I finally got to go out and put a few miles on the Tiger and even did a little dirt road riding. I got it up to about 250 miles on the odometer and can't rev it past 5000 rpm according to the break in procedures so I haven't really experience the motor yet.
First impressions:
Fit and finish are excellent. This is my second Triumph and I have to say I really like the way they are put together. The Trophy used very few plastic push pins to hold the body work on and instead used button head hex screws. It's much easier to take off the tupperwear and put it back on than my ST was or the Gold Wing is. Everything is brushed aluminum or painted with some type of metallic silver paint. The tank is steel and the tank bag I used on my ST fits the Tiger too.
This is a hot motorcycle! It was 95 yesterday and every time I slowed below about 35 I could feel the heat wafting off the engine. The heat on my crotch reminded me of the ST! Once you get moving it dissipates, but it still warm compared to my other rides.
It's very tall. I can get both feet on the ground, but I'm on my toes.
I don't know if I actually like the little windscreen since it pushes the wind right into my helmet. I got the larger windscreen with the deal so I'm hoping it s a little quieter otherwise I'm going to need ear plugs. Like everything else Triumph, the freebee accessories that weren't already installed weren't in stock, but should be here in a week.
The seat is uncomfortable after 2 hours, so I'm going to need an alternative if I want to do really serious miles on the bike.
It feels very slim and light and handles very well despite the larger front wheel. My Harley had spokes so I'm okay with that and already have a tire patch kit.
The suspension is terrific. It has a lot of fork and shock travel and soaks up the bumps very well.
The stock tires seem pretty good on pavement and provide good grip on dirt.
There isn't a whole lot of bottom end torque and I killed the bike a few times. You have to wind it up to get it going, especially if you are on rough terrain. I find this odd for an "Adventure" bike. In defense of the bike, my main rides to this point have been a Gold Wing, Harley and Triumph Trophy. All three are much larger displacement and you don't even need to give the first two any throttle to get them moving in first gear, just let out the clutch and they take off. The Trophy needs just a little rpm to get you moving.
Why isn't a center stand standard equipment?
The interface for the optional Triumph brand fog lamps is cheesy and it looks like the heated grip switch will probably be the same because there are two spots for after market switches and the lights occupy one. The Trophy does a much better job of integrating those into the switchgear.
So far it's been exactly what I wanted--a different ride.
First impressions:
Fit and finish are excellent. This is my second Triumph and I have to say I really like the way they are put together. The Trophy used very few plastic push pins to hold the body work on and instead used button head hex screws. It's much easier to take off the tupperwear and put it back on than my ST was or the Gold Wing is. Everything is brushed aluminum or painted with some type of metallic silver paint. The tank is steel and the tank bag I used on my ST fits the Tiger too.
This is a hot motorcycle! It was 95 yesterday and every time I slowed below about 35 I could feel the heat wafting off the engine. The heat on my crotch reminded me of the ST! Once you get moving it dissipates, but it still warm compared to my other rides.
It's very tall. I can get both feet on the ground, but I'm on my toes.
I don't know if I actually like the little windscreen since it pushes the wind right into my helmet. I got the larger windscreen with the deal so I'm hoping it s a little quieter otherwise I'm going to need ear plugs. Like everything else Triumph, the freebee accessories that weren't already installed weren't in stock, but should be here in a week.
The seat is uncomfortable after 2 hours, so I'm going to need an alternative if I want to do really serious miles on the bike.
It feels very slim and light and handles very well despite the larger front wheel. My Harley had spokes so I'm okay with that and already have a tire patch kit.
The suspension is terrific. It has a lot of fork and shock travel and soaks up the bumps very well.
The stock tires seem pretty good on pavement and provide good grip on dirt.
There isn't a whole lot of bottom end torque and I killed the bike a few times. You have to wind it up to get it going, especially if you are on rough terrain. I find this odd for an "Adventure" bike. In defense of the bike, my main rides to this point have been a Gold Wing, Harley and Triumph Trophy. All three are much larger displacement and you don't even need to give the first two any throttle to get them moving in first gear, just let out the clutch and they take off. The Trophy needs just a little rpm to get you moving.
Why isn't a center stand standard equipment?
The interface for the optional Triumph brand fog lamps is cheesy and it looks like the heated grip switch will probably be the same because there are two spots for after market switches and the lights occupy one. The Trophy does a much better job of integrating those into the switchgear.
So far it's been exactly what I wanted--a different ride.