Triumph’s Tiger Sport 800 is a fully-faired street bike for riders who stick to the pavement while exploring the world. Built to comfortably carry two people plus luggage, the 800 is prepped to make full use of curvy back roads. Here’s what we know so far.
Power
To keep this Tiger growling like the others in its lineup, Triumph fits it with a trademark three-cylinder, liquid cooled engine. Dual overhead cams move a phalanx of 12 valves to make a claimed 113 horsepower at 10,750 and 63 lb-feet of torque at 8500. Best of all, 90 per cent of that grunt is available in the mid-range, providing linear power delivery for a smooth ride. The Tiger Sport uses slip and assist clutch to shift the six-speed transmission while providing better control at low speeds with its lighter pull. The bike also has Triumph Shift Assist, the Hinckley version of a quick-shifter, for clutchless gear changes.
Infrastructure
Triumph packages this potent mill in a stout tubular steel frame, to which they connect a pressed-steel swingarm. A set of Showa 41 mm inverted separate function forks offering adjustable rebound and compression damping for their 4.9 inches of travel. The rear Showa single shock has the same travel and features rebound damping adjustment and remote preload adjuster.
Rolling Stock
This Tiger runs on 17-inch black cast aluminum wheels shod with Michelin Road 5 radial tires. The front is a 120/70 and the back is a fat 180/55. Triumph fits twin 310 mm front discs to the front with a set of four-piston radial calipers to grab them. At the rear is a single 255 mm disc with a single-piston sliding caliper. Optimized cornering ABS is standard on the Tiger Sport, as is switchable optimized cornering traction control.
Tech
The Tiger Sport 800’s embedded instrument panel is, you guessed it, a color TFT that will keep the rider apprised of the bike’s operating status, among other things. Standard equipment includes My Triumph Connectivity System for music, phone, and navigation via Bluetooth. Cruise control and three ride modes—Road, Rain, and Sport—are also on board, as is full LED lighting, including daytime running lights.
Comfort
Triumph claims that both the rider’s perch and the pillion are comfortable for long-distance riding. The seat height is 33.4 inches. Up front, they’ve fitted one-hand adjustable windscreen, while the rear end holds inconspicuous pannier mounts for accessory luggage and discreet passenger grab handles.
We’ll see how all this looks and works when the Tiger Sport 800 hits American shores in March of 2025. Until then, there’s time to choose a favorite color from the four offered: Cosmic Yellow, Sapphire Black, Caspian Blue, and Graphite. U.S. pricing is $12,495.
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