Triumph Nouvelle Tiger Sport 660 2025 — Specifications

Do you really need a twin-cylinder engine to make a good road-going trail bike? Triumph, with its Tiger Sport 660, answers in the negative by pointing the way to the triple. This 2025 machine takes the bold gamble of infusing the unique character of a three-cylinder engine into a segment traditionally dominated by twins. With its 81 horsepower at 10,250 rpm and 64.7 Nm of torque, the engine inherited from the Trident has not been softened for the occasion. It remains the most powerful in its class, promising liveliness and smoothness that send a clear message to the Yamaha Tracer 7 and Suzuki V-Strom 650. The approach is audacious: rather than copying an engine philosophy, Triumph imposes its own.

The chassis, for its part, has been seriously redesigned for travel. We leave the sporty roadster posture for a more relaxed ergonomics. The handlebars are wider and closer, the footrests are set back, and the saddle offers real space for a duo. The one-handed adjustable screen and the anchor points for luggage as standard are details that count. On the other hand, Triumph makes a questionable decision by leaving the 12V/USB sockets as an option, a penny-pinching economy on a motorcycle designed for escape. The suspension gains 30 mm of travel, bringing it to 150 mm, which raises the seat height to 835 mm and contributes to comfort, even if the 41 mm inverted Showa fork remains non-adjustable.

Where the Tiger Sport 660 hits hard is in its electronic equipment, now complete as standard. Cruise control, the quickshifter, and especially three riding modes (Rain, Road, Sport) coupled with traction control managed by an inertial measurement unit, set the bar high. The color TFT dashboard and smartphone connectivity complete this entry-level model's serious argument against competitors often more spartan. For a price of €9,495, the package is solid. The weight of 207 kg fully fueled is average, even if the choice of a 180 rear tire instead of a 150 unnecessarily weighs down the steering and the wallet at replacement.

This Tiger is a pure and hard road-going trail bike, admitting its limitations with its 17-inch rims and Michelin Road 5 tires. It targets the globetrotter looking for a versatile, comfortable companion with a unique mechanical character. It lacks the frugality of a single-cylinder engine or the simplicity of a twin, but it brings in return a density and sophistication that justify its positioning. Faced with it, the Japanese twins suddenly seem a little too tame. Triumph does not offer a simple alternative, but a change of era for entry-level trail riding.