I absolutely adored the 800 I test rode, really confidence inspiring, comfortable, and that lovely smooth triple, I'm really looking forward to giving one of these a go
Good initial review. I quite fancy this new Tiger 900 and look forward to your longer review. Great vid production, I like your presentation style, slick and unfussy. Cheers
Nice review. I've just ordered mine in Paris and am really looking forward to receiving it mid-January. It does seem to be about the best all-round combination of a commuter/city, adventure, fun weekend bike on the market. I'll miss my Ducati Scrambler but I'm sure that the Triumph with happily take its place.
Hi BritishBikerDan, I was the guy you chatted to on the Honda 250 Rally. I never did get that test ride on the Tiger 900 at Carl Rosner as the lockdown started that week. Thanks for showing me the TFT in all its glory.
Just a quick update. Had my GT Pro for two weeks and can't think of anything I don't like about it. What has impressed me most is how good it is around town, even filtering through very dense traffic. It is a joy to ride in all conditions.
I've got the GT low at the moment from Triumph. Absolutely love riding it. Cracking machine although I'd definitely want the heated seats at the moment!
@@marksimpson5218 Hi Mark, I never noticed any but I never took a long motorway trip, and I actually traded it in for a BMW 1250GS last week, long story🤣
Good review most have been on the rally pro. Have had test ride on rally pro and gt pro before lock down, waiting to be able to test ride Bmw f900xr.the tiger 900 seems a little bit bigger bike with more room for passenger . yes that engine is spot on more feel and character .and it pulls really well. needed more then 2 hours for test.
Just Subscribed👍Great review of the 900. Looks a nice bike & i'm a great fan of the Triple. Wish i had the Quick Shifter on my Triumph 1200. Look Forward to seeing future reviews😊
Hello Dan, quick one: for commuting in and out the city 95% of the time with light touring on back end roads (couple of times a year) what would you choose: Tiger 900GT or the F900XR? Thanks 👍
Nice detailed review and I can vouch just how good this 900 is, I've had my Rally Pro since 11.3.20 and its a huge upgrade over the 1200 Explorer I traded in on it. I'm in total agreement with everything you said about the 900. Fabulous bike indeed
Thanks for your opinion, and I'm in fact just now considering a 2015 1200 Explorer or the new 900 Rally Pro. Looks like I'm going for the new 900. Looks great.
Spad562 as an owner can you tell me how the rally pro is top end on the motorway? I've heard reports it's a bit vibey through the bars, in your opinion what would it be like sat on it all day eg long trips?
Hello, excellent review thanks for your time and the precision of your presentation. Quick request : If you have to make the choice between the new BMW F900XR and this Tiger GT Pro, what is your choice ? Best regards from Switzerland.
Tough to answer as both are good bikes. I only rode the F900XR for about an hour so I would definitely need more time on that before making a choice. I would say the BMW is more sports touring whereas the Triumph would be better adventure/long distance touring with a bigger tank and more room for rider/pillion. Pricewise the BMW seems cheaper at around £9,800 as stock until you start adding all the bits that the GT Pro already has. Once you add everything, the BMW gets to around £12,000. The Triumph GT Pro at this point is only an extra £800 with all the bells and whistles. I think it comes down to what sort of bike you want. The BMW to me feels much more sports touring focused than the Triumph but the Triumph is also way sportier than you would ever imagine from looking at it. I honestly don't know which I would choose right now as I like both!
hi Dan, nice work. that's my neck of the woods. which gopro model is that mounted to your helmet? and what settings are you using? video quality looks on point. the bike looks very nice.
Far more enthusiastic about this new Tiger than the 900XR I note. I will test ride both once global (!) circumstances improve - but for me the Triumph would be handier simply because the dealer's far closer.
It's an unfair comparison really as I was on the BMW on a lunch break and for less than an hour. I had the Tiger for about 4 hours on a day off. I actually like both bikes and would struggle to choose between them. I need to get on the 900XR again and for longer. Hoping to do that once I lockdown is lifted. 👍
Message to Triumph : “Triumph please offer us the Tiger 900 GT with tubeless spoked wheels; then a lot of riders (like me) would really be very interested in buying one. Why: Because a lot of riders prefer 19 inches front wheel to have more fun in twisty roads, because we prefer tubeless spoked wheels & because the Rally model is a little bit to tall for shorter riders. Best regards.”
EnglishBikerDan : thanks for reply, but Tiger 900 are already expensive bikes; it would be very expensive to buy 2 new spoked tubeless wheels as accessories; what would be nice is a cheap swap of wheels for the GT as a kind of cheap affordable option.
I was a bit torn between what I preferred in terms of the GT or the Rally. The GT is a very easy confident bike, to be fair the difference with the 21inch front of a rally made you work a little harder, but to be fair I may have given me a bit of a bigger smile!
Just like the older 800xr the cast wheel version makes very little sence. On the used market you cant give them away. Plus you get more groung clearance (corner angle) on the rally.
Great vid mate, recently had the pleasure of riding the gt Pro and was thoroughly impressed with it. Last years engine on the 800 was just a bit boring, the v twin character of this was a lot more engaging. Stay safe
Thanks mate, I've watched a few of your vids and I've always enjoyed what you do. I had last years for a good few weeks although over winter. Have to say it was a good bike but not engaging, more for comfort. The new one is a hoot though, really impressed in that new engine. Cheers! Dan
@@Englishbikerdan ah cheers mate that means a lot. I'm a bit off an on with my vids due to work etc. I've always avoided watching other reviewers as I was worried I would end up saying the same things though going to start watching others once I've done mine. Having the 800 for a bit of time over winter would have been awesome with the heated seat! I only have bikes for a few hours at the moment and then with my v strom the rest of the time which doesn't have a heated seat so not as nice during winter months 😂
@@TommyBarnezTV Same here with work, I'd like to do a lot more but work is so busy sometimes. I always think that it's worth watching others for a different perspective and they might notice something that you don't or that you disagree with. End of the day, it's all the same stuff really so you just got to present your stuff in your own way and put yout stamp on it. Not teaching you to suck eggs, you clearly know what you're doing. Keep it up though, I've enjoyed your vids, good quality and a good voice for it. All the best and ride safe! Dan
Another excellent and concise review.One thing I would like to hear in all bike reviews,[nobody seems to do it] is what tyres are fitted, and how they seem to perform in all weather conditions.
Brill video, I test drove a GT pro recently and loved it, I'm going to park ex my 800 XRt for one. What camera do you use on the bike handlebars if you don't mind me asking?
When can we get the ultimate review and comparison between he BMW F900 XR, Ducati Multistrada 950 and Triumph Tiger 900? Mainly for commuting and touring.
Am I really the only one who thinks the new Tiger sounds like a lawnmower now? I was looking at this for my next bike, but just for the sound I will probably go with the old Tiger 800. There are some sweet deals to be had on those now, so silver lining I guess... Great video though, as per usual. Keep em coming! =)
Thanks for the comment. I had the Tiger 800 for about 3 weeks in November last year. After 3 hours on the 900 there is no chance I'd get the 800. But, it's horses for courses.
Great review, thanks for sharing. There are some oddities I can't really understand. Why do they make this big TFT dash and waste the space for this useless double rev animation ? And why do they go to this single-eyed double headlight ? Looks ugly to me and can't be compensated by the obviously great engine. So I'd rather go for the Africa Twin.
Hey mate, your reviews are just amazing. I have a 2020 honda cb500x (you helped me make that decision with your video). In relation to 1st gear fueling (cb500x being very much on/off) and parking lot on foot maneuvers and low speed maneuvers how does the tiger 900 compare to the cb500x in your experience (i feel that the cb500x is a bit top heavy and unstable on those two scenarios)? Thanks a bunch, keep up the amazing videos.
Hey man, glad my videos are useful. To be honest I didn't do much slow speed stuff on the Tiger 900 but when I can get one for longer I'll be doing a full review covering all the bases! Thanks!
The ugly duckling turned into a swan, so I’m getting one for two up light touring. The luggage makes it a very practical bike. Not the best bike on the street but perhaps the most practical if I’m to keep just one bike.
Thanks for watching. It's a Shark D-Skwal Rakken. I've had it a couple of years almost but I've not reviewed it. I might see if I can review the updated Skwal 2. Cheers!
Thanks for the review Dan, just wondering how tall you are? I am thinking about a GT Pro, I am 6'6" so bikes generally are a problem, although European bikes are better than Japanese. Is this a good bike for taller people and do you have any other recommendations as far as good rides for taller people in the adventure/tourer style. Cheers Peter
I'm only 5'8". You can adjust the seat height of these plus the Rally Pro model is much taller. Other tall bikes? KTM Adventure R, BMW GS, Africa Twin etc. All good options! 👍
Hi Dan can I ask your honest advice please as I know you have riden a lot of bikes including the MT07. I am looking to move up from my Tracer 7 with the same CP2 engine. The reason i want to upgrade is that i often go out with my brother on his Africa Twin and although my Tracer 7 keeps up fine in town and on twisties we often go on long roads and carriageways and then the Tracer 7 struggles to keep up the the AT. I am currently considering Tiger 900 GT Pro, BMW 900 XR, Tracer 900 GT. Can you tell me what you think of these bike and how they compare in performance, comfort, handling etc. I am wanting to have more umph than my tracer 7 and need it to be comfy but also a little fun. Can i ask your honest opinion on my options and also how does this Tiger and my other options compare in performance to the likes of the MT07 and CB650R and will i feel a noticeable difference in power and keep up with the likes of the Africa Twin? Any feedback would be appreciated. 👍👍👍
The issues with the Tiger 900 GT (Pro) is wheel size and engine. A road bike that will never see offroad use don't need that T crank. It adds vibration and makes is less smooth. Add to the extremely limited tire choices and i'd rather get the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT. I tested both, one after the other and the Tracer is a better road bike. More sporty, better for long rides (although not as comfortable as the Tiger to ride) and more fun factor. If triumph made the GT (Pro) a 120/60-17 front and 160/55-17 or 180/50-17 rear, i would have bought one when i was looking at new bikes in May.
Given the update to the engine, did you think the vibrations were excessive? Most reviews I have seen seem to take the view that it is, on balance, still a pretty smooth ride. Would appreciate your perspective on that.
I couldn't get on with it. Coming from a Street Triple I felt the T-Plane crank lumpy and buzzy. Can't see the point in Triumph going down this route when the Triple is meant to offer the best of both worlds. They should have used a detuned Speed Triple engine like the old Tiger 1050 sport. Unless you are riding the Rally version I can't see the point of going off road on what is a "Road" focused bike so the T-Plane just seems daft.
@@Englishbikerdan thanks a lot Mr Daniel , I love that bike , finally it's happening , please include alot of exhaust notes 🏍️ and do mention mileage , braking system , cornering , how it is to ride in rain , and do mention the song name that you include in your videos , until then ,all the best and enjoy alot with the bike 👍😀🌻🪂🚴🎃😄
All this adventure bikes seems some big for daily use. I'm not a short skinny guy but for example, i feel perfectly fine with my sv650 but in a vstrom 650 i feel i'm riding a truck. Even nc750x feels a little weird...ok maybe i only like them nakex is true...
I believe production was moved to Thailand, where my 2014 Tiger 1200 Explorer was made. The build quality was fantastic, however, the quality of materials in some areas was disappointing. Within 3 years and 20,000 miles, the exhaust headers had corroded right through, costing nearly £1000 to replace as they could not be welded. The rear shock also collapsed at 40k which I guess isn't too bad, expecially as most of my riding was commuting into London. That said, it was an utterly fantastic bike and I wouldn't let the relocation of production put you off.
EnglishBikerDan Lowering the height of the engine will make it a lot less top heavy.the changes in the handle bar clusters will make the bikes features a lot easier to operate. The 20 litre tank, effective screen,comfy seat should make it a very good commuter, weekend warrior and all purpose tourer.
I'm not quite sure why there are so many throttle modes, I get rain, but the distinction between road and sport is a bit pointless imo, sport just feels like a cable throttle to me, unless you're riding super bumpy slow speed roads, where road mode might make sense, I'd be inclined to stick it in sport and leave it there, just use your wrist judiciously.....
Why not 1500cc 200hp??! This are not meant to be sport track days bikes. Honestly, i doubt this bike usual riders even use 80hp during 99% of their ridings. Any bike with 40-50hp is more than enough for any rider if we dont expect 200kmh on motorways.
@@farmoboy83 40-50hp is not enough to overtake something. And i was actually quoting figures from the Tiger 950 the old one just to show how far a 2020 bike has come
Nice review though 20L of fuel, oil and other fluids will likely add closer to 30kg to the claimed dry weight. Obs not your fault but why do Triumph not publish the wet weights of their bikes like everyone else. They don't quote the payloads either which for a bike that's aimed at touring is disappointing.
@@Englishbikerdan KTM are even worse dry weight ready to race really confused a lot of people. Seems it just meant dry weight. But some people though it was just add fuel.
You are getting confused over what preload is for. It is not there to make the rear shock “stiff” or otherwise. It is to set where the shock sits in its stroke under different loads for optimum travel, both ways. If you want to “stiffen” the bike add more damping front and rear.
@@Englishbikerdan Just looked it up, and that Oxford Delta 1.0 jacket is a very good price. How do you find it? Also, is their sizing accurate? Love the look of the Tiger 900 and the prices seem pretty good. How does it compare to the opposition? Not sure if you've ridden any of those, yet.
Mmmm 🙄 everyone says the same thing more torque but more vibration that's not good at all ....hope the new Tiger 1200/1300 isn't like the smaller sister 😕
Tried one before the lockdown. Didn’t like it much and my partner didn’t like being a pillion on it. I think a triple should remain a smooth triple and a twin should remain a twin. Not really an innovation. It’s a lot of money, by the time you’ve bought luggage etc. It’s just another ugly duckling.
you can not compare verseys 650 has nice has it is to the tiger 900 . i have a versys 1000 . thing tiger may be a bit smaller .than my vereys 1000 but performace is not far behind. a lot lighter too.
@@paulneedham3608 I just mean on a price point. In most peoples minds the versys 650 price now over £7k soon too be £8k before long. That's what most people would expect to pay for 1000cc bike. The honda crf1100l adventure sports is a lovely bike but with the dct box it's loads of money.really doesn't seem justified
@@petewebb6952 sadly new bikes nowadays with sort of tech will cost this sort of money. But there is lots of more realistic priced bikes . But you pay your money and take your choice. That's the beauty of it.
Excellent comprehensive review as always Dan. Sounds tempting!!!!!!
I absolutely adored the 800 I test rode, really confidence inspiring, comfortable, and that lovely smooth triple, I'm really looking forward to giving one of these a go
Thanks, good intro. Look forward to a fuller review, hopefully, especially on the TFT functionality.
Good initial review. I quite fancy this new Tiger 900 and look forward to your longer review. Great vid production, I like your presentation style, slick and unfussy. Cheers
Thanks for walking through the menus and displays, that’s a big part of bikes these days.
Good quality as per usual, keep up the good work m8, and stunning bike!
Quality content as always
Awesome - lovely to see local places to myself - love the Surrey hills.
Awesome and very informative review.. Showing details of the bike... Amazing... 👍
Great show, thanks for sharing with us all. Cheers
Nice review. I've just ordered mine in Paris and am really looking forward to receiving it mid-January. It does seem to be about the best all-round combination of a commuter/city, adventure, fun weekend bike on the market. I'll miss my Ducati Scrambler but I'm sure that the Triumph with happily take its place.
A great review. Thanks.
This Triumph 900 is just a great looking bike, and judging from your review, a great riding bike, also. Fantastic review--thanks!
Hi BritishBikerDan, I was the guy you chatted to on the Honda 250 Rally. I never did get that test ride on the Tiger 900 at Carl Rosner as the lockdown started that week. Thanks for showing me the TFT in all its glory.
Hey! Was good to meet you. Can't wait to get out again!
Good quality, good content and informative. Thank you. Liked and subscribed.
Just a quick update. Had my GT Pro for two weeks and can't think of anything I don't like about it. What has impressed me most is how good it is around town, even filtering through very dense traffic. It is a joy to ride in all conditions.
I've got the GT low at the moment from Triumph. Absolutely love riding it. Cracking machine although I'd definitely want the heated seats at the moment!
Tony, do you get any wind buffeting off screen.
@@marksimpson5218 Hi Mark, I never noticed any but I never took a long motorway trip, and I actually traded it in for a BMW 1250GS last week, long story🤣
@@tonydare7614 Good luck with the BMW be sure not to crack the main lights it cost about 1500 Euro all is insane expensive so be careful lolz.
I thought the same as you Dan, one of the best bikes l have ever ridden!
Sounds promising. Going to test ride it and check service intervals etc too
Great review, can tell the amount of effort you put into these reviews, thanks for your insight, but please stop making me want every bike you review!
Thanks! I want them all too 😁
So..a year later I am watching your review mate, after going for a test drive on it. Great bike & I will be flipping my Honda CB650f for this :)
Good review most have been on the rally pro. Have had test ride on rally pro and gt pro before lock down, waiting to be able to test ride Bmw f900xr.the tiger 900 seems a little bit bigger bike with more room for passenger . yes that engine is spot on more feel and character .and it pulls really well. needed more then 2 hours for test.
Nice video bro !! I also got a tiger 800 and i love it
Sounds awesome and looks great.
Just Subscribed👍Great review of the 900. Looks a nice bike & i'm a great fan of the Triple. Wish i had the Quick Shifter on my Triumph 1200.
Look Forward to seeing future reviews😊
Thanks Nick! 👍
Hello Dan, quick one: for commuting in and out the city 95% of the time with light touring on back end roads (couple of times a year) what would you choose: Tiger 900GT or the F900XR? Thanks 👍
Thanks.
Nice detailed review and I can vouch just how good this 900 is, I've had my Rally Pro since 11.3.20 and its a huge upgrade over the 1200 Explorer I traded in on it. I'm in total agreement with everything you said about the 900. Fabulous bike indeed
Thanks for your opinion, and I'm in fact just now considering a 2015 1200 Explorer or the new 900 Rally Pro. Looks like I'm going for the new 900. Looks great.
Spad562 as an owner can you tell me how the rally pro is top end on the motorway? I've heard reports it's a bit vibey through the bars, in your opinion what would it be like sat on it all day eg long trips?
Awesome bike my dreams bike tiger 900 your ride wowww enjoy😍😍
Hello, excellent review thanks for your time and the precision of your presentation.
Quick request : If you have to make the choice between the new BMW F900XR and this Tiger GT Pro, what is your choice ? Best regards from Switzerland.
Tough to answer as both are good bikes. I only rode the F900XR for about an hour so I would definitely need more time on that before making a choice. I would say the BMW is more sports touring whereas the Triumph would be better adventure/long distance touring with a bigger tank and more room for rider/pillion. Pricewise the BMW seems cheaper at around £9,800 as stock until you start adding all the bits that the GT Pro already has. Once you add everything, the BMW gets to around £12,000. The Triumph GT Pro at this point is only an extra £800 with all the bells and whistles. I think it comes down to what sort of bike you want. The BMW to me feels much more sports touring focused than the Triumph but the Triumph is also way sportier than you would ever imagine from looking at it. I honestly don't know which I would choose right now as I like both!
Nice review! The tiger 900 isn’t at my local California dealer yet.
its the best bike ever!!!
hi Dan, nice work. that's my neck of the woods. which gopro model is that mounted to your helmet? and what settings are you using? video quality looks on point. the bike looks very nice.
Far more enthusiastic about this new Tiger than the 900XR I note. I will test ride both once global (!) circumstances improve - but for me the Triumph would be handier simply because the dealer's far closer.
It's an unfair comparison really as I was on the BMW on a lunch break and for less than an hour. I had the Tiger for about 4 hours on a day off. I actually like both bikes and would struggle to choose between them. I need to get on the 900XR again and for longer. Hoping to do that once I lockdown is lifted. 👍
Is the center stand easier to operate compared to 800 XR?
Any heating issues?
Any reviews about GT Pro's off-road abilities?
I hope i can riding with this motorcycle
Message to Triumph : “Triumph please offer us the Tiger 900 GT with tubeless spoked wheels; then a lot of riders (like me) would really be very interested in buying one. Why: Because a lot of riders prefer 19 inches front wheel to have more fun in twisty roads, because we prefer tubeless spoked wheels & because the Rally model is a little bit to tall for shorter riders. Best regards.”
On the GT the front wheel is 19 inches, just not spoked. Maybe if you ask a dealer they could get spoked wheels for you.
EnglishBikerDan : thanks for reply, but Tiger 900 are already expensive bikes; it would be very expensive to buy 2 new spoked tubeless wheels as accessories; what would be nice is a cheap swap of wheels for the GT as a kind of cheap affordable option.
@@trekkydelirium-vroom5821 If spoked wheels are a must, just get the Rally version. Problem solved. ;)
I was a bit torn between what I preferred in terms of the GT or the Rally. The GT is a very easy confident bike, to be fair the difference with the 21inch front of a rally made you work a little harder, but to be fair I may have given me a bit of a bigger smile!
Just like the older 800xr the cast wheel version makes very little sence. On the used market you cant give them away. Plus you get more groung clearance (corner angle) on the rally.
Great vid mate, recently had the pleasure of riding the gt Pro and was thoroughly impressed with it. Last years engine on the 800 was just a bit boring, the v twin character of this was a lot more engaging. Stay safe
Thanks mate, I've watched a few of your vids and I've always enjoyed what you do. I had last years for a good few weeks although over winter. Have to say it was a good bike but not engaging, more for comfort. The new one is a hoot though, really impressed in that new engine. Cheers! Dan
@@Englishbikerdan ah cheers mate that means a lot. I'm a bit off an on with my vids due to work etc. I've always avoided watching other reviewers as I was worried I would end up saying the same things though going to start watching others once I've done mine.
Having the 800 for a bit of time over winter would have been awesome with the heated seat! I only have bikes for a few hours at the moment and then with my v strom the rest of the time which doesn't have a heated seat so not as nice during winter months 😂
@@TommyBarnezTV Same here with work, I'd like to do a lot more but work is so busy sometimes. I always think that it's worth watching others for a different perspective and they might notice something that you don't or that you disagree with. End of the day, it's all the same stuff really so you just got to present your stuff in your own way and put yout stamp on it. Not teaching you to suck eggs, you clearly know what you're doing. Keep it up though, I've enjoyed your vids, good quality and a good voice for it. All the best and ride safe! Dan
@@Englishbikerdan cheers mate, you too 👍
Nice review; thanks; shake hands in lockdown 😳; it must be before lockdown 😎
We have a winner! 😎
Another excellent and concise review.One thing I would like to hear in all bike reviews,[nobody seems to do it] is what tyres are fitted, and how they seem to perform in all weather conditions.
The Rally Pro has Bridgestone Battlex A41 and the GT Pro has Metzler Tourance Nxt. I went the Rally Pro and loving it.
Brill video, I test drove a GT pro recently and loved it, I'm going to park ex my 800 XRt for one. What camera do you use on the bike handlebars if you don't mind me asking?
It's the Insta 360 One R or X.
Did you experience any excessive heat from the engine?
Can’t find a Video that compares the pro to the base model . Just not sure if the premium price is justified
When can we get the ultimate review and comparison between he BMW F900 XR, Ducati Multistrada 950 and Triumph Tiger 900? Mainly for commuting and touring.
Am I really the only one who thinks the new Tiger sounds like a lawnmower now? I was looking at this for my next bike, but just for the sound I will probably go with the old Tiger 800. There are some sweet deals to be had on those now, so silver lining I guess...
Great video though, as per usual. Keep em coming! =)
Thanks for the comment. I had the Tiger 800 for about 3 weeks in November last year. After 3 hours on the 900 there is no chance I'd get the 800. But, it's horses for courses.
Get an Arrow slip on they sound amazing.
Great review, thanks for sharing.
There are some oddities I can't really understand. Why do they make this big TFT dash and waste the space for this useless double rev animation ? And why do they go to this single-eyed double headlight ? Looks ugly to me and can't be compensated by the obviously great engine. So I'd rather go for the Africa Twin.
You looked like you enjoyed that 👍🏼. How did you find the wind protection? The screen looks quite small
Seemed really good. Didn't notice it tbh which is a good sign!
Glad to see you're still doing well
Riding is a great social distancing!
How many km on the CB650R already?
This was filmed before the pandemic had taken hold. My bike has about 6500 miles on it now!
@@Englishbikerdan Lovely Honda! I've done 11 000km on mine. It's even smoother now...and quicker!
Hey mate, your reviews are just amazing. I have a 2020 honda cb500x (you helped me make that decision with your video). In relation to 1st gear fueling (cb500x being very much on/off) and parking lot on foot maneuvers and low speed maneuvers how does the tiger 900 compare to the cb500x in your experience (i feel that the cb500x is a bit top heavy and unstable on those two scenarios)? Thanks a bunch, keep up the amazing videos.
Hey man, glad my videos are useful. To be honest I didn't do much slow speed stuff on the Tiger 900 but when I can get one for longer I'll be doing a full review covering all the bases! Thanks!
@@Englishbikerdan Great. Keep up the amazing work mate. Cheers
How tall are you..... is the seat height ok for someone 5' 7" ?
The ugly duckling turned into a swan, so I’m getting one for two up light touring. The luggage makes it a very practical bike. Not the best bike on the street but perhaps the most practical if I’m to keep just one bike.
Great review and great sound quality. What model shark helmet is that and have you reviewed it?
Andrew Lucas yes was wondering that also
Thanks for watching. It's a Shark D-Skwal Rakken. I've had it a couple of years almost but I've not reviewed it. I might see if I can review the updated Skwal 2. Cheers!
EnglishBikerDan are all the roads paved where you are?
I can't wait untill next year to tedt drive the 900gt pro ( i like it in red) 🌹🌹 greetings 🏍️💃🏍️
Awsome, when was that weather looked great....where is this dealership as I really want to test this bike?
GU50JA
Great video! What helmet are you wearing in this video?
Thank you! Shark D-Skwal.
Thanks for the review Dan, just wondering how tall you are? I am thinking about a GT Pro, I am 6'6" so bikes generally are a problem, although European bikes are better than Japanese. Is this a good bike for taller people and do you have any other recommendations as far as good rides for taller people in the adventure/tourer style. Cheers Peter
I'm only 5'8". You can adjust the seat height of these plus the Rally Pro model is much taller. Other tall bikes? KTM Adventure R, BMW GS, Africa Twin etc. All good options! 👍
Mona Hazell Africa Twin with peg lowering and taller seat is extremely roomy or GS with same - I’ve tried them all.
How bad are the vibes on the handlebars at 4-5000+ rpm range?
Didn't notice any tbh.
I love the bike and new version is upgraded over the earlier. But the real competition would come from new Honda Africa Twin.
Can't wait to try the new AT.
Compared to the 2020 Africa Twin 1100 is this better?
I've not yet been able to ride the Africa Twin. Once I the lockdown has lifted it'll be happening.
Hi Dan can I ask your honest advice please as I know you have riden a lot of bikes including the MT07. I am looking to move up from my Tracer 7 with the same CP2 engine. The reason i want to upgrade is that i often go out with my brother on his Africa Twin and although my Tracer 7 keeps up fine in town and on twisties we often go on long roads and carriageways and then the Tracer 7 struggles to keep up the the AT. I am currently considering Tiger 900 GT Pro, BMW 900 XR, Tracer 900 GT. Can you tell me what you think of these bike and how they compare in performance, comfort, handling etc. I am wanting to have more umph than my tracer 7 and need it to be comfy but also a little fun. Can i ask your honest opinion on my options and also how does this Tiger and my other options compare in performance to the likes of the MT07 and CB650R and will i feel a noticeable difference in power and keep up with the likes of the Africa Twin? Any feedback would be appreciated. 👍👍👍
Any Thoughts 🤔
The issues with the Tiger 900 GT (Pro) is wheel size and engine. A road bike that will never see offroad use don't need that T crank. It adds vibration and makes is less smooth. Add to the extremely limited tire choices and i'd rather get the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT. I tested both, one after the other and the Tracer is a better road bike. More sporty, better for long rides (although not as comfortable as the Tiger to ride) and more fun factor. If triumph made the GT (Pro) a 120/60-17 front and 160/55-17 or 180/50-17 rear, i would have bought one when i was looking at new bikes in May.
Watch this space, can't say more just yet.
Hello, Dan would you trade in the CB for the Tiger 900?
I don't think I would. Maybe in 10 years.
Given the update to the engine, did you think the vibrations were excessive? Most reviews I have seen seem to take the view that it is, on balance, still a pretty smooth ride. Would appreciate your perspective on that.
I didn't think it was excessive. Felt smooth to me.
@@Englishbikerdan thanks for the response. Really appreciate that. Props for making such great videos 👍
I couldn't get on with it. Coming from a Street Triple I felt the T-Plane crank lumpy and buzzy. Can't see the point in Triumph going down this route when the Triple is meant to offer the best of both worlds. They should have used a detuned Speed Triple engine like the old Tiger 1050 sport. Unless you are riding the Rally version I can't see the point of going off road on what is a "Road" focused bike so the T-Plane just seems daft.
Also how does it hold up to the new Africa Twin do you think?
I'll have to ride the AT before I can say. Seems to be good though from other reviews.
When is the long term review of Triumph Street Triple RS coming ,, please also review the new Triumph Street Triple R 🏍️🏍️🏍️😄😄 have a great day 🍜🌎🎏⛄💐🚲
When I get one long term, at the moment no manufacturers are loaning bikes due to the lock down. Hopefully this year though.
Just to let you know the Street Triple RS is going to be with me next week for 10 days. So a review will be shortly after that. Cheers!
@@Englishbikerdan thanks a lot Mr Daniel , I love that bike , finally it's happening , please include alot of exhaust notes 🏍️ and do mention mileage , braking system , cornering , how it is to ride in rain , and do mention the song name that you include in your videos , until then ,all the best and enjoy alot with the bike 👍😀🌻🪂🚴🎃😄
I hear it's not as smooth as the old 800. Someone said they had to take a break after an hour because of the vibrations. This true?
Not as smooth no, but I haven't had any issues riding these for hours at a time.
How’s the wind/weather protection?
Wind protection was so good I didn't notice any wind. I'd have to ride in the rain to comment on weather protection though.
All this adventure bikes seems some big for daily use. I'm not a short skinny guy but for example, i feel perfectly fine with my sv650 but in a vstrom 650 i feel i'm riding a truck. Even nc750x feels a little weird...ok maybe i only like them nakex is true...
Whats your thoughts on Triumph moving production to China/India (Can't remember which one it was)
My gut feeling is I'd be a little concerned with QA issues but I think that's probably based on unfounded fears.
I believe production was moved to Thailand, where my 2014 Tiger 1200 Explorer was made. The build quality was fantastic, however, the quality of materials in some areas was disappointing. Within 3 years and 20,000 miles, the exhaust headers had corroded right through, costing nearly £1000 to replace as they could not be welded. The rear shock also collapsed at 40k which I guess isn't too bad, expecially as most of my riding was commuting into London.
That said, it was an utterly fantastic bike and I wouldn't let the relocation of production put you off.
@@jordan436 Thanks for sharing your experiences.
can’t we see google map on dash board ? I thought mobile can be connected and displayed
Probably. 🤔
What model Shark?
D-Skwal.
How tall are you? How effective was the screen?
I'm 5'8", the screen was so good I never thought about it once! That does of course depend on your height.
EnglishBikerDan Lowering the height of the engine will make it a lot less top heavy.the changes in the handle bar clusters will make the bikes features a lot easier to operate. The 20 litre tank, effective screen,comfy seat should make it a very good commuter, weekend warrior and all purpose tourer.
I'm not quite sure why there are so many throttle modes, I get rain, but the distinction between road and sport is a bit pointless imo, sport just feels like a cable throttle to me, unless you're riding super bumpy slow speed roads, where road mode might make sense, I'd be inclined to stick it in sport and leave it there, just use your wrist judiciously.....
I quite like the difference between Sport and Road. For me, Road was good for chilled riding or commuting and Sport was good for more spirited riding.
GPS speed and speedo speed - how much is the difference?
Usually around 10% difference.
EnglishBikerDan Ha-ha, I meant on this particular bike/model....?
@@KurtGAndersen Not something I test on a first ride or test ride tbh. If I get this bike on a longer term basis I'll check.
Bro, isn't the lockdown period followed in your country????
Sigh. This was before lockdown.
Loved it I want to try this bike now 😁 can the seat be lowered 🤔 maybe a bit too tall for me tho 😩
Hi Jane, the seat lowers down but you can also get a lowering kit installed by the dealer to lower it even further. 👍
EnglishBikerDan Thanks for your reply 😁
Next refresh make it 950cc and 104hp. And 94nm torque
Why not 1500cc 200hp??! This are not meant to be sport track days bikes. Honestly, i doubt this bike usual riders even use 80hp during 99% of their ridings. Any bike with 40-50hp is more than enough for any rider if we dont expect 200kmh on motorways.
@@farmoboy83 40-50hp is not enough to overtake something. And i was actually quoting figures from the Tiger 950 the old one just to show how far a 2020 bike has come
Nice review though 20L of fuel, oil and other fluids will likely add closer to 30kg to the claimed dry weight. Obs not your fault but why do Triumph not publish the wet weights of their bikes like everyone else. They don't quote the payloads either which for a bike that's aimed at touring is disappointing.
Yeah I just had a wild guess really. Wet weight would be much more helpful! KTM also publish dry weight.
@@Englishbikerdan KTM are even worse dry weight ready to race really confused a lot of people. Seems it just meant dry weight. But some people though it was just add fuel.
You are getting confused over what preload is for. It is not there to make the rear shock “stiff” or otherwise. It is to set where the shock sits in its stroke under different loads for optimum travel, both ways. If you want to “stiffen” the bike add more damping front and rear.
Absolutely, I've since understood what it actually does. Although to a simple person like me, twiddling the preload makes it feel stiffer. Ooer!
@@Englishbikerdan good stiff, er I mean good stuff!
What is the jacket that your wearing??🧥
Oxford Delta 1.0 jacket 👍
@@Englishbikerdan Just looked it up, and that Oxford Delta 1.0 jacket is a very good price. How do you find it? Also, is their sizing accurate? Love the look of the Tiger 900 and the prices seem pretty good. How does it compare to the opposition? Not sure if you've ridden any of those, yet.
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I'm the Tiger King! 😂👑
Kind of gear obsessed.
What’s your jacket?
Oxford Delta 1.0. 👍
210-215kg that's very hopeful i would expect close to around 230kg
Chris Hart another reviewer weighed it, 485 pounds wet.
This or the bmw s1000xr?
Tough one! Very different bikes tbh.
@@Englishbikerdan
LoL
Make it even hard for me.
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all its competitors are 100 - 115 HP . Yamaha Tracer 900 GT , Ducati 950 - 950S
Don't forget about the new Africa Twin.
Also KTM 1090 adv 125bhp.
Mmmm 🙄 everyone says the same thing more torque but more vibration that's not good at all ....hope the new Tiger 1200/1300 isn't like the smaller sister 😕
Yep, inherent nature of the new firing order.
roads must of been clear for you considering covid 19 lock down
This was before all that. Look how busy it was.
Can you buy me one please!
It could sound better.
Aftermarket can. 😁
Exactly the same models; just different names. 900 Rally Pro = 800 XCa, 900 Rally = 800 XCx, 900 GT Pro = 800 XRt, 900 GT = 800 XRx, 900 GT Low = 800 XRx Low, 900 = 800 XR.
Nice and stiff at the rear😐
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your audio is poor..upgrade it..
I actually think it's pretty decent considering I'm riding a bike. But by all means please pass on on any expert tips you have. 👍
Tried one before the lockdown. Didn’t like it much and my partner didn’t like being a pillion on it. I think a triple should remain a smooth triple and a twin should remain a twin. Not really an innovation. It’s a lot of money, by the time you’ve bought luggage etc. It’s just another ugly duckling.
All these bikes are getting so expensive even a well kitted out 650 verseys would be more like the right sort of price.
you can not compare verseys 650 has nice has it is to the tiger 900 . i have a versys 1000 . thing tiger may be a bit smaller .than my vereys 1000 but performace is not far behind. a lot lighter too.
@@paulneedham3608 I just mean on a price point. In most peoples minds the versys 650 price now over £7k soon too be £8k before long. That's what most people would expect to pay for 1000cc bike. The honda crf1100l adventure sports is a lovely bike but with the dct box it's loads of money.really doesn't seem justified
Chris Hart i think the new Tiger 900 with kit would cost about £14k
@@petewebb6952 sadly new bikes nowadays with sort of tech will cost this sort of money. But there is lots of more realistic priced bikes . But you pay your money and take your choice. That's the beauty of it.