No One Warned Me... 10,000 miles Later on the Triumph Tiger
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- Опубліковано 7 тра 2024
- This is a problem… no one warned me that the Triumph Tiger GT Pro is actually a gateway into dual sport riding. After putting 10,000 miles on my 2023 Tiger this year on a cross country trip, off road training, commuting, and literally thousands of u-turns, here's my honest review.
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Great content as always Doodle. It's important to note that getting a bike suitable for your riding conditions, style and ability is the key to keeping the 'smile on your dial'. But also that as we evolve our needs do also. I just bought a Triumph T120 and live in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I'm mostly driving in twisty mountain roads here and the low end torque is perfect for the steep mountain hairpins. It's also nimble enough for me to commute my daughter to school and lane split (it's legal here) due to the narrow profile. It took me a few weeks to adjust to the weight and no heating needed here. In fact keeping cool with the right gear is more a priority. I'm 50 years old, 5'6" and can flat foot. I also have fitted it out for longer tours with SW Motech gear. Keep doing what you are doing, your moto content is high on my list and I appreciate your no BS approach. Thanks.
LOL the tiny hands showing the controls made me laugh way too hard. Thank you for the video!
Excellent review Carolyn. I love my Tiger 900 GT. I added the quick shifter and a Corbin seat. Price was a factor but I wanted the cruise control so the 850 was not an option. I am older and don’t need the off road capability but have had it on some dirt roads. Love this bike.
Good video! I like the pacing a lot, excellent integration of your sponsor messages. Well done.
Thanks for another great video! I’m in the market for a new Ducati Multistrada, but having seen your extensive videos on the Tiger, I think I should try one out before I go Italian. I really appreciate your in-depth discussion of all the accessories you’ve put on your bikes over the years. Good advice for outfitting my next bike.
Your review is great, really enjoyed it! Clear, informative and comprehensive, thank you… after viewing so many videos, I am crystallising my bike-choice to the 900 GT Pro myself :-)
Hey Doodle, I'm a fan of yours, from India. Love your dedication and grit. A word on the crash guards - you should be thankful that they bend on first drop. If they don't, they are transferring all that force on to the chassis, which isn't good. You can always replace a crash guard, but a straightened chassis is never gonna feel the same as before. I recently got myself a Street Triple RS and I'm loving every bit of it. I was considering going for a third-party frame slider for mine, but finally went ahead with the stock ones, for the same reason.
I also ride a Street Triple RS, with the Triumph OEM frame sliders! They're great. You destroy them rather than your bike.
I loved hearing that you put highway pegs on the crash bars. I did the same thing on my 2012 Tiger 1050. I have never seen anyone else do it. It feels very cool to cruise down the highway with legs stretched out!
Iv got the same bike but a 2022 model and was pumped when you finally got on one of these to try as I knew you would be in love with it. Iv found it’s the perfect good for everything bike. Long trips, short trips, more power than you need, comfortable, loaded with options and doesn’t break the bank. There’s times I wish I had a 1200 and then I get on some twisty back roads and realize it’s perfect. Come up to the driftless area of Wisconsin and do some riding. I guarantee it wouldn’t be your last! Keep making videos!
Off topic question.... I watch a lot of online content and have to ask what your settings are on your go pro. You have some of the best, crips, sharp videos I have come across. Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions.
May I make a friendly recommendation? When I wanted to start using my adv bike more off-road I felt a little overwhelmed with size and weight (r1200gsa) so I picked up a Yamaha xt250. And having a smaller lighter bike has taught me a lot about what to expect from the machine off-road while teaching me not to rely on features and ride modes. Also cheaper to repair. Lastly, the little bike is a blast to ride off-road. Just a thought.
I second this. Buy a cheap dirt bike, trail bike or small dual sport and use it to learn off-road riding. I did this and found I really love trail riding.
Majority of the buyers who buy these big ass adv bikes hardly use it off road, they just buy it to keep up with their sportbike buddies to the next town coffee shop.
Ditto the two other replies. I also have the Tiger 900 GR Pro and have done light off-road. But, I save the harder off-road for my KLX 300. I had an XT250, but it felt small for my 29" inseam. Doodle will find it really short. The KLX 300 is much better and the extra 50 cc is worth it. And, it weighs 150 lbs less than the GT Pro, so I can either keep it from dropping or pick it up when it does.
gotta love parking my scuffed up naked bike full of mud by sparklingly mint adv bmw.
A point I made in a video about the new GS and boy did I get some abuse...but the facts are there for all to see. Just look how many used BMW GS are on the market with virtually no miles on them.....probably never been further than the local supermarket or bike meet. @@nilobeebee
You got a Tiger 900?! Ugh! So jealous. Love your videos and love watching your journey. I feel like we vibe the same way about bikes. Got a 675R this last year and love it but have been looking real hard at the tiger. Drove a 1200 two years ago and was so impressed with it. Congrats. Love the insight.
Great review, thanks. I did a lot of research when I started my search for an ADV style bike. First a Suzuki VStrom and now an Africa Twin. For me the AT was so close in price to some of the other brands, getting the AT DCT ended up only about $1,000 more than say a VStrom 1050. The Tiger is a great bike, I did sit on one and it was just about the right height. In that respect I might have saved a little over the amount I spent to customize my AT.
Love your website! After 55 years of riding including 10 years of dirt riding, 9 years of roadracing, 12 years of trackdays, and riding sportbikes on the street (currently own a Ducati 996 and GSXR 750), I just bought my first adventure bike. Standing at a towering 5 ft, 5 in. with a 28-inch inseam, I figured an adventure bike was just not in my future. After moving to Arizona 3 years ago, I found my sportbikes limiting due to the need to ride at least an hour to get to some entertaining (i.e., curvy) roads. Also, the limited gas range and abundance of dirt roads here, as well as my discovery that Triumph makes a low version of the Tiger 900, convinced me to go to the dealer and sit on one. It felt great. I ended up with a GT Pro like yours - and put the seat from the Low version on it. The bike is in the garage, packed for tomorrow's first camping trip (to the Superstition Mountains in Apache Junction, AZ). Although I've been riding for many years, I am very excited to begin this new chapter in my lifetime passion of motorcycle riding. Although I'm an experienced rider, there is a lot to learn about adventure riding and your videos have inspired me and taught me a lot about being a short rider on a tall bike. Thank you so much and keep up the great work!
Been with Dairyland for a few years now. They’re really good. I really like that they cover your bike add-ons and more importantly, the pillion.
I had SW Motec for my triumph, best crash bars I’ve had.
Absolutely get yourself some handguards that go behind the barkbusters. Wind, bugs, rain, kicked up rocks, freezing rain/hail. My hands have thanked me through all those.
Thanks for your vid!!
Your video is perfectly timed. I passed my big boy bike test today and I'm in talks with my Triumph dealership about the new 2024 Tiger 900. It looks like it has some meaninful upgrades so I'm thinking of getting one of those for March when the new plates come out.
Thanks for the reveiw. Well done.
The best review I have ever seen about this bike stay safe 👌💯👍
Fantastic review Doodles, you have grown so much as a rider.
Another great episode with useful information! I rode my Desert edition 1200 to Cabo from West coast Canada last winter, and watching content like yours, helped in preparing for a trip like that. Even though I'm an old guy that used to ride Trials, and motocross years ago. I think it's great you keep challenging yourself! Also, clearly, you could of made a career as a hand model.
Nice! I was waiting to get a long term review on this. I've been eyeballing the GT Pro for awhile now.
As always , kudos to you for chasing your dream and catching it . Very happy for you that apparently your channel and sponsorships etc are doing good , but my goodness , North of $17,000.00 for a motorcycle ! Yes , I am old and everything gives me sticker shock , but I'm looking at a lightweight bike to haul on the back of my (full time) rv in the $2500.00 range and hesitant about spending that much ! At 70ish , I'm getting back into riding after a several year hiatus while getting titanium hips , knees and lower back along with other assorted joys , so you have a long time of riding to look forward to . Once it gets in your blood , that riding bug never leaves . What a change from your early Savage days , you have buckled down and really embraced everything you could learn . Keep the shiny side up and the greasy side down !
Great video Doodle! I bought my Tiger 900 GT Pro last April and I absolutely LOVE IT!! It's such an amazing bike.
Every video this young lady posts, every move she makes, her attitude, her demeanour.... is nothing short of pure delight! An inspiration to even 40 year riding veterans like myself.... keep doing what you're doing, I can't wait to continue cheering you on from the sidelines for a long time to come... looking forward to Doodle videos like 'what I've learned in 20 years of motorcycling' 😋👍🙂
Like your cheerful way of reviewing this motorcycle. A very enjoyable watch, thank you.😊
Glad you love it. I've looked at some of the dual sport bikes, but I just can't give up my old man bagger.
0:42 Rest in peace, run-away possessed glove.
it was windy 😂 there was a tornado a couple states away
Here in Nova Scotia the wind blows all the time. I totally related to that glove clip. I’ve chased mine across parking lots a few times.
I know the whole video is chocked full of all kinds of great information - excellent review - but what really gets me is the little hand..... effing hilarious!!
Great review of the Tiger. BTW, your suggested bike insurance quote was three times higher than my current insurance, definitely not cheap and I have no accidents or speeding tickets.
Love the brown hand pointer...lol. This is a great review for a bike I'm actually considering for my first bike.
I just bought the 900 GT and I get it tomorrow!!! I’m SO excited! I do have a bit of concern about the comments regarding heat from the engine/radiator vents since I live in AZ, but I’m hoping for the best. I fell in love with everything about this bike the moment I sat on it. This review was very helpful when making my decision…thank you!
We were looking at the tigers but got scrambled 1200XE this year. So much fun - so different than the big baggers.
Watching this video made me wanna pitch in. I´m 5´2 (1m58cm) and upgraded from a ´16 Tiger XRX low seat to a ´21 Tiger 900GT, two years ago. At first I thought that a lower seat bike would be such a great idea. What no one told me was that the LS version was lower due to a reduced travel on both front and rear suspensions (I don´t know what I thought they did to achieve that), and also that they were a bit on the harder side (re-calibrated). Another very important info the sales person left out was the very reduced payload, of about 140kg only.
Traveling two up from Brazil to Uruguay was ok, but on mountain roads scraping the pegs was a constant thing.
When I decided to switch to the 900, I decided to take the regular GT version and change de "dogbone" to lower it by 2cm. I also added a riser to bring the bars back and up a little bit (short arms). It´s a bike I can use everyday - although I do prefer the Honda SH150i for the daily grind. The only downside to this height reducing procedure is that the sidestand (and also the centerstand) get a bit "longer" so you have to be careful where you stop. But a great bike, nonetheless. Keep up the great work on this channel. Cheers from Brazil.
That freaky little hand though! The Tiger lineup is quite diverse, nice bikes. Cheap they are not but nicely made machines.
One of the finer all around bikes. Great presentation. Love your spirit.
Hey DOM, awesome review 🎉. I agree, a bike is just a bike as long as it fits you..As for me, I like my comfort adjustability and power. I am considering the Kawasaki Concourse 1400...on road use only..lol😊
That's a great looking bike. I can only imagine how that much power feels for your size. It looks very versatile too.
Your feedback on the GT Pro resonates deeply with me. I share your enthusiasm and also use it daily for both professional and leisure purposes. Indeed, it's an exceptional motorcycle. As you aptly noted, it serves as an introductory model, paving the way for future considerations like the BMW 1300. I strongly endorse the GT Pro to anyone seeking a versatile motorcycle suitable for daily use and longer journeys. Its performance is truly impressive.
I love the tiger 900. I have a rally pro and I use it for proper off road trips in the north of England. It’s a fantastic machine, it’s not over heavy so when you drop it you can pick it up on your own. It’s got plenty of power. Nice review.
Miss Doodle Thank You for another great video and an even bigger show of humility!
I am not brand specific when it comes to bikes and I cannot accept hype from inferior products. Triumph has always been an exceptional motorcycle even though i've never owned one I appreciate their knowledge of customer wants and ability to meet a wide range of riders. I have more then a million miles on my legs and that is part of my knee and hip pains. The other is that I have been studying Judo, Karate and other martial Arts longer then I've been riding. During military training I learned how damaging that has been on my legs. For a belt test I threw a kick and my left knee separated. A sports medicine doctor showed me how kicks that go into the air can cause the separation in the joint. I've yet to find an exercise to strengthen the joints against this. Doing kicks in Army Jungle boots hurts more then when barefoot so I've just adapted to less force when practicing.
As for riding with pain, I just remember I am riding and not swinging a hammer or some other work and ride on through! At 58 years old I plan to ride until i cannot walk, since the legs are the most abused body part, we just have to learn how to take better care of ourselves. good Luck out there!
With Love and Respect, you are in my prayers
Hoka Hey
Thanks for the mileage and range estimates. If only all other reviewers would "follow suit".
They actually redesigned the stock upper crash/tank guards. I have a set on my Tiger 900 and have been hearing a lot of good things about them. They seem pretty sturdy compared to the old ones, and use a design that removes some of the potential risk to the engine mount where an additional bar was added for more stability and rigidness. It's a shoulder bolt that goes into the frame, then another bolt that screws into that and holds the upper guard in place. You still have the mount under the beak, and on the lower guards. Think they came out in April? Would definitely recommend checking them out.
I would also advise on a bit of caution. There's been a lot of reports on aftermarket crash bars causing frame damage in a spill. Like actually splitting or severely cracking the frame. If you browse ADV forums, or Triumphrats forums, there's a lot of info on there about people's experiences with it.
Yes, the heated seat comes with GT Pro. I have it too and it's been a godsend in the cold here lol. So happy with this bike. I just hit 500 miles on mine! Seems like nothing to your 10k, but eventually I'll get there too!
I went through same thing as you....GT.....to Rally Pro and got it in Dec. I LOVE IT!!!!
I like your channel more and more. The videos are very well done 👍
I just started riding this year, found I quickly outgrew my Rebel 500, and somewhat impulsively ended up with a 900 GT Pro a few months ago. Stop-and-go traffic with temps of 90 degrees isn't the greatest (my right leg gets rather toasty), but otherwise it's been excellent! Love your review and agree on it feeling like a gateway bike, but it does everything I could want to do and I probably won't be trading up anytime soon.
Great review! The 900 GT PRO seems like the sweet spot for this family of bikes to be honest. Nicely done!
Your channel is awesome! ❤ I felt a lot on my Tiger 900 because of my high, too. It is a continuous learning curve. I agree with you. The bike power is awesome, and I use it every day to go to work. If you like off-road, maybe a second bike lighter and with lower power like the Yamaha or KTM would be more fun and appropriate to do it than expend money changing the GT PRO tires. 😂
good review on the GT-Pro- the new pnes have more power and torque . excited to see and try one when they come out
Hey Doodle, love your videos. Just bought a 900 GT Pro yesterday from Triumph Roswell coming from a T.S. 660. Hope to meet you over there sometime!! Great dealership!! Keep up the great videos!!
That’s where I got mine! 😃
Great video Doodle, that bike seems to fit you just right, be safe😊
You did good Doodle, the Tiger 900 is my favorite out of all the Triumph adventure bikes lineup. Great review!
Love the little hand pointer ❤😂
Thanks for another fun video, when I saw the subject, I was curious what you were going to say about the Tiger 900. You probably don’t remember me but we exchange a couple of e-mails some time back because my wife was on a Triumph Street Triple R Low at the time and I was interested in info on some of the aftermarket items you’d added,
Fast forward to about a year ago and she has traded her triple in for a, guess? - yup, a Tiger 900 GT Low, although I would agree that once you get used to the height AND ride on an almost daily routine, the height problem slowly disappears. I just want to mention, I put the Hepco Becker lower and upper crash bars on, and while she has dropped it in the parking lot twice when loaded with luggage, the crash bars are still as good as new.
Last note, a few months ago we took a 2wk vacay in her Mustang GT to hit the twisty roads in North Carolina, on our return journey we happened to drive through Atlanta and dropped by Triumph Roswell which until we arrive I hadn’t realized it was the dealer you’d used. Nice dealership and of course the integrated coffee shop is very cool.
That’s it from me, stay safe and keep the adventures coming…
I was working at a Triumph dealer when the 900's came out. I bought a rally pro! Goodness I loved that bike. Had to sell due to finances, and I miss it daily. I'd go GT Pro on my next purchase for sure if it's ever in my budget again. Very cool.
great video as always Carolyn! the tiger is a sweet ADV bike. i think i might go for a transalp 750 in a few yrs... something tells me youre gonna be a GS bro one day lol. bust out the hi viz and buy stock in Givi lol......Love your videos, ill offer you the same thing i offered to sammy marques when i was living in charlotte. if you ever want to come to Spain to make solo content i have a 2023 CB500x (heated grips, center stand, hand guards, hard cases, top box, crash guards, trail lights, 12v socket, battery tender connection) for you to borrow as i have 2 other bikes i use to commute on.
Your a warrior girl! I have the GT Low 2023; my back is bad and I was nervous not flat footing. For touring I have a Harley tri Glide after 4 glorious years on an Indian Cheiftain Bagger with all the bells. Got to be too heavy though. Old injuries. I love my Triumph, it is a two hour, three hour huge smile on my face ride all the time, but I would get the Rally GT as you said next time. Keep videoing!
My gateway bike to ADV riding was a 2015 1200 Explorer XC (older model, not the fancy new one) and I traded it for the 900 RP. Night and day difference between the two and the RP is everything I could have wished for and more (OK, if honest I would wish a lighter version, even if with less power) . I ride with Bridgestone AX41 tires all the time and use "off road" (not Pro) mode to keep it manageable in the dirt. Pro tip: not sure on the GT, but the RP has recommended suspension settings for offroad and they make a BIG difference in how it handles in the dirt. So check your manual if that's the case. Good luck and many happy miles to you!
I've got the same bike and I love it. I admire your riding advice.
Nice color blue! Love my ‘18 Tiger 800 XCx. Of all the different types and sizes of bikes I’ve had, it is the Goldilocks “just right, all purpose” bike for me.
Going to show my age here but, I'm still partial to the vintage Bonneville's. Great video, thank you.
I'm glad you like your Tiger 900. I dearly love my Tiger 800XRT and think they are a great bike. I'm not sure about your "Hard cases break your leg" comment, never experienced it, never seen it, never even heard about it, but to each their own. I have a 30" inseam and had the Tiger 800 XCT, so the more Off Road version. I had to ballerina tip toe that bike and since I ride 90% street, I went with the XRT. Keep enjoying your Tiger and keep riding!
Your commentary on the Tiger 900 GT PRO is spot on. You make some great points.
love this bike!!
the tiny hand cracks me up, every time
why you callin' my hands tiny
Good information. I'm researching highway touring motorcycles that can handle intermediate dirt/off-road desert roads Not enduro trails, but backcountry two-track. So your video comes at a good time.
Have watched your videos for a while and finally hit the subscription button. My apologies for waiting so long. Last summer my Son sold me his 900 Rally Pro. I'd ridden it once but really liked the 800 he had before the 900. I was actually looking for a 1200 GT, but wasn't having any luck finding one. The 1200 Rally Pro I test rode I didn't like and it was WAY too tall for me. Of course shortly after taking possession of the 900 I found a 1200 GT to test ride and really liked it, so I started looking for a 1200 again planning on doing a trade sometime over the winter. As luck would have it the dealership that sold the 900 to my son happened to get a 1200 GT Explorer back and I caught site of it on their website. Long story a bit shorter, I called they offered me 1000 more for the 900 than I paid my son for it and of course the 1200 was now used (less than 600 miles though) so it was well discounted from the new price and the 600 mile break in service was completed before I arrived for the test ride. I checked the odometer after my test ride and it was just over 600 miles. It now has 5000+, I've changed to a WRS windshield, added a Puig deflector to the top (tried on the stock and while it made a bit of improvement not as much as the WRS) and am getting ready to invest in one of the forward/rearward camera setups I've seen lately. My Garmin mini works but it's ot water resistant and I like to ride in the rain sometimes. Keep riding and be safe.
Really like your videos. I ride the 1200 Tiger GT Pro. Great ride.
I think you're the first person I've seen do an ad spot for Dairyland! I've used them for almost 2 decades. They've been amazing! And yes, I've had to make claims. We live in deer county. Spring 22 I smoked a deer on my current Tracer, they had it all sorted in a few days, and the only delay was parts being shipped from Japan. Policy renewal in July 22, rates still even went down. Bonus, they're part of Sentry Insurance, which is headquartered in the town I live in.
I used to have an 850 XCX, and it was my first bike. The bike was somewhat top-heavy. I see an issue with all bikes is the placement of the seat to pegs, and I have looked into highway pegs as my inseam is a bit longer than 36 inches. I am fine straddling tall bikes, but once a stride, the peg placement does not accommodate knee position and, with a hard seat, beg back problems after many hours in the saddle. My new bike is a bit more powerful but so much better for balance; in fact, on a hard floor, I can balance and wheel the bike with one hand. I could never do that with the Tiger. I wonder if I would consider a tiger again; they are slightly cheaper to maintain. However, with almost anything coming to Canada, we get hosed on exchange and the smaller bike market compared to the US, where California had more bikes than all of Canada. Ultimately, the balance of my current bike makes or breaks the ride; it is just so elegant, and wheeling it around at slow sleep is akin to a bicycle, even with unsure terrain.
It was suggested to switch out my current seat with a Corbin and reposition the bags and newly acquired highway pegs over the winter to allow stretching out over the Boxer engine.
The little pointer hand is absolutely freaking hilarious!!
New to the channel. Love the video, great editing! I'm curious about the hard bags and broken legs. If you have the time, I would love to hear elaboration. Thank you!
Legs getting stuck under them in a drop - happened to @Got2Go's riding buddy and @ScramblerStories
I ride a distant ancestor of this bike--mine's a 2002 Tiger with the 955cc triple. I love it but I sure hope Triumph has improved its electrical charging systems in the last couple decades. Let's just say I've become a lot more fluent in motorcycle electronics than I ever wanted to be but as of now it's running nicely. Thanks for the review and ride safe!
Wondering exactly what problems you have encountered. I'm looking for a 955 because it has injection and no other electronic gadgets. I maintain a '01 Legend 900. Has been through 4 igniters but has been fine on an aftermarket igniter. Alternator has been repaired a couple of times. The regulator burns out. $100 but east to change. 2 or 3 starter rebuilds usually brushes and bearings. The Triumph motor runs perfect after 100,000 miles.
@@richardahola692 i should say i got it used with 55k miles already on it, so i don't know what if anything was done prior to that. But in the first six months riding it: battery, stator, reg/rec, and starter solenoid all ended up needing replacement. Finally, melted through the connector between the new stator and regulator (very possibly my fault on that one...) so I've now hardwired those together. As I said it could all just be from how old it already was, but definitely got frustrating as it all seemed to happen right after I got it. It's been running okay for a couple months now so hopefully I'm in the clear for the time being!
I'm glad you're having great experiences, seems like everyone who has one loves it! I got the Tiger 850 you mentioned, big mistake...the front end bounces up and down at speeds above 50 km/h, and after several trips to the dealer over 5 months, they still can't figure out why. Triumph corporate has been no help at all, snarky even. Miserable experience overall...when it's paid for, my next bike will be Japanese. Love your channel, Doodle is awesome!
On one of the owners forums I seem to remember someone having this issue. IIRC his front wheel was out of round. Either wheel itself, or the tire wasn't balanced. Once it got corrected it cut down on the bounce (I can't remember if it solved it entirely). Really sucks that Triumph corporate isn't being more helpful. Best of luck!
It could be a defective tire or a imbalanced front wheel. I have a 2021 Africa Twin that came with a Metzeler Karoo Street that was defective. It would cause the front end to go into a tank slapper when decelerating with hands off the bars within a few seconds. Replacing the tire completely solved that issue. Others with Africa Twins have had rare instances of imbalanced spoked wheels. I’ve also seen a defective Shinko 804 that was installed on a Tenere 1200 that caused the front end to hop at about the speed you’re referencing. I’ve owned a Triumph in the past (Tiger 1050) and it was as reliable as my Japanese bikes I’ve owned (Kawasaki’s, Suzuki and Honda’s). Triumph is made in Thailand as are many Kawasaki’s and Honda’s.
I put 15k miles on my 850 sport before trading it in and never had that issue. Fantastic motorcycle! There is definitely something wrong with yours if it’s doing that
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Liked ur post , I have the Rally Pro and isn’t it a tad taller than the GT? I’m just not sure. Clearances difference. What off road tires are those and did you like them on the road? I’m just now ready to do my first tire replace (Trent is ordering) considering Dunlop trail max mission if they ever get back in stock. Thanks, Geo
Excellent review🎉
I'm on my third Tiger. I've had my 900 for over a year now and I still love it just as much as the day I bought it.
Hi there.. great video.. i've also considered something in between a tourer and some occasional gravel/light offroad playtime.. i had the same plan to get the GT, but had also the same thougt that i might enjoy the rally pro.. i'm watching more rally pro videos now, so might got those..
I have a Super Tenere. Doesn’t have the bells and whistles of the Tiger or 1250GS or the rest of the ADV bikes, but it’s extremely reliable, and I’ve pushed it through some really sketchy terrain. Happy riding!
Dreamt of owning a Tiger and had a street Triple for awhile but that was too addictive so moved that on. Being a cyclist at heart and having a nice moto in the garage means I'd occasionally ride my push bikes. So my solution was getting an old KLR thinking I'd occasionally ride it. No so, tripped around for two years in all sorts of terrain, what a blast.
I have the 850 sport which is a stripped down version i love it. The upgraded windscreen which made commuting even better. Just need to get a better seat.
Great review, thanks. What highway pegs did you use, could you provide a link please?
Iv got the xrx low with comfort seat all day riding love it and it’s brilliant ridden all over uk, Europe
wow.. prices have really gone up on bikes... Thx for the info and vid
Very entertaining and informative.
Very complete evaluation!
I had the same experience with the GT Low. I had sat on the Pro and found the position pretty comfortable. I have a 28” inseam, so I thought the Low version would be better. Yeah, no. I only rode for 30 minutes and my knees hurt. Good video, doodle.
Stellar presentation! Let's see more from her.
Good review on the bike. Sounds like something I’d like to ride
Hair down 😊
The little hand was awesome
thanks Doodle, I will check out dairyland when my current insurance is due, next May. I'm with the lizard now.
I was torn between the Tenere 700 and the Triumph 900 RP. I really wanted the Tenere World Raid, but it's not available in the US. To be honest I was a little nervous about getting the Triumph, as it is such a pretty bike, and I'd likely mess up the pretty part. : P Just as I was about to pull the trigger on the Tenere, the Norden 901 Expedition came out. It was a Saturday morning over coffee when I pulled up the first website showcasing it. By noon my deposit was in securing my new bike. It wasn't cheap at $18,000 (out the door), but it comes with heated seat, grips, center stand, quick shifter, arguably the best stock bash plate out there and the WP Explor suspension, also arguably the best stock suspension offered in its class. To get the Tenere close to what the Expedition comes stock with actually put it only a couple of grand less, and that is with me doing all the work. The Expedition splits the fuel tanks putting the fuel down low on the center of gravity. This bike is deceptively nimble for its size, as soon as you release the clutch and start rolling. Now its drawback is that it is a tall bike, even in its class. I'm 6', 1" (6', 3" in my boots), so I am flat footed on the bike, both straddling and sitting, so it wasn't an issue for me. I have 1,400 miles on it, and am currently going through withdrawals, as I live at 4,000' on the US/CA border, and we have snow on the ground, and it was 8F a few days ago. I pinch myself every time I ride my bike!
I've been riding 45 years, I've dropped my Pan Am a few times, the bars held up very well, no movement, no damage to the paint or motor. I run Barkbusters and Stormguards, no problem with them hitting things and the plastic has not broken.
Check out the Heed crash bars. That's what I got and they don't bend when you drop. Thanks for another great video!
An engineer subscriber said a bend at least in the first drop or 2 is necessary for absorption or something... either way it's continued to survive after dozens of drops :D
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle That's interesting. I could see how that would potentially help. Especially since bends in metal often strengthen. I researched the heck out of them when I was looking, that's how I ended up with the Heed. They don't seem to have the problem that other crash bars do with torquing the frame when dropped and also the bending problem. A broken frame would be a nightmare. My guess is, and to your point, it's probably because they already have so many bends in the Heed bars. I also think they bars look cooler as they're bent to compliment the angles on the 900. I have a Black 900 and having the silver Heed bars accents nicely with the silver bars towards the back of the bike. Balances out nicely. Anyway, the wife and I LOVE your channel! Thanks for the great content:)
The Triumph dealer in my area says the GT Low can be lowered to 29". Almost went that route, but I decided to get back into riding with the 2024 Triumph Street Triple 765. I just love the all white with the 765 on the side. Light bike. And they are lowering it an inch. I pick it up next week.
enjoy!!
The hand was cracking me up! It made me think of that SNL skit and Scary Movie when dude was stirring the mashed potatoes! Lol
It's interesting that your knees hurt on long trips. Have you had knee issues in the past? My main issue on long rides is my hips, along with the usual lower back pain that almost ALL riders have on trips. Love your channel, Doodle! Keep riding safe....
Miss Doodle may have the same problem I do. I've been doing Karate and other Martial Arts longer then I've been riding. I have a separation in my knee and hip joints from kicks. My elbows get it occasionally but knees take a beating when not landing a kick. Legs are the most abused body part and everyone moves differently and may develop different problems. If anyone knows an exercise to combat this I would greatly appreciate it even at 58.
You are in my prayers
Hoka Hey
hey doodle. I own a rally pro and saw you had front foot pegs. Could you list which ones you used and where you got them. I go on long ride aswell. Thanks
Glad your enjoying your Tigger. I am very jealous you got to ride with Jocelin. Keep racking up those sMILEs.
Every once in a while I shop around for something to replace my 18 Tiger 800 XRX. Its not the fastest, best handling or braking I've ridden, but it hits a sweet spot for commuting, road trips and fun that is better than my Harley, Goldwing and any new bike Im interested in. Nice vid, hope you continue enjoying your Tiger!
I traded in my 1200 Tiger for the 900 GT. Same colour as yours.
I love it. It’s my favourite bike I’ve had so far.
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Dairyland - $631 year vs. my current insurance $370 year. Made sure the deductibles and declarations were identical. I get a good deal because with my existing company because I have all my insurance with them and have never had a claim. I used to have Dairyland when I was in my 20's and they were the best deal for me back then.
Think this will be my next bike. Ticks all the right boxes. I reckon the Rally Pro will be a bit too tall for everyday use, for me at least. Question is: whether to buy now or wait 'till the new '24 model comes out, which sould hopefully drop the price for the earlier model...Thanks for sharing