Liked the video. I've recently got myself a tiger 800xca which I love. I've still got my FJR1300 which I really don't want to part with but spend more miles on the tiger now.
My wife is ready to move up from her first bike (ever) a BMW G310GS. It’s been a comfortable, easy to ride, lightweight starter bike. But to do longer trips with some mandatory highway slab riding, more power would make things better. The Tiger 800 is a bike I am considering for her. Not too heavy and seems pretty bulletproof. The number of different Tiger models, however, is confusing. I’m just starting my research. BTW, I like British bikes, too. I also have a Bonneville in the garage next to my BMW R1200GS.
The XRx Low might be a great model. I'm 5' 11" and can't put both feet down on my XC without lowering the seat. I put a Triumph OE low seat on it for my daughter to ride (30" inseam) and she touches toes. The XRx Low is almost 2" lower.
I ride an 800, I'm 5'11 and moderately fit male. The bike is heavy. With the tank at the front it handles completely different to a 310bmw. I'd suggest a 650gs or the Dakar. Expand the rear gear so it's got longer legs for the highway and put a better seat on it and it would be perfect.
Can't go wrong. If you're going used, find a documented well-serviced bike. If you scroll through the clips, you'll see where it was wrecked and brought back to life to travel 3500 miles through the Pacific Northwest. Thanks for posting.
Liked the video. I've recently got myself a tiger 800xca which I love. I've still got my FJR1300 which I really don't want to part with but spend more miles on the tiger now.
I miss my sport tourer, CBR1100XX, but I don't miss its riding position. Love the FJR.
My wife is ready to move up from her first bike (ever) a BMW G310GS. It’s been a comfortable, easy to ride, lightweight starter bike. But to do longer trips with some mandatory highway slab riding, more power would make things better. The Tiger 800 is a bike I am considering for her. Not too heavy and seems pretty bulletproof. The number of different Tiger models, however, is confusing. I’m just starting my research. BTW, I like British bikes, too. I also have a Bonneville in the garage next to my BMW R1200GS.
The XRx Low might be a great model. I'm 5' 11" and can't put both feet down on my XC without lowering the seat. I put a Triumph OE low seat on it for my daughter to ride (30" inseam) and she touches toes. The XRx Low is almost 2" lower.
Thanks! That’s a help. Funny thing, my wife is also 5’11” and all legs. So I guess we need to do some test riding!
I ride an 800, I'm 5'11 and moderately fit male. The bike is heavy. With the tank at the front it handles completely different to a 310bmw. I'd suggest a 650gs or the Dakar. Expand the rear gear so it's got longer legs for the highway and put a better seat on it and it would be perfect.
434 lbs wet for a 800 cc vs the 2021 klr650cc wet thats 456 lb . Thats pretty impressive.
My daughter now has this 800 and I ride a 1200, and as much as I like it, I miss the more nimble and fun 800. But, don't tell my daughter that.
Sick dude. I’m debating buying the same bike.
Can't go wrong. If you're going used, find a documented well-serviced bike. If you scroll through the clips, you'll see where it was wrecked and brought back to life to travel 3500 miles through the Pacific Northwest. Thanks for posting.