Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro vs GT Pro | Which is the smarter choice?

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I recently got the chance to test the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro and the GT Pro back to back thanks to Triumph Balcatta. Over my time with these two bikes they really grew on me. Particularly because of the T plane 900cc triple engine. Which one is the better bike? which one is best suited for you? and lastly I found myself asking do you really need the Rally at all?

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[boblynch]

I’ll give you one example of GT PRO preference. I’m up in Idaho where there’s far more dirt than pavement. I’m also an old fart and my days of jumps and power slides are behind me. Put some Bridgestone AX41s on and I cruise our forest roads and pavement at my gentlemanly pace. Must say though, at times I twist it on and do an old man’s power slide. The range of that engine is quite remarkable. The low seat height and electronic rear suspension would be hard to give up. At 70, my active motorcycling years were the 70s. I still have my Ducati 750 Sport I bought when I was 20. I get off that thing and on to my Tiger and I’m onto a magic carpet! Absolutely love all the tech and comfort!

[TseaxRiver]

I appreciate that epiphany of yours mate. It's really helping push me toward a wiser, late-life late-season ongoing purchase process...

[paulmcknight]

I have had the Rally Pro for 12 months. I fitted Motoz Tractionator tubeless tyres as soon as it was run in and it transformed the bike. We ride gravel roads, stay off the busy sealed roads as much as possible. Yes it is a heavy bike, but loaded up with gear for a few nights away it is an awesome bike. Love the power, comfort and extras fitted. It is easy to adjust the rear suspension with the pre-load adjuster. I didn't get it to ride single track, got it for adventure riding gravel roads into the back country. Very happy with my choice.

[TheIdlesurfer]

I've got the 21 Rally Pro. I use it off road a bit, but I have better off road bikes. It is surprisingly good off road. I run it on TrailMax tyres which are good for everything bar mud. The bike is a peach to ride on the road. Solid, one question arises from me. If you're saying adventure touring is tarmac, why isn't it just plain touring? If you want a tall roader, get one. For me adventure touring means having the ability to point a bike at a jeep trail with 20 kgs of kit maximum and no pillion, with confidence that you won't get stranded. If you don't need to get up on the pegs, it's motorcycle touring which is great fun, certainly an adventure but you can do it on any bike. I'm not knocking people whose adv bikes have road pilots, a pillion and 60 kg loads. They're having their Moto fun their way, and they're having their adventure, probably riding roads quicker than I would on sticky rubber.

[rickyzoom]

Great timing! I chose the GTPro and take delivery early next week. I have shorter legs so the Rally
Pro is just a little too tall for me. Getting excited for the Tiger now.😊🏍️🙌🏻🙏🏼

[Roccet]

Just ordered a new GT Pro today. Was dead set on a Rally Pro, but had a rethink after watching your video and some others and after test riding both last week back to back last week. I will do a lot more road riding and can change tyres for the little bit of dirt that I may do. Just want to hit easy dirt roads occasionally and when it comes to bumpy roads I think in NSW we get first place. The GT Pro turned much better into corners for my more spirited riding style and being able to adjust the suspension on the fly is awesome. Also the best quick shifter I have ever used. Getting a white one with a bonus Akrapovic pipe!

[jaytownjunkyardfiles]

Absolutely need the Rally Pro . . . for the suspension! I live in Trashylvania where we don't have many off road trails but the on road roads are complete garbage and that's where the Rally Pro suspension comes into play, plus the 21" front wheel. Here in Trashylvania, we do our off-roading, on-road. 👍

[rdintennessee]

Just did 160 miles today. 34, 000 feet of elevation change. 90 miles groomed dirt jeep trails and 70 pave. Took a lil under 6 hours. Felt super confident on all conditions. ‘21 Rally Pro with Trailmax Raid (Insanely good all around tire). Had the suspension dialed in for offroad, cuz that was the majority today. Last week, did an all pavement ride, 175 miles including the Tail of the Dragon, foot hills parkway. Suspension dialed in for road work. All in all, my Rally Pro is my Goldilocks bike, just feels right everywhere. Especially seeing that I live in the Smoky Mountains and great dirt riding is right outside my front door. Plus killer pavement rides.

[elithegreat]

I just got a 2024 GT-Pro here in the USA to keep my 2023 Rocket-3R, so I'm an All Triumph owner.
The GT-Pro is the perfect Goldilocks Bike, it does everything good, it has every option including lighted switch gear, such a good, well made reliable Bike...Bravo Triumph. 👍👍🏁

[billcotton]

Your logic is probably correct on this, Solid. Love that triple engine.

[DukeJohnny]

Got my 900 GT PRO this year and I'm absolutely in love with the bike.

[manolete]

Thank you for making me come to sense. I'm highly inclined to get a Tuareg 660 for 70% road and 30% off-road (single-track), but there's a great deal, a 2024 Rally Pro 900 for $14, 500.00 USD... I think the 900 would be too heavy for single tracks but damn! That bike for 14, 500 USD is tempting!

[Richard-qfu]

I chose the gt due to riding 90 % on tarmac and about 10 % gravel and dirt roads.
When the stock tires were worn I threw the Dunlop trail max missions on and that made a huge difference on those off tarmac situations.
Being height challenged also was a major decision for me as well. I have been on several BDR rides and my gt and it did just fine. I just stay away from the more technical stuff as much as possible however when there was no turning back the gt to my surprise had no issues at all.
Hope that helps for someone stuck on which one to choose.

[tnetroP]

Last year I nearly bought a Rally. This year I looked at them again and decided that for my riding mostly in the UK the GT would be the better option. But in the end I bought an older used 2011 Tiger 800 road version. It had 80% of what the Tiger 900 GT offfered for 20% of the price.

[yellowbearworks]

I wish Triumph had a non-T-crank aka classic 120degree crank option, too. I had both the Tiger 800 XCA and a 2021 Rally Pro. The latter I sold due to vibrations unnatural to a true triple.

[Bro-the-cast]

Absolutely loved your take.
Like instant 🤯

[joshrandall]

I am currently riding a BMW K1600GTL and love the bike. I just want to be able to go off-road occasionally. I think the GT Pro is a great compromise for highway and off-road. Thanks for the information.

[richardahola]

In my mid 70s so off roading is just a memory. I ride a Wing and a Honda NX4 Falcon 400. I rode my buddy's Tiger 800 XCX and loved it. It is a little high and I put a lowering kit on the Tiger. I'm looking for a Tiger now but the new ones or even late model used ones are out of reach. I'm trying to scrape up enough money for a 2006 955i. Money it tight now as I'm leaving in a week for a trip the whole length of Argentina on my Falcon. All road riding but ruta 40 that runs 5, 000 km from nirth to south is almost half gravel.

[yorkchris]

The local Triumph dealer has been in the French, Irish, Welsh Quarter of the city for a long time. When I arrived, the sign outside was painted wood in a style that looked like it was from the 1970's. Triumph was really big in Montréal before the Japanese invaded. The dealer looks like a modern Triumph dealer now and there are definitely a few Bonne's around. The ADV style bikes are the ones that catch my eye. I've seen a 1200 Scrambler with knobbies in the neighborhood with mud on it occasionally. There are definitely urbanites that take their bikes out of the city once in a while.

[lipsee]

I too like both bikes, , , I love the idea of remote rear suspension adjustment, ,but also love a 21inch front wheel for the good "Ride" as much as anything... One thing that does put me off both bikes is the exhaust, , , , I wish at least on the GT pro they had kept it lower ...But thats just my opinion and I, m old fashioned....