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Talk me into/or out of buying a Triumph Tiger

Rich82GS750TZ

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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!!!
 
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). :)
 
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
 
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.
 
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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. :)
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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). :)
 
Don’t know much about the bike specifics but here is a comp from a great dealership:
 
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Vmass, thanks for that. Nice to have something to compare. That tiger is an 800.

From what I can tell from my little bit of research into the model differences, I believe there were 2 basic models of the 2015 Tiger Explorer:
XC (more off-road biased, spoke wheels).
XR (more road biased, cast wheels). This is the one in the link I posted.
both are 1215cc triples.

at least this is what I believe.

I will call tomorrow, get more info and try to schedule a test ride.
 
The weight is something I’m aware of and one of the only items on the Con list for me that I'm seeing right now. I’m not afraid of a tall bike. I learned at 12 on a bike too tall for me. And often rode my dad’s SP 500 when I was 13-14. I am a bit afraid of not being able to pick it up if (when) I drop it. At 52 I’m not much taller than I was then, 5’8. Something I’ll have to practice. May have to start working out. :rolleyes-new:

On the Pro list, this bike with its huge cases may be a better grocery getter than my MINI. :)
 
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Rich82GS750TZ said:
The weight is something I’m aware of and one of the only items on the Con list for me. ... I am a bit afraid of not being able to pick it up if (when) I drop it. At 52 I’m not much taller than I was then, 5’8. Something I’ll have to practice. May have to start working out. :rolleyes-new:
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Have you seen the method where you lean your back against the seat and pick it up with your legs?
 
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Have you seen the method where you lean your back against the seat and pick it up with your legs?
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Yes, I’m familiar. I’m a big fan of Bret Tkacs. He’s actually not a big fan of that technique. He offers some alternatives for different situations. But I’ll let him explain.
 
So where are you at on this bike? Did you pull the trigger? I love the fact I can maintain and repair my old beaters but am considering getting a newer bike just for the sake of not having to put as much effort into keeping it on the road. That new Honda Transalp is looking awfully good at $10k brand new but that's a pretty decent sized chunk of cheese compared to some of the used bikes out there.
 
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