Talk me into/or out of buying a Triumph Tiger

[Rich82GS750TZ]

https://www.hermys.com/inventory/display/used/2015/Triumph/Tiger-Explorer/SMTF02XK3FJ661426/

This 2015 Tiger Explorer w/ 44k miles came up for sale at my local Triumph dealer 1-1/2 hours away. I’d love one of the new Scrambler 1200s but for a lot less money I can get this Tiger that is loaded with hard cases and extras. Has everything I could want.

Anyone have any Tiger ownership experience they’d like to share.

[unfocused]

My little brother has a 2012 and he loves it. His wife jumps on and they go everywhere. KC area for them. 5-7 years of ownership. Only issue for his scoot was an ABS light. Routine for everything else. Very happy owner. Although I've owned a Triumph triple, a Tiger has eluded me. Hermy's is my GO TO for Triumph parts. Those guys have customer service dialed in!!!

[Suzukian]

Unless you really plan to use the off road attributes of this bike, then get, or don't get it. If you think you will be riding 75% of the time on the tarmac, get a road bike. IMHO (Honestly, you only live once, so getting something on a whim is something everyone should a least once in their life).

[Eli69]

If you have the means.....

[storm 64]

Rich, that bike is you!
With the trail roads you ride, I think it would be the perfect motorcycle!


You didn't really think we were going to talk you out of it did you?. haha

[Rich82GS750TZ]

It's not a whim exactly. I've been saving, and I've been looking at Triumph and specifically their Scrambler models, for about two years now. I've pretty much ignored the Tigers, mostly for looks. The Scramblers have the Classic Bonneville twin that I think is such a fantastic style. But is seems I can get the performance I want, at a much better price in a used Tiger. (even if I don't care for the looks as much). I do ride more than 50% on dirt/gravel. The Tiger would do that and more, easily. And be a more competent and comfortable highway cruiser than my GS, for traveling. The cases are a bonus, for when I want to take the bike camping.

[Cipher]

Buy the bike..'''''''

[Baatfam]

Several members here have, or had, one. GBW, Joe Nardy, Larry, are a few off the top of my head.
They all seemed happy with them. Hopefully some will chime in.

The two Triumphs I've owned had excellent build quality. And Hermy's is my go to parts store, also.

Norm is right, it does seem to suit you.

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Rich, that bike is you!
With the trail roads you ride, I think it would be the perfect motorcycle!


You didn't really think we were going to talk you out of it did you?. haha

Ha Ha. No, No, I did not.

[alke46]

Rich, I have a Tiger 800 XRT road model and I like it a lot. Mine is equipped with heated seats, heated grips, ABS, cruise control and more. Different mode settings also. I've been off road with it but the XC is the more off road model.
I like the agility of it and although a taller model, it seems quite light especially moving it around in the garage.
I've done long distance trips on it quite comfortably and as a matter of fact, I leave next monday for a 2+ week long trip to Arkansas and then on to the SE part of the USA.

You can't go wrong with Triumph in my opinion. Good luck deciding when you want to pick it up. You know you want it. Now go get it.

[Rob S.]

Is it too late to vote for the Speed Triple?

[Nessism]

The 800 strikes me as an excellent choice. It has more than enough power, and is much lighter than the larger bikes. The midsize Triumph triples are reputed to be some of the best engines in all of motorcycling.

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Thanks guys. Stay tuned. Will try to schedule a test ride. I’ve stopped in at Hermys a coupla times over the last few years. Everything I’ve read about the dealership and their parts department echos the sentiments above.

[salty_monk]

If I was looking for something of that size... it would be the Triumph. More fun than the BMW GS (I've spent a decent amount of time on an F800 GS both on and off road as I "babysat" my mates one for about 3 years... and it's very capable too).

[Vmass]

Don’t know much about the bike specifics but here is a comp from a great dealership: