Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro Final Thoughts & Answering Your Questions
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- Опубликовано: 8 май 2022
- My 2 weeks with the Rally Pro is up, time to give my final review and answer your questions.
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I got a leftover 23’ tiger with triumph panniers installed for a little less than $17k USD. It is an awesome bike with a lot of grunt. Factory settings on the front forks were a little spongy for me. Last ride, my son added four clicks to the two little black knobs on top of the fork tubes. Instantly the bike is able to zip through curves, using every bit of the tires. It is heavy, but I’ve dropped it accidentally in a parking lot and in my yard. I’m 57, and was able to pick it up by myself with not too much effort.
Sounds like a good deal mate
Apologies for the poor audio quality in this video. I've still got some kinks to iron out with my new desk set up. I'll get there with some better mic placement. Also, the rear shock DOES have rebound adjustment, my bad!
Thank you for your review, have been watching pretty much all of them on the Rally Pro - have one on order - hopefully will be delivered within the week. Keep pumping out the good stuff its much appreciated.
Cheers mate. Enjoy the bike, they are a good thing!
GREAT review. Thanks very much !!
I just bought a brand new one today and I really enjoyed your review thanks a lot👍🏻
Enjoy mate, I'd have one in a heartbeat
Triumph doesn't know how to make a bad bike. I put 75,000+ miles in 5 years on an '05 T-100 and had no major problems. A number of friends have owned different Triumph models over the years and they all feel the same about them. I will be buying one again.
I upgraded to RP900 late last year from 7 years of KLR650 ownership, well worth the investment and bikes feel very similiar riding weight wise as KLR is top heavy. The rain mode works very well at limiting the 'instant massive torque' at low rpms, but power is still there the same if you are smashing the throttle open. A great all-round bike is my feeling.
Nice mate, it is a big upgrade over the mighty klr for sure
I don't think I've ever been first to comment. Awesome review, great bike. Definitely considering one now.
There is a lot of adjustment in the rear break to get it right for you
those bits that are bruising your knee come off really easy!
Good to hear!
The rear shock is fully adjustable with dampening and rebound look at the shock or read the manual .
Thanks mate. I had a look at my pictures and the rebound was covered in mud...
Can’t change out the bars without losing the stock grip heaters. The wires run inside the bars.
That is bloody annoying
I sat on the Rally Pro yesterday. Unless you are 5'10, don't waste your time. A lower seat will make little difference also. I'm not saying it is a bad bike, however if you're below 5'10 be prepared to change the suspension at about 2k.
I didn't find it to be an issue. Seat height is probably last on my list of things to consider personally, though a lot of definitely worry about it
The break pedal has two settings.
This is what I'm buying this year! Can't wait. Also...you can take off the painful leg things on each side of the tank...
and weighted bar ends too, plus bash plate, new engine guards, break away mirrors and Bark Busters and radiator and headlight guards..and Mosko Moto soft panniers too with a hard top case added...and pants, jacket and boots and helmet and HOLY QW#$%@#$T# I'm gonna need a new job!!!! dang!
@@kee7678 save those pennies! Great to know the sides can be removed, a couple of people have mentioned that now. Enjoy the bike, I'd own one in a heartbeat!
OMG Curtis I am late to the party - just got to finally sit down and watch this video! Awesome job by the way mate, reaslly well done! So, as I age gracefully and start my gradual decline to the sixties, I will most likely get rid of the Tenere. Looking at climbing into something a bit less dirt oriented and a bit more off-road touring bias, my final selection comes don to the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro and the Norden 901 (standard)....give me your thoughts big guy, as I am struggling to drive a Tally-ho paper beteen them!
Hahaha good one mate. Tiger 900 RP for sure unless you get the Norden for a cracking price (which there are some really good prices ATM). The new RP is supposed to be a step up again
Wow. Was not expecting such a definitive answer. Looks like I'll have to wander down to the Triumph dealer for a second test ride. See if I can get it for the weekend.
@@andrewtreloar7389 I don't mess around! 😂 Seriously though, it's a good bike mate. Price is king though and I know those nordens are going for great prices.
3:24 rear break lever height if you can flip and twist the lever/ peg to make it higher or lower
Thanks mate, good to know for potential owners
Am just one month into mine (coming from a 650 Vstrom and previously a CB500X). I am finding wide bars a challenge but still not sure whether to change the bars, add risers or just rotate it backwards. 😅
Was that "ktm parking only" sign new or does the ghost in your house not like ktm? Lol!. I know it's separate from the Triumph, but I loved what you said about the T7/Africa Twin. Kudos for your knowledge on the USA models! You have some big fans of yours over here across the pond in the USA. I am stoked to see you one day put an Africa Twin to the test! Any chance you're gonna create some t-shirts and stickers?? :D
Thanks mate! A ton of my views are from the USA and I always try to do the conversions and what not. T-shirts and stickers? I am going to get a graphic designer to draw something up for me and go from there 😃
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So you flip the rear brake pedal over, takes seconds, rear shock has more adjustment underneath, side trims unbolt, rally pro everytime over at
Legend, thanks for the info
The quickshifter works better above 4000 rpm
Need your advice mate I am torn between this and KTM 890R I think the KTM would be more exciting to ride but the reliability worries me a bit
The 890R is lighter and better off-road, the Tiger is a better road bike for sure
Rotate the brake pedal 180 degrees - it may be in the standing position?
Just saw this, I had a play with it and it helped a little. Still a tiny bit fiddly tbh
For such a great bike, i feel it could be so much better, with a shaft drive.
Ohhhh big call. To me they are for bigger bikes, but get people love them
There is rebound damping on the rear shock, it makes a significant difference. There is also a "special" off-road suspension geometry for this bike that the GT line doesn't get, that you didn't use. See ruclips.net/video/HimQEfDbnHw/видео.html
Gday again Terry, I watched your vid the other day, good stuff! You'll be happy to know that when I got the bike the rear preload was screwed all the way in 🤣
@@onthebackwheel Brilliant! Just goes to show, you never know where the last guy/gal leaves everything!
@@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff 💯
How does it compare to the aprilia tuareg 660?
I'm going to do a detailed q & a vid with this question. Short answer, it's a bit bigger and harder to handle off road but better for longer trips
I test rode the aprilia and the tiger as well as v85tt. They are all really good bikes. Aprilia light and nimble. V85tt shaft drive with bags, good looking, a bargain here in the states.
Very few aprilia and moto guzzi dealers here. Have to go to dealer to reset service and faults. There are some after market diagnostic/reset tools avail for tiger. Tiger has long legs, comfort. Most expensive.
I am coming from a 2014 KLR650. I have put on 10000miles in 2 yrs. Dirt, local and highway. Great for type of dirt I am doing, cheap, but really not fun on highway especially over 75mph.
I was worried aprilia would be only marginally better on hwy vs KLR.
I recently saw a video of aprilia top speed, and top speed of tiger, it's the same.
I really wanted a lighter bike than KLR, aprilia and tiger carry their weight well.
After friends with other triumph bikes talked great reliability, saw a bunch of videos of a guy flogging a tiger 800 off road for 3 yrs, only broke cosmetic stuff,
I chose the tiger 900 rally pro , got a great deal on a used rally pro with upper bars panniers and top box.
Great bike especially when it gets cold, comfortable, did some light off road. Did I make the right decision passing on the aprilia?
I personally like the Aprilia more as I like to ride off-road a lot, but the Tiger is a better bike for doing bigger trips which sounds like it might suit you better.
the biggest drawback with the Tiger 900 is that you will need to take it to the dealer to get the service spanner off the dash. why should Triumph hold me to ransom because I like to service my own bike. Nothing available on the internet that works either. Thumbs down Triumph.
Your now get a obd reader and the software to reset the service now light. Just search for “reset maintenance light”. Easy peasy now.
Great review about to get a year old bike .RP iRELAND