Triumph Tiger reviews

Let me 1st start by saying I live in NYC where there's traffic & cars & people everywhere you turn. Getting comfortable roaming the streets on my Vespa, I knew I had to man up & get a motorcycle...enter the 2007 Tiger 1050 ABS. Went to Saftey School for 2 days & the next morning rode off with my yellow Tiger (ordered it the week prior). The bike is easy to learn on for those (me included) without lots of experience. For the experienced riders I'm sure this will make you feel quite great. A friend of mine took it for a quick spin & couldn't stop raving about it. Hes been riding for 20 years & claims the bike is incredibly balanced with power & handling...perfect for NYC. He rides a Kawasaki KLR650...says this bike blows that away with all you could ever ask for. 900 miles later, I'm CONFIDENTLY going 90+ & don't understand why it took me so long to discover motorcycling. The Tiger can do it all! I drive a 7-series BMW & the guys in the garage don't understand why I never use my car anymore. My work takes me out on to all the boroughs & Long Island. As long as the weather cooperates, I'm RIDING! Next week I'm getting my 1st service done & installing my side bags, top case (all 3 removable) & upgraded exhaust (from Triumph). I got the heated grips (work excellent), the touring screen (not that much bigger than the stock but makes a nice difference)...ordered an after market winter screen so I don't have to get off it at all this coming winter. I'm tall so the wind can hit me hard in my chest & head on the highways if I sit straight up. So the touring screen is important based on your height...buy accordingly. Also ordered new bulbs for brighter headlights (whiter)...like to ride at night. The bike's gears are precise & shift fairly quickly. haven't had an issues with its reliability yet. The engine responds to aggressive riding or just riding at low revs...it can do whatever you need with a flick of the wrist. Makes me smile all the time! I feel as though I can go to Florida & back...maybe I'm too confident but I feel so secure on it. Swallows up ALL the bumps but not mushy feeling. It turns effortlessly. NY terrain is tricky with debris on the roads, potholes, bad pavement, cracks everywhere & don't forget the taxi drivers & pedestrians...the brakes are excellent & I've had to use them several times abruptly unfortunately but never unsure of myself or the bike with how quickly it responds. The longest I've ridden was 4 hours so far (no stopping) & my butt never got sore or numb. The dealer didn't recommend the gel seat from Triumph saying the stock one is more than OK...he was right so far. The exhaust sounds sweet with that great Triple sound but I slightly louder sound would have been better (so others could hear me easier). don't want to make every car alarm go off, just want to be safer. Tiny compartment under the seat barely holds anything so get a backpack or the side bags for the bike (I'll write about the upgrades next month). Great commuter bike, touring bike or even just fun & go for a ride bike. You won't be disappointed at all! Show less

In recent years I have either owned or had extensive seat time on a CBR600, VFR800, Monster 900, SV1000S, VStar 650, Magna 750, ST1300A and the current K1200GT. Out of all of those bikes, my new Tiger is by far the best all around bike and I still own the K1200GT as well. The Tiger is everything positive you read about it. Extremely comfortable, power is just perfect for real world riding, light, easy to ride and the list goes on. I just cannot get enough of this bike. Everybody from a hardcore sport bike guy to a novice would find this bike ideal. Some complain about the suspension being too soft but I do not find that to be an issue at all unless you are traveling at speeds that should only be done on a race track. For even highly spirited street riding, the suspension for me is the best blend of being plush yet predictable stable. I use the bike for everything from commuting, to evening rides to weekend trips. If I could just have one bike, this is by far the bike I would have. I used to think of the VFR as the ideal all around bike. Now the VFR is a distant memory. The Tiger offers what the VFR does in a more comfortable and more powerful package. Show less

I picked up one of the last 06 Tigers and am done buying bikes. This one fills the bill between my cruiser and my dualsport. It has grunt and you can short shift or wind it out and play super bike. AND the 06 come with bags included!!! Only bug is a badge fell off left bag in the back of the truck on the way home. What the? Show less

After owning several BMW GS models I got tired of the expense of ownership, also the new BMW GS's are real expensive. Yikes! Even though Triumph gave up any pretense of off-road capability they more than made up for it by making the bike into an extremely competent sport bike with all the accessories neccessary for touring. The ergonomics (at least for me) are perfect, the seat is comfortable, the suspension is completely adjustable, handling is light and agile, and the power is so much fun. Having owned the bike such a short time I can't comment on the reliability but everything is first rate, comparable to other makes in this category. A VERY FUN BIKE! Show less

I bought it just over a month ago, and have put on 3700 km. I love it, comfort, power, handling, and uniqueness. I did not want the cookie cutter crusier or the dime a dozen crotch rocket. This bike is solid, for one or two. The only thing I am not happy with the quality of the stainlless steel exhaust. It started to show signs of rust pitting only days out of the show room. This is my second bike and I have no regrets buying this one. Show less

With only 350 miles saddle time, this review may be a bit premature, BUT...I am SO happy and satisfied, so far, that I had to tell anyone interested I've found my perfect ride! I rode a Yamaha Roadstar(a high-quality and care free motorcycle!)for the past couple of years, however, I felt I was missing out on some fantastic riding experiences...namely being able to TURN in the twisties with out scaring the crap out of myself when the floorboards scraped or feeling like I was in a wrestling match after riding thru the hills. The cruiser was fine for what it was, I just kinda felt like I outgrew the cruiser thing. During my replacement research, I looked at several different bikes..the V-Strom, Honda 1300 Yamaha FJR. I did not even consider the Tiger until the Nov 06 edition of Cycle World had an extensive article about the 07 model (the previous design was just not attractive to me!). I loved the look, the price, the comfort, the POWER! I read a LOT positive stuff about its amazing motor. I KNEW I found the perfect motorcycle for me during the very first mile of my test ride! TONS of torque...incredible linear power; ultra comfy riding position...the rider sits very high compared to a sport bike or Sport Touring models; a seat I can ride on mile after mile without my back or butt cursing me. My Tiger handles turns and traffic like it has a mind of its own. The only two things I wish it had was a helmet lock and some tie-down clips under the passenger seat. Oh, one other thing I enjoy is that I don't see many Tigers being ridden (around my area anyway). I like feeling that I'm not just one in the crowd (like my Roadstar) As time and miles go by, I'll try to update this review. So far I'M LOVIN IT!! Show less

I have been on many different bikes. I have never seen performance and comfort together in the same package. You can ride all day long, either cruise on a long highway, or go like hell on the curves. Awesome! Show less

Picked up my new Tiger several weeks ago and all I can say is. . .what a machine! Incredible engine pull in all gears, VERY comfortable positioning, and extremely stable at speed/in the corners. I am still breaking in the bike but got around 45 mpg on the first tank. Triumph is going to sell a LOT of these bikes if people are smart. . .you will NOT be disappointed! Show less

Just took delivery of a 07 blue Tiger which replaces the 2005. I had sent a note to Triumph that they should give up on the off road capabilities of the Tiger and make it a comfortable road bike. I have a bad back and need a cushy bike. The new Tiger is what the doctor ordered. This is my 10th Hinckley Triumph since 1995 and the fit and finish is excellent. Much more nimble than the old Tiger and of course the power is great from the triple engine. Will report more once the bike is broken in. Show less

Riders in the USA don't seem to get this bike, as a result they don't know what they are missing. Yes, it's tall. It handles like a sportbike in the twisties, and is very comfortable for 700 mile days. Enough front end protection from the elements, but not so much you feel like your in a cocoon. A big improvement were the tubless wheels, it still needs better breaks and suspension (both addressed effectively on the '07 model). I love this bike and would highly recomend it to those that want only one bike, but need it do many things quite well. My Triumphs have proven to be as reliable as anything available today. Show less