I'm sure it'll be fun to ride. I'll test one as soon as they receive it in Paris. Could easily be my next bike.
Another great video Bob, however I still consider this as a greater sibling of the 660 Sport...What I do miss is a look back and quick comparo with the outgoing Triumph 850.
Looking to buy a new bike next year and this Triumph looks awesome Love to see a back to back with the BMW F900 XR. The 660 tiger was good only got 30min but viby bars caused numb hands. Not enough power/torque for me as 6'1" 95kg plus want to tour and play on the Twisties
I think its a great idea What with folks who had the old 1050 sports or the old 800 tigers who did not like the T plane engine so much . The 660 tiger is such a usable bike and this the same with a bit more
A fantastic looking bike! An alternative to the boring looks of the adv market. I'll definitely be giving that a try. Love the sapphire black colour scheme too, pays homage to the latter 1050's.
Good job. I would have liked a straight big bore 765 because that engine is boss to begin with. Plus a GT version that won't require a six month wait after purchase just to get your panniers. And you just know as soon as you've bought one, they'll announce the 800 RS with Ohlins and 765 dash, right? Just sayin'!
I hope Triumph bring out a RS version. As it is It needs Brembos & a decent TFT screen. Triumph may be targeting a price sensitive market sector but they risk losing their reputation for premium bikes.
I remember the days when the main stand came as standard, as well as a front mudguard, that strangely did just that, guarded against road crap going all over your engine, rather than the useless effort that they seem to put on all bikes these days, and not having to pay extra for a different colour. However, that moan aside, that is gorgeous looking bike it has to be said, especially in yellow. I'd go for that over the Yamaha.
@@chrishart8548Yes, I think you're dead right there, now it's £100 more if you want the Yellow, Black or Blue, as per the Triumph website. Begs the question. WHY ??
This is a great looking bike and sounds like the sizing and engine hit the sweet spot. I will definitely will be having a closer look when in dealers. On the dashboard debate which the comments section of every review on this have, well I don't mind it😊
this is exactly what i was looking forward to and they did it better than i expected. i thought they would upgrade the 660 but they did it even better and came out with a redesigned 800. going to cross shop thus with the tracer 9 gt +
fantastic, a sporty roadster with good protections. I am a new driver, and that's exactly that kind of bike that will be my next one. Still 5 months to wait... just missing automatic clutch here though lol soon will be available on tracer 9 very soon
Can't wait for a test ride! This covers a lot of bases. Lighter weight than many, good wind deflection, it looks chunky and has a imu and cruise! I recon these will sell like crazy!
Just fucking bring back proper Sport Tourers like the Sprint. EDIT: This is why i detest "Adventure" bikes. They are too heavy and pack too much power(except for Africa Twin) to do what they are supposed to do. Not that it matters anyway cos the VAST majority of adv bikes wont ever see any off-roading. Adv bikes were the death of real sports tourers like the VFR, Sprint, Blackbird, ST4 and so forth. Fucking bring back sports tourers.
This is a sport tourer though??? High up for good vision, 17" wheels, adjustable windscreen, good ergos. The only thing that puts me off a little is the weight, but it's still like 80 lbs lighter than the Sprint fully fueled. Nothing about this bike is offroad focused
Too heavy for anything but a hard packed fire road. Then they advertise with some 20 something rider blasting around on it with empty side panniers and under inflated tires...
At least Kawasaki has the1000SX and Suzuki has the GSX-S1000GT, those are proper sport touring bikes. I wasn't ever aware the sprint existed until reading your comment. It's a great looking bike.
I want a direct comparison of the Tracer 9 and this one. I was considering the Tracer but a couple more affordable bikes came out and got announced so I’m having second thoughts. If you do a comparison would really help.
Well have you tried the CP3 engine? It's is a true masterpiece. Not a chance Triumph will even come close in acceleration and just pure fun. And the Yamaha has way better reliability and up to date instrument cluster.
It's certainly something I like the look of. I was disappointed that kawasaki are still doing the 650 versys and then brought out an 1100cc one. I have the 650 versys and it's great but not brilliant for 2 up touring. If they had done an 800, then brilliant. Hats off to triumph, if it's good I will make the switch, as this bike I recon will be fantastic and the one to watch next year for middle weight sales. It seems to offer a lot for a good price.
Hmm. I was thinking the 900 GT Pro for me next year, but I like this, a lot! Had a test ride on the GT Pro and loved it. The seat height set at 820mm was perfect. Is this at 835mm ever so slightly too high? Cant wait for a test ride to find out!
Wonder if Triumph will join the S1000XR or Versys 1100 or Multi V4 Pikes Peak or 1390 Super Adv S with a 1160cc triple (from the Speed Triple) Tiger Sport....
Really like the whole bike except the dash. Cruise controland qs are a big bonus. The only question is will I like the triple as I’m used to singles and v2s 🤔
Handsome looking bike, well done Triumph designers! Adjustable rear shock for passenger... tick!... adjustable windscreen... tick! ... cruise control... tick! 6 axis IMU and cornering electrnics... tick! some great features, and amazing they can get 113 BHP from that engine. I think the dash will mix opinions... when Royal Enfield can offer google maps and a full TFT on the Himalayan 450 which costs £5k less... was there really nothing left in the budget to make the bike feel a tiny bit more premium? another small note, the pillion seat seems a little bit high.... unless you have a short pillion, they are going to get wind blasted.. just like on the old triumph sprint, but that did have an underslung exhaust...
No they haven't. The base Tracer 9 and the 9 GT retain the Groucho Marx face. The 9 GT+ gets the big single TFT display. Maybe this will change in 2025.
When I first saw this video I thought, a slightly pumped up 660... Why??? Then when you rattled through the figures & specs etc... I must admit I sat up & thought, right ok yep you got my attention. What a shame this area ain't got Triumph dealer now completely's gone bump, actually looks like a well equipped bike with decent performance. Nice 👍
Hi motobob. Love your reviews. AJ from Australia here. Keen on your advice. I have a full licence but have not ridden for many years and mainly dirt bikes when I was younger. Im now 50 and keen to get a road bike. Problem is I am 6'4" (195cm) and I have 38" inseam. So basically I have long legs and undertaker (long) arms. Ive sat on a few bikes like the MT07, XSR 700 and a few other similar bikes but i'm way to big and my legs are folded up like a giraffe humping a chihuahua. Im leaning towards this new Triumph tiger sport 800 but concerned about having too much power. Should I go for a lesser powered 660 or just grow into the 800?
I was torn between the 2024 Daytona and the Tiger Sport 660. However, the latter seemed a bit underpowered, so this could definitely be the ticket for 2025!
I have an older Tracer gt, but I would love to try this out. Looks fun, and again Triumph is constantly moving forward with their models, either with tech upgrades, color choices, etc. Cool. 👍🤪🏳️🌈
This is a sports tourer, so I really don't understand why they have apparently ditched the 120 degree crank of the 660/765 motor for the T plane crank of the 850/900 motor. I should have thought the smoothness of the former was better for reducing fatigue when touring..
It looks 👌 imo. I'm 43 so the dash is fine. I actually prefer the simplicity. I don't need a quickshifter on a sports-tourer either. But it's a Lil expensive I'd never buy a brand new one. Last sports tourer I bought was a 07 Bandit 1250 and I ripped everything off it and built a streetfighter. And there's nothing out that I'd trade my 2014 S1KRR for. Sorry Triumph. But I think they're ahead of the Japanese right now. Imo
About time Triumph did a decent cc Sport Tourer although the Tiger 🐅 Sport 660 is good bike & looks good but no Sport Mode.800 version got more bells & Whistles & Quick Shifter as standard,Sport mode,4 pot brakes & better suspension. Wonder if the 660 Tiger gana get all the upgrades like Trident is like Sport Mode & cornering ABS & Traction Control & Quick Shifter as standard which makes new Trident alot better. I reckon 800 Tiger Sport is going to be popular.
Triumph makes the best looking bikes in this segment i think, and the Tiger 660 is definitely the best buy in it's class. I do feel like this 800 model falls short of the Tracer 9. For the same price the Tracer 9 initially seems like the better bike. The Tiger 800 does look better though in my opinion.
Hooray for centre stands! Can we hope for proper mudguards next? Better looking bike than the Tracer 9, in my opinion.
We certainly need less Adv bikes and more of the traditional sports tourer. Smaller wheels, lower seats and better wind protection will replace road princess adv bikes soon. We will go full circle
Yes but beak is lyf
I would love to have a Street Triple 765 with absolutly no change exept some fairing and a rear frame that Can have those nice stealth clipped luggage that are on the Tigger 660/800 !
@neodurden6793 I'd love a a shaft drive bike that doesn't cost more than a boomers first house
Fewer
Nah, ADV bikes > Sport Tourers
Hopefully, a Tiger Sport 1200 will be next, but with a proper TFT display!!
Take my money!
I'd also be very tempted with a larger capacity.
Oh yess please!
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That would seal the deal for me…
Very good horsepower, styling, quick shifter, 17 inch wheels, good suspension, wind deflectors, and cruise control are great features.
It's certainly a bike I would consider owning
😅
This is literally the viable update for my 2008 Tiger 1050 I have been waiting for. I see a new bike in my garage from mid 2025!!!
I wonder if Triumph will keep the Tiger 850 Sport around. It looks a little more 'adventure bike' styled but has less features.
Same here. Loved the sound of the 1050. Cant wait to replace my Goldwing with a smaller bike.
I hope they do an RS version with Ohlins, Brembos and the Tiger 900 7" dash.
Yes !! they need a RS version with fully adjustable suspension and a proper screen.
Take my money😁
you read my mind
Agreed. This one has a few shortcomings. Pretty good idea but not quite there. I'd still go the 900 sport (for the higher spec) except I don't like the 150 rear tyre... even on the 1200.
I'd trade in my yellow street triple happily!!!
Wasnt expecting this. Its genuinely a fantastic looking bike.
Would love to see a 1200 version of this kind of bike, always liked the 1050 Sport.
I have a Speed Triple 1050R and would totally love that to be a sport tourer instead of a naked - it would not be hard.
Just what the doctor ordered, although for now I'm happy with my 660 which I bought earlier this year, which I find hard to fault. Sounds like Triumph has addressed the throttle response and cruise control criticisms. Thanks.
So... we've come full circle, sports touring bikes are about to make a comeback.
Thank god, it's about time. I like my bikes to be versatile.
About to? They've been making a comeback for years.
Seems logical; Ewan & Charlie plus European obsession launches big adventure bikes then the manufacturers realise they sell more road orientated ‘adventure’ bikes (or that’s where 99% are used) and sees the arrival of more tall-rounders than proper adventurers (SX1000, Tracers, Multistradas and GS etc) and now they’re getting more honest about it. If I wanted to go off-reading/green-laning I’d get a CRF300, Himi or CF Moto 450 MT …. maybe a T700/Tuareg but for real-world use, this Tiger is likely much better suited than a Tiger 1200 Rally Pro and a whole heap cheaper
I think susuki brung it back with there gt bike...something sporty with comfortable ergo.
@@jasoncollier5561 Not to mention Kawasaki with their 1000SX. I wonder how those bikes are faring in the market?
This is a serious contender for my next bike. I love naked sports bikes but I find myself taking longer trips with more highway time. The comfort, wind protection are welcome but I didn’t want an adv bike.
Enough with that crappy dash, Triumph!
Yeah, that's Suzuki levels of crappy
What we need is this bike but with a BMW style dash a lightweight shaft drive and BMW could do an F 900 RS
No one needs a shaft drive. If the market really wanted one more bikes would have it. They don’t.
@@stalbansbiker doesn't make much sense to have a traditional mounted inline engine and the shaft drive.
It means having two conic couples eating engine power.
I know Triumph has fitted their tiger 1200 with the shaft drive, but that's a bigger engine more capable of facing power absobtion by the shaft.
Indeed.
Looks fantastic in yellow and its awesome to see Triumph get into the proper sport tourer game instead of the adventure bike in sport tourer clothes, ala the Tracer GT.
I've been drooling on the new stelvio for a few months now, and just like that, a new drool-generator.... that yellow one is gorgeous!
I hope Triumph will bring also a 1200ccm Version with the current Speed Triple engine.
I prefer this modernized utilitarian dash than their 5fps dashes from other tiger line up.
Decent bike. The dash alone guarantees I'd never get it. What year are we in? 🤣
Do you ride down the rode looking at your screen? I don't understand the obsession. Please explain.
Totally agree that Triumph has lost the ability to make nice dashes! It's so ugly. I'm not sure if it will stop me from buying one but I'll think how shite it looks every time I look down
@@spartanx169x For the price it should be a full colour TFT not this budget dash. Triumph need to be careful using this dash on their more expensive bikes. The competition uses full colour TFT's. Triumph have been heavily criticised over using this budget dash on the new Speed Twin when it should have kept the classic twin analogue dials. Big mistake.
Why would you need a dash with more information than this one? It has all the info anyone needs. If it helps keep the bike price low, I would keep this dash forever, it would definitely not stop me from buying this bike.
We are in the year where a display is NOT A DASH. Is your Apple Watch a "dash" on your wrist?
And if you're obsessed with screens, I'm sorry, you don't care about a motorcycle riding experience. Most of your ride will be spent looking down the road, to the ditches, to the sky, at traffic.
I think this is the bike that I have been waiting for. I had a 1050 sport and it was one of the best bikes that i have ever had. I really like the yellow.
I love Yamaha and have owned several over the years, but this size, spec and style is hitting a sweet spot for me, love it!!
Just bring back the Triumph 1050 sport. What a great bike that was but no one updated it
Respect to triumph for expanding their range and not suffocating new models with the A2 licence friendly 94 hp or lower spec.
They all got burned making 94hp bikes for the A2 license. A2 people didn't buy them and everyone else avoided them because only 94hp. Africa twin, tiger 900, ktm 1090, bmw f850.
These small sport tourers don't have enough leg room for me. Went to the triumph demo days and rode the tiger 660. Fun bike to zip around on but not sure about logging high speed highways miles. The Tiger 1200 was excellent. The Tiger 900 I was disappointed because it didn't feel like an upgrade from my KTM adventure 790. The funnest bike I rode was the scrambler 1200 XE. Great engine! Lot of low down torque but no wind protection for highways.
I nearly bought a 660 when it came out but it didn't feel that fast but this should address that and it looks great. Like others not loving the dash. I personally think they should just use that dash on the 660 range of bikes. Anything bigger should get a nice TFT and not the horrible one fitted to the street triple RS either!
The fact that Triumph came out with a Tiger 850 wrongly named "Sport", with only 85HP + cheap suspension BUT Brembo Stylema brake calipers, only to come up later with a real Tiger Sport version with 115HP BUT no more Brembo Stylema brake caliper is beyond my understanding...
I loved that fade in silhouette comparison you did. Never seen that before and it is an excellent idea
This is the very best bike value for money Triumph put out so far. I was set on buying an 850 but wanted lean sensitive ABS brakes so when they added it to the 800 in was so excited!
Reinventing the wheel when I had a 1050 Tiger. It was a mistake dropping it out the range instead of refreshing it
660, now the 800. Capacity seems to be rising. Is there going to be a new tiger sport 1200 to follow. It's about time the old tiger sport 1050 has a revamp.
We need a “955” version😊
I made the logical connection. They have the 1160cc Speed Triple engine. It would be great in a Sport Adv, emphasis on midrange torque. It would join the likes of:
Multi V4 Pikes Peak
S1000XR
1390 Super Adv SE
Suzuki sort of has an in-between power rating with the GSX-S1000GX, and so does the Versys 1100. Yamaha's Tracer 9GT+ while lower power is also less bulk compared to the big dogs, so it's quicker than the displacement would imply.
Long live the 1050 Sport, which sadly the USA never got.
@@GIGABACHI 2006-2008 the USA had the "Tiger 1050" which is the same as the Tiger Sport 1050.
I owned a 900 tiger, and was looking at the 660, but had concerns. I think I will give this a solid look.
It's like they actually listened to all the feedback about the 660 and improved on the things people were complaining about the most; namely the cruise control and windscreen
I have been waiting for this bike forever! I looked into the Tiger Sport 660, since it is small enough to commute, but I feel like I would need a bit more power for the highways in California. It also doesn't have the option for cruise control. So I kept hoping that Triumph would make a Tiger Sport 765, but they came up with this which is even better! I am definitelly going to look into this when it gets to the dealers.
I owned the Tiger Sport 660 for almost a year. This is a very decent update. The 660 was fun to ride (Hyperpro rear suspension), very agile, good engine (sound) and perfect quickshifter. Was glad riding my 660 to home after a test ride on the R1300GS. Unfortunately a bit too small for me for daily commute so switched to a Tiger 900 Rally Pro. Hope the 800 is a bit bigger
@@ruudbeverdam3941 I wouldn't mind it feeling small, I ride an MT09 currently so I'm sure it will feel bigger than that. My main concern is just if it has better wind protection than my MT-09, which I know it does and if it feels stable on the highway, my MT-09 is very stable. I'm not worried about power 100+ hp is plenty.
I almost bought the tiger 900 but it felt too long for me, the tiger 660 felt more like a normal size bike when I sat on it.
This one has the same chassis as the tiger 660 but it should be a bit bulkier due to the larger engine. Probably more stable too due to the weight. Im pretty confident it will do everything I need it to do.
Nice overall package. Will be nice to see in the flesh. The Yamaha wins on long term cost. The Triumph on feel...in my view.
Uff that dash...my Street Cup has twin clocks
Great news, as a current owner of the tiger sport 660 i was looking to upgrade to another bike and Triumph have delivered just in time for the new year and new registration 25 plates.
Congrstulations Triumph you must habe read my mind. 😊
Thanks for the detailed insights into the engine makeover
That's a nice looking bike...way nicer looking that the Tracer, IMO. Nice to see another sport touring (NOT Adv) option out there.
The Tracer 9 is really in another league. It feels more like 150hp machine. Weird but it's wicked quick. And it has a proper dash, better reliability and it's not the first of it's kind. Which means it has been tweaked and refined. The triumph looks good though, in a sort of classic Versys way.
I love that Triumph didn't jump on the TFT bandwagon on this one. I can't stand those screens on anything. Manufactureres like them because they're incredibly cheap to produce. Looks like a fun, lightweight sport tourer without a bunch of gimmicks. Hopefully it won't have a buffeting or wind noise problem like so many STs tend to have.
It has a TFT component, it is just very small. Like a small bandwagon.
Thanks for the update. I was leaning toward the 850 Sport, but this looks like a better ST choice!
I will definitely try it but remembering my smile when riding a Tracer9 and discovering the CP3 for the 1st time, I already know the Triumph will have a hard time competing with it
I was intending to jump to a 900 next year after three years on my TS 660; looks like I have a very interesting option. It also has everything everyone wanted in the 660 ie. cruise control, centre stand, front adjustable shocks and sport mode.
As a sprint st 1050 rider, I really like this bike.
Been on my radar since my dealer talked about it a couple of weeks ago. The specs look coherent and I'm sure it'll be fun to ride.
I'll test one as soon as they receive it in Paris.
Could easily be my next bike.
That looks amazing, especially in yellow
Another great video Bob, however I still consider this as a greater sibling of the 660 Sport...What I do miss is a look back and quick comparo with the outgoing Triumph 850.
Looking to buy a new bike next year and this Triumph looks awesome Love to see a back to back with the BMW F900 XR. The 660 tiger was good only got 30min but viby bars caused numb hands. Not enough power/torque for me as 6'1" 95kg plus want to tour and play on the Twisties
Very pretty looking bike. Seems like a perfect road focused all round option from Triumph. Would love to own one.
Triumph is really on the role lately, this looks just awesome can't wait to test it❤❤❤
I think its a great idea What with folks who had the old 1050 sports or the old 800 tigers who did not like the T plane engine so much . The 660 tiger is such a usable bike and this the same with a bit more
But it's not - according to MCN this is another T plane crank, not the 120 degree crank of the 660. Madness on a tourer.
@@rodbowes5309 thats just sad
New engine is probably made so they can announce a Daytona 800 to compete with the r9 and 990 rc
@gpzfan5272 765 is probably at the end of its life or close
He just said the new 800cc engine is made so that it can provide more low end grunt than the 765, so this take doesn't make sense
@gpzfan5272they could provide a higher powered version of it quite easily
@@dileep7513 more displacement surely means more torque, but with some fine tuning for top end power this engine can well become a "screamer".
I think they are more scared with the CFMOTO Dai-hua-tona.
Beautiful design. A worthy looking successor to the 1050 Sport.
Speaking as a Tracer owner, that dash is gopping.
As an American I had to google "gopping"
Looks good but you have to add centre stand heated grips etc to come up with standard 9gt kit so it puts the price up
800 nice all good from east Kentucky USA
This one might just tempt me off my 2002 Sprint ST!!
Fantastic package 🔥
I think this is a Master stroke from Triumph
A fantastic looking bike! An alternative to the boring looks of the adv market. I'll definitely be giving that a try. Love the sapphire black colour scheme too, pays homage to the latter 1050's.
Good job. I would have liked a straight big bore 765 because that engine is boss to begin with. Plus a GT version that won't require a six month wait after purchase just to get your panniers. And you just know as soon as you've bought one, they'll announce the 800 RS with Ohlins and 765 dash, right? Just sayin'!
I hope Triumph bring out a RS version. As it is It needs Brembos & a decent TFT screen. Triumph may be targeting a price sensitive market sector but they risk losing their reputation for premium bikes.
Agree 100%
Cruise control on the 800 is HUGE
I remember the days when the main stand came as standard, as well as a front mudguard, that strangely did just that, guarded against road crap going all over your engine, rather than the useless effort that they seem to put on all bikes these days, and not having to pay extra for a different colour. However, that moan aside, that is gorgeous looking bike it has to be said, especially in yellow. I'd go for that over the Yamaha.
We took the choice of 4 different colours and no difference in price for granted.
@@chrishart8548 £100 extra for the Blue, Yellow, or the Black one, as per the Triumph website. Begs the question, WHY ??
@@chrishart8548Yes, I think you're dead right there, now it's £100 more if you want the Yellow, Black or Blue, as per the Triumph website. Begs the question. WHY ??
It's one hell of a good looking bike
This is a great looking bike and sounds like the sizing and engine hit the sweet spot. I will definitely will be having a closer look when in dealers. On the dashboard debate which the comments section of every review on this have, well I don't mind it😊
this is exactly what i was looking forward to and they did it better than i expected. i thought they would upgrade the 660 but they did it even better and came out with a redesigned 800. going to cross shop thus with the tracer 9 gt +
fantastic, a sporty roadster with good protections. I am a new driver, and that's exactly that kind of bike that will be my next one. Still 5 months to wait... just missing automatic clutch here though lol soon will be available on tracer 9 very soon
Can't wait for a test ride! This covers a lot of bases. Lighter weight than many, good wind deflection, it looks chunky and has a imu and cruise! I recon these will sell like crazy!
Just fucking bring back proper Sport Tourers like the Sprint.
EDIT: This is why i detest "Adventure" bikes. They are too heavy and pack too much power(except for Africa Twin) to do what they are supposed to do. Not that it matters anyway cos the VAST majority of adv bikes wont ever see any off-roading. Adv bikes were the death of real sports tourers like the VFR, Sprint, Blackbird, ST4 and so forth. Fucking bring back sports tourers.
Thinking the same
This is a sport tourer though??? High up for good vision, 17" wheels, adjustable windscreen, good ergos. The only thing that puts me off a little is the weight, but it's still like 80 lbs lighter than the Sprint fully fueled. Nothing about this bike is offroad focused
@@wlt3585 No, not really. This much like the BMW XR, and Versys are "Sport Adventure Tourers" and/Crossovers.
Too heavy for anything but a hard packed fire road. Then they advertise with some 20 something rider blasting around on it with empty side panniers and under inflated tires...
At least Kawasaki has the1000SX and Suzuki has the GSX-S1000GT, those are proper sport touring bikes. I wasn't ever aware the sprint existed until reading your comment. It's a great looking bike.
I want a direct comparison of the Tracer 9 and this one. I was considering the Tracer but a couple more affordable bikes came out and got announced so I’m having second thoughts. If you do a comparison would really help.
Well have you tried the CP3 engine? It's is a true masterpiece. Not a chance Triumph will even come close in acceleration and just pure fun. And the Yamaha has way better reliability and up to date instrument cluster.
Premium fit
Premium feel
Premium finish
POS dash again
i think i'm a minority but if they have to use that dash to cut cost, i don't mind it.
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problem is they keep the keep the difference and don’t pass it on to the customer
Good to know I have more options on this power range again
I lIke that but, when are we getting the tiger sport 1200 RS
I just bought a Tracer 9GT, so I'm good for now. Had the Triumph been available I probably would have gone for it.
It's certainly something I like the look of. I was disappointed that kawasaki are still doing the 650 versys and then brought out an 1100cc one. I have the 650 versys and it's great but not brilliant for 2 up touring. If they had done an 800, then brilliant. Hats off to triumph, if it's good I will make the switch, as this bike I recon will be fantastic and the one to watch next year for middle weight sales. It seems to offer a lot for a good price.
Hmm. I was thinking the 900 GT Pro for me next year, but I like this, a lot! Had a test ride on the GT Pro and loved it. The seat height set at 820mm was perfect. Is this at 835mm ever so slightly too high? Cant wait for a test ride to find out!
Looks great....wonder if it has the t plane crank or the standard one in the 660?
I think that I'll be sticking with my Tiger 850 Sport for a while longer, my missus will thank me, looking at that pillion seat!
Omg! 🤯🤯🤯🤯 I want! It looks great! And the specs!!!
Wonder if Triumph will join the S1000XR or Versys 1100 or Multi V4 Pikes Peak or 1390 Super Adv S with a 1160cc triple (from the Speed Triple) Tiger Sport....
That would be awesome!!
They used to have a 1050 Tiger.
Really like the whole bike except the dash. Cruise controland qs are a big bonus. The only question is will I like the triple as I’m used to singles and v2s 🤔
Can imagine taking one of these all over the UK and making sime great memories (even with that misfit of a dash) lol
Handsome looking bike, well done Triumph designers! Adjustable rear shock for passenger... tick!... adjustable windscreen... tick! ... cruise control... tick! 6 axis IMU and cornering electrnics... tick! some great features, and amazing they can get 113 BHP from that engine. I think the dash will mix opinions... when Royal Enfield can offer google maps and a full TFT on the Himalayan 450 which costs £5k less... was there really nothing left in the budget to make the bike feel a tiny bit more premium? another small note, the pillion seat seems a little bit high.... unless you have a short pillion, they are going to get wind blasted.. just like on the old triumph sprint, but that did have an underslung exhaust...
6:51 Yamaha has replaced the Split display with a single R1 like TFT display on the Tracer 900 GT.
I simply adored from a style perspective the scuba mask display of the tracer 9. I'm sure it was unpractical, but it was really stylish
No they haven't. The base Tracer 9 and the 9 GT retain the Groucho Marx face. The 9 GT+ gets the big single TFT display. Maybe this will change in 2025.
good looking bike overall. it could be interesting option, if the dash was not this one from 90s but a modern screen
Much better looking than the Yamaha. Looks great.
When I first saw this video I thought, a slightly pumped up 660... Why??? Then when you rattled through the figures & specs etc... I must admit I sat up & thought, right ok yep you got my attention. What a shame this area ain't got Triumph dealer now completely's gone bump, actually looks like a well equipped bike with decent performance. Nice 👍
Tasty: this hits the sweet spot. Will wait for the 'RS' version though.
Hi motobob. Love your reviews. AJ from Australia here. Keen on your advice. I have a full licence but have not ridden for many years and mainly dirt bikes when I was younger. Im now 50 and keen to get a road bike. Problem is I am 6'4" (195cm) and I have 38" inseam. So basically I have long legs and undertaker (long) arms. Ive sat on a few bikes like the MT07, XSR 700 and a few other similar bikes but i'm way to big and my legs are folded up like a giraffe humping a chihuahua. Im leaning towards this new Triumph tiger sport 800 but concerned about having too much power. Should I go for a lesser powered 660 or just grow into the 800?
The Tracer 9 GT had a new single screen dash which looks pretty clean.
Aw man, was hoping it was going to be a Trident 800. Maybe in the future hopefully!
Would love to see them add a 1200 variant to the line. Brembo's, full TFT, top spec suspension. That could be a sport touring king.
The Tracer doesn’t have the spilt screen any longer. They went with New High Luminosity TFT Display. Nice 7inch screen as well.
Just for the GT+ though right? The regular and the GT still have the divers goggles.
I was torn between the 2024 Daytona and the Tiger Sport 660. However, the latter seemed a bit underpowered, so this could definitely be the ticket for 2025!
T-Plane crank? Or 120deg spaced? Since it wasn’t mentioned I assume it’s the latter.
I believe it's the latter. Increased of capacity is due to the slightly longer stroke with same bore as the STRS 765.
I have an older Tracer gt, but I would love to try this out. Looks fun, and again Triumph is constantly moving forward with their models, either with tech upgrades, color choices, etc. Cool. 👍🤪🏳️🌈
This is a sports tourer, so I really don't understand why they have apparently ditched the 120 degree crank of the 660/765 motor for the T plane crank of the 850/900 motor. I should have thought the smoothness of the former was better for reducing fatigue when touring..
Don’t care about the dash, I’ll take it the way it is! Awesome bike for the price! 😊
An 800 Trident would be nice.
It looks 👌 imo. I'm 43 so the dash is fine. I actually prefer the simplicity. I don't need a quickshifter on a sports-tourer either. But it's a Lil expensive I'd never buy a brand new one. Last sports tourer I bought was a 07 Bandit 1250 and I ripped everything off it and built a streetfighter. And there's nothing out that I'd trade my 2014 S1KRR for. Sorry Triumph. But I think they're ahead of the Japanese right now. Imo
Does this model replace Tiger Sport 850 for 2025MY?
About time Triumph did a decent cc Sport Tourer although the Tiger 🐅 Sport 660 is good bike & looks good but no Sport Mode.800 version got more bells & Whistles & Quick Shifter as standard,Sport mode,4 pot brakes & better suspension.
Wonder if the 660 Tiger gana get all the upgrades like Trident is like Sport Mode & cornering ABS & Traction Control & Quick Shifter as standard which makes new Trident alot better.
I reckon 800 Tiger Sport is going to be popular.
Like the tracer split screen.
Triumph makes the best looking bikes in this segment i think, and the Tiger 660 is definitely the best buy in it's class.
I do feel like this 800 model falls short of the Tracer 9. For the same price the Tracer 9 initially seems like the better bike. The Tiger 800 does look better though in my opinion.