2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 First Ride Review

The middleweight sport-touring class is enjoying a much-needed resurgence right now, as several offerings equipped with traditional 17-inch wheels are making waves. The 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 is the latest all-arounder machine ready and willing to tackle just about any road riding it faces. Sport riding, touring, commuting, and much more are certainly part of the middleweight Tiger Sport's diet.

Priced at $12,495, the Tiger Sport 800 has nearly everything you'd need from a sport-touring machine. The key-and-matched luggage side cases will set you back $640; the top case is $360. Yet, we still have many qualities that help slot this bike nicely into the ST segment, such as a neutral riding position, wind protection via an adjustable windscreen, and, as mentioned before, integrated luggage options.

The Tiger Sport 800 builds on the Tiger Sport 660, but this is no mere copy-and-paste job by the folks at Triumph. The all-new 798cc Triple-cylinder engine is evidence of that, producing a claimed 113 horsepower and 62 ft-lbs. of torque. Power comes on strong and produces far more grunt than the street-focused line of Triple-cylinder engines from which this mill is derived. Sure, it sacrifices some top-end power compared to the Street Triple 765 R and RS, but that isn't much of a loss in a road setting.

A chassis with semi-adjustable suspension holds its own on the road and, due to its agility, begins answering the proverbial "one-bike garage" question lest we forget about its ample power and comfort, too.

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[martinmackye]

I've never seen this reviewer before. I thought he was very good It felt extremely thorough. I felt a lot of information about this motorcycle was conveyed to us. I appreciated this review. Thank you.

[ashwinraggs]

Out of all the Tiger Sport 800 reviews, I like this one the most. Just felt like he captured the essence of the bike really well

[commonsense]

Nick, you need a raise. That was a very clear and effective review. Thanks.

[rockshiek]

I’ve seen a lot of reviews on this bike and this is by far the best one. Well done 🎉

[ProVideRcal]

The man answered all my questions before I ask them 👌

[lyndar]

I love the look and sound. I'll consider this as a gift to myself when I hit the half century in a few years.

[CraigSmith]

Great looking bike. You should have mentioned that this does come with cruise control. Looks like a great all around bike.

[manuxx]

One o the best review and I am super excited to add tiger sport 800 in my garage soon. I am based in India and. I recently got my speed twin 900 which I am loving but the review was so good and detailed I may. go and. order sport 800 this year. Big thanks

[vagabond]

Great concise review covering all the main features.

[JDP-wehk]

Thanks for the cool review. I love my Street Triple 765, but my dealer did just show they had one of these and I must admit to being intrigued.

[hyfrbailey]

The Tiger 800 has recently caught my interest especially with this in-depth review. Tiger has really done something with this machine, I just wish that Triumph would give the Tiger Sport the same dash as the Adventure models.

[baileylugnut]

Triumph just resurrected the Yamaha FZ1...the yellow is striking!

[tonydare]

Pre-ordered one before Christmas for March delivery. As a one-bike at a time owner, I'd been looking for a single bike that ticks all the boxes for a long time. Got bored with the GS1250, the Tiger 900GT didn't feel that nimble or sporty, the Trident had no protection, my Aprilia 660 was tiring over longer distances, etc. This one seems to be the sweet spot, Swiss Army knife, goldilocks machine.

[roberttripp]

Looks like I'm going to trade in my Tiger 1050, best bike I've owned for this one!

[bruceread]

Everything u need to know in 10 mins, Very good. Some fig's/facts in metric would be good

[waltersknight]

While the screen is covered in this thorough review, I was really curious about how well the little clear side-panels and upper fairings do for helping wind protection? I'm a spoiled two "bike" person and my second motorcycle is usually a maxi-scooter because of the wind protection. Triumph looks like they made some very thoughtful additions beyond the just the screen to deflect wind. Any comment on those? Seems like the bodywork is much fatter than the (in many ways similar looking) 660?

[claudelarocque]

I have a brand new 2024 Roadglide but i sure would love to have this as my second bike

[AOL]

Should I even consider trading my 21’ MV Turismo Veloce in for this?

[MonkeywoodGarage]

I think this may well be my next bike (coming from a Triumph Street Triple 765RS).

[cmdrgunslinger]

How does this compare with the MG V100? Or if you use the waaaay back machine the Suzuki RF900R?