Motorcycle specifications TriumphTiger Sport 800 2025 Pouncing on the road

Having 9 trails in the range should be enough to satisfy most desires....
Apparently not, since Triumph is adding a new 800 to the Tiger family.
A Tiger Sport, that is, a machine with a more dynamic spirit than its predecessors.
With a much higher profile than the 850, promising a sporty, GT-style ride.

So , what does the Triumph 800 Tiger Sport 2025 promise?! Briefly, it's tempting to think that Triumph has crammed a slightly bloated 765 Street Triple engine into a 660 Tiger Sport. So much haste in such an idea. Let's sweep it aside and get a better idea of this new iteration of the British trail bike.

It 's indeed tempting to make certain comparisons with the 660. The design is very similar to the youngster's, with youthful, deceptively slender lines. A fleeting copy, since the 800 has a more serious fork head, with a larger bubble, small deflectors to improve chest protection, and two small, luminous venim hooks above the air intake. The fairing panels are more substantial. This need to be more dressy is complemented by the presence of an engine cowling. This small appendage precedes a much larger one: the exhaust. Concentrated on being as unobtrusive as possible on the 660, it appears here in proportions that announce a breath of fresh air. Loads of power for the 3-cylinder!

Wattage to go after a competition that has seriously strengthened in recent years. From the BMW F 900 XR to the Yamaha Tracer 9, mid-size road trails now boast 110 to 120 horsepower. Performance that the 850 Tiger Sport, with its 85 horsepower, couldn't match. As a result, the 800 appears to go after noise in this sector, while leaving the 900 to deal with Grand Tourism(GT and GT Pro) or adventure(Rally Pro).

And what are this engine's claims? To take the 3-stroke mid-size to a higher velocity. A look at the internal dimensions reveals a bore identical to that of the 765 Street triple, but with a stroke 2.3 mm longer. At 798 cm3, the engine's displacement could be a disappointment, as it's a clear step down from the 850 Tiger's 888 cm3. Wrong, the beast has much more bite in this readjusted cage: power reaches 115 hp (at 10,750 rpm), almost as much as the roadster cousins, but with greater torque, at 8.5 mkg (at 8,500 rpm). Crucially, the engine-makers have worked to ensure that this torque is widely distributed - 90% of which is available from mid-range. This engine's main prerogative is to maintain a certain level of impatience and offer muscle as soon as you feel like revving up.

Gosh, 30 horsepower is quite a distance from the 850, and of course, as Triumph is wont to do, a whole range of power assists are on hand to support the energy flowing from the spark to the rear wheel. The new Tiger is equipped with an anti-dribble clutch, Up&Down shifter, IMU inertial unit, traction control (disengageable), three riding modes (Rain - Sport - Road), cornering ABS and cruise control.

Proof of Triumph's confidence in the 660 Tiger's chassis, it has been carried over to the 800, with a series of improvements to raise the rank. Gains in power go hand in hand with fine-tuned suspension. Let's keep the 41 mm Showa inverted fork and monoshock from the same source under your hand or in the saddle. Rebound adjustment for both units, additional compression adjustment for the front, while the rear offers preload. With 150 mm of travel on both sides, the damping should homogenize both comfort and driving pleasure.
The 850 could only claim a single setting, that of rear preload.

Let's not criticize it too much in the face of its programmed eviction. Proud yesterday, it can still show off a few flattering features today, such as its Brembo Stylema brake calipers and 5-inch TFT screen. Cleverly, the manufacturer has done away with the slab and replaced it with the LCD/TFT combination now widely used on entry-level models. Aside from this debatable positioning, let's not forget the Bluetooth connectivity system that comes as standard - with smartphone control, music and turn-by-turn navigation. Ha, let's note that the jaws for biting the 310 mm discs are still radial and 4-piston, but are now Triumph-branded.

There 's a sense of tourism hidden behind the Sport name. The upright riding position and "generously" padded seat invite dynamic tranquillity, and the rider can modulate the front protection with the one-hand-adjustable bubble (over a range of ten centimetres). Luggage (optional) can immediately be anchored in the integrated brackets. All that's missing are the heated handles, so you're ready for a quick trip in any circumstance.

In fact, you can travel with haste and without too many stops. The 18.5-liter fuel tank and measured fuel consumption make it possible to reach stop-off points of almost 400 km - unless the right hand gets restless too often. Triumph believes that its new 800 Tiger Sport should quickly show its potential and eclipse its predecessor, and is therefore offering it at the same price as the 850. This umpteenth crossover will have to find its place not only in an already well-stocked market, but also within its own family, where the 900 Tiger is showing its protruding fangs...

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