Triumph tiger 800
Ok an update of the 800 Tiger, well l, m selling the bike, basically I must say I preferred my 955i tiger. A few points to note
POSTIVES
1. lower seat hight ( no xc version) 810 mm lowest setting, great for shorter riders.
Better of road , xc not much different , just wire wheels more ground clearance. In saying that if you drop this bike you are up for big dollars in repairs.
2. Lower rear peg position for pillions.
3. Oil level window ( 955 did not have )
4. Gear incataor ( a good idea )
5. Fuel guage is very accurate.
NEGTIVES
1. Does not handle the twistes well
2. Bad ground clearance ( xc would be better)
3. Fuel range could of been another 50 kms
4. Not fast enough, or exciting enough, a very boring bike to ride.
I have come to a conclusion, there is no true of/ on road Adventurer tourer, the only bike that comes close for being able to take a hammering in the bush, not to heavy, comfort is ok handling is also ok speed is good , well im talking about the Suzuki DR 650, simple to service , simple engine, simple electronics , ( the only 2 things missing are a kick starter and 6 speed box ) that would make it the perfect all rounder.
Well thats my option , but whatever you ride , just remember " its all about the ride "
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