After Triumph’s long and drawn out marketing campaign for their all-new Tiger 800 adventure tourer, we almost forgot that it was finally “officially” unveiled at EICMA this week. Now that we have the full specs, it doesn’t look like the Tiger 800 is the BMW F800GS beater that many thought or hoped it would be, at least not on paper. The 210 kg (wet) Tiger 800 claims 94 hp and 58lb/ft of torque, while the off-road biased Tiger 800XC claims the same output but is 5 kg heavier. Compare those figures to the 85 hp BMW’s 62lb/ft of torque, and lighter, 207 kg curb weight, and the Triumph does not necessarily overwhelm. We’re thinking price point (TBA) will be a big factor in determining the Tiger 800’s success against the F800GS, and we’ll of course reserve total judgement until we actually ride one.
2011 Triumph Tiger 800/XC Full Specs
Engine
Type: Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Capacity: 799cc
Bore/Stroke: 74 x 61.9mm
Compression: Ratio12.0:1
Fuel System: Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
Transmission
Final Drive: X ring chain
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox: 6-speed
Cycle Parts
FrameTubular: steel trellis
Swingarm: Braced, twin-sided, aluminium alloy
Front Wheel: Cast aluminium alloy, 10 spoke, 19 x 2.5in/ 36 spoke, 21 x 2.5in
Rear WheelCast aluminium alloy, 10 spoke, 17 x 4.25in/ 32 spoke, 17 x 4.25in
Front Tire: 110/80 ZR 19/90/90 ZR 21
Rear Tire: 150/70 ZR 17/150/70 ZR 17
Front Suspension: Showa 43mm/45mm upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping, 180mm/220mm travel
Rear Suspension: Showa Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping 170mm/215mm rear wheel travel
Front Brakes: Twin 308mm floating discs, Nissin 4 piston radial calipers (ABS model available)
Rear Brakes: Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2 piston sliding caliper (ABS model available)
Dimensions
Length:2215mm (87.1in)
Width: (Handlebars)795mm (31.3in)/865mm (34.0in)
Height: 1350mm (53.1in)/1390mm (54.7in)
Seat Height: 810-830mm (31.9-32.7in)/845-865mm (33.2-34.0in)
Wheelbase: 1555mm (61.2in)/1568mm (61.7in)
Rake/Trail: 23.7 degree/86.2mm /23.1 degree/91.1mm
Wet Weight: 210kg (462lbs)/215kg (473lbs)
Fuel Tank: Capacity19 litres (5.0 USgal)
Performance (measured at crankshaft to 95/1/EC)
Maximum Power: 94bhp @ 9300 rpm
Maximum Torque: 58ft.lb @ 7850 rpm
Colours : Black, White, Venom Yellow/ Black, White, Orange
