TRIUMPH TIGER 850 SPORT (2021 - on) Review

The brakes on this bike are so freaking awesome. One finger is all that’s needed!!! I think it’s ride is great and I don’t want or need adjustments but I may add a set of progressive springs and thicker oil to the fork in the future.

I had a tiger 800 it was smoother but I would take this t-plane crank engine everyday. It has so much low down power and sounds absolutely fantastic with the scorpion serket slip on!!! I don’t know why others are complaining about vibrations it does have vibrations but in a non intrusive or negative way it just adds to the character and fun of the motor. Not bad at all like the FZ1 I had that would make my hands numb in about 10 minutes.

This bikes fit and finish is excellent.

I’m old school so I am very pleased with what the 850 Sport comes with. I think it is a better bike than the 900 GT with all the extras. I have no wants or think this bike is lacking in any way.

Best bike I have ridden. Very comfortable with lovely suspension and brakes that give confidence. Silky smooth gear change. Do I really need a quickshifter?

Brilliant, loads of low down grunt. Looking at Dyno reviews its the same output as the 900 GT up to 7000 rpm. Had a loan of the 660 Tiger and could not wait to get back on my 850. No low down power or character on the 660.

19 months and 3000 miles and the bike goes like a dream. Quality finish with no corrosion to be found.

Fantastic value compared to the 900. Over £4k cheaper than the 900 GT PRO. That gi ves alot of leeway to spend on accessories you really need. Not given 5 stars because the 6000 miles service interval is a bit short and expensive.

The handguards are a decent option and keep off the windchill. Would have been good with a bigger mudguard and hugger as standard as it picks up the mud.

Brakes superb, suspension very compliant and comfortable. Handling very predictable, handles poor road surfaces superbly. Comfy for the longest journeys I’ve tried ( 4 hours+). Screen easily adjustable without tools and good range of adjustment. I settled on 3/4 of maximum and offers good protection (I’m 6 foot), nice and quiet at all speeds.

All the grunt you need. Will fly if hammered through the gears but on the other hand you can leave it in 3rd or 4th and just ride the torque. Sounds awesome on start-up, proper raw and visceral, have to stop myself giving it a big handful of revs before it’s warmed-up!

Superb quality, very well finished, top of the range Brembo Stylema brakes. 100% reliable so far, certainly feels a very well screwed together bike. I feel confident regarding long-term ownership.

First service good value. Getting 60+ MPG by riding relatively sensibly.

Heated grips more than adequate and easily adjusted. Lots of useful info on TFT display, can be changed around so you get the info you want. Rev counter not the best but not a high revving sports bike, I don’t tend to look at it to be honest.

I find i can be in saddle for hours but my pillion gets bum ache after a couple of hours, i don't know why manufacturers don't make comfort seats available as standard. Bike is very capable touring two up with luggage.

Triumph made the T plane crank to make it sound like a twin but now engine feels very vibey and smooth triple is gone may be better off road as triumph said thats why they done it for better grip but on road not as good as smooth triple was but still a good torquay engine.

Only had a issue with quick shifter but that was dealer problem not the unit itself.

First service was great and Triumph paid for labour so I only paid for oil and filter second service is roughly 240. Depends on where you get it done.

I know its a base model and i don't need 5+ rider modes or fancy suspension but i had to buy hand guards, heated grips, and luggage is very expensive, can not get cruise control on it and wish there was a road tyre option as standard tyres are not good in the wet in my opinion

All good for me 5’ 7 screen works, seat comfortable if a little soft, 250 mls no problem, tank range ok , works off road ,good all rounder, brakes excellent.

Bottom midrange good, top end fade’s away.Triumph should offer option to remap to full power if they can take it away they can easily put it back. It is called a sport for some reason?

Paint finish really good.Bolts loose on screen ,one fell out , oil leak on right side was dip stick, rubber parts poor quality stand rubber fell off ! Seat cover thin easily damaged.Made in Taiwan? All sorted by dealer so far, apart from seat . 5,000 miles.

Bike will reach 6,000 miles before end of the year, so two need if including 600 ml, service intervals way to close, should be at least 10,000. Good on fuel if short shift, just use good bottom mid range power, thrash it and it drops rapidly!

Brakes ., triumph accessories over priced, recommend barkbusters ( metal lever guards ) sw motech crash bars,. rad guards, still on original tyres ( a first for me!) will try something different when worn out, as noisy on some road surfaces.