Triumph Tiger reviews

I have had the tiger for 10 months and have enjoyed the ride a bunch! The tiger is truly an all round ride with plenty of power, good ergos, and decent mileage. The riding position is comfortable on all day rides, and with aftermarket windshield, the air flow is clean and enough to feel like a motorcycle, but without beating you to a pulp with buffeting. I would recommend the tiger to anyone who is in the market for a commuter, road bike or to just putter around locally, it does it all and very well. I am consistently getting 50ish/gallon, depending on the right wrist, and better on longer rides. The only down thing is the H7 and H9 bulbs in the headlamps, and they can easily be replaced without a major undertaking. 4 screws for each bulb, and no disassembly of the fairing, a 5 minute fix. Show less

This bike is awesome. I previously had a Harley Electra Glide which is a great touring/cruising bike but the seat position caused me some low back pain. I bought a Triumph Trophy and before long I traded and bought the new Tiger ABS, I almost bought a Sprint but I made the right choice!!! The upright riding position is great. The seat is very comfortable even after all day in the saddle. The power band is amazing through all six gears. Cornering is awesome and the bike is so nimble and just the right weight. I get about 51 mpg and I ride a little on the non-conservative side. I might add a Givi windshield and a tailbag. The side bags came with the bike as part of Triumph's promo. The bike has been lowered 2 inches as well. It is my favorite bike to date. Show less

A friend of mine and I started looking for bikes in late 2007. Even though I'd wanted a Triumph since 1968 when I rode a friend's Bonneville (damned right side shift), a dealer made me an offer I couldn't refuse on a new 2006 Honda VFR800. I bought it based on reputation and price and thought I was very satisfied with it until my buddy pulled into my driveway on his new 2007 Tiger. One trip around the block on it and I was heartsick. It was so comfortable and capable and...beautiful! Well, anyway, I was committed to the VFR and rode it until last week when I stumbled upon a very reasonably priced, used (2000 miles) 2007 Tiger at a local dealer. Initially I discounted it beause it was white and my rule was that a motorcycle had to be either black or red. But I couldn't take my eyes off of it and finally came to the realization that rules are made to be broken. After a quick test ride (the sound of that engine, alone, sells the bike) they agreed to take my Honda in trade and the deal was done. I'm ecstatic! I finally got it right. Whereas I sometimes had to practically force myself to ride the VFR because I'm 6' 3' tall and found it somewhat uncomfortable, I have not been off the Tiger since I bought it and make up excuses to take it out. I have a daughter who lives 800 miles from us and I'm already planning a trip to visit her. I see no reason why I can't do it in one day. Capable and comfortable! I'm saving up to buy the factory hard saddlebags. Show less

This is my first bike. I wanted to combat gas prices. I completed the basic motorcycle class two weeks before taking delivery. I am so glad I got this bike. It is the perfect commuter. I was working on some bridges this summer with really rough access roads and it was great. I was on one with 6 inches of sand and some of the big 4x4 trucks were getting stuck and I eased right out of there. I took it to Deals Gap and did lots of rain riding and it handled great. On the way home I did 965 miles from Deals Gap to Appleton, WI. And that's with a bad detour through south Chicago. I split traffic in Indianapolis safely. I got a whole lot of thumbs up from Hondas to Harley choppers and even some mopeds. don't let others ride it; the power is surprising if you hit that throttle. But it is surprisingly smooth for me being a first time rider. It averages 40-48 mpg for me. Show less

This is my fourth Triumph and they get better all the time. The 1050 power is great, gearing on this bike lets you creep to 2k rpm in 6th and take off without shifting. It rides really nice and easy although some heavyweights riding two up want more spring. Seat height is 33 inches so I had my winter boots resoled since they needed it anyways and the sole is a little thicker. My inseam is 30 inches. Handling is fine. I did replace the windscreen with an MRA Vario to reduce turbulence. It's fast, comfortable, and great looking. You can ride all day with no complaints or sore body. Show less

I just traded my Bonney for this black beauty last Saturday, 7/26, and haven't stopped grinning since. Already put about 300 miles on it just commuting and joy riding. It's quite a bike and, as much as I love it, I really wish I was a little taller. Unless I wear very thick soled boots, I have trouble flat footing it. I'm 70 years old and not as nimble as I once was but still enjoy the bikes. I have owned just about every bike invented but think this one is best all around. Show less

I was looking for a sporty, sit-up riding position bike that met several needs for me. I wanted a back road prowler, a sport tourer, a 2-up Sunday rider, a city errand bike and a bike that allows me to ride it for more than one hour at a time due to some old physical injuries and conditions due to old age! I found it. This bike is the most terrific all-around bike I have ever owned (35 TOTAL)! Great engine and handling and with the new windshield coming it should be a dynamite sport tourer. I love it. Show less

After riding heavy cruisers for 17 years, I craved the ability to sweep a corner without scraping hard parts. Enter the Triumph Tiger. The riding stance is very comfortable and the view on-high is awesome for city streets. The soft front end was expected, but still caught me off guard initially. Within no time, I have grown accustomed to a bit more front end drive. For my riding style, it hasn't affected my fun meter while riding. Very predictable handling and great motor/transmission. Definitely would make the same choice again. I love this Tiger! Show less

This is my first Triumph and I am impressed! I've been riding for 40 years on many different bikes. I worked in the motorcycle industry for 25 years. I think the new Tiger is the best all around motorcycle I've ever ridden; it handles like a sport bike and has the comfort to be ridden 400 or 500 miles a day without discomfort. And that 1050 Triple engine puts a big grin on my face every time I ride it! I bought my Tiger in April and by Thanksgiving I had over 12000 miles on it. I couldn't leave it sit! I've had no mechanical problems at all, although I really wish Triumph would offer a suspension upgrade like Ducati offers on many of their models, as it's getting a bit spongy with the miles I've got. The stock headlights are probably my biggest complaint as I ride at night a fair amount. Upgraded to HID, much better now! I think for the price the Tiger should come with the optional luggage too as the Sprint does. All in all... a great motorcycle! Show less

I have had "Boddington(my scorched yellow Tiger 1050) since April 07. I could not be happier. I will admit I was a bit intimidated at first, with the power and the physical size of the machine, since I was coming from mid 80s, mild mannered street single cylinder machines. I mostly commute, and it does beautifully. I have complete confidence in this nimble machine when being forced to avoid the crazies in their cars to and from work. I did a 4300 mile trip from Atlanta to Sturgis, SD with out a complaint. Wind protection was more than adequate for this 6 ft. tall rider while riding 70-80mph on the interstates and the MPG on this thing was freakishly insane, sometimes getting 300 miles to the tank, riding at a quick constant pace. Even the dual sportiness is not lost with this new version of the Tiger, as I learned on the dirt mountain roads in Colorado that no mere sport or standard bike should tread. Show less