2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XCA - Roadtest & Review

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024

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  • @jonathanboucard4547
    @jonathanboucard4547 Před 2 měsíci

    Bought my 2019 XCA new and 5+ years later still loving riding. From daily commute to green lanes and European multi week camping trips. Fabulous all-rounder.

  • @toby7504
    @toby7504 Před 5 lety +7

    That sir is one of the best review l have heard on the tube. You did not make me want this bike less. Love it and congrats on your new one.
    Ride safe.

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety

      Why thank you Toby....

    • @toby7504
      @toby7504 Před 5 lety

      @@mancavemoto straight forward and tidy facts about what you like and not.

    • @toby7504
      @toby7504 Před 4 lety

      @@mancavemoto now l have one... 2011👍🏻 awsome

  • @gsd32i
    @gsd32i Před 5 lety +3

    Nice video. Looking forward to an in-depth review. I have tried one and really liked it. I have tried the new gs1250 too. I must be the only bloke on the planet that wasn’t blown away by it! Waiting to see the new adventure gs850. Keep up the good work. Me thinks you were keeping the tone of your voice down to hide the inner joy of having purchased the machine . Good choice sir👍

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety +2

      Cheers I tried a couple of other ‘big’ adv bikes, but wanted to stick with a middleweight. The triple motor in the Tiger is a peach

    • @jblue1299
      @jblue1299 Před 5 lety

      GSD321 , are you leaning towards getting the GS ?

  • @ftby59mikeD
    @ftby59mikeD Před 4 lety

    Most objective review on CZcams, thanks for your honesty...& Kudos for slipping in the "Gold member" reference!

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for your comment, much appreciated!

  • @wesheiser9429
    @wesheiser9429 Před 5 lety +6

    Shifter can be raised with 30 second adjustment. Loosen nut on shifter bar, twist bar to desired shifter height, tighten nut.

    • @riobabilonia
      @riobabilonia Před 5 lety +1

      Wes Heiser yes thats true, a wide range actually

  • @bonnytrippler2966
    @bonnytrippler2966 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice review Tony. Congratulations on a lovely new bike. Enjoy!

  • @hollowaysteve
    @hollowaysteve Před 5 lety +1

    Congrats Tony. Lovely bike. I’m going to test ride the road biased model in the Spring even though your version looks better!

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety +1

      I have an XRT on loan to review at the moment, and there's not much in it. You can retro fit a beak onto it if you prefer the looks, plus the crash bars etc. Its a lovely bike to ride

  • @johnthurman694
    @johnthurman694 Před 5 lety

    I also found this review one of the best that I have read and will look out for further tests by this contributor. FIVE STAR!

  • @docgreen4934
    @docgreen4934 Před 5 lety

    Very interesting initial review. I’m actively looking at a touring/adventure bike for the spring, so your on-going review of the 800 Triumph range as well as the competition should help my choice. Thanks again, yours aye, Alan

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety

      Cheers Alan. I’ll post them up over the coming few months

  • @leonjennings6615
    @leonjennings6615 Před 4 lety

    Just bought mine today and picking her up in a few days. Thanks for the review.

  • @Shining_Whit
    @Shining_Whit Před 5 lety

    Well done indeed Tony! Good review on this excellent Bike. Back in the summer I rode the XRt for 5 hours in total and did not want to return it! Sadly personal circumstances did not allow me to purchase one and I am now trying to rectify that. Still loving the channel and looking forward to more excellent content.

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety

      Thanks Buddy, yep I had to ‘shift’ a few things around to buy it, but pleased I did. It’s going to be. Long termer.....

    • @jblue1299
      @jblue1299 Před 5 lety

      Pyro1251 , trade the wife for the xca!!!!!

  • @davidholmes3449
    @davidholmes3449 Před 2 lety

    The handle bars are also adjustable by a simple 180 rotation as stated in the manual

  • @baptista1
    @baptista1 Před 5 lety

    Nice review, congrats on new bike. Just bought one myself, waiting to be delivered from UK. Also, decided to buy myself Arai XD4 helmet (not Klim Krios) after your review. Keep good work. Thanks

  • @raymorris952
    @raymorris952 Před 5 lety

    Nice review fella, congratulations on the new perchance, have a 2014 xc great bike, the new 1200 scrambler has caught my eye thought. Can't wait for a test ride off that beauty,

  • @delararesadv9140
    @delararesadv9140 Před 5 lety +1

    Great accurate video, I must admit the indicator switch and heated grip button can be fiddly (especially when wearing winter gloves). I've done 4800 miles on mine in 6 months (from new) and it excels on longer tours. One day having 14 hours in the saddle - very comfy!👌🏼Tight like a tiger 😂😂

  • @Brink1957
    @Brink1957 Před 5 lety

    This bike is soooooo good - ‘a magic carpet ride’ - I have yet to find a bad review on CZcams. I have recently bought an 800 XRX!

  • @DEeMONsworld
    @DEeMONsworld Před 5 lety

    Jack Lilley, excellent exporter (parts) and support after the sale. Congrats on your new bike.

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety

      Cheers, yep they are a good bunch down there

  • @berniebne8243
    @berniebne8243 Před 5 lety +1

    My boot size is 46 Euro. I moved the gear lever 1 notch up but never felt comfortable. I ended up buying an sw-motech aftermarket lever. Basically, I agree with the review. I added a headlight protector. You have to buy an adaptor plate to fit the Triumph top box. That sucked slightly. I'm 6'4" & fitted bar risers. Although the bike is fitted out for hard cases I bought racks for soft luggage that's just a cost I have to wear. Having moved the Triumph mounts onto the new racks, I think Triumph hard cases would fit straight on? Over here in Australia, we have a lot of unsealed roads. It works great in that environment, especially the WP suspension. I'll be putting more 50/50 tyres on when the BattleWings wear out. Good Review I haven't really felt like altering much.

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety

      Thanks Bernie, how was the lever, that’s the one I’ve been eyeing up

    • @berniebne8243
      @berniebne8243 Před 5 lety

      @@mancavemoto I'm collecting it today I'll let you know

    • @berniebne8243
      @berniebne8243 Před 5 lety

      @@mancavemoto I have now fitted the gear lever + the extension to the barrel (the bit the boot touches). Not sure that I really needed that but it would have cost an arm and a leg to get it separately. It extends the lever by up to 25mm. I've only been around the block & I'm sure it will do the trick it's infinitely & easily adjustable, so I'll go for a longer ride with some spanners in my pocket and dial it in. I sent you a couple of photos to your email address. Triumph glue the main pivot bolt in with super strong Locktite care is needed when removing it, as its soft steel and takes a small hex key. I nearly stuffed it, it's been a long, hot & humid day.

  • @dirtyhabitz2888
    @dirtyhabitz2888 Před 5 lety

    Nice review. The 800 seems to be the ‘sweet spot’ in the Tiger range and gets lots of positive reviews. I have two friends who both have Tiger 1200’s and both say they feel very top heavy and awkward at slow speeds. I can see both of them switching to 800’s in the future.
    ELT is my local Triumph dealer btw, it’s about a mile away from me in fact so I might see you there some time 👍
    Andy.

    • @delararesadv9140
      @delararesadv9140 Před 5 lety

      When I took my Tiger 800 in for a service, they gave me a 1200. Personally I preferred the 1200 engine performance and extra torque easier to manage low down and at low speed than the 800. The extra weight of the 1200, especially on tours, would be its down fall. The 800 as you say, is the 'sweet spot' 👍🏻

  • @petemcdonald8894
    @petemcdonald8894 Před 5 lety

    Chuffed at the later part when you said you crumbled and went and did a deal on one :) ~ I did the same last weekend at Jack Lilley's Ashford, picking up a employee owned XCA (2k miles) inc topbox & Arrow tomorrow ~ now my Steamer (Tiger 885) can get the tlc it deserves (Yes that's a Trident as my avatar). Subscribing so I can see how you get on.

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety

      Cheers Pete, I’m looking forward to getting some miles on the Tiger

    • @petemcdonald8894
      @petemcdonald8894 Před 5 lety

      omg it's bloody gorgeous isn't it, only done a short run today from dealer to work, the sound is far better than I thought, weight feels well balanced & light in spite of the actual figure, going to have to refine my tractor pedal stomping habits now lol ~ I have a Korosi Red ~ @@mancavemoto

  • @OldManTony
    @OldManTony Před 5 lety

    Being a 2015 Tiger 800 XRx owner with the Triumph accessory Arrow exhaust the only thing that would make me want to change is the new screen. Having done a lot of work to try and improve the wind buffeting, including making a video about it, I think you are right about the low wind deflectors. Most of the dirty air comes off the side of the old screen. I wonder if you can make the new screen fit hmmmmmm!

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety

      It would be interesting to see, as I don’t think there has been much in the way of cosmetic changes around the front?

  • @mikestewart7322
    @mikestewart7322 Před 5 lety

    Hi Tony, looks like Triumph have sorted all the annoying little things that plagued the 2016/17 bikes. I had an XCA 2017 and found that the screen set up caused buffeting at all settings, which were few, and even with an extension on the top, you couldn’t eliminate it. Needed the winglets as per the new bike. The adjustment is good. Better suspension all round and that lower first gear is a primary improvement. I never got on with the domestic appliance noise of the air intake/ exhaust. I cured it with a k&N and Akra, but at a cost. That gear lever whilst using enduro boots is a pain, the boots have little flexibility. Anyway, nothing put you off coz you traded in the KTM for an XCA, good move I reckon. Cheers mate, safe riding in this crappy old weather.🏍🏍👍🏻👍🏻❄️

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety +1

      Cheers Mike, I hadn't spent much time on the olde model, but after having the new one for a week, I knew that the KTM's days were numbered. I've found a slick looking adjustable lever from SW-Motech, so i'll maybe plump for that. Then maybe start looking at other bits....mind you its not even run in yet so i'll get some miles on the bike first.

  • @josephlosness1825
    @josephlosness1825 Před 5 lety

    Great video Tony! Well done sir! 👍🏍🇬🇧

  • @mrspandex3
    @mrspandex3 Před 5 lety

    Ha! I just traded my Street Twin for a Tiger 800 XRT in October. Glad I can look to the same channel for content on my new bike too!

  • @colindeans5972
    @colindeans5972 Před 5 lety +6

    New Tiger looks great. Triumph over KTM every day.

    • @DEeMONsworld
      @DEeMONsworld Před 5 lety

      KTM's have service issues, as indicated whenever I vist my Triumph, KTM, Kawasaki dealer, many KTMs in the service bay. The new Husky Vitpilin with its KTM engine has already a history of top end failures.

    • @gavclarke6435
      @gavclarke6435 Před 5 lety

      KTM should literally stand for, Keep Tightening Me!

    • @edcullen1852
      @edcullen1852 Před 5 lety

      Gav Clarke keep throwing money more like it

  • @TheEltervaag
    @TheEltervaag Před 5 lety +24

    Awfull tft screen. Way to pixelated when you hit the speed limit :-)

  • @spetersonmusic
    @spetersonmusic Před 5 lety +1

    Congrats!

  • @peterjfox69
    @peterjfox69 Před 3 lety

    Has anyone found a cure for the excessive gearbox whine this model has? They have removed the backlash gears on the primary drive and balancer shaft which took away the Triple whine but replaced it with a whine like you get when reversing a car or on a racing gearbox. I've owned both Gen 1 and Gen 2 versions of the Tiger which sounded very different. I love the Gen 3 but hate that gearbox whine...

  • @tecdive8045
    @tecdive8045 Před 2 lety

    Gear shifter is adjustable

  • @HJM1974
    @HJM1974 Před 5 lety

    Liked the XRT but settled on an Africa Twin. Both Great bikes :)

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety +1

      Yep, it’s hard to buy a bad bike nowadays

  • @Ian-bq7gp
    @Ian-bq7gp Před 4 lety

    I'm more impressed with its engine, one has done over 180k until the knock from the bottom end. That's 180k miles which is really good.

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 4 lety

      That is fantastic, it certainly is a great motor

  • @tinks43
    @tinks43 Před 5 lety

    Congrats on the new motor! I’ve had my XRT since March & absolutely love it. 13hr days no problem, So comfy!
    The first thing I did was to move the gear lever 1 tooth on the shaft which opened up the gap from the peg & no issues, still shifts like silk! (I think you can adjust it on the rail but this was quicker) I realised this on the test ride because of my size 12’s.
    How come the change from the KTM?

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety

      Cheers Cotti, good to know and yep the shifter is something for me to look at when I have time. I did notice that SW-Motech make a nice looking adjustable one, with a folding peg too, perhaps something I'll investigate.
      When I rode the Tiger, it just felt lighter and more nimble. The motor is awesome, and tbh i'd had a few reliability issues with the KTM. The deal was too good not to turn down....

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety

      I’ve noticed it’s all down to the footpegs, I didn’t notice the issue so much on the XRt as the standard footpegs are narrower than the off-road ones on the XCa!

    • @tinks43
      @tinks43 Před 5 lety

      Views from the Man Cave best look for some adjustable ones or some stock XR pegs then 😀

  • @toby7504
    @toby7504 Před 4 lety

    I did end up with a 800xc 2011mod with only 3800km on the odo. Picking it up on saturday. So now im out for a gadget hunt...

  • @leewatkeys9065
    @leewatkeys9065 Před 5 lety

    Nice bike and good initial review Tony. Maybe more engine noise next time?

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety

      Yeah I only used my GoPro on a chesty Mount and there was too much wind noise to use much of it. Going to invest in another external mic for ambient noise

  • @MrAndrew1953
    @MrAndrew1953 Před 5 lety

    Excellent review. Very impressed with the Tiger- have had one before. 840mm seat height- any issues for 5'8" punter?

    • @MrAndrew1953
      @MrAndrew1953 Před 5 lety

      Main competition for me would be Guzzi 85tt- thoughts ? I'm 5'8" stumpy.

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety

      Cheers Andrew, Seat in lower position should be fine. The other option would be to go for the XR which is lower at 810 to 830

  • @petercarston3163
    @petercarston3163 Před 5 lety

    Hi, I am a big unit like you at 220lbs and 6'1", does the bike feel small and do you look oversize on it. I am wanting the XRT and and was wondering if I would have to get the 1200 but I would prefer the 800.

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi Peter, not at all. In fact there is much size difference between the two anyway. The 1200 just has more bulk

  • @edcullen1852
    @edcullen1852 Před 5 lety

    Hi Tony, great review although have been reading that a lot of people are having buffeting issues with the 800 whereas you seemed not to, just wondering what brand of helmet & type of helmet do you use on this bike ?

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety

      Thanks Ed, there’s a lot of factors at play, not only helmet but jackets, riding position, height etc. Both my Arai tour x4 and shoei neotec II have no or little buffeting. But my RYD has noticeably more, but still very little particularly compared to my old KTM 1050

  • @Mitchcay
    @Mitchcay Před 5 lety

    I own a 2017 T-120 and I'm thinking of getting the 800 xca and I was wondering power wise if it's powerful enough?, I find the 1200 a bit too heavy for my taste, I want to do a lot of travelling with the bike and go offroad and on road.

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety +1

      I think its got plenty of power, its a quick bike and once you get the revs up the range that triple sings. The only time i think it might lack a little would be touring, two up with full luggage. But there are plenty of people who do it.

  • @GeorgiaGrowGuy
    @GeorgiaGrowGuy Před 5 lety +5

    i'm selling my Daytona and two other bikes to get a new tiger.

  • @joaopnmarques
    @joaopnmarques Před 5 lety

    So you exchanged the KTM? Can you compare the two? Pros and cons? Great review as always! Thanks!

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety

      The ktm was a good bike, but it was heavier, more top heavy and felt like more of a lump. I’d had a few issues that meant it was in the dealers more than I expected or would have liked. The rear cylinder also kicks out a lot of heat. Ok in the winter, but a PITA in the summer

    • @joaopnmarques
      @joaopnmarques Před 5 lety

      Does this one already comes with the TFT that controls the GoPro and Google maps?

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety +1

      joaopnmarques it has the capability, Triumph are launching a Bluetooth module in the new year that brings that capability

  • @Bredaxe
    @Bredaxe Před 5 lety

    There's a guy here on CZcams in my state, that rides his Tiger 800 in Enduro scrambles vs dirtbikes. I've never seen someone manhandle a full size bike like that on single track and between narrow tree spaces.

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 4 lety

      I think i've seen that video....great stuff

  • @gavclarke6435
    @gavclarke6435 Před 5 lety

    Really interested in getting this bike once my module 2 is passed and done with soon, but having uk size 12 feet, little concerned with the gear level issue, can anyone shed any light on the mentioned extended leaver? Or can anyone else with larger feet, give their review / experience regarding this issue?

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety

      I’ve just got an SW Motech adjustable lever and will be fitting it soon. It also depends on what boots you’re wearing, and how you shift I guess

  • @wilthis
    @wilthis Před 2 lety

    What KTM did you trade the Tiger for?

  • @gavinthomas5802
    @gavinthomas5802 Před 3 lety

    Ah Betty

  • @AkaAndyKnuckles
    @AkaAndyKnuckles Před 5 lety

    You can just take the shift rod off the shaft in the transmission and move it one notch on the splines? As far as I see on images you can.

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety

      Yes possibly, but the push rod would also need adjusting I guess.

    • @AkaAndyKnuckles
      @AkaAndyKnuckles Před 5 lety

      @@mancavemoto Try some day and let me know. It worked perfectly on my XT660Z and I have also done it on a CBF125. Congratulations on the bike. This is my favourite bike segment. Not ridden the Tiger yet, but loved the Africa Twin. Eagerly waiting for the Tenere 700. Visited Eicma and like what I saw.

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety +2

      Yep I tried the AT as I really liked it. The tiger just felt lighter and more nimble. Yep I sat on the tenere at EICMA too, but maybe TOO off-road focused for me? I was also waiting for the ktm 790 Adventure, but was a bit ‘meh’ when I saw it in person

    • @AkaAndyKnuckles
      @AkaAndyKnuckles Před 5 lety

      @@mancavemoto There were a lot of us knocking on the strange, low mounted fuel tank of the 790, wondering if it is crash proof. I hope the 790 reliability will be good. If not, nothing else matters.

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety +1

      Yeah, the standard one looks a bit weird in my eyes, kind of like the took an adventure bike and lowered it too much. Spec seemed cheap by comparison to the others in the line up. R is better, but again maybe too off-road for me. Plus I’d had reliability issues with my 1050

  • @anthonybahrawy5183
    @anthonybahrawy5183 Před 5 lety

    Great vid what made you chose the x c a over the x r t ? 😎

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety

      Thanks, we my ambitions are to improve my off road skills, and although I spend a lot of time on tarmac I wanted a bike that would last me a long time. Plus I like the looks

  • @ridewherever
    @ridewherever Před 5 lety

    I’m assuming you can fit a quick shifter on the tigers?

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety +1

      That’s actually something I’m looking into at the moment. I’m sure there is an option out there....

    • @ridewherever
      @ridewherever Před 5 lety

      Views from the Man Cave yea because obviously the speed and street can have them fitted. I know TMF has one on his 2012 street triple.

  • @jamesperrin5691
    @jamesperrin5691 Před 5 lety

    Nice vid and bike, but why did you wait for that car to pull out as you came back to the show room? Giving up your priority might make folks assume all bikers will do it that way.

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety +2

      Because I’m nice 😁 Anyway I didn’t wait for it to pull out, I signalled for the driver to pull out.

    • @hollowaysteve
      @hollowaysteve Před 5 lety +2

      It’s called ‘common courtesy’ The car had already been there waiting. Tony could have had vehicles behind him, but even if he didn’t, letting the Ford out was the decent thing to do. I’d have done the same in that circumstance. So should everyone...

  • @bazinga199
    @bazinga199 Před 5 lety

    What about the fuelling?? nice vid BTW

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety

      Good point, yep no issues with the fuelling, nice and smooth all round. Cheers

    • @bazinga199
      @bazinga199 Před 5 lety

      @@mancavemoto i meant the fuel economy xD wrong choice of words.
      Compared to the f800gs that it's pretty economical with less than 5l/100km

    • @joaoandrecoelho8779
      @joaoandrecoelho8779 Před 5 lety

      With an Arrow exhaust riding at 90km/h it can be 5 l/100km, but riding it at 120/130 with the panniers on, it will rise to 6.5 Its/100km. @@bazinga199

  • @phillippayne8170
    @phillippayne8170 Před 5 lety

    Is it made in ENGLAND?????

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety

      Yes the Tiger 800’s are assembled on the factory line in Hinckley

    • @cedriczavala3137
      @cedriczavala3137 Před 5 lety

      Definitely yes.

    • @phillippayne8170
      @phillippayne8170 Před 5 lety

      Shah Saffuan I herd the frames are constructed in India

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  Před 5 lety +1

      @@phillippayne8170 I can't speak for the components, but the bikes are 'assembled' either in the UK or Thailand depending on the model. I know there is a connection with Bajaj in India, but I don't know if they are making any components for the current model range, I think that relationship is more about bringing smaller capacity models to the local market? Outside of that, Triumph don't outsource any assembly, so the quality control systems in the UK and Thailand are the same

  • @rukiplayz9316
    @rukiplayz9316 Před 3 lety

    Drop it once an your up for big $$$

  • @davidharrington1133
    @davidharrington1133 Před 5 lety

    You also stay surprisingly dry in the rain.