2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XRt Review

2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XRt Review: Hugely updated for 2018 with over 200 changes from the previous model, the new Tiger 800 brings the already great middleweight adventure bike bang up to date with a raft of electronic upgrades, including a new TFT screen as well as styling and external changes. Do all these changes actually make the bike any better? Stay tuned to find out.....

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[chalkphil]

Bit of a late comment, but I got to ride an 800 xrx yesterday (my Tiger 1200 was in for a service and the 800 was a courtesy bike). Now I love my 1200xrt, I know its big and heavy, but it's fast and surprisingly agile through the twisties. However, after riding the 800 yesterday, I seriously wondered if I bought the right model. The 800 was just so rideable - light, quick and easy to flick about. I rode the same stretch of road on the two bikes yesterday, and while the 1200 was just effortlessly faster everywhere, the 800 was, and I almost hate to say it, more enjoyable. I won't be trading in my 1200 as I enjoy doing long tours on it, but I'd advise anyone thinking of the 1200 to have a ride on the 800 first - it's cheaper to buy and run, and you may just like it a whole lot more!

[MesterV]

"Wind mirrors are looking a little blurred at high speeds", well so is the TFT screen Mr. Flyer 😂

[adonutplaysgames]

I've ridden this machine 3 times (1 time wet, 2 times dry) and I have absolutely fallen in love with it. As soon as my payments are done for my Street Triple (3 years D':) I will be buying one for everyday use. Such a beautiful bike. I can't fault it.

Thanks for the video! Hope you had fun on the machine.

[RGSABloke]

TMF, NO-MEN-CLA-TURE, as my old mate JimmyBob from America now living in Glasgow would say. Sadly, Jimmy passed away in his sleep last Saturday. RIP JimmyBob. We had a deal, if i went first he would get my R100S, if he passed, I inherited his set of hand made knives. Sound review and as you said Triumph are really stepping up to the plate in terms of build quality and range of machines. Thanks for sharing. A82 Joe.

[colindeans]

Really like this one, could easily be my next bike after I've tired of being blown to shreds on my Street Triple. Top stuff again TMF.

[texrex]

I'm really pleased you managed to review this bike. Many of us on here I'm sure, use your reviews to compare our experiences with yours. I ordered my new 800 back in Nov after I saw it at the NEC. It's the XRX Low version which arrived in April and I've since put 2, 500 miles on the clock. It's an absolute pleasure to ride as your review shows. It has everything I could want in a mid-size touring/adventure style bike. The Triple engine is really great and the bike comes equipped with many features that are optional extras on other bikes in the same price bracket. Another Triumph for...well Triumph.

[sampan]

Was waiting for your review on this model. Thanks TMF.

[petewebb]

Not a pretty bike in IMHO, but perhaps one of the most practical and safest bikes to have. I went from a R1200RT to one of these, a year earlier. I was very impressed with how high Triumph specs are. The triple engine is amazing, but I didn’t like the sound, even with an Arrow can, so I went on to a T120. Great bike though and good review thank you. Pete

[ZxMachine]

I like the Tiger. The frame work and such gives it that Mad Max type of feel. If I was in the market, I'd give this one a test ride for sure. Good job, Flyer!

[TheHonoraryAustrian]

Been riding this bike for just over a year. 12 thousand Km in the Austrian Alps and Italian Dolomites. Can’t fault it really. I make multi camera videos of most of my trips and I have rented many other models around the world as part of that. The Tiger triple engine is the only one that doesn’t give me vibration problems with mounted cameras. Also has the best wind protection of any bike I’ve ridden. Can ride at any speed with visor open in a bubble of calm 😁👍

[keithholmes]

It was me Mr F who said about that route. keep up the good work 😊

[mixalisorfanoudis]

Very nice review. Congrats TMF. Waited a long time for your opinion!!

[scottyg]

Hi from California and thanks for yet another great and entertaining review! As it happens, I just sat on one of these at my local dealer and was pleasantly shocked at how light and accessible it felt - just as you say. I love my Street Cup, but for the long hauls it’s awful! This guy seems to be begging for me to take one home. Almost afraid to test ride! Ride safe, sir!!

[davidarchibald]

I pick my xca up Thursday sold my GS Adventure. Love this new 800 peach of an engine and light compared to the German Tractor.

[ChipsCooper]

I'm now the proud owner of Tiger 800 XRT which I picked up last Wednesday and really couldn't be happier it's just a really good all round motorcycle.

[robpinter]

I am looking at the XCA 800 version, and it is the only Adventure bike on the market where I can touch the ground with both feet with the seat in the high position 170 cm tall I am. Thanks for testing the newer model as I have not ridden one yet, but my mate has the older XC model and it is a fantastic off road bike.

[topgun]

You should take this route from now on, plus you have your own private car park to walk around the bike, brilliant as you Brits say !

[eastercompany]

XRT = cross/road touring
XCT = cross/country touring

cross indicating it's road bias (not road only)..etc



is my educated guess.

[Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Finally found a Tiger I actually like :) great review as always fella

[mongrelmotorsports]

I've had my older 800 for a couple years now. Agree with you that the engine power is plenty. I don't know why anyone would need the 'big' one unless 2-up and much luggage. Seat and windscreen on the previous model were both rubbish and the cruise control is highly desirable here in the US. Sounds like Triumph has done some worthwhile improvements without mucking it up. Excellent!