Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro Short Person Review. England, UK
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This is my short person review of the new Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro. I am 5'5" tall, weigh 65kg with an inseam of 30".
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Your title says GT pro review but in your review you state that you have the GT which does not have all the bells and whistle‘s. I have a GT pro and I am very happy with the bike. I am 5 foot three. My previous bike was a tiger XRX low. I really liked the 800 but I went with the low so I can touch the ground comfortably. The drawback for me was going through the twisties at a good pace in tight corners I would scrape. I have no problem with the new standard height GT pro. I do have to be conscious when coming to a stop. As a short rider we do not have a lot of options for a comfortable touring style motorcycle. This one fits the bill. Quick shifter works amazing, the windshield deflects the wind perfectly for my height. Enjoy the ride👍🏍
finally someone my height and weight , look forward to your reviews
Thank you so much for subscribing, much appreciated.
Check out my other reviews, Tracer 900, BMW F900XR, R1250GS, etc.
InfusedBiker absolutely, thanks for subscribing to my channel, though I have not been using it (post mainly photos) but it will get running more once I get a bike here in Japan
I’m 5’6” so have subscribed to your channel, it’s good to see someone taking this into account. All the reviews seem to focus on motorcycles for giants!
Thank you very much Sir 😊, I know exactly the feeling. I have watched quite a few "reviews" where they commented about "if you're shorter than 5'7" or 5'10" then this bike is not for you...blah blah", So I am just challenging myself more than anything to see for myself and thought I might as well share my experiences with my fellow CZcamsrs'.
Excellent review. Good to see a review which is useful for us shorter riders.
Thank you very much. I am glad you found it useful.
This was extremely helpful and I appreciate you putting this online
I am glad you found it helpful 😄 Thanks for watching.
Thank you for honest review, nice to hear very practical comments for every day biking encounters, glad you also find seat height of major concern, it seems some manufactures only cater for six foot+ tall people, excluding me and many other from purchasing their products.
Thanks so much for watching and I am glad you found my thoughts resonate.
Definately agree with you there 👍🏼
I’m so glad I came across your channel, it’s a huge help for us who are shorter in stature! I’m just a touch under 5’7” with a 29” leg but weigh 100kg which is a bonus for manhandling the bike about!
I’m looking to test one of these as I’ve just had a test ride on a bmw f 900 xr which I really enjoyed but I’m not sure it would have the power for two up riding so this almost certainly wouldn’t either. Possibly a lightly used r 1200 gs with the low chassis could be the answer.
Looking forward to watching all your videos and keep up the great work!
Thank you so much. I am glad you found it useful. Good luck and enjoy your bike - whichever you choose.
Hi ! I just found this channel (yesterday & subscribed) - perfect reviews for me (I'm just as "tall" as you). Good job. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your support, much appreciated and I am glad you found it useful.
I'm about the same height, and I struggled to get my toes down on the V-strom 650 with the standard seat. The weight also surprised me - despite the 216kg published kerb weight, I had to heave the Suzuki off the sidestand to get it upright.
So when I went to test ride the Tiger 900 GT a few weeks ago, I had my doubts and reckoned I'd probably have to cough up extra for the Low Ride Height version with the lowered suspension & seat. Shockingly the standard bike with the standard seat set in the low position allowed both my toes to reach the ground easily. And the bike was surprisingly light, popping off the sidestand to get upright with minimal effort. Within minutes I was riding it confidently around the block. Being able to reach the ground with both feet is important to me as I need to ride 2-up fully loaded with luggage in tight, start-stop Asian traffic.
So... I was sold right there and then.
Yes I agree the the Tiger feels so much lighter. I hope you have lots of enjoyment on your bike
The turn signals are self cancelling if activated in the menu. Then depends on lean angle and/or speed.
Thanks for watching and answering my confusion with the self cancelling signals.
Thanks fellow short rider. I am going with the 900 GT for my next ride!!!
Thank you young Sir. Let us know how you feel after your ride.
I am short too, a tip that will help to get a big bike off the sidestand, slide a wedge under the stand to get it more upright, sit on the bike and straighten the bike off the side stand, retrieve the wedge with the attached rope, store the wedge and rope in your tankbag or pocket for next time
Thanks for your work, I've watch a dozen or so videos, some in regards to shorter riders but only your video answered the questions I had about the tiger
Thank you very much. I am glad you found it useful. I hope you have fun on whichever bike you choose. 🙂
Nice review! Great to see that you have more than a thousand subscribers. When i subscribe to u b4 u only got less than a hundred. Awesome job! Keep it up!
Thank you so much for your continued support, much appreciated. Sadly the Covid lockdown scuppered my plans to do more test rides. I am hoping once lockdown is fully lifted I can convince some dealers to let me book some more rides. 🙂
What a great review, someone finally giving an honest review. I really wanted one as they are meant to be so good but not so sure now. But will test ride on at some point.
Thank so much Bruce for your kind words. I am new to reviewing bikes and hope to get better. I think I got slightly spoiled by my test ride on the R1250GS which had so much grunt and power that the Tiger felt a little underwhelming. Still I think Triumph should have upped the power a bit more for those of us who had the previous Tiger 800. But please do take a test ride. I just wanted a bit more grin factor.
I was test riding the speed twin ( totally different bike ) and asked for a test rode this G T pro and it’s a brilliant all round bike ! You must test ride one . The quick shifter is the best in my opinion, plenty of real world power , very comfortable do it all bike ! I no longer want a naked bike .
Most dealer have sold out , that’s a good sign 👍
Man I’m only 163 cm and my inseam is only 27 inches wish I had a 30 inch inseam. Thanks for the review I’m looking at the tiger as my next bike. The exhaust note is really 👍.
Oh man! I feel for you my friend. Remember there is the low suspension version which you should be OK on.
I am a around the same build has your self so your reviews are of great intrest to me. Normaly i have too get a lowering kit for any bike i own which sometimes has a downside so a big thumbs from me .
Ahhh! Thanks so much for your support. I know exactly where you are coming from, I had to lower my old Tiger 800 with LustRacing kit and lower the front forks too.
I just subscribed. I am also 5' 6" with a 30" inseam. This was the exact video I was looking for in figuring out if I should get a Tiger 900 or not. Thank you!
Thank you very much sir. I hope you find your ideal bike.
Great review and so, useful for short riders as me thanks from Spain.
Am slightly 5'6" 30"in inseam, an I own the Rally Pro, yes am on my toes and I ride it like a beast.
I am glad you are enjoying the machine the way it's meant to be. 🙂 How do you find the on road manners with the 21" wheel?
@@InfusedBiker GREAT, no complaints, I have Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross AX41 Tire, the bike handle very well.
I'm probably going to do 95% on road. You think the GT pro would be better fit? And do you think it's ok for the GT to do some very light off road?
@@MisterWileyOne I'm asking the same. 1,70m I can't ride the rally one, wonder if the gt could go off-road.
You can, however must be aware surrounding while off road with cast wheels they can bend easily if you hit that special rock.
Thank you for the great review! I subscribed, rang the bell and liked this video. I will def check out a lot more of your videos.
Thank you very much Sir. I really appreciate your support and encouraging words 🙂
I agree with you on power with what I see on the speedometer. I would say my Trophy would leave it in the rear mirrors without effort.
i have ride tiger gt before two days its a very good bike but with vibrations after 5000rpm and its very annoying i hope triumph fix that in the future and definitely i take this bike ! nice video keep going :)
Thanks for sharing. Someone else commented that if you attach a pair of after-market bar-ends the vibrations are minimised.
It's a funny old world we live in, power, how much do we need\want. I bought a Ninja 1000sx March 2021, now 4000miles and a massive headache later it sits there in my garage without giving me that buzz to out on it, it looks nice and shiny though. Not actually that comfortable as first thought. First it was very tall on the standard seat, which have straight edges that cause your ass\legs to be sore. I've recently paid another £200 for the lower seat which makes getting your feet on the ground much better but leg bend increases as a result so you loose out their. I'm 5'8" 29" inside leg just so you know. Main issue is the suspension which I fiddled with for the first 2000miles and could not get the suspension chatter gone. Turns out the topbox fitted with Shad rack causes this issue with chatter. The box was super sturdy but still I could ride along and turn around to touch the box and feel it jarring\shacking away. That's now a £500 purchase stuck on my shelf in the garage. The engine is okay, has power, suffers from vibs but not half as bad as my previous Versys1000 SE GT (2019). That four cylinder in wearing though, always seems to be buzzing away. But my Kawasaki dealer was close to me! So I've spent and wasted lots of money to progress from my previous cheap second hand v-Strom 650 (2014) which I ended up with after a year away from biking. The v-Strom always put a smile on my face, loved it, just could not believe how much I'd miss it really, doesn't the tiger look similar, ha!
So, I'd love the BMS R1250GS but the cost of thing is ridiculous, so thinking about this Triumph, which I had in mind to trade the v-Strom in for when it first came out. I am now kicking myself as nearly £10000 has gone done the drain in two years, I'm close to ordering my Triumph Tiger GT Pro as it has such a good reputation among the reviewers.
From what I can see up to 100mph the Tiger flies, its the feeling when you get home and walk away with a smile on your face that makes the next day feel like it couldn't come fast enough. I've had 37 motorbikes, Hayabusa 2008 (Orange to die for) for 17000miles, CBR1100XX SuperBlackbird various others but at 53 I need that combination of factors, comfort, power, quality and smile factor. I'm booking a test ride first but watch this space. Triumph have done a cracking job I think so far, also wondering about the 1200 coming out, but will that just spoil that smile factor with the extra weight!
Not that I need the low version as sitting on the standard one felt great, but check this out: 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Low | First Ride Review - CZcams
I would love to test ride the new Suzuki GSX 1000GT as it’s slightly lower than the Ninja and slightly lower weight, I think. Going through a personal life crisis and as soon as I get back on my feet I will try and book some test rides. I think the Triumph Tiger is a great all rounder, lower weight and lower seat height too. I hope you find the right bike.
I was able to flat foot the old 800 XRT. I'm 5'9-5'10, but the same inseam. But it was nice to see how the seat height difference between the trim levels look like. Now it's just a matter of deciding what manner of riding I'll be doing. Majority road or ability to do some off road. riding
That was a really informative video, thanks for posting. It has made me rethink my choice of this bike as potential replacement. However, I had to top and start your video in several block because the unstabilized nature of your helmet camera made me fee queezy.
Hi, thank you so much and I am glad you found it useful. The only gripe I had with this revised model is that Triumph should have upped the bhp a bit more but they chose to be "all things to all people" and stuck with A2 licence friendly option! Opportunity lost in my view. And apologies for the helmet cam - see my review of the cam with my sound problems. I couldn't afford a better quality cam but who knows if I can recoup my expenditure from CZcams then I would have to get another one. But for that to happen I need to have at least 1000 subscribers!
This is great.. I'm 5 foot 2.and this height thing really limits your bike options.
Really appreciate your video. Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏼
Thank you very much 😊 ☺ and I am glad you found it useful. Check out my other videos too. And thank you for your support 🙏 ❤
@@InfusedBiker you're welcome. I've subscribed and look fwrd to watching all ur vids. Glad Iv found you. Good honest reviews. Down to earth approach. Not some smart Alec trying to be a humourous wordsmith/eejit, it's all about the bike, how it should be! 🙏🏼😎😁
@@selinaoakley3613 Huhahahaha "wordsmith/eejit". oh that made me chuckle. If I ever veer towards that style please give me nudge and tell me to stop !
Having tied this bike and the GS, and as a shorter rider doing a lot of city riding, I definitely prefer the Tiger at low speeds and have ordered one recently. I found low-speed manoeuvering quite easy on the Tiger. The GS is brilliant but some 50kg heavier and there is a 7,000 euro difference in France.
Yep, I totally agree about the huge price difference 👍. And the Tiger is no slouch either, very good choice. I hope you have a long, trouble free and enjoyable ownership experience. Stay safe my friend.
@@InfusedBiker Thanks, you too. All the best
Great review, keep it up. Have added you to my subscribed list, with amongst others Mr TMF.
Thank you so much. I am really grateful for your support. Although I have a long way to go to get to such a lofty position as Mr TMF!
Been to two triumph dealers trying to get a test ride as I really like the sound of this bike but not able to get a test ride from either 🤔 is a shame because I’d sell my zzr1400 and but one out right 😳 nice review 👍🏻
Keep trying. I think the Covid lockdown slowed down everything. Eventually you should be able to get a ride. Good luck.
Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your opinions on the Tiger. Taking my retirement next year (55 years old) and planning some extensive touring through Europe and beyond while I'm still young and fit enough to enjoy it.
Being a short arse with a 29" inner leg, I am very interested in the Tiger.
All the best and safe riding ... from Aberdeen Scotland ..... ex Zambia (I detect a "twang" in your accent :-) )
Ohhh! I am so jealous 😊 retiring and touring trip😀! I am so happy for you and I am glad you found the video useful. It’s a lovely bike regardless of some of my negative comments. You will enjoy your journey. The COVID has scuppered all my plans for at least a year or two😔. I hope you have a great journey ahead of you.
@@InfusedBiker Your negative comments always have context, so they are useful. I really appreciate the time and effort that guys like yourself take to do 'real world' evaluations without the hype etc.
As for my travels, having spent 30 years in the Oil industry and working in almost every country on the West coast of Africa (and growing up in Zambia) I have a serious urge to spend a couple of years exploring the more remote parts of that amazing continent... political situations will obviously dictate those plans.
I am a sailor and have my skipper certs. My original intention was to explore by sea but on reflection, exploring inland offers so much more.
Once again, thanks for taking your own time to inform us and share your opinions. It is very much appreciated
@@ronpirie Wow! Now, traversing the sea on a boat/yacht for a year would be my dream - no experience of ever piloting a boat😂. Maybe if I win the lottery I will hire you as the captain for the voyage ! But your plan on two wheels is the best plan for ease, convenience, speed and practicality . So go for it my friend and just be free!
I know that feeling 😂sounds like you need the Ktm now that’s a silly fast bike 👍
The problem is I couldn't even push the KTM 1290 Adventure off it's side stand - just so top heavy and too high for my diminutive stature! I did just about managed to test ride the 790 Adventure and (see video on my channel) liked it except I didn't like the road manners with the massive 21 inch front wheel. I might give the KTM 1290 GT a go.
Good Honest review from your self 👍 I test rode the gt pro on some nice roads and totally disagree with your thoughts ! This bike as more than enough power for most people , and the gs 1250 cost 5 k more . That’s why we must test ride them .
Thanks Paul, I understand completely. I had the Tiger 800 for several years and I got bored with it within a year and so I was really hoping that the new Tiger would have added a bit more ooomph but instead they have decided to focus all their work wholly on the off road department and kept it within A2 licence category. Of course for most riders it would be OK but I am going through a mid life conundrum and am in need for speed and lots of it🤣😂😅
i'm 5'5 as well and riding 2018 Triumph Bobber Black. I'm looking to get a Tiger 900 GT low.
Great 👍, You will like the Tiger 900.
@@InfusedBiker which boots do you have?
Daytona M Star GTX.🙂
@@InfusedBiker Thanks! i'm looking for a pair that would give me an inch as well.
Hello, nice video. Thank you.
I am a bit concerned about the power, seems a bit low for a 900cc motorcycle. If it was more powerful, like the Ducati Multistrada 950 S I would probably not doubt getting it as my next bike. But for the Tiger 900 GT Pro, the price (at least where I live) is nearly as much as a Ducati Multistrada 950 S so I would probably go for the Multistrada.
And I totally agree with what you said: ' Is this as exciting as the GS?' and that is the main problem I found when I gave it a test drive, It did not excite me.
I did however find the BMW F 900 R, the Multistrada 950 S, the KTM 790 Adventure, the Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin and the Yamaha Tracer 700 very exciting to ride.
I too am looking for a new everyday bike, one thing I need is for it to be comfortable for my wife, have storing space for two helmets and not be too heavy (no Honda Gold Wing, LOL).
After testing the Moto Guzzi V85 TT, the Kawasaki Versys 650, the KTM 790 Adventure, the Honda CRF 1100 Africa Twin, the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT, the Yamaha Tracer 700, the Ducati Multistrada 950 S, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT and the BMW F900 XR...
I have narrowed it down to the Multistrada 950 S, the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT, the Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel or the Triumph Tiger 900 GT.
Most other bikes I ruled out due to comfort (BMW, Tracer 700), low power (versys 650), or too off road oriented (790 Adventure, Africa Twin), these last two also had comfort issues.
The Moto Guzzi V85 TT is still being considered for its price, its looks and the cardan. most negative point I see is the aftersales network (small).
I think I am going to rule out the Tiger 900 GT that really pities me, because I wanted an English bike for once.
The Yamaha Tracer 900 GT is great value, but it lacks the quality look and feel that the Tiger 900 GT or the Multistrada have.
I think my best choice is the Ducati Multistrada 950 S... but it, of course, is the most expensive of the contenders.
Maybe if I can get my hands on a Triumph Tiger Sport 1050 it could be an option (but it is kind of dated with an analogue dash and halogen lights (no LEDs)).
Thank you very much for your honest thoughts on this bike. Now days it seems everybody just reviews and says 'this is great' because they are getting the bikes lent long term to them by the
dealers. A big thank you there.
Have fun and ride safe.
Ahhh! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to provide some in-depth comparison and I am so glad you agreed with me on the lack of power on the Tiger 900. I am a shorty so I am very mindful of top heavy and tall bikes. I recently sat on both the Multistrada 950S and 1260 and found the 950 very difficult to get off the side stand, whereas 1260 was slightly easier and lower. The extra height on 950 is due to it's bigger front wheel whereas the 1260 has 17 inch front. I am also on the fence regarding chain drive versus shaft drive leaning more towards shaft purely because of the mess and regular chain adjustment and lubing😅. And I will continue on my search. Thanks for your support and best wishes.
The new Triumph 900 GT models are currently the most user friendly adventure styled bikes for short riders. The seat height of the standard suspension models can be adjusted down to 810mm. The lowered version can be adjusted down to 780mm. They are also among the lightest bikes currently available in this segment.
You should consider the Kawasaki Versys 1000. This is great bike for two-up touring.
I have now uploaded my test ride on the Ducati Multistrada 950S and found it to be a bit scary and top heavy for slow manoeuvres! But it definitely has enough power and grunt to give you smiles.
Yes, it is a tall, too-heavy bike. Also, I have read that it can put out a lot of heat at times.
trying to find problems with a almost flawless bike triumph mailed it with this machine
Filtering at 45+mph isn't. For the centre stand issue, simply put the sidestand down first, then it's not in the way, it also give an extra layer of security.
Pressed sub my friend, good luck to you.
i Only have a 31" inside leg.
I have a bmw F900XR on standard height and bloody love it...
Did take the tiger out for a spin but the Beemer took it for me , just for the fun factor..
You need to leave your short frame out a little, sounds like you have a little fry on your shoulder ;)
🙂 Thank you so much for subscribing, much appreciated. 🤣😃 Short frame out.. 🤣 I agree but I only mention it in each video for all the new people who view for the first time. And you won't believe the number of times I get asked on the comments section about my height etc. so I thought might as well mention it each time. I loved the F900XR. I hope you have a long, trouble free and enjoyable time on it.
@@InfusedBiker Was going to try and get a channel going myself but got to lazy, there is so much work involved. people just do not realise.
love the channel so far my friend, don't try and get all flashy and gismo'y. Be yourself and always be honest, people can spot insincerity from another country.
Above all, dont do it if you aint having fun....
I wholeheartedly agree with you and I will try my best and see how far it will go. You are absolutely right about the time involved. Some videos take me about 4 to 5 hours to do the editing 🙄 as I am still learning and to do the translation in another language takes another 5 hours! Thanks for your kind words.
. . . and again, good video. Ride safe!
thank you for doing this.
I hope you found it useful and thank you for watching.
try using your right foot to put the bike on the centre stand, its out of the way of foot pegs and side stand then and a lot easier to do, did you try to adjust the damper settings to suit your self
Thanks very much. Sadly I have problems in my right hip so I avoid exerting pressure on that foot😢
Enjoyed your test ride mate 👍
Thank you very much Sir, much appreciated.
Maybe you should check out the R1250RS, rather than the 1250GS. Same engine, a bit shorter, less costly, and good wind protection--if you're a bit shorter than myself.
Yes I did have a go on the RS but I think because it has the sport style handle bars and the normal suspension forks at the front I found it difficult in town/City traffic. The GS telever front suspension makes slow city riding much easier I found.
I didn't really fancy the r1250rs over the GS. Smaller front wheel, low profile tyre,, less suspension travel, and clip on style handlebars. And set further back footpegs. I know some people would say if you only ride on the tarmac get the rs but it's a very different bike. The GS does everything.
I agree the GS is a magic carpet and I think it's to do with the front telelever suspension. And the handlebars on the RS is a bit too sporty for my liking
@@InfusedBiker GS is an amazing bike almost easier to ride than a 125 I couldn't believe how easy it was too manoeuvre 2 up. I've got the F800gs but probably never going to get a 1200/1250 it's just in a completely different price bracket.
@@chrishart8548 Yep, the price is just astronomical especially when you spec it up to how you would want it and then the servicing costs gets into silly territory 🤨
Just liked and subbed. I am also 5'5" but with a shorter inseam by a couple of inches, so you are a pretty good guide for me with these bikes you are testing.
I have tested the 900 GT Pro and if I'm honest I wasn't blown away. Don't get me wrong, it was nice, but I only had about 45 minutes or so to test, so can't judge it too much.
I currently have a year old bike worth about £8000 new but the tiger didn't feel an extra £5000 worth of bike in comparison to mine.
Also, I don't know if I was doing something wrong but the cruise control was a bit hit and miss for me. I know you have to be travelling above 30 something mph and be in 3rd gear or above but sometimes I just could not get it to engage. Did you have any trouble with it?
Good luck in growing your channel. Looking forward to more videos 👍
Thanks so much for subscribing - much appreciated. Yes, Just like you I wasn't blown away by the power and I actually felt disappointed that Triumph didn't take the opportunity to give it few more ponies! I suppose they wanted to be "all things to all people all of the time" and keep it within A2 licence limit. Compared to my old Tiger 800 there is no discernable difference other than the engine sound - what a terrible shame in my opinion. I didn't have the opportunity to try the cruise control on the motorway but tried it for a short distance in low speed and it seemed to be working for me. In my opinion the new engine update is not worth an upgrade/change of bike for on road purpose. Those inclined to do purely off-road may want one for their thrill riding in the dirt. But not for me!
@@InfusedBiker Why didn`t you try it in sports mode if you wanted more oomph? all other reviews I`ve read think different to you, perhaps it would have been a good idea to have read the manual before you rode it ( self cancelling flashers)
Hi, It's just me I am afraid. It's not meant hurt anyone's feelings, so sincere apologies if I had offended you. But thanks for watching my video. Best wishes
In one hour test ride you don't have the luxury of reading the manual first.
@@InfusedBiker You have not offended me in any way as I do not own one but your review is lacking knowledge of what the bike does and is capable of, perhaps you should have watched other reviews before you rode it and learnt a little more about it.
Your voice sounds like Tom Hanks, anyway, this is a nice test review, helps me some, tks
Thank you sir for your compliment 😊 And I am glad you found the video useful.
Excellent videos and clarifications !.
I have little experience in motorcycles, I have ridden a couple of times on small and large motorcycles of my friends.
Do you recommend the Triumph Tiger 900 low seat as the first bike? I feel really confident about riding a motorcycle, I just need hours of flight.
Thanks!!
Thank you very much. I am glad you found it useful. I think you would be fine on the Tiger low version. It's a great all rounder and not very top heavy. Try and go for a test ride before committing.
Great review seems like a good all rounder 👍
Cheers Andy, It definitely is a good all rounder. I just felt that, overall, compared to my old Tiger 800 Triumph could've been a bit more brave in giving it a few more bhp considering the likes of 790 Adventure, or dare I say, strictly road focused Tracer 900 or the new BMW F900XR. So I will still be searching for my ideal bike. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
Nice informative review. One observation the video appears not to be stabilised.
Thanks for the perfect review. This is what I wanted. I am 5'5" exactly your height with 30" inseam. Kindly let me know if I could manage the Rally Pro without any difficulty as I am inclined on buying Rally Pro but am a bit apprehensive of the seat height.
Hi Jitendra, I am glad that you found my video useful/helpful. I think you should be able to manage the Rally Pro with slow progressive build up of your confidence, especially if you also manage to find suitable rally boots with a bit of added height. But before committing yourself to a purchase I would recommend you test ride the Rally Pro and see how you feel. Good luck and ride safe.
I'm in need of some new boots had mine since 2011 and the souls are so worn they now let water in if I step in a puddle. Will have a look at getting a pair of these hopefully their comfortable
I have had my boots since 2016 and find them comfortable and 100% waterproof and have been riding in all weather including torrential rain.
@@InfusedBiker I will let you know what I think when I get them.
This or a F900XR? Comfort, wind protection and performance? Nice review for the short rider 👌
Performance wise the F900 feels more lively and eager and comfort/wind wise I think they are both the same based on my subjective opinion 😀
Good motor bike 👍
Dude, you need to get out towards Abridge & beyond if you ever test ride a bike from there again. Great national speed limit roads where you can judge the bike's performance & agility properly.
Hehehe 😆 You are right but I was a bit of buffoon because I didn't have a GPS mount for my phone and I didn't know the area very well so didn't want to get lost. Oh man, I did get lost and ended up heading towards Ipswich 😳 and had to stop every now and then to get my phone out to check for directions to get back in time to the dealer. I have now got a handlebar ball joint easy clamp to fit on any test ride bikes😀. Thanks for watching and your support.
Have you thought about trying a Honda Crossrunner? Everyone seems to overlook this bike. I like that VTEC engine.
Yes I would give it a try if only I could find a test bike near me😔
I thought it was a bit unfair to compare these two bikes, but I do realize that you were comparing more your subjective feelings than the factual performance of the bikes. But to compare grin factor it would have been better to compare a bike of similar output. Anyway, it was a good review, with many details useful to short riders, I am a woman so no 6footer either. I sat on it today but cannot try since they don't have the limited version for testing. I worry about the vibrations. I have 2019 Honda 500x now and I want to make longer rides, but after an hour on the highway my hands want to fall off. I live in Spain, it's a big country and lots of highways, you have to use them if you want to get anywhere. I still have 8 months to get my full license and I thought I could wait that long, but my hands really hurt. It is a nice bike, comfortable, works well, rides well, good in town and secondary roads, and it sounds very nice too. I can't flatfoot it, so in that sense, the Tiger would be an improvement. There really are no other options regarding seat height in this segment - and I want that comfortable posture. My reason tells me to way, but my heart (and hands) tells me to get it even without a test ride.....
I know the numb fingers and hand feeling very well as I used to have bike a few years ago which had severe vibration problems. I am glad you found some useful information. Good luck with your future bike purchase. My next ride will be on the F900XR. And once I find my ideal bike I will definitely be coming over to Spain.
@@InfusedBiker Thanks for replying. In comparison with the bike that had vibrations, how would rate the Tiger? In comparison with other twin cylinders, how much do you think the Tiger vibrates?
I sat on the 900XR, I could not flatfoot, they do have a low seat but you have to buy it separately. The seat is short so does not allow to move around to change position on longer rides. One thing I was surprised about was how hard it was for me to lift it upright when I got on it. I thought that the side stand was shorter and the bike was more inclined, but the sales rep assured me that was not the case. I sat on the 750 and on the T9 scrambler (what a beautiful bike!) and no problem getting these bikes upright. I went back on the 900XR and again, really heavy to get it upright. I still think it has to be the side stand. Or the bike is extremely top heavy, which does not seem to be the case according to the reviews. I just can't imagine dealing with that in terrain when the surface is less than ideal, with a full tank which would make it even heavier.
Oh my, the Tiger is 95% better in terms of vibrations. It was very minimal compared to the bikes of old even when I had my old Tiger 800. And the good thing about having cruise control is that even if the vibrations get bad you can rest your hand/fingers on long journeys.
Oh and F900XR has the factory lowered option which brings down the seat height to 775mm / 30.5 inches
@@InfusedBiker great, thanks! I have watched your 1250 review and I could feel that grin when you accelerated hehehe :) You said it had vibrations at highway speeds too, would it be comparable to the Tiger?
I have the same problem and i have 30 inch insieme...... i think that would be perfect for me !! does it have the lower sear as well or just lower suspension ??
I test rode the normal suspension version in low seat position. You can also order the factory lowered suspension version which has a seat height of 760mm.
Need to use your right foot for the main stand, much easier
I agree but sadly I have slight problems with my right hip so I avoid putting pressure on right leg😬
You are not a short rider sir, I'm 5ft 8 but my inseam is 28ins. Very few bikes are comfortable
Thank you for watching. I hope you found it useful. I know what you mean- the choices become limited!
A good review. Thank you👍
Hi. I found it quiet disturbing when you gave the bike a 75% put down in your review you mention quiet a lot about different vibrations on the bike when other review riders dont mention them? And you said not much difference from the old models!
Not very encouraging for someone who is about to buy one???
It’s only my subjective opinion based on my ownership of the Tiger 800. I think you should definitely do a test ride and you may actually love the way it handles. You will love it for being light and nimble that’s for sure.
It's all about inseam, not overall height.
29” inside leg, ride a 1250 GSA with no issues...
Excellent and very reassuring to hear. I hope you have a long and happy association with your bike.
Are the vibes annoying, a deal breaker ?, I think a 24k$ bike in Australia should be fine free....
No, I personally don’t think the vibes too intrusive and besides with the cruise control you can rest your hand on long journeys 🙂
Hi mate it was honest review so far thanks for it . Im 1.73 cm tall . Can i manage the normal version for flat footed at all ? Or i should go with low version for my height please let me know thanks.
I think it depends on what your inside leg measurement is. Get a tape measure and measure from crotch to bottom of your heel. If the measurement is like mine with 30" then you can manage with a pair of thick soled boots. In any case, you must take one out for a test ride to see how you feel. Compared to other bikes the Tiger is not too top heavy which helps shorter riders.
@@InfusedBiker Unfortumately closest dealer are 430 km far from my town. Triumph kind a weak in my country at all. Anyway from crouch to bottom its like 32 and inseam approx 40 or 41 ish. So its gonna be allright ?
32inch inseam is going to be perfectly fine. I have only 30 inch. You should have no problems on the standard suspension version.
@@InfusedBiker Allright then thanks for heads up and have a safe drive man.
I cant believe you did a brake test with a car right behind you 🙈. I have a 900 GT and its fantastic at low speed in and around town. I wonder if those crash bars affect the handling. I have not had a go on a GS1250 as they are just too tall for me. I would like to try a low version sometime though. Ride safe 👍
wuhahaha haha ! Yes that was perhaps a bit risky, I think in all my excitement I got a bit carried away 😀. I tried the GS on low suspension - check out my video. The low suspension on the Triumph might make it a bit more uncomfortable on our potted roads in my humble opinion. But I think you definitely should test ride one. Thanks so much for watching my video. Over the coming months I hope to review more bikes.
does the GT LOW have same features of the GT Pro ? tpms, quick shifter; temperatures, cruise control ? Will thailand have all models ? ,
I’m not sure what features the models for Thailand would include but it’s best to check with your Triumph dealer for specs.
But none of low versions are available in India
Sorry to hear that but ask your dealer if they can find aftermarket lowering kits and fit it for you. A good dealer should be able to do it for you.
What did you buy in the end?
Sadly I didn’t get to buy anything as my personal circumstances dramatically went topsy turvy😫. Not sure when I can get back to a good footing, although getting there slowly.
Do you know if the lower seat (available) for the GT Pro comes in the heated version? I believe the stock seat does. P.S. 30” inseam is not short
I think the lowered version still should have the same electrical wiring for the heated seats but I could be wrong. Best to give the dealer a ring.
@@InfusedBiker thanks, yes asking the dealers makes total sense!
If you have the money it’s the gs 1250 👍
Pop some bar ends on it and you won’t even notice the vibes.
Would you suggest a gt pro or gt low for same height as you?
Hmm, I am not sure if the low suspension version would make the ride comfort worse. If you are able to test ride the low version then it would give you an idea. I found the standard version manageable with my boots on as it did not feel top heavy to me.
have you a link for your boots?
www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/98183
@@InfusedBiker thanks
Did you sit on the GT low ride height version? I'm 5ft 4 (5ft 5) on a good day lol... So thinking GT low then spec some of the GT pro goodies perhaps
What's your inseam? I sat on the low version at the motorcycle show and I nearly flat footed on both sides. My inseam is 30 inch. My feeling about the low version is that the low suspension may make the ride comfort worse.
I had a go on the lowered version of the 900 GT. I did not like it. It totally changed the riding position. It even felt cramped for me at 5'5". I much preferred the standard bike with the seat adjusted to 810mm.
And how did you find the suspension comfort on the low version ? I thought even the standard version didn't handle poor road surfaces very well.
I did not notice any difference in suspension performance between the two models. However, the riding position of the lowered version just felt uncomfortable to me.
Just had another ride on the low-suspension 900 GT. This time it had the standard seat installed instead of the low seat. The seating/riding position and comfort was much better. However, ground clearance issues will still be a problem will the lowered model.
It does have more horsepower and torque.
I owned a Tiger 800 for several years and it had 94bhp, and 58 lb-ft/79 Nm of torque. The new Tiger 900 has 93.9 bhp and slightly higher torque 64 lb-ft /87 Nm. Triumph stayed under 95 bhp for A2 licence so that the power can be limited for A2 licence holders. If they had gone above 95bhp then they wouldn't be able to comply with A2 options. The change in engine firing intervals was purely done to make the bike more tractable off-road. So based on my personal ownership of the Tiger 800 I did not notice any discernable or meaningful power difference at all.
Right, I had one too and I loved it. I’ve heard other reviewers say 105 hp and the torque was close but delivered differently. I just looked it up at triumph and you’re right, same. I am thinking this is my next bike , although I could get the 800 again for half the price. Thanks for the vid and the honest review!
you can tour on anything, buy a bike and go ride it
Poor review don't compare 888cc against 1250cc
Thanks for watching Paul and great that you feel so strongly about it. It wasn't meant to offend you or anyone else. It's my personal opinion. I'm glad you watched my video. Stay safe.
InfusedBiker Ignore him. Like TMF I am looking at replacing my R1200GS and looking at the relative merits and de-merits of going R1250GS or downsizing to the Tiger GT Pro so completely valid in my case. Good review.
@@mn1k174 Thanks Sir, I had mentioned in one segment of my video about a lot of negatives in terms of price, weight and cost of ownership against the GS but unfortunately video and sound quality was very poor so I had to edit it out. There is definitely a lot going for the Triumph Tiger 900 for sure and I hope people buy them in droves to support a British company. Thank you for watching my video and I hope you choose the perfect bike for yourself.
InfusedBiker No worries 👍
Have to agree, exept l like the review. To compare a insanely expensive gs with this bike are a bit unfair l think. Tiger900 cost about 18000£ and gsa almost 30000£(norwegian prices),of cause its going to be better in most comfort things.
Thanks for a good review, hope l get to compare it to my 800xc some day.