Comments for Triumph Tiger 800 XC at http://test.atmagazine.co.uk , comment 1 to 11 out of 11 comments http://test.atmagazine.co.uk Thu, 23 May 2013 21:39:44 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://test.atmagazine.co.uk/home/42-adventure/420-triumph-tiger-800-xc.html#comment-811 I've just come across this review that includes mention of Triumph's panniers. Well, not so much the panniers but the mounting points. Para 4: http://www.cycleworld.com/2011/06/15/two-days-of-the-tiger-special-feature/ Cheers, R. - rorymd Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:33:37 +0100 http://test.atmagazine.co.uk/home/42-adventure/420-triumph-tiger-800-xc.html#comment-575 Dave Cook did almost exactly what i did, or I did most of what he did. I agree with almost all of what he says, like rave reports through the press, delivery times, accessories not being avalable etc etc.But the one thing I found very user friendly was the seat. When doing standy-uppies for a while the foward facing seat ears/cheeks or whatever are great for gripping with the knees. Bend zee knees, aka skiing !The suspension is too hard for off roading, and they recommend harder ?? Also It could do with one less tooth on gear box sprocket for real slow plodding, and a shock protector flap at the rear wheel, and dont say 'hugger', they're for sporty bikes! I bought a £5 trials gear shift at an autojumble, chopped off the folding bit and welded it onto the Tiger gear shift Job Jobbed..Apart from that, what a goer;D;D - springbok160 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:31:39 +0100 http://test.atmagazine.co.uk/home/42-adventure/420-triumph-tiger-800-xc.html#comment-478 Africajim re your comment "At what point did it break down? Because it might break down?" Ridden on normal roads I have no doubt the XC will go forever. However what I did say was that no one has "crash tested" in Mongolia or the Road of Bones and if you are doing that sort of trip (which I did in 2009)you [u]will[/u] come off even if your name is Si Pavey! I have a Thruxton too and the gear linkage broke on that after 1500 miles on the road and the linkage on the XC is made of the same stuff and very exposed if you come off on rocky terrain so if you do get one make sure you lay it down on the right hand side! I had seven offs in Mongolia on the 800GS and picked up a few scratches and one of our guys put his down the road in Canada at around the ton after an altercation with a low flying goose! Picked it up kicked the mud off and away he went. The goose was less fortunate...21000 miles and two flats and a blown headlight bulb which BMW repalced under warranty! (I didnt believe it either!) I've done a review on the 800 on this site which probably wont change your mind but then if you stick to reading stuff you know you are going to agree with then your horizons will be "limited" as opposed to the other thing. Regards Clive - RTW2009 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:47:16 +0100 http://test.atmagazine.co.uk/home/42-adventure/420-triumph-tiger-800-xc.html#comment-445 Just taken delivery of my 800 XC. Having read all the above including the "review" The bike is totally different to whats here. Will review when I have put a few more miles on. Only managed 200 today as the heavy rain and wind was against me. - Dick Dastardly Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:54:49 +0100 http://test.atmagazine.co.uk/home/42-adventure/420-triumph-tiger-800-xc.html#comment-444 Having recently tested the xc in the wintry blast in Newcastle yesterday i can comment on some positives and negatives; Bearing in mind I am 6 ft 1in` The positives - The Engine is a dream in any gear silky smooth and very responsive. The clutch and gearbox are positive and easy to use. Suspension is epic especially speed bumps - takes them for fun. Handling is light with little weight or feel on the 21` front, however this is an advantage in slow moving car parks and Mongolian trails ! Now the bad points ( my point of view) The plastics are poor but they pale into insignificance compared to the child like switch gear and even more pathetic indicator control switch which does [b][b]not[/b][/b] self cancel and has to be manually returned to the middle position to cancel. The seating position is good however as the pegs are too high and too far back this is causing lack of free movement to your feet making the foot cramp earlier than it should ;this is even after the peg rubbers and seat were adjusted.Aftermarket accessories will sort it though.The other gripe is the size of the grip.Could be a tad bigger- again aftermarket watch this space.Mirrors - get new ones on day of delivery. Screen - get one that fits and works. Thoroughly impressive and cant wait to get one and improve it even more. - Paul dyson Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:45:15 +0100 http://test.atmagazine.co.uk/home/42-adventure/420-triumph-tiger-800-xc.html#comment-390 Just test ridden the 800XC yesterday - fantastic round town, very capable on the motorway, in short a good all rounder. Looks great and an excellent finance deal offered over 3 years. I'm parting with a Fireblade for this so that must say something. The BMW F800GS felt strong but not as smooth or flexible as the Tiger. My delivery has been quoted as end of February, but told they are making limited numbers. Can't wait for the delivery! - Scottboy Sun, 16 Jan 2011 21:54:50 +0100 http://test.atmagazine.co.uk/home/42-adventure/420-triumph-tiger-800-xc.html#comment-382 I've tested both versions of the new Tiger and I tested the BMW F800 GS a couple of weeks before. I did a write-up for the local RAT group and dealer's Facebook page which also got printed in MCN's letter page just before Christmas. I wanted to compare all three bikes because I was originally thinking about buying the GS back in July 2010 but then I heard about a mid-sized Tiger waiting in the wings! I'm glad that I waited as, even though the GS is a good bike, the XC Tiger is so much more. I felt none of the "coughing" below 3,000 rpm (town riding at 30mph is 3,000 rpm in 3rd gear) - a triple is going to have more oomph (did I spell that right?) than a twin every time! At the end of the day, I tested all three bikes so that I could make a valued decision on where to spend my hard earned cash. Even though I thought that the road version of the Tiger (they need to call it something - XC is so easy!) might be better because of the 19" wheel and lower suspension, I have placed an order on the XC vesion as it just felt more substantial that the other two bikes. - OB1 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:46:49 +0100 http://test.atmagazine.co.uk/home/42-adventure/420-triumph-tiger-800-xc.html#comment-356 Another reason you should not buy a demo bike, "60mph in 1st and almost a ton in 3rd - 10,000 red line" :'( - Breva Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:43:20 +0100 http://test.atmagazine.co.uk/home/42-adventure/420-triumph-tiger-800-xc.html#comment-355 I'd like a second opinion, mainly because it's not a GS, and that's one of the main reasons I'm planning on buying one. As for 5 out of 10 for reliability? At what point did it break down? Because it might break down? I look forward to seeing a review from someone who isn't comparing it to their GS. - africajim Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:55:58 +0100 http://test.atmagazine.co.uk/home/42-adventure/420-triumph-tiger-800-xc.html#comment-354 At last a non-journo gives us their thoughts - thanks for that. I'll be awaiting the outcome of my own test ride before I part with any money - which could be some time given the sad efforts the local (70+ miles away) Triumph dealer put's into attracting punters into their showroom. Looking forward to reading Magwa's take on the machine, given his eclectic taste in riding machines ;D - Steve T Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:53:21 +0100 http://test.atmagazine.co.uk/home/42-adventure/420-triumph-tiger-800-xc.html#comment-352 Well I'm interested in one and will be selling My BMW 1150GSA for a Triumph 800XC. After I've had a test ride I'll add my review - magwa Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:14:16 +0100