Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro - Is it the best ever?
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
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I recently got to spend some time on the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro, and wanted to tackle the question - Is it the best ever? As a former Tiger 800 XCA owner, it was inevitable that I would be making comparisons. Although not intended as a direct comparison video, it may be useful for 800 owners that may be considering switch as well as people looking for a good all round Adventure bike. Power is up, weight is down and the spec is very high too, but what's the Tiger 900 like on everyday roads in everyday conditions far away from the exotic bike launch locations.
Hopefully, I've answered some questions in this concise review, but if you have any others please drop them in the comments below;
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I traded 2019 800xca. Finding a significant difference in ease of handling, top weight issue resolved, very happy about that. Rides more like a big dirt bike, considering weight. Changed tires to Dunlop Trailmax Mission 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 hopefully no need to change for a long time.
Another good review not sure how I missed this one and I definitely agree ,and I’m very proud of this bike being the development test rider that did the most development miles and my last project with triumph,I definitely feel it has part of my soul blended in , to the point I think I need to buy one ☝️
I really appreciated the restrained positivity you shared on this bike. Other reviews I've seen people go bananas over the positive points, but your even-keel approach to the pluses and minuses of the bike made me feel like I was chatting with a pal. I've been considering a number of ADVs, but with everything I've seen and your review I think you made me feel comfortable pulling the trigger on a Tiger 900 Rally Pro! Thanks so much!
You’re welcome
Always admire to sit on that model when I am visiting local dealer, one great looking machine, pretty expensive inn USA but that green color is stunner, thnx, Verdon!
Now THAT is a great review. No annoying specs and no boring subjective « feelings » . Great camera work btw. Thank you.
Thanks
Had the Rally Pro for 8 months and did 17,000km on it before it got written off. Couldn't get a another Tiger until May here in Oz so I went shopping with the insurance payout.
Well I ended up with a Ducati Multistrada 950S and what a better bike it is. I really thought the Tiger was a higher end bike but the Ducati is next level, the quality of build on the 950S is leaps and bounds ahead of the Tiger and some of the design features are a real head scratch comparing it with the Ducati.
Price wise the Ducati was $850 cheaper rideaway. If your considering the Tiger 900 do yourself a favour and check out the 950S before parting with your hard earned.
Thanks for sharing. I really like the look of the 950 MS. I was looking for one when I bought my Tiger 800 but couldn’t find one in my price range
Excellent review, very succinct, just the facts that matter.
Thanks Cliff
Great concise review Tony along with excellent camera work.
Thank you kind sir
I dont think they had those battle axes on for the off road tests but as you mention most people dont take them properly off road anyway. Great review far more practical than most other reviews
No indeed, you can specify an 'off road' tyre. Thanks for thank much appreciated
Nice review Tony, I really liked the GT Pro when I rode it last year, but with the ever decreasing state of our roads I think the Rally Pro may be the better option. Looking forward to an end to this lockdown so I can at least test ride one so I can decide which way to go. Did you get to try it with the luggage at all?
Thanks, yep the roads are pretty crappy, but most around me are more like canals at the moment. I did try the luggage yes, but didn't film any content with it on. Very roomy
Thank you Tony,great video as always from you..🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤜🏼🤛🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Nicolas, much appreciated
@@mancavemoto your most welcome, stay safe and ride safe.. 🤞🤞🤞
Great review as always, keep up the great work, p. S. What's the power like compared to your ktm👍
Thanks Neil, Good question and its interesting how differently they deliver the power. The KTM is more Braap and the Tiger albeit still punchy is a smoother delivery. Peak power wise they are not much different.
Nice 360° shots. Well put together.
Thanks Augusta, I’m still getting to grips with the camera and am trying to think of ways if utilising it.
Great review, really enjoyed that 🏍💨
Thanks! 👍
Very nice review! To the point!
Cheers
Triumph has also made servicing the air cleaner a lot easier. Have they replaced the silly plastic handguards with BarkBusters or similar? I'm a 2018 XCA owner, am I swopping my bike no. I've altered my bike & done a lot of the things Triumph has done. Such as moving the front indicators & fitting upper crash bars. For personal fit, I've also lowered the footpegs & added bar risers oh, and changed the gear lever. So in short, I've spent quite a bit of time sorting out the bike for my personal requirements & I don't feel like doing that exercise again, well at this moment in time. I'm surprised that you faulted the XCA's front brake. I find it has a lot of feel & more than enough stopping power, but I predominately ride dry gravel roads and ride steadily on the tar. I also lowered the gearing which results in more torque at low revs & so you do not slip the clutch as often. I wouldn't want more vibration but as you say given the smoothness of the Tiger, when it starts vibrating I know I'm speeding & I don't like getting tickets. I doubt it would be a deal-breaker. Looks like a great bike thx for the review.
Thanks Bernie, it did quite a few similar bits to my 800 too. I quite liked the fact that I didn’t think I would need to do anything to the Rally Pro. Maybe I just had a problem with my bike. The brakes were bled several times and new pads tried, but it never improved. It wasn’t awful, just not as good as I was expecting from Bremen.
Thanks for the review! The tiger will be my next bike don’t know which model I will get yet though since I’m quite short.
No worries the adjustable seat makes them manageable, the GT I’d obviously lower
I'm 5'3" and just got the 900 GT Low. I won't flat foot it but I've never flat footed any bike. I learn from Jocelin Snow videos. I do have to choose very wisely where I park or I'll have to get off to move it.
Great review .. keep them coming
Cheers
Good review. I'm one of those not convinced by the T plane crank. It's not terrible, I prefer the regular 120 degree triples.
Yes, the TFT animations can look a bit naff, although I could live with them.
I'd really like Triumph to update the Tiger Sport 1050, I like the shape, cast wheels (so tubeless tyres) and it's more road focused (plus in red as I've said before !), but it seems like that is going to be dropped from the range.
Cheers, me neither but I suspect its to try and help with the fact that a triple motor isn't ideal for and 'Adventure Bike'? well for whatever offroad use it gets anyway. Maybe the new Speed Twin 1200 will form a base for a new 'Sports Tourer' from Triumph?
@@mancavemoto I'd have thought , if Triumph really want a twin in an adventure bike, well why not use a twin !
They do have them, although maybe the Bonnie twins don't fit in too well in an adventure style frame.
Me, I feel wobbly enough on tarmac, so currently I'm not going off road. I'd like more of a sports tourer, with smaller wheels, lower suspension and better handling. My Speed Triple with some bits added could do it, i.e. big screen, panniers, top box, and a better pillion seat.
The Yamaha Tracer 900 or new 9 GT , could appeal, plus it's a triple, and the 2021 is available in red !
Maybe should of had a look at 900 before getting a GS. Just not loving that TFT and I do love the 1250's engine.
Nice and concise review 👍🏻
Thanks! 👍
Another excellent video.
Thanks John
Great video , thanks for putting it together. I'm looking into getting a Tiger 900, an upgrade from my vstrom 650. I'm undecided if I should go to a GT PRO or a Rally PRO. I ride 99% on road and the choice for the GT pro should be obvious. but when I ride on dirt roads, I suffer. The longer suspension on the really seems to be potentially more comfortable on the rally pro ? how does the rally perform on the road vs the GT pro ?
Thanks, I guess it depends on how 'rough' the off-road riding is. There is plenty of ground clearance for gravel, fire roads and easy dirt. I think the semi electronic suspension on the GT Pro is a real bonus, its tyres that make the biggest difference for dirt roads. If 99% of your riding is on tarmac, then why perhaps compromise your comfort for 1% of your riding time? :)
Having said that the Rally Pro is very good on the tarmac also, but the GT pro is a bit sharper with its 19 inch front wheel
What camera did you shoot this with? The outboard footage from the front of the bike @7:04 on was phenomenal for a solo shoot.
It was filmed with an Insta 360 One X 2, there are a couple of videos on my channel looki at how to mount it, and how to edit the footage
Thanks you ☀️🙏🎬🎥🚀
Welcome 👍
Nice bike but don't understand building in vibrations. I like my crf1000l. The 1200 I liked, more power but a little heat too. Not enough to worry. I did not try 800. Good review.
I don’t think they are ‘built in’ as such, its a by product of Triumph trying to get more low down torque out of the triple motor. I personally think a lot of the talk of ‘vibrations’ is over done. I was able to ride the Tiger and Africa Twin 1100 and KTM 790 adventure back to back, and there’s not much difference in the feel between all of them. Thanks
As Tony says , the T plane crank vibrations aren't terrible, but if you've tried one of the regular 120 degree triples, they're definitely noticeable. If you come from a twin, well you will not notice the vibrations at all. From an inline four cylinder, well all twins, triples and singles are vibraty compared to inline fours !
Dunno, torque or vibrations, it's a bit of a trade off.
Another quality review, thank you 🙏
Did you return the bike or do you still have it?
Thanks, the bike has gone back now
Great review Tony, still not parting with my 1050 sport!( or Street Twin! do u still have yours???) 😄☘️
Thanks John, don't blame you, great bike. No Isold my Street Twin after I was made redundant. I do miss the sound
@@mancavemoto ahh pity, i’ve run out of mods to do on my Street Twin but love it and couldn’t bear to part with it...wish u well on the KTM also...a fine machine sir!!!
I owned a tiger 800 xca for 7000 miles. I now have 5000 miles on my rally Pro. Better in every single way. They literally fixed everything that people wanted on the 800 yet some pundits now say that they made it too good. Brakes, too good for offroad etc. If it's not a BMW GS it's crap according to most of the rags
Ironic eh? How can a bike be too good?! 🙂
@@mancavemoto Not sure but the American rags seem to be on the BMW tit.
Wery helpful review!
?: HEATING systems!-
- where are them?!
It comes with heated grips, rider and pillion seat as standard
The engine vibration through the handlebars in the upper rev range was the reason I didn't buy one !
Same for me. Also dash to fussy .
@@philipchesters2824 Yes ... it's way too fussy
Yes that and also the mono headlight which always looks like one light is out.
Vibrations put me off. Tried two demo bikes, both the same. My 800XRx doesn't make my hands buzz after an hour. Now looking elsewhere for a replacement.
If I was going to get one of these Triumphs [which I'm not], it would be the 850. I don't like excessive tech. Just stuff to go wrong.
It would be interesting to see how the 850 compares.
What do you think of it compared to 790 adventure?
Quite different, the KTM sounds a bit more agricultural, but it feels lighter and more compact. I'm more confident taking the 790 offroad (albeit easy green lanes) and although its punchy it feels more like a big single compared to the Tigert. I think the 890 would be a fairer comparison and I'm hoping to get some time on one soon.
What phone di you use for the Triumph connectivity? I have never been able to get my iPhone 8 to work with the Triumph Ap
I use an iPhone 7
With respect to most high end bikes, after price, isn’t availability the most relevant question?
Yep I guess so, but I dont know of any availability issues with these is there?
Great review....one of the best CZcams reviewers ....and an all year round biker...thanks for taking time, to share your reviews ..STAY SAFE !!
Thanks Andrew, that’s really nice to hear.
very nice motorcycle.
It sure is!
A subscriber from across the pond, with a rhetorical question: does it ever stop raining in England?
Hi John, at the moment it doesn’t seem like it! I live in an area of the country which has relatively low amounts of rain, but it’s been pretty constant.
Sometimes, although blink and you can miss the lack of rain !
I guess the weather inspired ELO to write Mr Blue Sky :-D
The, gt pro does not have semiactive suspension, it s only electronically adjustable 😉
Yes, that is true I had a brain fart with the commentary and once uploaded it was too late to change it 🤭
@@mancavemoto hehe 😂
Am I the only one who thinks the 800 looked more sexy with its cat-eye DRL's and U-shaped tail light?
I’m not a fan of the Single headlight illumination on the new 900
Are handlebar risers needed?
Depends on your height, at 5ft 10 I thought they were OK, even whilst standing
@@mancavemoto do you always stand while riding?
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
cheers
Nice but she sure ain't cheap.
That’s true
It truly baffles me why Triumph don't use Avon tyres(Trailriders) , a superb tyre for the tigers in particular its also a British company made in.. Avon! The old Metzler Tourance Next were, are just awful and now these (as you say) are on the iffy side. Come on Triumph get a grip🤪.
I have the trail riders on my KTM and really like them. The Karoo Streets on the Africa Twin I have on loan are really good too.