Triumph Tiger Sport 800 2026 — Specifications

For large-scale touring, Triumph has a range of adventure bikes. "And it's because they have a range that England goes where it pleases and strikes when it pleases." From the 900 Tiger GT Pro to the 1200 Explorer, including the Alpine edition, there’s plenty to choose from. But with the Tiger 800 Sport Tour, it’s a different proposition. Its equipment allows it to hit the road straight out of the showroom.

Its stature is immediately apparent, its distinctive colors exude a certain majesty, its flanks swell the pockets, and its trunk asserts its GT expression. This is a Tiger that wants to travel with gear, desires, saddlebags, and a lighter dynamism than the 9 and 12 models. A Triumph Tracer 9 GT, if you will.

Both have a 3-cylinder engine, eagerness, and saddlebags. Let’s take a closer look at its luggage pack. The Tiger Sport 800 Tour carries the most suitable trio for long trips with its 49-liter top case capable of holding two full-face helmets and its two saddlebags. Each can hold a helmet, and together they offer a capacity of 57 liters.

That doesn’t mean you’re going to carry four spare helmets, though. But with a total of 106 liters of storage, it allows for plenty of clothes, two pairs of shoes, and beach gear for a first stop at Grau-du-Roi. No problem arriving there swiftly: the Tiger can advance with velocity thanks to its 115 horsepower from its 798 cm3 engine. A lively and successful engine, which however will not perform as well as on the Tiger Sport or the Trident. Not its fault nor its engine mapping; but the equipment of this “Tour” version adds 18 kg to the scale. The machine therefore weighs 232 kg fully fueled.

Load up the luggage compartments and that’s easily another fifteen kg extra on the rear. Goodness, are English saddlebags that heavy? No, not that much. But it’s not just them adding weight. The equipment also includes an aluminum luggage rack, a center stand, a comfort seat, tire pressure monitoring system TPMS, and the delicacy of the cold-weather wrestlers that are the handguards and heated grips to cross iron and cold. The rider will be grateful for them in spring riding or morning rides while the passenger will appreciate the two backrests placed on the trunk. Or the reverse, the lady at the handlebars and the gentleman as a spectator. Or other combinations before being accused of agrarian sexism with a socio-metallurgical orientation.

We’ve gone around this pack. There’s actually nothing left to add to leave, since the Tiger 800 Sport already has an adjustable bubble, small additional deflectors, Bluetooth and multimedia connectivity from the smartphone, Showa suspension with plenty of adjustments, three Riding Modes, traction control and an ABS cornering, an up & down quickshifter, and cruise control. It’s a shame Triumph didn’t push the premium aspect a little further by removing the LCD/TFT instrument panel. A full TFT screen would be a better touch.

Let’s move on to the surprise. Because the English brand has kept an ace up its sleeve. Purchased separately, the “Tour” accessories would cost a little over 2800 euros; excluding paint. While the Tiger Sport 800 Tour costs 2300 euros more than the standard model. As Arthur would say, “Ah well, there’s a nice gesture” - Kaamelott Season 2 episode 77. Due to its equipment and price, this Tiger can find itself confronted with a Honda CB1000GT (without top case but with pilot suspensions) or a Yamaha Tracer 9 with cases and top case (but not the GT, which is considerably more expensive).

The gesture is there, certainly, but the final bill is there too. Almost 150,000 euros for an 800 crossover. Luggage is always expensive, we acknowledge that; the Tiger is a very good motorcycle, we defend it. But the reflection will inevitably be on this road.

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