2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XCA - Roadtest & Review

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  • Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025

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  • @jonathanboucard4547
    @jonathanboucard4547 7 месяцев назад +2

    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 6 лет назад +8

    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  6 лет назад

      Why thank you Toby....

    • @toby7504
      @toby7504 6 лет назад

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

    • @toby7504
      @toby7504 4 года назад

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

  • @ftby59mikeD
    @ftby59mikeD 4 года назад +1

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

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for your comment, much appreciated!

  • @gsd32i
    @gsd32i 6 лет назад +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  6 лет назад +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 6 лет назад

      GSD321 , are you leaning towards getting the GS ?

  • @bonnytrippler2966
    @bonnytrippler2966 6 лет назад +2

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

  • @davidholmes3449
    @davidholmes3449 2 года назад +1

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

  • @wesheiser9429
    @wesheiser9429 5 лет назад +8

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

    • @pinballball
      @pinballball 5 лет назад +2

      Wes Heiser yes thats true, a wide range actually

  • @leonjennings6615
    @leonjennings6615 5 лет назад

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

  • @johnthurman694
    @johnthurman694 5 лет назад

    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 6 лет назад

    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  6 лет назад

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

  • @hollowaysteve
    @hollowaysteve 6 лет назад +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  6 лет назад +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

  • @berniebne8243
    @berniebne8243 6 лет назад +2

    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  6 лет назад

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

    • @berniebne8243
      @berniebne8243 6 лет назад

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

    • @berniebne8243
      @berniebne8243 6 лет назад

      @@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.

  • @delararesadv9140
    @delararesadv9140 6 лет назад +2

    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 😂😂

  • @Shining_Whit
    @Shining_Whit 6 лет назад

    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  6 лет назад

      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 6 лет назад

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

  • @dirtyhabitz2888
    @dirtyhabitz2888 6 лет назад +1

    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 6 лет назад

      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' 👍🏻

  • @baptista1
    @baptista1 5 лет назад

    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

  • @Brink1957
    @Brink1957 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @raymorris952
    @raymorris952 6 лет назад

    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,

  • @OldManTony
    @OldManTony 6 лет назад

    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  6 лет назад

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

  • @DEeMONsworld
    @DEeMONsworld 6 лет назад

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

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  6 лет назад

      Cheers, yep they are a good bunch down there

  • @mikestewart7322
    @mikestewart7322 6 лет назад +1

    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  6 лет назад +2

      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.

  • @mrspandex3
    @mrspandex3 6 лет назад +1

    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!

  • @tecdive8045
    @tecdive8045 3 года назад +1

    Gear shifter is adjustable

  • @spetersonmusic
    @spetersonmusic 6 лет назад +1

    Congrats!

  • @petemcdonald8894
    @petemcdonald8894 6 лет назад

    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  6 лет назад

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

    • @petemcdonald8894
      @petemcdonald8894 6 лет назад

      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

  • @HJM1974
    @HJM1974 6 лет назад

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

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  6 лет назад +1

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

  • @MrAndrew1953
    @MrAndrew1953 6 лет назад

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

    • @MrAndrew1953
      @MrAndrew1953 6 лет назад

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

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  6 лет назад

      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

  • @joaopnmarques
    @joaopnmarques 6 лет назад +1

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

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  6 лет назад

      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 6 лет назад

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

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  6 лет назад +1

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

    • @franklinsaltchuck2455
      @franklinsaltchuck2455 2 месяца назад

      That's weird, the gas tank on KTMs are lower while the Tiger one is higher

  • @tinks43
    @tinks43 6 лет назад

    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  6 лет назад

      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  6 лет назад

      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 6 лет назад

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

  • @Ian-bq7gp
    @Ian-bq7gp 4 года назад +1

    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  4 года назад +1

      That is fantastic, it certainly is a great motor

  • @edcullen1852
    @edcullen1852 5 лет назад

    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  5 лет назад

      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

  • @colindeans5972
    @colindeans5972 6 лет назад +6

    New Tiger looks great. Triumph over KTM every day.

    • @DEeMONsworld
      @DEeMONsworld 6 лет назад

      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 6 лет назад

      KTM should literally stand for, Keep Tightening Me!

    • @edcullen1852
      @edcullen1852 5 лет назад

      Gav Clarke keep throwing money more like it

    • @franklinsaltchuck2455
      @franklinsaltchuck2455 2 месяца назад

      Keep taking money 💰

  • @leewatkeys9065
    @leewatkeys9065 6 лет назад

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

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  6 лет назад

      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

  • @petercarston3163
    @petercarston3163 5 лет назад

    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  5 лет назад +2

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

  • @toby7504
    @toby7504 4 года назад

    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...

  • @leMitchC
    @leMitchC 5 лет назад

    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  5 лет назад +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.

  • @peterjfox69
    @peterjfox69 3 года назад +1

    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...

  • @anthonybahrawy5183
    @anthonybahrawy5183 6 лет назад

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

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  6 лет назад

      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

  • @TheEltervaag
    @TheEltervaag 6 лет назад +24

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

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  6 лет назад +2

      😉😏😂

    • @joaopnmarques
      @joaopnmarques 6 лет назад +2

      Was thinking of buying it but now that I’ve seen that pixeling problem...

    • @toby7504
      @toby7504 6 лет назад +2

      🤣🤣

    • @markjames4843
      @markjames4843 6 лет назад +1

      Done 10k miles on mine never had that pixilated issue

    • @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710
      @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 5 лет назад

      I would prefer large analog gauges. Separate tachometer.

  • @AkaAndyKnuckles
    @AkaAndyKnuckles 6 лет назад

    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  6 лет назад

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

    • @AkaAndyKnuckles
      @AkaAndyKnuckles 6 лет назад

      @@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  6 лет назад +3

      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 6 лет назад

      @@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  6 лет назад +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

  • @gavclarke6435
    @gavclarke6435 6 лет назад

    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  6 лет назад

      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

  • @Bredaxe
    @Bredaxe 5 лет назад

    There's a guy here on RUclips 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  5 лет назад

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

  • @SickBikeDude
    @SickBikeDude 5 лет назад

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

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  5 лет назад +2

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

    • @SickBikeDude
      @SickBikeDude 5 лет назад

      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.

  • @bazinga199
    @bazinga199 6 лет назад

    What about the fuelling?? nice vid BTW

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  6 лет назад +1

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

    • @bazinga199
      @bazinga199 6 лет назад +1

      @@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 5 лет назад

      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

  • @wilthis
    @wilthis 2 года назад

    What KTM did you trade the Tiger for?

  • @jamesperrin5691
    @jamesperrin5691 6 лет назад

    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  6 лет назад +3

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

    • @hollowaysteve
      @hollowaysteve 6 лет назад +3

      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...

    • @franklinsaltchuck2455
      @franklinsaltchuck2455 2 месяца назад

      The Law of Gross Tonnage states that yielding to the bigger vehicle prevents early death.

  • @GeorgiaGrowGuy
    @GeorgiaGrowGuy 6 лет назад +5

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

  • @gavinthomas5802
    @gavinthomas5802 3 года назад

    Ah Betty

  • @phillippayne8170
    @phillippayne8170 6 лет назад

    Is it made in ENGLAND?????

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  6 лет назад +1

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

    • @cedriczavala3137
      @cedriczavala3137 6 лет назад +1

      Definitely yes.

    • @phillippayne8170
      @phillippayne8170 6 лет назад

      Shah Saffuan I herd the frames are constructed in India

    • @mancavemoto
      @mancavemoto  6 лет назад +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

  • @davidharrington1133
    @davidharrington1133 5 лет назад +1

    You also stay surprisingly dry in the rain.

  • @rukiplayz9316
    @rukiplayz9316 4 года назад

    Drop it once an your up for big $$$