Thanks for the review, you put me out of my waiting misery 😂. I’ve got one of these due in March in grey and have been eagerly awaiting a rider’s comments. You covered all elements of this bike brilliantly (as usual) Can’t wait 👍
I’ve been waiting for a review on this bike and to get up on a Sunday morning,flat white and you in front of me couldn’t come at a better time. Great review, my scrambler xe is worried so is my credit card 🍻
@@barryrose4850 totally, in the looks department the XE wins! I love mine. I think a street triple 765 would also be a great garage pal for the Scrambler. I have 4 bikes already though, garage is full!
First time I have come across one of your reviews and I like your style… thank you! …and I like the sound of the bike, have a test ride booked for when my local dealer has a demo one available. Will echo another’s comment, the quality of your delivery means I have subscribed. 10/10!
Totally agree…one of the worst screens ever…since this is a new release, why not use the same display style etc that are in the 900 and 1200, etc….also looks massively cheap and not Triumph like.
Triumph really lost their way with displays these past years. This one deserved a better display. All other manufacturer do better in that regards, even lower range bikes.
How would the bike be at all better with a TFT display? The entire bike world has been brainwashed into thinking that a smartphone screen is somehow better than anything else. Fuck it, tell me when someone sells a bike with a beautiful analog tachometer styled after a mid 2000's Aston Martin. That would be some good shit, not a goddamn $50 display.
Didn't know there was a press launch. I think you're the first to upload it! Been waiting for a review because i have ordered mine in December, can't wait. Took a bit of a gamble (cause not possible to ride it back then). By the looks of the review, I have made a good choice! Thx for the quick upload!!
Great honest review. Subscribed I am going to my Triumph dealership tomorrow and put in my order/deposit on the Caspian Blue 800. I'm in the US and hoping it won't take long to get the panniers and top box along with the heated grips fitted. Love the triple power plant.I had an 18' Striple RS and that thing was a riot put at 62 years old made me hurt after touring on it. Currently have a 20' Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx and love the bike but want something lighter. The 800 tics the boxes for me. Thanks for the content and ride safe!
I gave up my Tiger 800, seduced by a Scrambler XC, but regretted it ever since. This 800 is very tempting and I have requested a test ride as soon as they become available. The engine sound did come across on the video and sounds fantastic, not like one of those T-plane abominations. The throttle response (and your response) in Sports mode made me giggle. Forgive me if I don't let my wife see this review, she probably wouldn't approve of me having that much fun!
Ah, finally a review of the Tiger Sport 800. Thank you. The triple sounds amazing. I did not hear any complaints about gearing being short. This is Portugal? Looks beautiful. I would live to go there.
It took them 4 years to progress from the 660 so I won't hold my breath. They could adapt the old 1050 or reconfigure the 1200 so there are options but I imagine they'd want to maximise sales of this version before they consider something bigger. In the meantime, for £1k extra one could opt for the popular, new ninja 1100 for fast two up touring. 🤔
I asked - they said there's no way the 1200 lump will fit in this frame. But never say never, I reckon. If Yamaha can pull their finger out and make an MT-10 powered Tracer 10, we could have a cracking selection of touring bikes…
They could just give us a 1160 triple retuned with ridiculous torque.....and not charge an arm and leg for it. Wouldn't need to be 160 horsepower, it could be 130 horsepower with a heap more low end grunt. Remember the 1200 and 1250cc big four pot Japanese bikes that used to exist, and were affordable? Now it's getting to be like automobiles: Oh you want the bigger more powerful engine? Here's 10 grand worth of upscale trim crap you need to buy to get that.
@@exothermal.sprocketup until 10 years ago some bikes didn't even have a fuel guage yet now they have to have the full works. And prices have rocketed at the same time. The question is are we any happier with all this excess or are we being gaslit and being told that more is better. Ask yourself, better for who? I love Triumph products, love the triple engine and usually their styling but is a £10 grand hornet really £8 grand worse if a bike. And it still has a lot of frivolous tech we are being convinced that we need. Much as I love the new RS, I look at the price and remember the demise of the RR which badly misjudged the market.
A most enjoyable review lad! My Missus and I have been going on extended trips around Europe and further afield for many years now, currently on a BMW1250 GSA on all sorts of roads and the occasional goat track. Last Autumn I ended up rolling off the ferry in Bilbao on my own as Herself had to opt out at the last minute due to work commitments. This was a first for me and on a number of occasions as I rode through the Picos and down the country roads to Ronda and back to Le Harve for the ferry home i thought what kind of bike would be more fun on such solo trips? I think this could be the one. I'll be keeping my Boghopper and may go for the 1300 GSA for our trips away together but just watching this review had my heart beating a little faster thinking what fun this 800 would be on those fantastic Portuguese and Spanish mountain roads. A full after market exhaust is all it wants for I think. Everything else is fine.
Great review, looks to be the bike I will be replacing my 07 Tiger 1050 with. Gotta disagree with you on the comment about the front wheel being unfashionable in being a 17". Its just what so many of us have been waiting for from Triumph. A good upright sport tourer for the road. They haven't had one since the demise of the 1050 sport. Yes I know there's the 660 sport but lets face it, it is a bit short on power. 110-120 hp is perfect for this sort of bike.
Hi Tim, great stuff! So glad that that my intuition was right. Getting mine in March in Paris. Agree about the dash but that aside, it sounds like a perfect Swiss army knife with oodles of fun.
Been waiting on this review coming out. Can't wait to try it out. I know you're a fan of the 900GT Pro. I was going to ask you which you preferred between the two but you've answered that in your review. I test rode the 900GT Pro and absolutely loved it. I won't ever take it off rode, but the issue for me is seat height. The TS 800 is 15mm taller. At 5'9" with a 32" inside leg, size really does matter!
Still first review up. Well done. I'm thinking of getting rid of my hornet 750 and Ninja1000sx and just buying this instead as it seems to do everything I need and I'm finding it hard to justify having 2 bikes.agrea about the dash though.
According to Peter Stevens Triumph Adelaide the cost is just over $21,000 as I've just paid for mine and awaiting delivery. Wanted the 660 Tiger Sport (which I'd paid for) but was told only 2 are being brought into Australia at 81 horse power (lime green), the rest are to be LAM's (direct from Triumph Australia's directors mouth). If you want the 660 Tiger Sport de-regulated, you will loose your 2 year warranty.
@@ashleyralston9142Triumph stuffed this up. We (NZ and Australia) needed the 80bhp 660 when there was no alternative. Now, everyone will just buy the 800, so we don't need the 80bhp 660...
@ I was with Mark (sale man Peter Stevens Adelaide) when we both had an argument with the CEO Triumph Australia over the phone. We both got nowhere. It's Triumph Australia's decision all 660 Tiger Sports coming into Australia will be learner LAM's, Trident's and Daytona 660 will come as both 50/50. Only the Tiger Sport 660 is to be restricted to LAMs (all but the 1st 2). I've been riding since 1975 and hold my advanced drivers licence (motorcycle) and instructors licence. So why do I need a LAM's machine, warranty YES. So I agree I was forced to the 800 Tiger Sport but after watching this video I may have made a good decision.
@@ashleyralston9142 I'd by the 800 for the upgraded brakes, suspension, bigger fuel tank, and extra body bits. Plus, the center stand option. The extra BHP is merely a bonus.
@@RacingAnt That's what I went for in the end. Plus the top box and panniers. I've also asked for radiator cover (Triumph don't have it yet) plus front crash bars like those on the Triumph 900. Again neither are available YET. As I live out in the South Australian bush the radiator cover for the dirt roads is a must. Plenty of tarmac roads but a lot of dirt ones to that I have to put up with. Comes with the territory. With trade in I'll be in the plus that's for sure.
Thanks mate! Finally a video with actual engine sound! I like this bike. A lot! One question though, do you know what was the yellow light on the dash up until the coffee break? It disappeared after 12:32
Im only 75kgs and very rarely have a passenger... kind of thinking that a fair few 660s may start to trickle onto the market and become quite tempting and probably be enough for me... do still kind of want one of these tho! 😂 Great review thanks! 🙌😎👍
Muy buena información nos entregas. Yo tengo una Honda CB500X que uso para ir al trabajo todos los días, pero ya la quiero cambiar por una con más potencia. Mis alternativas eran la Transalp 750 2025, de la cual hacen muy buenos comentarios, o esta nueva Triumph Tiger Sport 800. Con tu video me dejas clara la elección, mi nueva moto será esta TT Sport 800. Y si te preguntas por qué te escribo en idioma español, es porque a diferencia de mi mujer que es profesora de inglés, yo no se nada de inglés, y te escribo desde América del Sur. Buen video gracias. Saludos desde Chile.
A common complaint about the TS 660 (mine included) is the QS occasionally failing to work 2->3, especially when accelerating hard. Perfectly fine in all other gears, up and down. Interesting he experienced the same glitch on the new 800. Other than that, over 20k trouble free miles on mine. Excellent little commuter. If this one retains the nimble, lightweight easy to live with manners of the 660, should be a winner.
Very good review! I have a deposit down on this bike that should be arriving in march but the jury has been out until now. I own the tiger sport 660 RS. I add the RS because I’ve done a lot to improve its performance, which I won’t go into here, and make it the bike it should have been from the factory. I love my 660 but have been telling triumph for the past two years that they needed a bigger motor in the same touring package as the 660 and they seem to have answered the call. I still have to ride the new bike before I finalize the deal but from what I see here I think I’m sold. I have no problem with the display on the 660 and actually like the simplicity. I also think the triumph branded four piston front breaks will be more than adequate given the two piston on the 660 with upgraded EBC double sintered pads are more than enough breaking power. I would upgrade the new bike with EBC’s as well. it does make a difference. I’ll have to ride the new bike to determine if the stock suspension is up to snuff because I did go to Nitron on my 660 and it made a huge difference. Hopefully the new bike’s suspension has been beefed up and can be dialed in to fit my weight and a passenger. How was first gear, was it usable? I went to a 17 tooth front sprocket on the 660 because first gear was just unusable. hopefully they corrected the gearing on the new bike to make first longer before having to shift into second. this is the one thing you left out of your review. I would have liked to see the suspension set up to your weight and reviewed as well. thanks 👍
Agreed about the dash, no excuse for that. Also agree that this is what most people who get adventure bies should actually be looking at and I think why the old Tiger 1050 and 1050 Sport were so well placed in the market. So yeah, bring on a 1200 version 👍
Spot on Tim 👍 Close but still flawed ! That display is the reason i won't even test ride a Street Triple R. The Street RS has that even worse unreadable wanky tacho, wtf is wrong with Triumph clock design? It would be sooo much better with the old or new 1200RS big circular tacho with the speed in the centre and of course the Speed Triple 1200RS engine in the bike too 👍
Terrific review- on the top of my list of bikes to buy this year. So disappointed w/the dash tho- should've been a modern TFT. Outside of that, looks to be a terrific ride.
Great video as always. Wish you didn't compare it against the Tiger 900, because I've got the '23 900 GT Pro and when this 800 came out, I was actually thinking about trading, just for the proper triple and not needing ugly brackets for case-mounting. The GT Pro is a lot of kit that I just don't use to its fullest. Now I might just have to find one for a test ride when they're available in the States...
Been wanting to see a review of this bike, as it is a nice looking bike, good to hear it rides as well as it looks. Though have to say what were triumph thinking with that screen. That puts me off buying it, but would like to do a test ride.
Great review Tim, and the first one out. Don’t suppose anyone on the test did any two up riding did they? Just waiting for confirmation that it will be comfy for the missus then I’m having my name down for one.👍
Sadly not - it’s quite hard to do on a launch, you’re all in a convoy on quite a long route, so would require leaving someone’s bike behind. A test for when they’re in the UK I feel
Never mind cruise control as standard, why don't bikes sold in Britain have heated bars as standard. Seriously. Anyway, I'll buy one, when they make the dash less shit.
Tim, love the reviews. I subscribed after this review. I'm curious whether you recommend the Tiger Sport 800 or its older sibling the Tiger Sport 660 to someone buying their second bike?
@@timrodierides awe-some! Thanks for the insights! I bought my first bike, a 300cc, six years ago. I love it for commuting to work but need something more powerful for Southern California highways.
Cracking review! They should have let you out on track with it, see how it faired at higher speeds. I guess it would do it quite admirably although not really what its design brief was about. 👍🏼👌🏼😎
I had a trident and enjoyed it. This looks perfect for what I want now. More power better brakes better suspension and an ability to adjust it. I want to tour but also have something that I can give some herbs to on a spirited group ride or just an early morning fang. I will get the cosmic yellow one. The new tracer is uglier than a mandrils bum.
Great review. I would love to ride out there. Looks like Triumph wants folks to have 2 nice directions to upgrade triple enthusiasts from the 660. I have owned a Street Triple RS for 2 years and it looks like a tuned down version of that bike, with lower seating, better 2 up function, easier luggage upgrades, and more stout wind screen . All things that would make for a more rounded Street Triple with just a bit of sacrifice for handling, braking, and power. I think it's a nice fit to the lineup.
Bit of a letdown that Triumph haven’t fitted this bike with a proper TFT and Brembo calipers, when the 85 hp Tiger 850 Sport have both things and cost about the same.
I beg to differ on the display, it’s got the in-between display from street tripple rs and it’s horrible in my experience both to read from and navigate menus. As for brakes, eh, as long as it feels good and got good power - Brembo branding alone doesn’t guarantee that.
IMPO it seems obvious to me, that they'll release an RS version later this year with the TFT from the Street Triple RS and its Stylema brakes. That will be the one to wait for.
Yea, that display.... I said it about the 660 Sport too. It really is a big negative for me, and given it is something you use a lot, it must be better. But also, that front brake reservoir. It's just cost saving, nothing more or less. Which is really disappointing, because I love everything else about this bike. I will test ride it. I've had an MT09 SP for 2 years now and I think I'd like to start doing some touring.
Hi Tim, thanks for your video. I am agree with that you are saying. People buying SUVs, but all you need is sport-tourer or tourer. If you never leave paved roads, 17' just make more sense and provide better fun on the road. I have both, Tiger 660 and Tracer 9. Both fantastic bikes, 800 looks interesting upgrade for Tiger, but it makes it close to Tracer 9. But Tracer 9 is bigger, can handle two riders, has better dash (2025), better front light and overall seems like more capable bike. But I guess Triumph design is better looking.
Great review - it looks like you enjoyed yourself! After buying a new Tracer 9GT in 2022 and covering 9.5k miles before I got rid of it last summer I thought the only thing good about the Tracer was the engine. Unfortunately I believed the hype. IMHO the bike wasn't that good and the build quality and finish were extremely poor. It's a pity this bike wasn't around when I sold the Yamaha. Before the Tracer I had a 765 Street Triple so I know this would be a good bike - the Triumph triple is better than Yamaha's and the quality of the bike will be far better.
Good review. Beautiful bike....but yes, all bikes need a rectangular tft display with several display options. It can't be that hard....once you get it right all your bikes over £10k can use it.
Aren’t we odd, Tim not keen on the two tone colour of the engine whereas it’s a selling point for me as it reminds me of my 2008 Blade that I use to ride . The build quality and design shares many likeness to the Hondas I’ve owned, I’d swear if you stuck a Honda badge on the 800 it would fool some people 😂
Also i believe the tracer 9 GT comes with panniers as standard for not much more than this. No doubt like usual triumph will charge about 1k for the pannier pack which takes it will above the OTR price of this tiger 800.
The new Tracer 9 GT is £14350, so £3350 more than this. Looks like there are deals on the old T9 GT at £11216, but one of the journos on this event has one and said the Tiger can hustle harder without getting squirrelly
I love my Tiger 660 for many things, and have the XSR 900 for pleasure rides. I was looking at the tracer 900 to replace the 660. Yamaha CP3 motor is great but the Tracer is just so ugly that I can't do it. Seeing that this 800 is the 660 with more power, there won't be any hesitation when it's released. I think because of the smaller motor many didn't even think of giving the 660 a try and that's unfortunate, this 800 is gonna be on a lot of top 10 lists in December.
Did Honda just come along and piss on everybody’s chips with the Hornet 1000 SP? Yes please Triumph build that 1200, and I’ll trade my 1200 GT Pro for one…… Two fingered 😂❤
Nice to see the first reviews coming through. Here’s a question Tim, currently own a Tiger 900 RP, used to own a ST765RS which I loved so I’m wondering seeing as I never go off-road and all my stuff is on the roads, days out and the odd long weekend touring. Do you think the Tiger 800 Sport would be the better bike over a 2024 Tiger 900 RP for someone who just does roads and the odd tour?
great review, beautiful bike. The triple howl is just different and sounds awesome. Had me interested as a replacement for my current Trident. I want to upgrade to something a tad bigger, more touring oriented. Was eyeing this or the 900 GT pro.. will have to sit properly on them, but for a pillion the 900 seems a lil more comfortable. Though this is more stylish.. methinks.. Oh spring, just come quicker!!
Oohh, my TS660 is due an MOT this March, now I'm tempted to chop it in for its bigger brother in spring. Just dont tell the Mrs (will she notice my red bike has turned yellow?)
A 1050 version would do it for me ! I don't need a 1200. The old 1050 Speed Triple was plenty fast for me. ( really too fast ) This bike has me really interested. I'd been looking at the Tracer 9 for a few years, but not yet pulled the Trigger. I did finally get a test ride of one mid last year. But they only gave me 30 mins ! So I didn't have enough time to really form an conclusive opinion. I certainly don't want the T planed crank, 19 inch front wheeled Tiger 900 . I'd rather have a Tracer than that. T plane cranks are stupid to me. I've had a couple of 120 degree triples . They were nice. On a test ride, the T plane crank just made me think "This bike is misfiring" . A stupid stupid stupid idea. But this could be my next bike. It's probably between this and a Tracer. Triumph just might have stopped me from swapping brands over to Yamaha ! I'll be getting a test ride ASAP !
As i wrote when it was first announce, it's the replacement for us who bought the Tracer 900 Mk1...still a £4Grand price increase since 2018 though,thanks renters!
How does it compare with the MT you owned in terms of engine feel and revs at highway speeds? I have a couple of triumphs and really want to like this one, but even the screen on the Tiger 850 sport (which I don't particularly care for) is better than what they have on the new Tiger 800 sport. You are spot on in getting users to accept the concept that an 800 sport is probably more realistic in terms of what riders need. I have and love the Tiger 850 sport, but I find myself doing 95% of my riding on road where at speeds of 85mph plus (toll speeds) the 888 triple gets a tad buzzy.
j'achète si Triumph change ce bloc compteur hideux et indique d'une 800 moderne ! à part cela, super moteur, très belle moto et c'est une Triumph... :-)
Good review, I'll add it to the list of possible replacements for my Honda Crossrunner for 2025, currently planning to look at the new Hornet, and the GSX, and the Tracer. Did you mention the electronics package at all and i missed it?
I did mention it in the walkaround - it's your usual lean sensitive ABC/TC, along with a standard up/down quickshifter and also standard-fit cruise control. Heated grips optional, 3 riding modes etc.
Hi Tim, really enjoyed the video thanks. Just wondering what you'd choose as a do it all bike, so commuting, touring, a few track days, between the tiger sport 800 and a kawasaki 1000sx? Cheers
Excellent! Been waiting for this Tim. I had the 660 for a while but having to change up from 1st before I’d even got off the drive got on my nerves! Is this better in that respect?
How stable is the bike on the highway speeds compared to bikes like africa twin or bmw gs?? I am interested in buying this bike but would be doing mostly long trips on highway with it
Firstly, thanks for the kind comment! Secondly, yes… gym membership is being reactivated as we speak so I can pick my Tenere up off the floor repeatedly without a hernia!
Great review Tim thanks a lot. What about the headlight is it the one on one off asymmetrical lighting pattern or is it like the old 800 with both lights on?
Watched because it was the first review of this bike.
Quality of the content gets you a sub 😊
Thank you kindly (and to every other new subscriber!). I do appreciate it, and read all my comments.
Thanks for the review, you put me out of my waiting misery 😂. I’ve got one of these due in March in grey and have been eagerly awaiting a rider’s comments. You covered all elements of this bike brilliantly (as usual) Can’t wait 👍
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I’ve been waiting for a review on this bike and to get up on a Sunday morning,flat white and you in front of me couldn’t come at a better time. Great review, my scrambler xe is worried so is my credit card 🍻
@@barryrose4850 hahaha thank you! I think I’m the first review up…
Same 😂
I have a scram xe too... keep it! different mission... Would be two great bikes to own.
@@CCitis actually which bike are you going to look back at when you walk away- xe it is 💪
@@barryrose4850 totally, in the looks department the XE wins! I love mine. I think a street triple 765 would also be a great garage pal for the Scrambler. I have 4 bikes already though, garage is full!
First RUclipsr on that’s put up a review on the Trident Tiger Sport 800! Well done and thank you! Shame about the weather but it looked amazing
@@jaywynn it got better!
First time I have come across one of your reviews and I like your style… thank you!
…and I like the sound of the bike, have a test ride booked for when my local dealer has a demo one available.
Will echo another’s comment, the quality of your delivery means I have subscribed. 10/10!
Using the same display from the trident and tiger 660 is absolutely criminal. The display from the 900 GT pro is so much better.
Totally agree…one of the worst screens ever…since this is a new release, why not use the same display style etc that are in the 900 and 1200, etc….also looks massively cheap and not Triumph like.
Triumph really lost their way with displays these past years. This one deserved a better display. All other manufacturer do better in that regards, even lower range bikes.
The voge 900 dsx rivals the class leading BMW displays and that bike is 9grand fully loaded
@@clarkie005 Yep. Triumph has no excuse, if we all rant about it. at some point it has to be answered.
How would the bike be at all better with a TFT display? The entire bike world has been brainwashed into thinking that a smartphone screen is somehow better than anything else. Fuck it, tell me when someone sells a bike with a beautiful analog tachometer styled after a mid 2000's Aston Martin. That would be some good shit, not a goddamn $50 display.
Love Mr Rodie’s reviews, amusing man, insightful commentary, decent photography, crap hair
This styling with a good dash, the 1200 motor, brembo's and semi active suspension would be a winner.
Have you looked at the GSXS1000GX ?
Touring needs 180 horsepower. I guess.
@exothermal.sprocket nope.......but it doesn't hurt.
@ I'd prefer fat torque from idle to high-middle. Like the sort of torque that leaves long black lines on the road without a million revs.
Well done mate, think you’re the first reviewer come up on my list. Can’t wait till I pick mine up in March😀
Thank you! Think I’m the first review of it… probably not the best though 😂
@timrodierides Don't put yourself down. You're always entertaining and informative!
Didn't know there was a press launch. I think you're the first to upload it! Been waiting for a review because i have ordered mine in December, can't wait. Took a bit of a gamble (cause not possible to ride it back then). By the looks of the review, I have made a good choice! Thx for the quick upload!!
Great honest review. Subscribed
I am going to my Triumph dealership tomorrow and put in my order/deposit on the Caspian Blue 800. I'm in the US and hoping it won't take long to get the panniers and top box along with the heated grips fitted. Love the triple power plant.I had an 18' Striple RS and that thing was a riot put at 62 years old made me hurt after touring on it. Currently have a 20' Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx and love the bike but want something lighter. The 800 tics the boxes for me.
Thanks for the content and ride safe!
Mr Rodie, the king of the intro hook. Now I GOTTA watch to see exactly what it is lol
Great review Tim!
Michelin Road 6 I believe, not Road 5. Thought I had slipped back a few years, but it is a 6. Good to see as OEM fitment.
I said that deliberately to see who's paying attention ;)
I gave up my Tiger 800, seduced by a Scrambler XC, but regretted it ever since. This 800 is very tempting and I have requested a test ride as soon as they become available. The engine sound did come across on the video and sounds fantastic, not like one of those T-plane abominations. The throttle response (and your response) in Sports mode made me giggle. Forgive me if I don't let my wife see this review, she probably wouldn't approve of me having that much fun!
Ah, finally a review of the Tiger Sport 800. Thank you.
The triple sounds amazing.
I did not hear any complaints about gearing being short.
This is Portugal? Looks beautiful. I would live to go there.
Thanks, I was looking forward for a review. You are the first with this 800 :-) ! My test ride to go once available at dealerships.
I think this chassis is an absolute winner. A 1200cc version of this would be a beast. I hope they make it.
It took them 4 years to progress from the 660 so I won't hold my breath. They could adapt the old 1050 or reconfigure the 1200 so there are options but I imagine they'd want to maximise sales of this version before they consider something bigger.
In the meantime, for £1k extra one could opt for the popular, new ninja 1100 for fast two up touring. 🤔
I asked - they said there's no way the 1200 lump will fit in this frame. But never say never, I reckon. If Yamaha can pull their finger out and make an MT-10 powered Tracer 10, we could have a cracking selection of touring bikes…
Moto Morini joins the chat....
They could just give us a 1160 triple retuned with ridiculous torque.....and not charge an arm and leg for it. Wouldn't need to be 160 horsepower, it could be 130 horsepower with a heap more low end grunt.
Remember the 1200 and 1250cc big four pot Japanese bikes that used to exist, and were affordable?
Now it's getting to be like automobiles: Oh you want the bigger more powerful engine? Here's 10 grand worth of upscale trim crap you need to buy to get that.
@@exothermal.sprocketup until 10 years ago some bikes didn't even have a fuel guage yet now they have to have the full works. And prices have rocketed at the same time.
The question is are we any happier with all this excess or are we being gaslit and being told that more is better.
Ask yourself, better for who?
I love Triumph products, love the triple engine and usually their styling but is a £10 grand hornet really £8 grand worse if a bike. And it still has a lot of frivolous tech we are being convinced that we need.
Much as I love the new RS, I look at the price and remember the demise of the RR which badly misjudged the market.
A most enjoyable review lad! My Missus and I have been going on extended trips around Europe and further afield for many years now, currently on a BMW1250 GSA on all sorts of roads and the occasional goat track. Last Autumn I ended up rolling off the ferry in Bilbao on my own as Herself had to opt out at the last minute due to work commitments. This was a first for me and on a number of occasions as I rode through the Picos and down the country roads to Ronda and back to Le Harve for the ferry home i thought what kind of bike would be more fun on such solo trips? I think this could be the one. I'll be keeping my Boghopper and may go for the 1300 GSA for our trips away together but just watching this review had my heart beating a little faster thinking what fun this 800 would be on those fantastic Portuguese and Spanish mountain roads. A full after market exhaust is all it wants for I think. Everything else is fine.
Great review, looks to be the bike I will be replacing my 07 Tiger 1050 with. Gotta disagree with you on the comment about the front wheel being unfashionable in being a 17". Its just what so many of us have been waiting for from Triumph. A good upright sport tourer for the road. They haven't had one since the demise of the 1050 sport. Yes I know there's the 660 sport but lets face it, it is a bit short on power. 110-120 hp is perfect for this sort of bike.
Hi Tim, great stuff! So glad that that my intuition was right. Getting mine in March in Paris. Agree about the dash but that aside, it sounds like a perfect Swiss army knife with oodles of fun.
Thanks for the review tim!i got the impression the more you rode it,the better you liked it!
Great review, I’ve always hoped they’d do a XR rival with a tiger sport 1200, this looks great
Great review. Looks like another great machine from Triumph.
I think this is the motorcycle most people want.
Been waiting on this review coming out. Can't wait to try it out. I know you're a fan of the 900GT Pro. I was going to ask you which you preferred between the two but you've answered that in your review. I test rode the 900GT Pro and absolutely loved it. I won't ever take it off rode, but the issue for me is seat height. The TS 800 is 15mm taller. At 5'9" with a 32" inside leg, size really does matter!
Still first review up. Well done. I'm thinking of getting rid of my hornet 750 and Ninja1000sx and just buying this instead as it seems to do everything I need and I'm finding it hard to justify having 2 bikes.agrea about the dash though.
Well, that was worth the wait. Now I’ll wait to see how long, and how much it is when it arrives in Australia. Enjoy your beers 🍻
According to Peter Stevens Triumph Adelaide the cost is just over $21,000 as I've just paid for mine and awaiting delivery. Wanted the 660 Tiger Sport (which I'd paid for) but was told only 2 are being brought into Australia at 81 horse power (lime green), the rest are to be LAM's (direct from Triumph Australia's directors mouth). If you want the 660 Tiger Sport de-regulated, you will loose your 2 year warranty.
@@ashleyralston9142Triumph stuffed this up. We (NZ and Australia) needed the 80bhp 660 when there was no alternative. Now, everyone will just buy the 800, so we don't need the 80bhp 660...
@ I was with Mark (sale man Peter Stevens Adelaide) when we both had an argument with the CEO Triumph Australia over the phone. We both got nowhere. It's Triumph Australia's decision all 660 Tiger Sports coming into Australia will be learner LAM's, Trident's and Daytona 660 will come as both 50/50. Only the Tiger Sport 660 is to be restricted to LAMs (all but the 1st 2). I've been riding since 1975 and hold my advanced drivers licence (motorcycle) and instructors licence. So why do I need a LAM's machine, warranty YES. So I agree I was forced to the 800 Tiger Sport but after watching this video I may have made a good decision.
@@ashleyralston9142 I'd by the 800 for the upgraded brakes, suspension, bigger fuel tank, and extra body bits. Plus, the center stand option. The extra BHP is merely a bonus.
@@RacingAnt That's what I went for in the end. Plus the top box and panniers. I've also asked for radiator cover (Triumph don't have it yet) plus front crash bars like those on the Triumph 900. Again neither are available YET. As I live out in the South Australian bush the radiator cover for the dirt roads is a must. Plenty of tarmac roads but a lot of dirt ones to that I have to put up with. Comes with the territory. With trade in I'll be in the plus that's for sure.
A triumph by Triumph it seems 👏👏👏
What a lovely bike! Thanks for the review. Subscribed.
Thanks mate! Finally a video with actual engine sound! I like this bike. A lot!
One question though, do you know what was the yellow light on the dash up until the coffee break? It disappeared after 12:32
@@gm16180 cruise control (or Christ control as my phone autocorrect wants me to say)
@@timrodierides It has god mode, too? :D
Im only 75kgs and very rarely have a passenger... kind of thinking that a fair few 660s may start to trickle onto the market and become quite tempting and probably be enough for me... do still kind of want one of these tho! 😂 Great review thanks! 🙌😎👍
Very few of us felt short changed by the original 675 triple.
Great review, Tim... I NEED to test ride that now!
Muy buena información nos entregas. Yo tengo una Honda CB500X que uso para ir al trabajo todos los días, pero ya la quiero cambiar por una con más potencia. Mis alternativas eran la Transalp 750 2025, de la cual hacen muy buenos comentarios, o esta nueva Triumph Tiger Sport 800. Con tu video me dejas clara la elección, mi nueva moto será esta TT Sport 800. Y si te preguntas por qué te escribo en idioma español, es porque a diferencia de mi mujer que es profesora de inglés, yo no se nada de inglés, y te escribo desde América del Sur. Buen video gracias. Saludos desde Chile.
Great review , good to see you point out weak points like 😊dash etc
A common complaint about the TS 660 (mine included) is the QS occasionally failing to work 2->3, especially when accelerating hard. Perfectly fine in all other gears, up and down. Interesting he experienced the same glitch on the new 800. Other than that, over 20k trouble free miles on mine. Excellent little commuter. If this one retains the nimble, lightweight easy to live with manners of the 660, should be a winner.
Hey Triumph , the 1980's called they want their dash back
Hell yeah. Been waiting for this. Well done.
Very good review!
I have a deposit down on this bike that should be arriving in march but the jury has been out until now. I own the tiger sport 660 RS. I add the RS because I’ve done a lot to improve its performance, which I won’t go into here, and make it the bike it should have been from the factory. I love my 660 but have been telling triumph for the past two years that they needed a bigger motor in the same touring package as the 660 and they seem to have answered the call. I still have to ride the new bike before I finalize the deal but from what I see here I think I’m sold.
I have no problem with the display on the 660 and actually like the simplicity. I also think the triumph branded four piston front breaks will be more than adequate given the two piston on the 660 with upgraded EBC double sintered pads are more than enough breaking power. I would upgrade the new bike with EBC’s as well. it does make a difference. I’ll have to ride the new bike to determine if the stock suspension is up to snuff because I did go to Nitron on my 660 and it made a huge difference. Hopefully the new bike’s suspension has been beefed up and can be dialed in to fit my weight and a passenger.
How was first gear, was it usable? I went to a 17 tooth front sprocket on the 660 because first gear was just unusable.
hopefully they corrected the gearing on the new bike to make first longer before having to shift into second. this is the one thing you left out of your review. I would have liked to see the suspension set up to your weight and reviewed as well.
thanks 👍
Agreed about the dash, no excuse for that. Also agree that this is what most people who get adventure bies should actually be looking at and I think why the old Tiger 1050 and 1050 Sport were so well placed in the market. So yeah, bring on a 1200 version 👍
Scary face in the sky at 8:01 !!!
Spot on Tim 👍 Close but still flawed ! That display is the reason i won't even test ride a Street Triple R. The Street RS has that even worse unreadable wanky tacho, wtf is wrong with Triumph clock design? It would be sooo much better with the old or new 1200RS big circular tacho with the speed in the centre and of course the Speed Triple 1200RS engine in the bike too 👍
There’s a Elephant in the room , I like the Triumph but the Honda hornet is £2000 pound cheaper 😊👍
Terrific review- on the top of my list of bikes to buy this year. So disappointed w/the dash tho- should've been a modern TFT. Outside of that, looks to be a terrific ride.
Great video as always. Wish you didn't compare it against the Tiger 900, because I've got the '23 900 GT Pro and when this 800 came out, I was actually thinking about trading, just for the proper triple and not needing ugly brackets for case-mounting. The GT Pro is a lot of kit that I just don't use to its fullest. Now I might just have to find one for a test ride when they're available in the States...
So if they bring out an RS of this with a nice screen, and fancy suspension it will be a peach
Been wanting to see a review of this bike, as it is a nice looking bike, good to hear it rides as well as it looks. Though have to say what were triumph thinking with that screen. That puts me off buying it, but would like to do a test ride.
Going to wait for the Trident 800SP 😊
Great review Tim, and the first one out. Don’t suppose anyone on the test did any two up riding did they? Just waiting for confirmation that it will be comfy for the missus then I’m having my name down for one.👍
Sadly not - it’s quite hard to do on a launch, you’re all in a convoy on quite a long route, so would require leaving someone’s bike behind. A test for when they’re in the UK I feel
Never mind cruise control as standard, why don't bikes sold in Britain have heated bars as standard. Seriously. Anyway, I'll buy one, when they make the dash less shit.
Tim, love the reviews. I subscribed after this review. I'm curious whether you recommend the Tiger Sport 800 or its older sibling the Tiger Sport 660 to someone buying their second bike?
Thanks for the sub! I’d get the 800, it’ll keep you entertained for longer with the power. Really good engine!
@@timrodierides awe-some! Thanks for the insights! I bought my first bike, a 300cc, six years ago. I love it for commuting to work but need something more powerful for Southern California highways.
Cracking review! They should have let you out on track with it, see how it faired at higher speeds. I guess it would do it quite admirably although not really what its design brief was about. 👍🏼👌🏼😎
I had a trident and enjoyed it. This looks perfect for what I want now. More power better brakes better suspension and an ability to adjust it. I want to tour but also have something that I can give some herbs to on a spirited group ride or just an early morning fang. I will get the cosmic yellow one. The new tracer is uglier than a mandrils bum.
To another mandril, it is a thing of beauty and infinite allure.
Great review. I would love to ride out there. Looks like Triumph wants folks to have 2 nice directions to upgrade triple enthusiasts from the 660. I have owned a Street Triple RS for 2 years and it looks like a tuned down version of that bike, with lower seating, better 2 up function, easier luggage upgrades, and more stout wind screen . All things that would make for a more rounded Street Triple with just a bit of sacrifice for handling, braking, and power. I think it's a nice fit to the lineup.
Bit of a letdown that Triumph haven’t fitted this bike with a proper TFT and Brembo calipers, when the 85 hp Tiger 850 Sport have both things and cost about the same.
I beg to differ on the display, it’s got the in-between display from street tripple rs and it’s horrible in my experience both to read from and navigate menus. As for brakes, eh, as long as it feels good and got good power - Brembo branding alone doesn’t guarantee that.
Yeah, and had 30 less BHP. Tiger 660 power...
I'll put up with an ugly dash and own brand brakes for 30bhp and a road oriented chassis...
IMPO it seems obvious to me, that they'll release an RS version later this year with the TFT from the Street Triple RS and its Stylema brakes. That will be the one to wait for.
And if they do then I think that’ll be the perfect bike for me…
Nice one Tim,cheers 🍻
It's a much prettier bike than the Tracer 9, but you're right about the Fisher-Price screen.
Yea, that display.... I said it about the 660 Sport too. It really is a big negative for me, and given it is something you use a lot, it must be better. But also, that front brake reservoir. It's just cost saving, nothing more or less. Which is really disappointing, because I love everything else about this bike. I will test ride it. I've had an MT09 SP for 2 years now and I think I'd like to start doing some touring.
Hi Tim, thanks for your video. I am agree with that you are saying. People buying SUVs, but all you need is sport-tourer or tourer. If you never leave paved roads, 17' just make more sense and provide better fun on the road. I have both, Tiger 660 and Tracer 9. Both fantastic bikes, 800 looks interesting upgrade for Tiger, but it makes it close to Tracer 9. But Tracer 9 is bigger, can handle two riders, has better dash (2025), better front light and overall seems like more capable bike. But I guess Triumph design is better looking.
Great review - it looks like you enjoyed yourself! After buying a new Tracer 9GT in 2022 and covering 9.5k miles before I got rid of it last summer I thought the only thing good about the Tracer was the engine. Unfortunately I believed the hype. IMHO the bike wasn't that good and the build quality and finish were extremely poor. It's a pity this bike wasn't around when I sold the Yamaha. Before the Tracer I had a 765 Street Triple so I know this would be a good bike - the Triumph triple is better than Yamaha's and the quality of the bike will be far better.
Great video, I want one!
Great review, is this the new VFR800?
Good review. Beautiful bike....but yes, all bikes need a rectangular tft display with several display options. It can't be that hard....once you get it right all your bikes over £10k can use it.
Aren’t we odd, Tim not keen on the two tone colour of the engine whereas it’s a selling point for me as it reminds me of my 2008 Blade that I use to ride . The build quality and design shares many likeness to the Hondas I’ve owned, I’d swear if you stuck a Honda badge on the 800 it would fool some people 😂
I have a 09 plate 1050,and absolutely love it. Had from new. Should I px? £ 11,000,And will the finnish be as good?🤔
Are you the first?
Great stuff and has me excited to potentially get one this year.
I’m the first but by no means the best 😅
Also i believe the tracer 9 GT comes with panniers as standard for not much more than this. No doubt like usual triumph will charge about 1k for the pannier pack which takes it will above the OTR price of this tiger 800.
The new Tracer 9 GT is £14350, so £3350 more than this. Looks like there are deals on the old T9 GT at £11216, but one of the journos on this event has one and said the Tiger can hustle harder without getting squirrelly
The Yamaha Tracer 9 comes in at 213 kg wet, 9 gt's weight includes panniers and center stand.
Great review!
I love my Tiger 660 for many things, and have the XSR 900 for pleasure rides. I was looking at the tracer 900 to replace the 660. Yamaha CP3 motor is great but the Tracer is just so ugly that I can't do it.
Seeing that this 800 is the 660 with more power, there won't be any hesitation when it's released.
I think because of the smaller motor many didn't even think of giving the 660 a try and that's unfortunate, this 800 is gonna be on a lot of top 10 lists in December.
Did Honda just come along and piss on everybody’s chips with the Hornet 1000 SP?
Yes please Triumph build that 1200, and I’ll trade my 1200 GT Pro for one……
Two fingered 😂❤
Nice to see the first reviews coming through.
Here’s a question Tim, currently own a Tiger 900 RP, used to own a ST765RS which I loved so I’m wondering seeing as I never go off-road and all my stuff is on the roads, days out and the odd long weekend touring. Do you think the Tiger 800 Sport would be the better bike over a 2024 Tiger 900 RP for someone who just does roads and the odd tour?
great review, beautiful bike. The triple howl is just different and sounds awesome.
Had me interested as a replacement for my current Trident. I want to upgrade to something a tad bigger, more touring oriented.
Was eyeing this or the 900 GT pro.. will have to sit properly on them, but for a pillion the 900 seems a lil more comfortable. Though this is more stylish.. methinks.. Oh spring, just come quicker!!
Excellent thanks Tim, I’m thinking about chopping in my Tiger 1200 GT Pro for one of these.
PS Congratulations on being the first to get a review up!
Oohh, my TS660 is due an MOT this March, now I'm tempted to chop it in for its bigger brother in spring. Just dont tell the Mrs (will she notice my red bike has turned yellow?)
A 1050 version would do it for me ! I don't need a 1200. The old 1050 Speed Triple was plenty fast for me. ( really too fast )
This bike has me really interested. I'd been looking at the Tracer 9 for a few years, but not yet pulled the Trigger. I did finally get a test ride of one mid last year. But they only gave me 30 mins ! So I didn't have enough time to really form an conclusive opinion.
I certainly don't want the T planed crank, 19 inch front wheeled Tiger 900 . I'd rather have a Tracer than that.
T plane cranks are stupid to me. I've had a couple of 120 degree triples . They were nice. On a test ride, the T plane crank just made me think "This bike is misfiring" . A stupid stupid stupid idea.
But this could be my next bike. It's probably between this and a Tracer. Triumph just might have stopped me from swapping brands over to Yamaha !
I'll be getting a test ride ASAP !
We need a Tiger 1200 Sport!!!
As i wrote when it was first announce, it's the replacement for us who bought the Tracer 900 Mk1...still a £4Grand price increase since 2018 though,thanks renters!
The Michelin Road tires have always been among the best for "normal" road use.
How does it compare with the MT you owned in terms of engine feel and revs at highway speeds? I have a couple of triumphs and really want to like this one, but even the screen on the Tiger 850 sport (which I don't particularly care for) is better than what they have on the new Tiger 800 sport. You are spot on in getting users to accept the concept that an 800 sport is probably more realistic in terms of what riders need. I have and love the Tiger 850 sport, but I find myself doing 95% of my riding on road where at speeds of 85mph plus (toll speeds) the 888 triple gets a tad buzzy.
j'achète si Triumph change ce bloc compteur hideux et indique d'une 800 moderne ! à part cela, super moteur, très belle moto et c'est une Triumph... :-)
Dash would be rubbish on a £6,000 bike so on an £11,000 bike its a deal breaker.
Good review, I'll add it to the list of possible replacements for my Honda Crossrunner for 2025, currently planning to look at the new Hornet, and the GSX, and the Tracer. Did you mention the electronics package at all and i missed it?
I did mention it in the walkaround - it's your usual lean sensitive ABC/TC, along with a standard up/down quickshifter and also standard-fit cruise control. Heated grips optional, 3 riding modes etc.
@@timrodierides Excellent, thanks for the prompt reply :)
This looks like a great commuter bike. How reliable will it be? Is the engine one that has been proven for years?
Nice one. Made me want to test ride one.
It looks like the two riders in front aren't really feeling it in the damp conditions and you're itching to get past them!? Good review BTW 🙂
I felt feistier than usual!
For similar money, a GX can be bought. I know what I'd take.
Wondering if coming from a 890Duke R it’ll be underwhelming… Thoughts?
Hi Tim, really enjoyed the video thanks.
Just wondering what you'd choose as a do it all bike, so commuting, touring, a few track days, between the tiger sport 800 and a kawasaki 1000sx? Cheers
Excellent! Been waiting for this Tim. I had the 660 for a while but having to change up from 1st before I’d even got off the drive got on my nerves! Is this better in that respect?
Looks bloody lovely!
Another good report……
The foot position is better than the Tracer 900 gt.
Ok, I want one. Thanks.
How stable is the bike on the highway speeds compared to bikes like africa twin or bmw gs?? I am interested in buying this bike but would be doing mostly long trips on highway with it
Feels perfectly stable to me, but I'm not sure I've never felt a bike that feels unstable riding in a straight line?!
@timrodierides i did on my maxi scooter...but only in some short moments when you get some wind blasts...
When will we get reviews new vs old/similar. What du you get for the extra money. For example the 1050sport vs this new 800
Needs a better TFT and Brembos. OEM heated seat option would be nice.
Slowly morphing into Mr LCR with that belly. Have you been working away at it?😂
Firstly, thanks for the kind comment! Secondly, yes… gym membership is being reactivated as we speak so I can pick my Tenere up off the floor repeatedly without a hernia!
How tall are you ? You look quite big on bike and I'm 6,4 ?
@@Neils.smith1996 I’m 6’3”
Great review Tim thanks a lot. What about the headlight is it the one on one off asymmetrical lighting pattern or is it like the old 800 with both lights on?
Why is everyone forgetting the mv turismo 800? Would like a comparison, may even need a test ride...