Luke takes a closer look at the Triumph Tiger 800 prior to going on the launch of the new Triumph Explorer. Do you really need a 1200cc adventure bike?
i love my 800xcx , had it a couple of years now and been everywhere on it, though mostly on-road. came with the full ally panniers which are ace. upgrade the screen to the bigger triumph screen which helps. only complaint is that trying to get it on the centrestand is a pain if you are lightweight like me and definitely can't do it with panniers on. i think it needs shifting so the pivot point is closer to the middle of the bike. i really have to push my weight onto it and its not easy at all. other than that its a fantastic bike with a great rising position and a cracking engine
These are great bikes. I love the revvy engine, but those fuel figures don't stack up in real life (do they ever?). I had one for the day and it will do 65mpg on the motorway...so long as you sit at 52 mph. At at constant 70 it returns 58mpg and combined I was only getting 53. I ended up buying the 1215 Tiger Explorer (2015) and that does 61 mpg at a constant 70 and 53 again on mixed riding. I think that if Triumph put the 1050 motor in the 800 chassis, you'd have a superb adventure bike
If you're going to review an off-road bike's credentials, you really could do with putting some off-road rubber on it - or, being more realistic, a hybrid tyre to reflect what most people will use.
Hum… “Do you need anything more than an 800?” Seems I’m always looking for more power, more speed, and then more control, and more comfort features. Just like with this bike, I’d have to have the upgrade for the heated seats and grips! Once you’re used to that stuff, you can’t seem to live without it! lol But as for continuing to go up in engine size??? That adds weight and probably size to the overall dimensions of the bike…which for me can be a negative for off-road (dirt/mud). On hard pavement, more size and weight are ok for the most part, but on dirt, mud, water, tight spots, rock, dips and bumps…I look for a bike I can handle (or manhandle) through and around all those conditions. You start bumping up the size and weight of the bike and you begin to lose the nimbleness needed to navigate all those treacherous off-road conditions, because power alone won’t get you through it. If you can manage to create more power whilst keeping the weight and size down, then great. Otherwise, not so great. These are just my thoughts, and I’ve said too much. It was a great review, btw!
Great review, as always. Thumb up. Bike is also fine. BUT, guys, let's be honest: after the new Africa Twin is out you're really gonna be soft in the head to buy either of this Triumph or BMW F800GS/GSA instead of the Africa.
@@Scarletpimp72 , I am short, and I'm perfectly fine on the Africa Twin and all other adventure bikes. BTW, low seat option are available for all of them.
I'm thinking of switching over to an adventure-style motorcycle. I do a lot of commuting (about 2000 km per month in Belgium, I think this is about 1300 miles isn't it?). And a few long trips per year. Because I travel a lot alone, I want my bike to be bulletproof! Reliability to me is even more important than comfort. So... although I really liked the Tiger when I did a test ride, I think The Honda AT is a bike on which we can always rely in every circumstances, or could I be wrong?
+Miguel Dirix, your comment is obviously tore apart in the middle, and lost it's last half. I'd like to read it full. Anyway, if you need a great reliable, comfortable, and fun & easy to ride adventure touring motorcycle - you should definitely buy a Honda VFR1200X/XD Crosstourer. It's really great overall - probably the most underrated motorcycle currently on the market. You can also look at the new Africa Twin if you want something smaller.
+BestRex Hi, I'm not sure wich part is missing... tha last words of my comment was: "or could I be wrong?". In Belgium the Vfr1200 is pretty expensive. In my comment I also mentioned the Honda AT. I think this one I prefer because its' lighter, less expensive, and looks great. I tried the Versys 1000 but didn't like it, it was perfect on the highway but much to big and bulgy in the small vilages, and most important, I've missed the "fun" of driving a motorcycle.
That's my main argument against "dirt tracking" it always feels like it needs a real good scrub clean after. For example. you wouldn't go "dirt tracking" and straight away go to your nans without a good scrub down.
I don't think you do need more. I had a Paris Dakar 800 BMW and went up to an R100GS. Big mistake. Far too big and heavy off road. Felt like begging to have my 800 with 32 Litre tank back. Idiots at the shop lost the keys.
Maybe you haven't ridden the FBW Tiger. The fuelling on the new Tiger is infinitely better than the fuelling was on the old cable operated model. The FBW really works very well on the new Tigers.
He had to get the dirt track comment in there.....class
i love my 800xcx , had it a couple of years now and been everywhere on it, though mostly on-road. came with the full ally panniers which are ace. upgrade the screen to the bigger triumph screen which helps. only complaint is that trying to get it on the centrestand is a pain if you are lightweight like me and definitely can't do it with panniers on. i think it needs shifting so the pivot point is closer to the middle of the bike. i really have to push my weight onto it and its not easy at all. other than that its a fantastic bike with a great rising position and a cracking engine
There's a wrench to adjust the mirror in the toolkit that comes with the bike. I LOVE the mirrors on my Tiger 800 - Great visibility and no vibration.
Am I the only one that burst out laughing when he said 'Suzie loves it up the dirt track'? 😂 0:40
😂
Good review with valid points. Thanks
Just got my bike today! I love it so much.
Only complaint is it is so damn heavy. Easy to drop if you stall on a hill or off road.
Informative video - felt like you were actually riding the bike Actually going to ride one today for possible buy
Super review, great bike.
" she loves it up the dirt track " 🤣🤣🤣
amazing review but wat u prefer this or the africa twin
Awesome review 👍👍
are you able to remove all those ridiculous warning labels on the fuel tank?
Nice one. :) Love the Tiger 800 XCx
+Thomas Uhre Pedersen Thanks!
I'm surprised by how well he did on mud with slick tires. I suk at mud with my slick dual sport tires
These are great bikes. I love the revvy engine, but those fuel figures don't stack up in real life (do they ever?). I had one for the day and it will do 65mpg on the motorway...so long as you sit at 52 mph. At at constant 70 it returns 58mpg and combined I was only getting 53. I ended up buying the 1215 Tiger Explorer (2015) and that does 61 mpg at a constant 70 and 53 again on mixed riding. I think that if Triumph put the 1050 motor in the 800 chassis, you'd have a superb adventure bike
Did you and Suzt split up recently ?
Excellent review and explanation of features for this model/yr. Your opinions are spot on too.👍 The 1200 would be overkill for most.
The mirror issue. Fully agree. Happens over and ober again.
If you're going to review an off-road bike's credentials, you really could do with putting some off-road rubber on it - or, being more realistic, a hybrid tyre to reflect what most people will use.
Totally missing from all Tiger reviews is the shiit passenger seat. Board sloped down no pillion would put up with. Absolutely nuts.
is this bike for short or tall riders?
is it a 3x cylinder 800cc ?
Hum… “Do you need anything more than an 800?” Seems I’m always looking for more power, more speed, and then more control, and more comfort features. Just like with this bike, I’d have to have the upgrade for the heated seats and grips! Once you’re used to that stuff, you can’t seem to live without it! lol
But as for continuing to go up in engine size??? That adds weight and probably size to the overall dimensions of the bike…which for me can be a negative for off-road (dirt/mud). On hard pavement, more size and weight are ok for the most part, but on dirt, mud, water, tight spots, rock, dips and bumps…I look for a bike I can handle (or manhandle) through and around all those conditions. You start bumping up the size and weight of the bike and you begin to lose the nimbleness needed to navigate all those treacherous off-road conditions, because power alone won’t get you through it. If you can manage to create more power whilst keeping the weight and size down, then great. Otherwise, not so great. These are just my thoughts, and I’ve said too much. It was a great review, btw!
300 miles fuel range on a Tiger 800? Dream on.
Great review, as always. Thumb up. Bike is also fine. BUT, guys, let's be honest: after the new Africa Twin is out you're really gonna be soft in the head to buy either of this Triumph or BMW F800GS/GSA instead of the Africa.
@@Scarletpimp72 , I am short, and I'm perfectly fine on the Africa Twin and all other adventure bikes. BTW, low seat option are available for all of them.
I'm thinking of switching over to an adventure-style motorcycle. I do a lot of commuting (about 2000 km per month in Belgium, I think this is about 1300 miles isn't it?). And a few long trips per year. Because I travel a lot alone, I want my bike to be bulletproof! Reliability to me is even more important than comfort. So... although I really liked the Tiger when I did a test ride, I think The Honda AT is a bike on which we can always rely in every circumstances, or could I be wrong?
+Miguel Dirix, your comment is obviously tore apart in the middle, and lost it's last half. I'd like to read it full.
Anyway, if you need a great reliable, comfortable, and fun & easy to ride adventure touring motorcycle - you should definitely buy a Honda VFR1200X/XD Crosstourer. It's really great overall - probably the most underrated motorcycle currently on the market. You can also look at the new Africa Twin if you want something smaller.
+BestRex Hi, I'm not sure wich part is missing... tha last words of my comment was: "or could I be wrong?". In Belgium the Vfr1200 is pretty expensive. In my comment I also mentioned the Honda AT. I think this one I prefer because its' lighter, less expensive, and looks great. I tried the Versys 1000 but didn't like it, it was perfect on the highway but much to big and bulgy in the small vilages, and most important, I've missed the "fun" of driving a motorcycle.
How can we find out where the trails are in Surrey?
You can usually find them on the Ordnance Survey maps, or try www.trf.org.uk
@@BikeWorldTVshow awesome thanks
Did he really say…”Susie loves it up the dirt track” 😵😵🤣
Yep, this was even featured on a BBC radio show.
Is the xcx spoke rims tubeless?
No, it needs tube.
Good review. I think you would do fine in the dirt, but you wouldn't want to drop a bike that isn't yours.
That's my main argument against "dirt tracking" it always feels like it needs a real good scrub clean after. For example. you wouldn't go "dirt tracking" and straight away go to your nans without a good scrub down.
+Gary Lowe A pressure washer's good Gary for getting into all the nooks and grannies!
Bike World HA. LOL. Very good.
So don't ride off-road because you're going to your grandma's house?
Up the dirt track eh? Paused rate away to comment ;)
this is going to be my first motorcycle, I saw it at the BMW place.
I first saw the f800gs at the triumph dealers. Could not believe it was 800cc locked so narrow and compact
I don't think you do need more. I had a Paris Dakar 800 BMW and went up to an R100GS. Big mistake. Far too big and heavy off road. Felt like begging to have my 800 with 32 Litre tank back. Idiots at the shop lost the keys.
6:37 First time you've taken it up the dirt track?
dirt tracking is all well and good as a thought but in reality it's not too much fun. 😉
+Gary Lowe, you are SO wrong!
BestRex you don't understand what I am talking about.
Gary Lowe or maybe he does... Lol
Put some dirt tires on that thing and try it out. IT TOTALLY RIPS!
0:39 :O Steady tiger...
nice one suzy ya cheeky girl😂
It's not 'mils' (mm), that's millilitres!
Nice bike but they dont sell good in the states and resale is very bad.
I thought it was the dirt box 😁
can't believe you made the dirt track comment! no need!
what lid is that he's got.......
Hi, its a Shoei Hornet DS.
Not her dirt track!
Cara, pena que não entendi nada do que você falou. Meu idioma é português.
the music is really loud compared to the dude speaking.
0:40 We Leave It To Suzy Because She Loves It Up The Dirt Track hahahahahaha
that ringing bell track on the music is a matter for the police. it could barely be more annoying
Suicidal passenger foot pegs still...when will they ever learn?
sandydenny lives the new f750 and f850 are now bolted on / removable come on triumph
oh gush, fly by wire sucks especially off-road...poor review guys. Standing on the foot pegs on tarmac??? what for?
Maybe you haven't ridden the FBW Tiger. The fuelling on the new Tiger is infinitely better than the fuelling was on the old cable operated model. The FBW really works very well on the new Tigers.
The only thing worse thane seeing a dirt bike rider standing up on tarmac is a rider wearing one of those dickish 'Polite' vests!