TRIUMPH TIGER 800 (2010 - 2014) Review

Smooth. Upgraded the seat about a year in. Cut in jelly pad and put cover back on. Big difference. Much comfort on 2+ hours runs. Gas runs out before your backside. Original seat not comfortable over 40 minutes. Brakes solid with ABS. I can lift rear tire off the ground if trying, not skilled to try full stoppie.

Not as quick as super sports but cruises at 80-88 on highway. Hit top speed of 139 on new tires and tune up several times over the years (at track of course). Surprised at how smooth and stable at top speed, no wobble at all, sat down and felt glued. Lacks mid range acceleration but can be tuned. Ran a sport tune from TuneEcu for about a year. Made it very punchy mid range. Went back to stock after TPS failed.

Nearly 90K miles now. Failures- Internal gear shift lever, indicator signals all fell off, seat covers ripped/torn, TPS sensor, fuel line to fuel tank clip. Maintenance done- front fork seals and oil, new water hoses, 2 sets of brake pads, 3 headlight bulbs, 3 chains, 1 set of sprockets, valve adjustment, fuel pump filter, 3 batteries, 10+ sets of tires. Still has original clutch, bearings, rear spring, all internals. Currently sounds like she needs new cam chain and spring(?). Does burn a little oil now, add 4 to 8 oz every month or so. Added crash cage, air horn >:), heated grips, led indicator lights, rear custom SKB trunk box, waxed canvas seat covers.

Tires, oil changes, parts.

Great riding position. Fair windscreen in cooler temps 40F-50F.

You can very easily ride 250 miles in a day & not feel like you've been in the ring with Mike Tyson at the end!

Ran mine over winter & pretty much just gave it a wash off on return & it still looks like brand new, even after 20000 miles.

Super smooth engine : about the best of any bike. Far better than the Tiger 900 and that's why I'm keeping it. I have been thinking of buying a BMW S1000 XR which is much more powerful for touring in the Alps but the Tiger is so good that I think I will keep it and save £13,000 !

No problems whatsoever with it.

A bit too expensive and now no dealer nearby.

I bought a pair of side pannier racks from SW Motech and their kit to turn Pelicases into super-strong panniers. This cost me a fraction of any full pannier system and can be moved from bike to bike.

Suspension is softer than my Z900rs but so much better on our crap roads ! Brakes are ok too.

Love a Triple 😍😍😍

Build quality is far superior than my 3 year old Kawasaki z900rs. And the triumph is over 10 years old!

Was serviced when I bought it from Piddcocks triumph in Nottingham. But will be taking it to my local bike mechanic. Loads cheaper than main dealer. MPG not quite as good as my Z900rs ( 55mpg) I'm averaging around 45/50 mpg but not and issue as its got a bigger fuel tank.

Basic but you can turn off the ABS if you like. Mine came with heated grips and extra spot lights.

Ride quality is loads better than my last bike z900rs. Comfort is on another level. Breaks do the job :)

Not as quick as my z900rs but the sound is amazing 😍 power delivery is so linear and smooth.

Bike is almost 10 years old and is better built and in better condition than my almost new kawasaki z900rs that I traded it in for !

Service cost about same as most other bikes. I never go to main dealer. Use a trusted local mechanic.

Spot lights and heated grips. Riding position is fantastic. Just made it better with some bar risers.

Ride quality 5, brakes 3

Slightly low geared but great pull from all revs

Starting to corrode in places but it is out all year round

Serviced by my local sole trader business nit triumph

Ditch the OEM tyres immediately, got PR5 now far more suitable

I’ve done a 900 mile day on it. Yes I had aches and pains but I’m an old fart so what do you expect. CHANGE THE SCREEN. The standard one buffets you. I spent a lot on a Madstad screen and now have the perfect bike.

Power everywhere you normally need it. If you’re a ton up merchant, buy something else. They’ll do it, but better to keep it legal ish.

There’s slight corrosion on the front of the engine but you really have to look hard. The spindle adjuster bolts in the swinging arm can rust in then break off because the swinging arm casting has a cut out section on the inside allowing salt/water to get in.

In 36k miles, the valves have not needed adjusting.

Riding/seating position but make sure you get a better screen. The original one is worse than useless.

The engine seems to be perfectly designed for UK roads. It is very quick to get from 50 mph - 70mph and will quickly drop to 30mph just by taking the throttle off. It dosent really want to go above 90mph. Personally I don't want unusable power.

The only issue in 5 years was a faulty gear selector pin at 40k. There is a bit of paint loss on the engine. I had it protected by All Year Biker which may have helped

Suspension is poor quality with the compression damping set far too hard. Both ends need a re-valve.

Great engine. Has two characters. Low down just pulls from tick-over. High up like a sports bike but will drink fuel.

I've done 68000 miles on two 800XC and they've been faultless.

Annual costs depends on the mileage you do and how many expensive services you need.

Centre stand is extra. Enough said.

The triple engine is rightly famed for it's sweet pulling ability

Can be pricey especially the 12,000 mile service but shop around and don't pay main franchise silly prices

Cheap suspension and brake components make it competent but make it a good bike, not a great bike.

Gear ratios too close. Emmeline is really sweet and smooth

Cheap suspension is a shame. Powder coated frame is lovely. Bullet proof and economical. Low insurance and easy to ride.

Great on fuel.

Basic but fine for an adventure bike. Lots of accessories available.

Great all round bike. Suspension not the greatest but works well enough.

Stonking flat torque delivery. Embarrasses many a sports bike.

Stone chips on the frame. Only failed once and even then not a problem continuing with the journey home - gear lever shaft failure.

Do most servicing myself

Not as many "toys" as the newest model but has as standard a very comprehensive instrument display.

Good all rounder. surprisingly good suspension from Showa, for a base unadjustable set up..smooth and resilient. Seat is very comfortable, well padded. Brakes are fine - predictable and solid. NO problen riding 200 ks without a break

Love the smooth, wide powerband. It's a delight to ride, the best in the business. Can pull away at very low revs, and cruise around in a high gear with no lugging, then accelerate right up the rev range. Have not experienced any heat problems, even on a hot summer day..much cooler than my former Sprint. Could use more high end power...noticeably slower at high speeds than my Triumph Sprint 955..but more user friendly at everyday speeds, so it's a bit of a tradeoff.

Only 7,000 kilometers, but everything looks good..high quality on paint and trim, no reliability issues.

Practical. tiedowns, luggage rack. clearly designed by people who use their bikes for more than short runs. Triumph windshields, both standard and higher versions, did not work at all for me. worst buffeting and wind noise I've experienced. much better with no screen at all, so wind flow could be clean. Installed a Madstad which solved the problem with its design allowing air to enter under windshield and reduce low air pressure, there should be one like this standard.

Brakes are fine. ABS helps during a panic on dry pavement.

Great, smooth running engine. Very even power delivery. Vibration is nearly absent, and wrists, hands or feet do not become numb.

At first, the bike did not idle. A local dealer replaced a part, the problem went away and never returned.

Valve clearance check and adjustment is about $700 US dollars - ouch! Several of my valves were out of spec at 28K miles.

Seat and standard windscreen must be replaced. This, like many other bikes, should be sold sans seat and windscreen at a reduced price.

I use the bike every day for commuting, every weekend for a ride out and have done three week long tours this year, I can't stay off it. I've done a couple of 10 hour days up to Scotland and comfort has been absolutely fine although I have heard others complain that it's uncomfortable. Guess it depends on the shape of your sit bones. I've had a couple of 'moments' on loose gravel and manhole covers but the bike has twitched, settled and carried on before I've had chance to panic.

All the torque you need, all the power you need on the road. It returns mid 50's mpg on a motorway run and mid 40's if I push on on the bends. Only minor issue was that it is a little high revving for chugging along off road but then it was never genuinely designed for this.

Only issue I've ever had was a dodgy throttle position sensor, it didn't leave me at the side of the road but started cutting out at throttle roll off. All fixed under warranty and not a problem since.

Triumph servicing isn't the cheapest with £250 6000 mile service and the 12000 mile expected to cost £500. It's not so over the top and it all gets done correctly. I've had other brands from other dealers where the service checklist was ticked off but not necessarily done.

Tyres: The Pirelli Scorpions it came with lased 5000 miles, I was hoping for more and they were ok tyres. I replaced these with Pilot Road 4's which are exceptional and the only thing that slows me down in the wet is lack of visibility. Pads: changed at 5000 miles in preparation for a week long tour of Scotland. Could have squeezed a bit more out of them but I think commuting takes its toll on the pads. Chain: fitted a scottolier when new and I've adjusted it once (and once again at 6k service I guess). Loads of life left in it. Accessories: Heated grips, engine bars, higher screen, hand guards, They all contribute their own little bit but I wouldn't go mad for any of them. Probably the most useful (but boring) accessory is the centre stand. Maybe I'm just too old skool but I like to have a centre stand, it just makes it so much easier to check chains, remove wheels for tyre changes, brake pads etc.