Greetings from fellow Triumph owner living in Japan, The pricing for the Tiger Sport 800 is out - 1,395,000yen tax included. It's cheaper than the Tracer9 GT by 100k, even WITH the piss weak Yen. Triumph Japan has been very aggressive with pricing in Japan that they are either matching or undercutting the local guys in many cases, and that's not including the promotional packages they do as well. I'd expect individual Triumph Japan dealers will be throwing together full panier packages heavily discounted or even free to hit their sales target, like some of them did with the Tiger 900.
Awesome to see relatively lightweight right-power touring bikes making a comeback. Also appreciate the features-to-price value from a manufacturer who knows how to build a chassis. Well done Triumph.
I've had Tiger 660 sport what an amazing bike was.. swapped it out with street triple RS, after then some Harleys now I'm riding a Multistrada 1260s if I didn't go with Ducati the new Tiger 800 would be a go! That triple sound and a comfortable ride gives you just pure pleasure. Appreciate what Triumph does!!
Good video. I agree, the Triumph is a very nice looking bike, good features too (like you I actually like the simplicity of the dash). For a sports touring bike I'd definitely consider it, in fact I might try getting a test ride next year. Ride safe.
As a blue '08 Tiger 1050 owner, I'm very interested in this bike and I will go for a test. The dash is not the best looking one, but I prefer to look at the road..
A 2024 900 GT owner who's not going to dedicated off-road trails, I would've got this if it was an option. Still going through reviews and all, 1st impression is killer, for me.
This new Tiger 800 Sport does look brilliant. My wife's Street Triple 675 is at 40,000 miles, nearly 9 years old and zero issues. Triumph quality is right up there in our opinion
@@davidmain3 I always thought 120hp was the max for a reasonable bike on the street. Chains are more efficient and not that much maintenance But I can see the appeal of a shaft
That dash looks like something from 30 years ago.. Other than that, it has most features you would want for a road bike and it should probably handle like a more premium Tiger 660. We'll have to see how much that premium will be priced at
The only sport tourers I dig are the ones that really try to look like a sport bike like the old VFR 800 or Triumph Sprint. I guess the Daytona 660 would fit that bill well if it got the same update as the Trident with the cruise control. Still, I don't get all the ADV's in my country when there are hardly any places to go offroad. Something like this tiger sport makes way more sense than a GS, and yet everyone wants those.
@jaide1312 I got my transalp to see what the hype is. It's nice. But yes it's more an image like an suv. People would be better in a hatch back. And riders would be better on something like this most of the time
I bought a tiger 660 two years ago for about 12k. Now worth 4k with low miles. In perfect shape. It’s fun bike. But a little small for me. Riding a r12gs now.
I've been reserching a want list of the next bike I would like and so far this 800 has me very intersted, it checks a lot of the boxes and yellow is hands down the color of choice imho.
@@DragoniteMotoJP at least it has a basic cruise system and none of the Japanese models in this catalog does that I’ve seen. No wind screen and no cruise is a deal breaker for me as I commute on the Interstate every day for two hours.
The Kawasaki Versys 650 non Lams Version , is the most overlooked bike as far as sports tourers are concerned . And anyone who hasn’t ridden one , has no idea what they can do . If Kawasaki in 2025 only updated a few things on the Versys , such as reduce seat height , make the adjustable screen 60mm taller , and introduced Apple /android play on a bigger TFT screen , I would trade my 23 model Versys in on it , without a hesitation . 15500kms on the Versys it feels and looks brand new .😊
@@SomewhereInside kawasaki doesn't sell the versus 650 in japan, only the 1000/1100. Just like yamaha only sels the tracer 9gt and gt plus, no tracer 9 or tracer 7
@@DragoniteMotoJP wow ..very odd considering , Japanese people aren’t exactly beefy and tall..the lighter more nimble 650 would logically be more popular .
I ride 2013 Ninja 650 and this powerplant is seriously due for an overhaul. I wanted to demo the new model but it was booked all day however I was able to ride the z650rs just so I could get a feel for the new ones. I know they've made some refinements but honestly I wasn't all that impressed with it, had the same vibrations in the handlebars as mine. I went for a weekend trip over the summer and it just about killed me, I'm good for a couple of hours at first but then it really starts wearing on you and have to make stops way more frequently which kills your time because of all the breaks.
@CaffeinatedCruiser I think a lot of people are coming to this conclusion. Good marketing is easy to push us in the wrong direction especially with the algorithm targeting us
@thodoris3790 I'm same weight. On the street I find it too bouncy. In the dirt I like the softness but not any other experience in dirt except transalp.
@@DragoniteMotoJPwhy you didnt go for the vstrom800de?i m waiting to see the new tenere for 25.if its not updated aw i want,i ll go for the vstrom.not the transalp,even if its a liitle ugly
@thodoris3790 vstrom is hot. Not good in japan. Vstrom is 25kg heavier and that weight is up high and you do notice back to back. Vstrom is worse on the street where I and most sdv riders spend most of their time.
@STIjojoSTI more comfort on the road. They clame narrow front so easy to get feet down. My tracer has a narrow front and I'm fine getting my feet down.
@@STIjojoSTI Because they have no concept of “duty of care “ in my opinion . Young shorter learner riders , falling off bikes at traffic lights as fork rebound causes them to tip over . If they could have a firm footing , it would avoid tip overs . Yes if you are a quick learner , you soon adjust and use your rear brake the last two metres or so before stopping , and you make sure your wheel is straight before and after stopping , but have heard of riders giving up on tall bikes after their first tip over . Idiot engineers , get out in the real world .
@@SomewhereInsideLooking on the Triumph UK website, a “Dual comfort lower seat” (-25mm) is listed as an accessory, although no pricing as yet. How comfortable it will be with 25mm of foam cut out of it will be anyone’s guess…
I hardly ever take the scrambler off road on purpose - but some of the b roads around here are so bad that it might as well be off road. That’s what I really enjoy about the scrambler (it does what the adventure bikes do, but with less fairings) it handles well on smooth roads, but have no issues handling very poorly maintained b roads. On the Speed Triple I have to me a lot more cautious about taking random turns and go exploring.
Very well could be for me, the 850 is good but it's virtually the 900 but with less options/accessories, not a deal breaker but GPS isn't even available on that model and they crippled it just to force everyone to want the 900. I feel the new 800 is a bit overpriced, msrp is slightly higher than the 850 but they are giving you more stuff as standard features: slipper clutch, quick shifter, cruise, etc.... I'm not saying that it's not worth the extra cost but it seems to be the pattern these days.
@@DragoniteMotoJP We have a Triumph dealer who brings in the demo bikes and they typically have the adventure models. I've been able to ride the Tiger 660, Trident, Street Triple, Speed Twin, T120, Scrambler 400, and the Speedmaster. The 900 has the t-plane crank and I've read a lot of people didn't like it, I don't see it mentioned for the 800 so I'm taking that it's a more traditional configuration like the 660, Trident, and the Daytona.
Man but you use to have a tracer09!!! After own a triumph street cup 900 i won't own another triumph in my live. Huge important issues due to the design and a terrible experience with the official dealership... Now a 2024 SV650 and I don't want anything that's not japanese
This or the BMW F800 GS? The Triumph has more HP ( Tiger Sport 113 HP, BMW 87 ).. torque? BMW about 67 ft. lbs., and the Tiger Sport, 70 ft. lbs. What a great-looking bike! However, I think that the BMW is a complete adventure bike, whereas the Tiger is a touring bike.
@@markboucher5776haven’t been on a v8 either although I know of people with ones - but technically you are correct 😊 I haven’t really ridden any inline 4 screamers either 😜 but I do love the CP3 from Yamaha and every triumph triple I’ve been on have felt great 👍
Yamaha calling the Tracer GT a sport tourer is a joke with no punchline. It's an adv bike in a sport tourer Scooby Doo mask. The Tiger 800 looks pretty dang good, especially in yellow. I never considered a Triumph until the last week.
@ninji5226 as a former tracer owner, it's extremely sporty, but with an adv seating position. Exactly like the tiger 660 sport and exactly like this bike.
@@vasilisdedes5100 I have mixed feelings on the dash, but it's not a deal breaker. Thinking of my hondas great dash. I'd rather triumphs great suspension and bad dash than my great dash and cheap suspension
Change that cheap dash , drop a 1200 engine into that design especially in the yellow and triumph would be on to a winner …. Give it shaft drive and it would worry BMW
@digitalmike330 hahhahaha. Did they say this one will be out of Thailand? The uk biult bikes do seem more reliable than the Thailand bikes from whatbi hear, but only hear-say. (Ktm's best reliability comes out of India no questions😅)
Greetings from fellow Triumph owner living in Japan, The pricing for the Tiger Sport 800 is out - 1,395,000yen tax included. It's cheaper than the Tracer9 GT by 100k, even WITH the piss weak Yen. Triumph Japan has been very aggressive with pricing in Japan that they are either matching or undercutting the local guys in many cases, and that's not including the promotional packages they do as well. I'd expect individual Triumph Japan dealers will be throwing together full panier packages heavily discounted or even free to hit their sales target, like some of them did with the Tiger 900.
Hey, thanks for coming buy.
That's great, I say the price, wassent sure it was with tax or not.
You finally did it Triumph! I’m sold!!!
I do agree, the Tiger 800 does look damn good.
Awesome to see relatively lightweight right-power touring bikes making a comeback. Also appreciate the features-to-price value from a manufacturer who knows how to build a chassis. Well done Triumph.
This was the perfect time to upgrade to a 6 inch TFT LCD dash from the 660 tiger sport. Another missed opportunity
@roberta.6579 I'm sure part of it is coming in cheaper than the tracer. But I do agree, it would be nice to have be it simple one like my honda
I've had Tiger 660 sport what an amazing bike was.. swapped it out with street triple RS, after then some Harleys now I'm riding a Multistrada 1260s if I didn't go with Ducati the new Tiger 800 would be a go!
That triple sound and a comfortable ride gives you just pure pleasure. Appreciate what Triumph does!!
Good video. I agree, the Triumph is a very nice looking bike, good features too (like you I actually like the simplicity of the dash). For a sports touring bike I'd definitely consider it, in fact I might try getting a test ride next year. Ride safe.
@@dragoclarke9497 it's something special for sure.
You to!
As a blue '08 Tiger 1050 owner, I'm very interested in this bike and I will go for a test. The dash is not the best looking one, but I prefer to look at the road..
@@TreBielle loved my 1050
A 2024 900 GT owner who's not going to dedicated off-road trails, I would've got this if it was an option. Still going through reviews and all, 1st impression is killer, for me.
This new Tiger 800 Sport does look brilliant. My wife's Street Triple 675 is at 40,000 miles, nearly 9 years old and zero issues. Triumph quality is right up there in our opinion
@@Banditmanuk I'd love to think I had bad luck. They do make great bikes
This bike seems like a winner.
If Triumph add a 1200 version with a shaft drive they will have great touring machine to match anything
@@davidmain3 I always thought 120hp was the max for a reasonable bike on the street.
Chains are more efficient and not that much maintenance
But I can see the appeal of a shaft
Love it!!!!😎🌴
That dash looks like something from 30 years ago.. Other than that, it has most features you would want for a road bike and it should probably handle like a more premium Tiger 660. We'll have to see how much that premium will be priced at
@KazurinRyuu yes.
If that price is with tax, beats the yamaha. If not.... I don't think I'd pick it over the tracer plus
Agree on the dash - fucking ghastly
We didn't have digital dashboards like that in 1994
Looks so good in yellow
@@Dooby0071 very good
@@DragoniteMotoJP I wish they had an orange that's my fav color
Good direction ! Not heavy bulky adv again
I love them, but the engine heat is a big problem for me. Southern summer heat makes it a deal killer. Beautiful bike. 👍👍
Great point, Living in Kansai Japan, I'll need to see what the heat is like
I Just pre order it. Waiting till march
The only sport tourers I dig are the ones that really try to look like a sport bike like the old VFR 800 or Triumph Sprint. I guess the Daytona 660 would fit that bill well if it got the same update as the Trident with the cruise control.
Still, I don't get all the ADV's in my country when there are hardly any places to go offroad. Something like this tiger sport makes way more sense than a GS, and yet everyone wants those.
@jaide1312 I got my transalp to see what the hype is. It's nice. But yes it's more an image like an suv. People would be better in a hatch back. And riders would be better on something like this most of the time
Is the centre stand available?
No idea
I noticed a center stand was offered as an option on Triumphs Tiger 800 configurator in Canada.
The Tracer motor is the best!
Suzuki gsx s1000 gx is also looking amazing for the price and has 150hp...
@marcoaguiar3226 that's way to much power and weight for my riding in japan.
But does look good.
I bought a tiger 660 two years ago for about 12k. Now worth 4k with low miles. In perfect shape. It’s fun bike. But a little small for me. Riding a r12gs now.
I've been reserching a want list of the next bike I would like and so far this 800 has me very intersted, it checks a lot of the boxes and yellow is hands down the color of choice imho.
@kennethreynolds8 adaptive cruise is the only think could imagine wanting beyond what this bike has. But i will live without it.
@@DragoniteMotoJP at least it has a basic cruise system and none of the Japanese models in this catalog does that I’ve seen. No wind screen and no cruise is a deal breaker for me as I commute on the Interstate every day for two hours.
@kennethreynolds8 yamaha tracer 900GT is about the same weight price and power, plus it has electronic suspension.
@@DragoniteMotoJP I can’t get past the looks 👀
The Kawasaki Versys 650 non Lams Version , is the most overlooked bike as far as sports tourers are concerned .
And anyone who hasn’t ridden one , has no idea what they can do .
If Kawasaki in 2025 only updated a few things on the Versys , such as reduce seat height , make the adjustable screen 60mm taller , and introduced Apple /android play on a bigger TFT screen , I would trade my 23 model Versys in on it , without a hesitation .
15500kms on the Versys it feels and looks brand new .😊
@@SomewhereInside kawasaki doesn't sell the versus 650 in japan, only the 1000/1100. Just like yamaha only sels the tracer 9gt and gt plus, no tracer 9 or tracer 7
@@DragoniteMotoJP wow ..very odd considering , Japanese people aren’t exactly beefy and tall..the lighter more nimble 650 would logically be more popular .
I ride 2013 Ninja 650 and this powerplant is seriously due for an overhaul. I wanted to demo the new model but it was booked all day however I was able to ride the z650rs just so I could get a feel for the new ones. I know they've made some refinements but honestly I wasn't all that impressed with it, had the same vibrations in the handlebars as mine. I went for a weekend trip over the summer and it just about killed me, I'm good for a couple of hours at first but then it really starts wearing on you and have to make stops way more frequently which kills your time because of all the breaks.
@orionswitness I know. Tons of bikes not sold in Japan by Japanese makers. But we can get every euro bike.
Does somebody know about this bike’s ground clearance? Here in Brazil the pavement is very irregular.
@@paulocelso68 didn't see that info on the Triumph page
@@DragoniteMotoJP Indeed. Triumph never tells us about that.
I accidentally made a very similar opinion peace on this. I also have a an “adv bike” that really should be a sport tourer.
@CaffeinatedCruiser I think a lot of people are coming to this conclusion.
Good marketing is easy to push us in the wrong direction especially with the algorithm targeting us
is the rear suspension to the transalp that bad?for solo on road riding and and some easy dirt roads.85 kilos rider.
@thodoris3790 I'm same weight.
On the street I find it too bouncy. In the dirt I like the softness but not any other experience in dirt except transalp.
@@thodoris3790 best answer it to test ride it and see for your self
@@DragoniteMotoJPwhy you didnt go for the vstrom800de?i m waiting to see the new tenere for 25.if its not updated aw i want,i ll go for the vstrom.not the transalp,even if its a liitle ugly
@thodoris3790 vstrom is hot. Not good in japan.
Vstrom is 25kg heavier and that weight is up high and you do notice back to back.
Vstrom is worse on the street where I and most sdv riders spend most of their time.
@@DragoniteMotoJP have you test riden it?couse i dont see a video with the vstrom in your channel.
Price are very huge sir...
Bike are perfect this perfect❤❤❤❤
Tractor fans would agree ....
Why do they need to make them seat heights that tall? 33” seat height?
@STIjojoSTI more comfort on the road. They clame narrow front so easy to get feet down.
My tracer has a narrow front and I'm fine getting my feet down.
@@STIjojoSTI Because they have no concept of “duty of care “ in my opinion .
Young shorter learner riders , falling off bikes at traffic lights as fork rebound causes them to tip over .
If they could have a firm footing , it would avoid tip overs .
Yes if you are a quick learner , you soon adjust and use your rear brake the last two metres or so before stopping , and you make sure your wheel is straight before and after stopping , but have heard of riders giving up on tall bikes after their first tip over .
Idiot engineers , get out in the real world .
@@SomewhereInsideLooking on the Triumph UK website, a “Dual comfort lower seat” (-25mm) is listed as an accessory, although no pricing as yet. How comfortable it will be with 25mm of foam cut out of it will be anyone’s guess…
Rather than “dirt riding” how about off tarmac riding? It captures more of what most of us do with adventure bikes.
@@UncleWally3 exactly
I hardly ever take the scrambler off road on purpose - but some of the b roads around here are so bad that it might as well be off road. That’s what I really enjoy about the scrambler (it does what the adventure bikes do, but with less fairings) it handles well on smooth roads, but have no issues handling very poorly maintained b roads. On the Speed Triple I have to me a lot more cautious about taking random turns and go exploring.
Very well could be for me, the 850 is good but it's virtually the 900 but with less options/accessories, not a deal breaker but GPS isn't even available on that model and they crippled it just to force everyone to want the 900. I feel the new 800 is a bit overpriced, msrp is slightly higher than the 850 but they are giving you more stuff as standard features: slipper clutch, quick shifter, cruise, etc.... I'm not saying that it's not worth the extra cost but it seems to be the pattern these days.
@@2WheeledShenanigan-gs7cl not to mention it's a true sport tourer and more power
@@DragoniteMotoJP We have a Triumph dealer who brings in the demo bikes and they typically have the adventure models. I've been able to ride the Tiger 660, Trident, Street Triple, Speed Twin, T120, Scrambler 400, and the Speedmaster. The 900 has the t-plane crank and I've read a lot of people didn't like it, I don't see it mentioned for the 800 so I'm taking that it's a more traditional configuration like the 660, Trident, and the Daytona.
@2WheeledShenanigan-gs7cl I was thinking about that. If it's t-plane, I'm not getting it. There is no need to add more vibes to a triple.
Man but you use to have a tracer09!!! After own a triumph street cup 900 i won't own another triumph in my live. Huge important issues due to the design and a terrible experience with the official dealership... Now a 2024 SV650 and I don't want anything that's not japanese
@@erosqing I can definitely understand preferring Japanese.
I put a downpayment on mine already. In March they should arrive at the dealer. The guy said I'll get the first one.
Congrats, it seems great, but I won't buy any bike without a test ride.
@@DragoniteMotoJP I put a $500 deposit, I can get my money back if I decide not to keep the bike when it arrives.
@@newbierides full proof.
Which colour did you get ?
@@FrenchyRider574 black with the yellow number. Just makes it easier to wear with any gear color
This or the BMW F800 GS? The Triumph has more HP ( Tiger Sport 113 HP, BMW 87 ).. torque? BMW about 67 ft. lbs., and the Tiger Sport, 70 ft. lbs. What a great-looking bike! However, I think that the BMW is a complete adventure bike, whereas the Tiger is a touring bike.
Bmw has a smaller tank, heavier, makes less power, costs more.... haven't rided either, but never likes any bmw I've ridden
And yes, get a triumph (you know imma total simp 😃). Nothing beats the enjoyment of a triple engine either.
Have you ever had a V4?
@@sattvicvelo3506 I'm tempted
@@markboucher5776no - should I? Heard they run very hot and get uncomfortable?
@@sattvicvelo3506 then the statement that nothing beats the enjoyment of a triple is a pretty bold statement if you haven’t sat on a V4
@@markboucher5776haven’t been on a v8 either although I know of people with ones - but technically you are correct 😊 I haven’t really ridden any inline 4 screamers either 😜 but I do love the CP3 from Yamaha and every triumph triple I’ve been on have felt great 👍
As look is nice,maybe better than the Kawasaki Versys.
But seem a crossover ...
Unless the engine heat doesn’t toast my balls, it sure looks better!
But I think it’s gonna be hot af like the rest of the tigers
Yamaha calling the Tracer GT a sport tourer is a joke with no punchline. It's an adv bike in a sport tourer Scooby Doo mask. The Tiger 800 looks pretty dang good, especially in yellow. I never considered a Triumph until the last week.
@ninji5226 as a former tracer owner, it's extremely sporty, but with an adv seating position. Exactly like the tiger 660 sport and exactly like this bike.
it's a pity that they kill that gorgeous bike with that cheap dash!
@@vasilisdedes5100 I have mixed feelings on the dash, but it's not a deal breaker.
Thinking of my hondas great dash. I'd rather triumphs great suspension and bad dash than my great dash and cheap suspension
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Change that cheap dash , drop a 1200 engine into that design especially in the yellow and triumph would be on to a winner …. Give it shaft drive and it would worry BMW
Make a smaller tiger 1200?
I want one...I need one...why do I sweat now...man I like this bike..😅
@@etiennevanstraaten6199 it looks nice😅
cough cough...it's not European...cough...cough...Thailand...cough...cough..
@digitalmike330 hahhahaha.
Did they say this one will be out of Thailand?
The uk biult bikes do seem more reliable than the Thailand bikes from whatbi hear, but only hear-say.
(Ktm's best reliability comes out of India no questions😅)
Perfect bike. No.
Dashbord 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎
One bike for all?
@@das400s for the street, no doubt