Triumph launch road focussed Tiger Sport 800 triple tourer for 2025 costing £10,995

Triumph are aiming for middleweight sports touring supremacy with the launch of their new sub-£11,000 Tiger Sport 800.

Set to hit showrooms in March 2025, this new model plugs the gap left by the Tiger 850 Sport, filling the gap between the hugely popular Tiger Sport 660 and the Tiger 900 range.

The Tiger Sport 800 promises to combine the best of both worlds, delivering more power and torque than the out going 850, with near-identical power output to the old Tiger 1050 Sport (which was discontinued in 2021).

At the core of the new 800 is a 120-degree 798cc triple-cylinder engine, pumping out a very healthy 113bhp and 62lb.ft of torque.

Triumph’s focus here isn’t just on headline numbers, though – it’s all about real-world performance, with 90% of the triple’s peak torque available throughout the mid-range.

These numbers put it directly in the firing line of Yamaha’s popular Tracer 9 range and BMW’s F900XR – which both share similar outputs.

Interestingly, Triumph say the new powerplant shares ‘some’ limited hardware with their 765cc motor, including the same 78mm bore. That said, with a longer 55.7mm stroke and various other differences, the 800 triple is far from simply being a bored-out Street Triple engine.

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Despite the extra muscle, Triumph have managed to shoehorn the 800 triple into the same tried and tested chassis as the Tiger Sport 660, with overall engine dimensions being almost the same. This means the familiar 835mm seat height and the nimble, easy-to-manage nature of the smaller machine have been retained, keeping the 800 accessible for a wide range of riders.

Whilst the frame and swingarm are shared, the new Tiger rides on more premium suspension. The Showa setup provides 150mm of travel front and rear, with fully adjustable 41mm upside-down forks and a Showa monoshock at the rear, complete with rebound damping adjustment and a remote hydraulic preload adjuster to easily accommodate a pillion or luggage.

Braking is handled by radial-mounted four-piston front calipers gripping 310mm twin discs, complemented by a single-piston rear caliper with a 255mm disc. All this keeps the Tiger’s 214kg weight in check.

Triumph are pitching the Tiger Sport 800 as a dedicated road-focused sports tourer, designed for long days in the saddle for both rider and pillion. There’s no off-road pretensions here like with the Tiger 900 and 1200, and the 800 runs on 17-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Road 5 tyres.

Comfort is front and centre with upright, spacious ergos and a large windscreen (that can be adjusted single handedly on-the-fly), and standard-fit air deflectors to shield you from the elements.

Thanks to a claimed fuel economy figure just north of 60mpg, the Tiger’s 18.6-litre tank should squeeze just shy of 250 miles – if you run it completely dry.

For riders wanting more, there are over 40 accessories to choose from, including an Akrapovic slip-on exhaust, heated grips, and a full luggage system, with panniers that connect seamlessly with integrated mounting hardware, and a top box big enough to swallow two full-face helmets.

Thanks to a six axis IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), the 800 comes with cornering optimised ABS and traction control. There are also three riding modes to toggle between – namely ‘Road’, ‘Rain’, and ‘Sport’ – which are equipped to dull or advance throttle response and electronic intervention relative to conditions.

Cruise control and a bi-directional quickshifter come as standard, and the TFT dash includes phone pairing via the My Triumph Connectivity System, enabling turn-by-turn navigation, phone calls, and music control via Bluetooth.

All that comes with an asking price of £10,995, with customers able to choose from four colours, including Sapphire Black, or for an additional cost, Graphite, Cosmic Yellow, and Caspian Blue.

Watch MCN’s Triumph Tiger Sport 660 review video below: