2011 Triumph Tiger 800

[reddy]

]The pictures are out! Looks awesome and for sure sounds awesome. Inline 3 800cc.

2 models. Road bias and the offroad bias.

What say you?

[quikslvr]

oooooh i like!

[wacko]

looks surprisingly like BMW's F800GS series...

[superspeed123]

Nice look but how much on the road??? The problem with all these European bikes like BMW, Aprilla, Triumph are that the s'pore agent make up their price so sky high. A BMW GS1200 cost about $10,000 pounds in UK but in Sillypore on the road is already about $40,000SGD. Just look at how much PML is earning for every bike they sell.

[Azzy]

Some vid to go along ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZcacjDxlNU&fmt=18

[asiavage]

ya these 2 bikes are awesomes.had sat on both of the adventure and xc in the showroom really envy it.if im not wrong the damage cause is 21k and 24k respectively just the machine price.but to think these bikes are new and yet to know its reviews locally..that whats hold me back..any input from those who had ride these babes of the road??thanks

[yoo]

I think its a good bike but maintaining it will be like a BMW GS model...Adventure bikes are like 4x4 trucks... go anywhere at any given situation..

[joeboxer82is]

ya these 2 bikes are awesomes.had sat on both of the adventure and xc in the showroom really envy it.if im not wrong the damage cause is 21k and 24k respectively just the machine price.but to think these bikes are new and yet to know its reviews locally..that whats hold me back..any input from those who had ride these babes of the road??thanks

 

Did my 1st servicing.Rode close to 1000km already and e immediate difference is e engine.Torque is available as soon as you crack open or twist e throttle on any gears.Given e flat torque curve,it has oodles of grunt everywhere.The engine sound is orgasmic!Brakes are okay for normal street ride.To me,e suspension are set up nicely for SG roads.Posture is comfy with a good commanding view and seat height is reasonable as it's height adjustable.Currently i get 5L/100km of riding.Take note that i'm still running in e engine.Tachometer dash is informative to me.Having ridden most Jap bikes with basic instruments(not e high end ones of course),this Tiger 800 is pretty informative with

•digital speedometer

•analogue tachometer

•clock

•gear selected

•two trip displays

•distance

•average speed

•fuel consumption

•time

•fuel gauge

•distance to empty

•ABS on/off

•service reminder

•...and it's TPMS-ready

Clutch has a light feel.Cables and wires are neatly arranged or hidden in some cases.The Pirelli Scopions gave excellent grip and more importantly that front fork dive,so often present with this type of bike,was absent.Ok sure the front forks dipped slightly under heavy braking but it was quite acceptable to be honest and a pleasant change from some bikes I could mention.I'm unsure about this but i think e Scorpions are wet road dual purpose tyres cos it gave me confidence riding in e wet.Considering this was not a sports bike but an Adventure road bike with an ability to do pretty light offroad work,it all just felt planted, well sorted, and confidence inspiring.

Tyres come factory equipped with the L-shaped valve for ease of pumping.Small but smart move from Triumph and e headlight.It's adjustable.Gear shifting is slick.

 

Now comes e bad point.

1) e pillion footrest turns me off.It just looks weird to me having it welded to e rear subframe and potruding out a little.

2) Triumph Tiger 800 doesn't come with a rear hugger so all e dirt and debris will be splattered on e undertray - Already addressed that issue with an R&G rear hugger which looks trick!

3) Depending on your ride,i'm quite worried that small rocks or any other debris might damage the radiator at high speeds due to e stock front fender - Addressed that issue with a wire mesh radiator cover.

4) Despite e beautifully set up front fork, i really wished it was fully adjustable (wth i'm asking for too much)

5) Despite e unique tank design, u can't put a normal sized tankbag cos e surface area makes it impossible to stick unless it's e small ones or if u opt for Triumph's tank harness and their original tankbag.

6) Bike doesn't come with hazard light:pity:

Edited March 11, 2011 by joeboxer82is

[Rain1407]

Hahahah Joe!!! I found u lah bro. Just happen to bump on this thread while reading the Yamaha Fino! Guys take the looks review from me. I bump onto Joe a few days ago with his Tiger. It looks fantabulous!!!! I just cannot help admiring this baby over & over again. But Joe :

 

Bike doesn't come with hazard light:pity:

 

you serious ah?

[moreara]

how much is tis baby otr?

[Murpies]

can share wat is the damage cost for servicing and where u go servicing? i considering getting it too.

[Rain1407]

how much is tis baby otr?

 

can share wat is the damage cost for servicing and where u go servicing? i considering getting it too.

 

I guess have to wait for Joe to reply. I can't recall what's the exact price that he told me so I can't say. But he told me that there are only a few Tigers in Singapore.

[Murpies]

joe im staying west side too ...

[NRI]

How come the Tyres looks thinner ??

[joeboxer82is]

Hahahah Joe!!! I found u lah bro. Just happen to bump on this thread while reading the Yamaha Fino! Guys take the looks review from me. I bump onto Joe a few days ago with his Tiger. It looks fantabulous!!!! I just cannot help admiring this baby over & over again. But Joe :

 

 

 

you serious ah?

I'm serious.There's no hazard light at all...

[joeboxer82is]

can share wat is the damage cost for servicing and where u go servicing? i considering getting it too.

 

My 1st 800km servicing cost about $100.Same usual thing.EO n oil filter replacement.e same charges for e 1600km servicing.I'm now reaching 2600km and enjoying every second on it.Go to e sports tourer/adventure tourer thread and checkout my review:cheeky:

[joeboxer82is]

I guess have to wait for Joe to reply. I can't recall what's the exact price that he told me so I can't say. But he told me that there are only a few Tigers in Singapore.

 

Errm there's 3 tigers in SG.Mine is e 1st and only tiger800 otr currently until someone zap e beautiful pearl white XC in Mah's showroom.e other tiger might not be in SG cos owner i believe is not a local.I'm a native Singaporean:angel:

[joeboxer82is]

How come the Tyres looks thinner ??

 

Both Tiger800 comes in dual purpose tyres in e form of Pirelli's Scorpion Trail,hence e thinner than usual 120/17 look.Despite being a dual purpose tyre,e bike handles well in e corners n surprisingly good in e wet.Prolly due to it's deep thread groove n pattern.I'm not a tyre expert but that was what i experienced so far.

[joeboxer82is]

joe im staying west side too ...

 

Then call e zookeepers if u see a tiger e west area.LoLz.Wave or signal if u see me but don't stare at me please.My tiger will bite:angel:

[fatboypin]

cool bike. very similar in looks as bmw gs and derbi terra. price is rather inhibitive though.

 

u are spot on abt the tyres. seem to be better under wet conditions. have a pair of pirelli scorpions myself and was amazed by their grip while in one heck of a thunderstorm in ns highway.

[joeboxer82is]

cool bike. very similar in looks as bmw gs and derbi terra. price is rather inhibitive though.

 

u are spot on abt the tyres. seem to be better under wet conditions. have a pair of pirelli scorpions myself and was amazed by their grip while in one heck of a thunderstorm in ns highway.

 

This is my 1st time using dual purpose tyres and i'm really impressed.Been riding through in almost all weather conditions thrown in by mother nature since taking e bike and it performs very well i must say.Btw what bike are you riding sènòr?

[fatboypin]

my joyride will certain pale in comparison when it's side by side with urs. it's a derbi terra 125 only.

[joeboxer82is]

my joyride will certain pale in comparison when it's side by side with urs. it's a derbi terra 125 only.

 

Doesn't matter.Both are 2 wheel adventure machines that gives us a reason to smile sitting on them each and everytime.Cheers!

[fatboypin]

Doesn't matter.Both are 2 wheel adventure machines that gives us a reason to smile sitting on them each and everytime.Cheers!

 

very true. but at the end of the day, the inadequacy persists. oct will be watershed moment - the extent to which i'd upgrade to.

 

mine's a black terra which i normally ride with another red terra in tuas and lck late at night 2-3 times a week. honk if u see us! cheers and ride safe.

[Murpies]

thanks joe for the update ... i book the BMW F650Gs instate after considering the aftermath. cheers for your ride..