TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 Sport (2013 - 2021) Review

Found the seat hard after a couple of hours then bought a cool cover and can now ride all day

Once you learn how to get the best out of the triple it fly's.

Servicing cost depend on mileage.12k service around £450

I love everything about it however it does benefit from a few extras.mine now has heed engine bars,heated grips,screen extension,arrow can.

Brakes good Rides well

Stonking

Not as special as a Ducati but well built

Lind T

Centre stand should be standard on a bike this size Clocks are a bit old school but have all the info Mode button should be on bars not clocks Sport mode snatchy

Upgraded suspension takes this to 4 out of 5 but the factory stuff is lacking

The smooth linear power delivery and serious usable real world low to mid range grunt is awesome. Albeit much better with iridium plugs and a free flow filter. I went back to a new OEM air filter to try it and it felt so restricted.

Super reliable, no corrosion issues. The OEM pads tend to warp the disks so best change to EBC-HH pads ASAP. Also run the chain on the loose side.

Best fix for expensive dealer services is do it yourself. Or do as much as you are comfortable with. I will get my valves checked by a specialist but do pretty much everything else now days. I change oil & filter every 5000km and only use Motul 5100 Semi Synthetic

Has everything you need. Fixing the seat is a must as is changing from the STD brake pads. Definitely fit iridium plugs and a better (MWR-HE) air filter.

I don't have any problems with the seat , could do a tank but usually with friends who need to stop (on sports bikes) it's quick enough on Norfolks roads to keep up mostly

Fantastic engine enough power for road and very flexible , pulls very well without needing to drop a cog all the wile.

Always serviced at Norfolk triumph very good service

Think centre stand should be standard on a sports tourer, got most off my bits centre stand , exhaust, heated grips , top box plate in part exchange deal.

Bike at its best on fast A and B roads. I have used this for commuting, observing (RoSPA Tutor), week away with 2 people, travelling to BSB evnts all over the UK - all brilliant. A great all rounder (currently on 36000 miles) 2 hours maximum solo and with a pillion before bumb goes numb (and I have the "comfort seat")

Great tourque, smooth and enough power for me - engine is brilliant (this is my third Tiger). Sounds good qwith the Arrow pipe aswell!

a couple of warranty claims:3 for finish issues (rear shock and front wheel housings) 1 for broken ignition cable as they are a bit short (only comes up on high mailage bikes so they have not sorted this as most not happen under warranty - imho). 24000 miles in my case

Very expensive service costs at dealers particualry for the major services

Standard lights are good - standard bike is good heated grips good, centre sand an essential, Panniers are expensive but are very good (made by GIVI) - would buy a set of Givi panniers to move between bikes in teh future though. Comfort seat not worth it

Some paint and quality issues but generally good.

Cruise control is awesome I use it way more than expected.

I tend to stop every 80 to 100 miles to rest my bum. If I take opinion we tend to stop every 50 miles as her bum is not as hard as mine.

Love the engine. Has plenty of Power when you need it. No snatch at low revs. When you give it the beans from second snicking through the gears it gives me all the power I need.

Couldn’t fault the build quality on this one or my previous Tiger Sport.

If I take it easy I can get 60 mpg, but thrashing it this drops to 45mpg.

Love all the controls Especially the riding modes although I wish they had been accessed from the handlebars rather than the instrument panel. Cruise control is great once it’s working but it’s a little fiddly to access. The standard Pirelli angel GT tires are fantastic very easy to get the pegs down in the dry.

The bike probably doesn’t excel in any particular area but scores highly in all of them. It has more than enough power for my needs, handles well, brakes well, and is comfortable for at least a hundred miles or so by which time I’d probably stop for some other reason anyway.

The triple engine is excellent and power delivery is both ample and smooth. At first I found the throttle a little snatchy but this was I think because it is more sensitive to input than that on my previous bike. After a little acclimatisation it’s fine.

Mine broke down completely twice within the first hundred or so miles. Whilst riding, and without warning the engine stopped. Potentially fatal but in both cases I was lucky enough to be able to coast to a safe position. This was diagnosed as a faulty crank position sensor which the dealer, who was very helpful, replaced. The bike has run perfectly since then.

Ridden normally the fuel consumption is not excessive. I happened to get the bike brand new during a dealer promotion and so mine was particularly good buy. At full price I still feel it compares well with similar machines on a value for money basis.

I fitted a centre stand which as we all know makes chain maintenance much easier. Also a fender and hugger extender. The screen, whilst good, caused some noisy turbulence with my particular helmet but a small Givi screen extender has cured that. I’m still on the original Pirelli tyres so can’t comment on any tyre comparisons.

Its a big twist and go in top gear. Very easy to ride fast. Brakes are like brick walls if you grab them hard - be prepared to make tank contact with sensitive parts. Its an old style handling type and will haul everything including the sink with no change in handling. Never ran out of power anywhere. If you want a workout then ride one.

this is a hard as nails engine - only thing more likely to scare is a laverda jota. the title Tiger is fitting. You know well that this engine is not going to break. So if you like it then thats a good thing. To dislike it would be down to who you are. Goldwing it is not.

mine has done 25k and looks brand new.

Stops as quick as you like or need to. ABS helps.

More than enough horsepower to put a smile on a riders face. Power delivery is great. Put it in sport mode and feel it transform from a highly capable sports/tourer to an exceptional one.

Good, but looses points because of the mono colour digital clocks. Added Arrow Exhaust to mine (noticeable difference in sound and performance), also stand (essential) and other extra's.

have been to portugal on this and did 700 miles in a day and no issues with the backside or legs, great ride

great build, i use this bike through the winter and no corrosion anywhere

should have heated grips as standard, mirrors a little shaky at speed.

Comfortable and capable. Can easily scare a sports bike in the bends.

Bags of Torque but dual personality in that it loves to rev. Triple is a peach and makes for very rapid progress.

Dashboard is looking very old now. Equipment levels average. Cruise control fiddly.

Brakes were good and I had no complaints about the handling but as already mentioned more than 100 miles in one go was excruciatingly painful.

Used far too much oil, was snatchy at low revs and lacked any real power below 6000 RPM, sounded nice though.

I'd heard so many good things about the 1050 triple engine and how good it was so I was desperately disappointed to find that mine consumed about a litre of oil every 1000 miles from new, after several trips back to the dealer Triumph finally agreed to re-build the engine but by this time it had nearly crippled me on a ride up to Scotland so I decided to get rid of it.

Tyres were shot after about 3500 miles and the chain (which required adjustment every 300 miles) and sprockets were badly worn and needed replacing after 6000 miles, I consider myself to be a sensible mature rider.

Ride quality is exceptional. Brakes have become warped over time.

Smooth, torquey & powerful. Standard exhaust is too quiet for my liking. Outstanding fuel economy on 95 octane fuel.

Had the bike for 4 years here in Brisbane. It developed a small amount of corrosion at the back of 1 of the headlights. This was an easy fix at the mechanics. Front brakes have developed warped rotors which should have been picked up under warranty by the dealer but wasn’t. Otherwise no issues other than new tyres.

Valve clearance service at 3 years was about $800 in Brisbane all inclusive ( not through dealer)

Very basic dash. Centre-stand should be a standard inclusion.

Best when on a and b roads, toured all-over sin and 1 and a half hours in the saddle before a rest

I just love the engine when you open it up

Cruise control on latest model, and gear indicator, also abs and traction control

not good suspension.poor handling in twisting roads at any descent speed. brakes ok.woden,but strong enough

gutless below 6k.Ecu locked by triumph for economic/business reasons in order to force you back to the dealer should you wish to alter fuelling due to addition of aftermarket exhaust or free flow airbox,for example ,where you will have to pay them money to unlock the ecu and get the fuelling altered.Engine makes mirrors vibrate so you won't see whats behind you from 50mph and upwards.Deals with rider and pillion no bother

worse gearbox than a 1980's bmw starting problems budget suspension average quality. rubber trim on petrol tank came off almost immediately .not up there with jap bikes

hard on rear tyres.3.5-4k per tyre.good on fuel, if wafting along at 50mph

best feature are the bungee straps under the seat.worst features are the useless front and rear mudguard,the oil cooler and radiator guards which don't exist, and the centre stand which doesn't exist

Old mans bike.Good for wafting around at 50-60.Soon as you up the wick it just doesn't handle.My 990 Adventure can run rings round it in proper bendy roads.Brakes are wooden, but do the job.Rear shock is very bouncy.Couldnt get the front forks to the way I like them.The bike is very unpredictable when you try to push it in bends.Comfy riding position for 8hr riding day.Takes a pillion no bother at all.Pillion is high up, so beware the effect this has on low speed balance if you take someone on the back

Engine feels very restricted.Doesnt do much below 6k revs.Triumph have locked the ECU,so your stuck with that.Smooth though and makes for easy touring

Corrosion on exhaust started after 1 year, even though garaged and sprayed continually with WD40.Footrest rubber worked its way out after 3 months.Not a big deal, but never had it happen on any of my other bikes.Regularly would not respond to starter motor.Worrysome when out in the wilds.Poor gearbox.Regularly would not select second gear,changeing up from 1st.Changeing down in a hurry was brutal.Just wouldn't do it.Gear indicator has a delay action,in that it can't keep up with the gear changes.I eventually approached junctions as if I was driving an artic, slowing down miles beforehand and changing down one gear at a time, slowly,slowly.Build quality in general is chunky.There are some weird and wonderfull fixings on the bike, especially holding the bodywork on.Extensive toolkit required if you are a home mechanic.

1st service was £250 for oil change and filter.Did second one myself for £25.I reckon at least £75 if I was to get the robbers to do it.Once I found out about the ECU lock,I got shot of it.It wasn't really sporty enough for me anyway.

Mudgaurds don't protect anything from water, grime or whatever,therefore your oil cooler and radiator will be punctured with a stone in short time or rot super quick.Rubbish design.No centre stand.On a tourer?what a joke.Straps under the seat for bungees to attach to.Very neat touch.

I only tour 1 up, gel seat is OK for 8 hours riding, riding position very relaxed and has never left me aching. No vibration noticed.

Performance seems a bit muted compared to other 1050cc variants, like max torque at 4,300rpm.

My first Tiger Sport was written off on it's first major tour after covering less than 3,000 miles, but had been faultless. The second Tiger Sport has just reached 18,000 miles and again has been faultless.

Plus non service items such as brake pads, tyres, ect. Roadtec 01's are my tyres of choice, Brake Pads changed at 12,000 miles

Top feature has to be the riding position with the gel seat. I have added the Arrow exhaust (saves weight). The centre stand has been fitted, (how can this not be fitted as standrd on a touring bike?) but is hard to get the bike up onto. Other extra's are Heated Grips, a Radiator Guard and a Scott Oiler. Top tyres are Roadtec 01's but with spirited riding the rear is flatted at 4,500 miles, Front at 6,000 miles

Its an excellent all round bike if you dont want a pure Sports machine or a lower end tourer. Its quick and it does have a sports mode that might make you think its a full on sports bike for a while. Also has rain and road modes. Good ride quality, standard seat is a little uncomfortable after 150 miles or so (comfort is good up until that point). Mirrors vibrate to the extent that you cant see if thats a police car behind you. This is an annoyance.

Triumph 3 cyclinder, need i say more ?

Triumph quality - just behind that of BMW. Superb reliability (so far).

£12k and £24k services can be expensive (£700 or more).

A 4 because its got traction and cruise control, plus ABS. However, needs a centre stand as standard (i had one fitted) and the instrument panel is not the clearest although key information is clear enough. I found the adjustable screen to be fine, works perfectly for me (6ft 2" tall).

Despite being cleaned every year the back brake constantly runs hot. It's an under slung caliper.

Engine is superb and is twist and go from 30 to 130 in 6th gear

Always 100% reliable

Like all Triumphs of that period it came as a basic bike, and needed heated grips, center stand, crash bars, taller screen and luggage

Bike wasn't handling as I expected and I couldn't get it set to a point where I felt confident getting a move on in bendy ,bumpy roads, either solo or two up. Got the forks re-sprung and valved and fitted a nitron shock.Much better.High speed sweepers two up with luggage is now fantastic.Chasing BMW 1000xrs and Ducati 1200 multi problems is now a reality due to the amazing grunt in top gears and the better suspension.Rear brake is utter shite.Fronts are quite powerful but very wooden.Screen is ok for me.It was set at max when I bought it and I have never bothered trying any other setting.Very comfy bike.7 hour days no problem .I found the seat comfy and the bars are just right.Knees are a bit more tightly bent than I would like but that doesn't seem to induce much pain or discomfort .Brake and clutch levers are too far away from the bars so can't be operated without leaning forward to get my fingertips round the front edge.Annoying.Aftermarket ones required.I have had air under both tyres on this bike while out "letting of steam" Absolutely no problem on landing.Bike is solid and stable.

Very smooth.Gutless below 6k revs,fantastic over 6k revs.Gear selection takes a while to break in.Lots of false neutrals between 1st and 2nd up until 4k miles or so, then it clears. Unaffected when carrying a pillion. Good fuel consumption even two up except when you thrash the living daylights out of it. Can't tune the engine fuelling because triumph have locked the ECU so you are stuck with shite performance under 6k revs.Wankers. Clutch is a bit funny.When you try to feather it gently, its a bit juddery.Not a tiring motor over long distances, even though it's fairly revvy.Can be tingly through the bars if holding a steady highish speed over a number of miles.

fasteners could be better,money been saved there.Lots of plastic.Paint is okay.Bike sometimes stops cranking when I'm trying to start it.Usually cranks normally and starts on 2nd or 3rd attempt.Bit weird as the battery is only 7months old.Also a bit concerning.Ive been biking since the 70,s and the only other bike I've had with an electrical starting fault was a Ducati.Doesn't bode well.Headlights not bright enough

I don't want to give the dealers an excuse to invalidate my warranty so servicing is dear at the moment.Rear tyre only just scraped 4k miles.Fuel range varies from around 140 to 200 miles per tank, depending how you ride it.Chain seems strong, only one adjustment in 5k miles so far.Some fasteners are tarnishing after 7 months.Quite a lot of plastic on the bike .Paint is holding up well so far.

No centre stand.Pathetic.Front mudguard is useless, as is the rear.No protection for oil cooler and radiator.Us bikers are nob ends for accepting shite like this.About time we boycotted buying badly designed bikes until they offer something that is actually practical and finished in entirety ,rather than us having to spend up to a grand making the thing practical and protected from the rigours of every day road use.Headlights are poor for night riding.Aftermarket spots required.Power socket is useless.too small for fag lighter adaptors, so you can't get anything to power off it.

Great brakes and suspension, just the seat and fairing spoiled the ride

snatchy low speed throttle anything over 20 fine. Lovely engine no race bike but very torquey and I personally would rather have grunt than top end

I agree with a previous reviewer, who already commented that the build quality is decent but the fasteners are cheap.

didn't have it long enough for a service, got about mid forties fuel efficiency

The ride is very plush yet firm and responsive with a good feel if not thrilling. You can hurtle down very rough roads the Tiger irons out the bumps. The corner speed the tiger can achieve is impressive, won’t keep up with an experienced superbike but it will not be far behind. The brakes are excellent matched with great front-end grip. In the dry the ABS won't be needed, total grip.

Not particularly refined, a bit rough not the most responsive and lacks punch, the bike feels slow and is, my '99 Fazer 600 will pip it to the post. Power delivery is not linear and can catch you out, but i guess you would get used to that. The engine was disappointingly dull I was expecting a real character but found the engine lacked enthusiasm, again my '99 Fazer or my '02 Hornet are leaps ahead in terms of excitement.

Triumph are not know for standout quality, but the tiger is genrally good. Extranous parts like the indicators are very low quality and the panniers are poor but if you compare this bike to a Tracer 900 it's much better.

Very reasonble price, 10k with paniers and a top box is a good deal.

Dashboard is very simple, essentially it's the same as the street triple.

The standard seat is a torture device How can Triumph supply as an extra a comfort seat They should fit this as standard This is by far the most uncomfortable bike iv ever owned It spoils an otherwise fantastic machine

Torquey

Excellent to date

Excellent smooth engine

Good for the purchase price

The front end can feel a bit light in the wet but that maybe down to tyre choice. Brakes are OK but the back brake does not have much bite. Ride quality overall is good and even suits me at 6'4". The seat though needs some padding.

A stonker of an engine. The throttle can be a bit snatchy at low speeds otherwise it's first class. You need to pull in clutch lever to start the engine and on occasion this can be troublesome with "dead" response on initial start up.It usually clears on the second attempt though as ECU and switchgear communicate with one another.

Generally the bike gives the appearance of quality but watch out for the various fixings employed as the heads can become easily rounded and difficult to remove.If you have time remove and coat the threads with grease. Pad pins can be easily damaged so replace with a stainless steel option if you can. If you keep it clean corrosion is not generally an issue.

I do most of my own servicing but expect to pay about £250 on maintenance each year. Tyres give between 4000-5000 miles of use in my experience and you get slightly less than 45 miles to the gallon if you ride quickly.

Not much in the way of accessories as standard.Add what you can afford. Rear hugger is a must and triumph part does decent job of protecting the rear shock.

Brakes are fantastic the bikes stopping power is excellent and the handling is brilliant!

Smooth on the open road not as smooth around town as my 800 or 955i tiger was !

I had 3 issues 1. Would stall when cold ( not good at roundabouts ) was told its a tight motor and would wear in ( it did took about 4000kms ) 2. Maginsed rear disc had back to shop twice before they figured it out they put the disc under ground for the night to de- Maginse it ! 3. A small stone on road punched a hole in oil filter ( not well protected ) fitted a SM-MOTO bash plate most of these problems happened in the first 6 months or so.

Its mainly the Triumph dealer I brought the bike from (he is expensive)

ABS thats pretty much it, I had heated grips, 12v socket, rear rack, adjustable screen, better seat, handguards, panniers, arrow pipe, headlight protecters, radiator guard, fender extender, bash plate, crash bars and other smaller items. Does not have traction control or ride modes like 2016 model.

On standard settings the suspension is too soft and dives like a premiership striker. Once adjusted and stiffened up the bikes rides well and is really agile on the very twisty, oddly cambered and haphazardly surfaced NZ roads.

The engine goes well once wound up and makes the right noises with the 3 cylinder off beat moan which is so unique to modern Triumphs. Could do with more power (there is no such thing as too much) but I would say that after riding large capacity and output bikes for years. That being said, I am less likely to lose my licence and there is plenty on tap when needed.

Quality is excellent and the reliability (thus far) is fine. The only problems I have had are cold start miss-fires and stalling when pulling up at junctions after a high speed run. The second problem led to some"interesting" moments but was resolved under warranty. I bought the bike new and had it fitted with the Arrow can and remap from the off, so this might not be a problem on the standard settings.

Only done 2K so far and the first annual service was free so hard to comment on costs. Seems reasonable on fuel but my last bike was a VFR 1200. So the Tiger would have had to drink like Oliver Read on full chat to moan. Also petrol is waaaay cheaper in NZ.

All the usual basics plus the optional extra sports kit is all you need.

For me, the ride quality was much improved by replacing the screen and lowering the bike made the handling much better.

Why Triumph felt the need to reduce the bhp on the Tiger Sport from that of the Speed Triple is puzzling, the Tiger Sport is a heavier bike and the extra power would have been more than welcome. That said the bike is extremely capable and does bring a smile to your face when ridden for fun.

The build quality and finish on the bike are excellent but it would benefit from a slightly bigger touring screen, longer front mudguard and rear hugger as I had to replace all of the stock Items for after market versions along with the stock exhaust for a brilliant Vance & Hine. When riding on a wet road the front mudguard threw water and road dirt all over the front of the engine and radiator making the rad vulnerable to stone damage so fitted a fender extender and stainless radiator cover to protect the rad. The stock rear hugger/mudguard did the same, throwing dirt all over the back of the engine and suspension so replaced this for a longer one from Powerbronze and this improved the situation markedly. I have had no issues at all with reliability. The engine, handling, electrics, and brakes are all top quality.

This cost increases if the bike needs a major service which includes valve clearances.

The Tiger Sport doesn't have the all singing all dancing electronics of the more expensive bikes but that does not detract from the bike. It does have a very good ABS system but If your like me and just love to ride a bike and not spend an age playing with electronic rider modes, the fact that it doesn't have expensive electronics means there is less to less to go wrong and so it won't cost you an arm and a leg when it does.

Once set up properly, good ride and impressive handling for a heavy bike. Good comfortable pillion seat, no complaints from partner. Brakes are excellent and progressive with plenty of feedback.

Pulls at all speeds in any gear very torquey. However could do with another 20bhp to overcome the weight. Sloppy firing when cold which has never really gone away, even after being set up by dealer.

I had a Friday night edition with a misfire that took a long time to cure, when damp. Nothings fallen off and it hasn't let me down. Paint finish is good but rear shock has started to go rusty all over, not impressed after 9000 miles.

Havnt owned it long enough to service

Good trip computer with all the info you need on the move. Headlamps excellent on dip beam. Should have panniers as standard. Pirelli Angel tyre transform the bike

no issues, will tour all day long for weeks on the trot

no issues

servicing every 6000 miles minor, 12,000 miles major, services are expensive, compared to a vfr 800 they are similar price but the vfr has 8000 service intervals

center stand essential for cleaning and chain adjustment.

Handling is very good but the comfort level is poor. Brakes are good but EBC HH pads are a big improvement on the rear brake.

Build quality is below the standard of my previous 2012 1050SE. Look underneath the exhaust can covers. The riding position has been altered and is now uncomfortable. The standard seat is awful. The rear shock rusted and the fuel tank sensor fell apart; both were changed under warranty. The quality of the stainless steel is poor and the tyres (Angel GTs) had to be replaced (with PR4s) at only 3500 miles. Now it's a good bike!

Very high service costs

Seat is awful for long distances. Throttle snatch at low spead but can be sorted. Needs a hugger extension and front mudguard extension.

Suspension works well on standard settings but seat compresses onto plastic base at the sides of the dip and becomes uncomfortable after a short while. Wider seat needed. Good pillion seat. Brakes are very good inspiring confidence. Performs well on fast A roads and motorways and good balance in slow traffic..

Pulls well from low revs with a smooth progression up the rev range. Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on your point of view) it is very quiet and I can't hear the exhaust with a helmet on.

Well finished generally. Front and rear guards inadequate but this applies to most bikes available today. Has proved reliable so far (4,000 miles)

Not yet had full service so 180 is an estimate.

At the price I would have expected a gear indicator and a centre stand as standard equipment. The accessory centre stand works well but is expensive. The standard wind screen is not good quality and too short. Electronic scrolling of display features is good but the displays are not particularly clear as to which screen you are looking at.

For a heavy bike the brakes are excellent even 2 up. You can go for a full tank without stopping for bum ache etc. New stiffer suspension works well on British roads giving plenty of feedback and control. Plush ride until you really push it hard, but its not a sports bike.

Very smooth except at low revs , Lots of low down grunt and easy top gear overtakes. However could do with another 25BHP to really make it really hussle!!

Gearbox much better than earlier Triumphs, smooth changes without false neutrals. Some parts are going rusty but have been dealt with. Chain still ok after 8000 miles.

Good fuel consumption, 55mpg achievable. Front tyre lasted 8000 miles.

Pirelli ST or GT tyres transform the bike, sharpens up the steering response and feel. Not a lot of standard kit, This touring bike should come with Panniers or top box from the factory. The poor guy that buys a new Triumph has to spend a lot on accessories if he wants a decent spec bike, just like BMW. There are deals that include factory kit on offer at present incl satnav!