LuckyLeif Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 After 15 years on beemer saddles (K75S, K12RS, R12GS & R12RT), I am thinking of buying the Tiger that has been out a few years. I've read a few reviews found on the internet -- they give a pretty nice picture of the Tiger. I have been trying to locate a dealer that would arrange for a demo ride, but keep hearing excuses (a bit of a surprise in this economy). So, does anyone have personal experience with the Tiger 1050? TIA Link to comment
wellcraft Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 if you don't mind a 2-3 hour trip to NJ there's a dealership called Desimone Motor Sports located in MT Laurel that will allow you to take a test drive. They sell BMW. Triumph, Victory and Ducati. Beautiful showroom full of motorcycles and great staff to go along with it. Once you get on 95N you'll pick up 295N in DE, cross the Delaware Memorial Bridge, stay on 295N until you get to RT73S. There webpage address is www.desimonemotorsport.com Link to comment
Rich06FJR1300 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 one of our club members is selling his, but you have to travel to NJ to get it: Members of the club get 1st dibs on my 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 with less than 6,000 miles on the clock. Brand new tires Triumph Bags ABS Tall Dark Smoked Windshield 2nd Muffler - High Performance - not currently installed 2nd seat - supposed to be a gel seat 2nd Windshield - believed to be a cut-off stock windshield Asking $5,800. or best offer. Link to comment
tallman Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Know of a couple w/electrical issues. Stator, probably not common, but I don't follow the model. Link to comment
hANNAbONE Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 one of our club members is selling his, but you have to travel to NJ to get it: Members of the club get 1st dibs on my 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 with less than 6,000 miles on the clock. Brand new tires Triumph Bags ABS Tall Dark Smoked Windshield 2nd Muffler - High Performance - not currently installed 2nd seat - supposed to be a gel seat 2nd Windshield - believed to be a cut-off stock windshield Asking $5,800. or best offer. * tHAT iS a smokin' hot deal..! Link to comment
bmwk100 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 one of our club members is selling his, but you have to travel to NJ to get it: Members of the club get 1st dibs on my 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 with less than 6,000 miles on the clock. Brand new tires Triumph Bags ABS Tall Dark Smoked Windshield 2nd Muffler - High Performance - not currently installed 2nd seat - supposed to be a gel seat 2nd Windshield - believed to be a cut-off stock windshield Asking $5,800. or best offer. Why so cheap? Link to comment
bmwk100 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 After 15 years on beemer saddles (K75S, K12RS, R12GS & R12RT), I am thinking of buying the Tiger that has been out a few years. I've read a few reviews found on the internet -- they give a pretty nice picture of the Tiger. I have been trying to locate a dealer that would arrange for a demo ride, but keep hearing excuses (a bit of a surprise in this economy). So, does anyone have personal experience with the Tiger 1050? TIA Try www.tiger1050.com that is a pretty good site. You will love the motor and if you like GS type bikes it is a bike that gets rave reviews in the magazines. Link to comment
AttackPug Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 $ 5800 he's giving it away for that. I have one , it has a great motor, poor suspension Link to comment
dhanson Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I just gave/sold my 07 K1200GT so I could spend more time on my Tiger. 13,000 miles and many mods. My main gripe is the useless stock windscreen but I am running a Madstad proto type that has solved the problem. I used to come in and check my max speed after a trip on the GT, 125+ usually. Check it on the Triumph, 93 last time. Much more fun at a safer speed and less risk of tickets which fits my personally better. Takes longer to get to the high speeds so gives my will power time to kick in, ha. Engine is super smooth with torque from 3000rpm up to 10,000, rarely go above 5000rpm. Butter shifts, big clunks on the GT. Planning on being in NH for the unrally in August, probably be the only white Tiger there! Link to comment
dhanson Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 That would be a very good deal on the 07, mine is an 07, paid 8300 with 2000 miles used. I am running the stock muffler, (like quiet) with "power frk" module, runs perfect and pulls from all areas with no flat spots. They are putting the same module on the K1200GTs to fix the flat spots and stumbles off closed throttle. Works! Race Tech suspension up front, the stock suspension is very adjustable but soft with some dive on the front under heavy breaking. Getting 48 mpg and 5.2 gallon tank. 12,000 mile valve check interval, 6000 mi oil change using synthetic. Same wheel size and tires (PR2) as the GT, but 100+ lbs lighter. Yep, I love it! Link to comment
bmwk100 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 That is a nice setup you have! Hopefully our friend jumps on that deal. Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 You could always take a trip up to Hermy's in PA. They have always been willing to toss the keys my direction when I start drooling over something. I loved the tiger 1050 and was pretty dead set on one. I threw a leg over one and disliked the look/feel from the cockpit so much that I never even test rode it. I still think they look great (love the white), but it just didn't have the right feel for me. Link to comment
Rich06FJR1300 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 i'll see if i can find out why he is selling so low, not sure at this time...maybe just a 'club members only' price. Rich Link to comment
Rich06FJR1300 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 found out the 'scoop'. There are some scratches on the bags and the switch to switch between TRIP1, TRIP2 and the ODOMETER is broken. Link to comment
hANNAbONE Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 fYI : i did test ride this 1050 Tiger a coupla times...before and after the purchase of my now "sold" '06 Sprint. I was unimpressed with the way it managed the wind...much like the KTM I had - granted it had on the stock screen and I'm talking about the helmet area only. I like the mill and drivetrain, tranny is JapBike snicky, but the mill is down on HP...(coming off the Sprint back to back) Here again - the Tiger was a brand new scoot - my Sprint was worn in. so.........I'd get one, I may even be on one down the road. I fell in love with the Trumpy lineup -- especially the Triple Mill. I would like to see Triumph put back the almost 15 HP they stole from the Sprint though..! (Including the torque too) Link to comment
dhanson Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Motor is the same across the board, Speed triple, Sprint, and Tiger. Only difference is exhaust, mapping, and airbox. TOR map on Tiger adds some torque and we open up the second snorkel in airbox like the Speed triple. I'm only talking about the 1050 since 07. I have the Power FRK and stock exhaust, it pulls as strong as anything I have ridden, plus smooth. Link to comment
LuckyLeif Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 ...Race Tech suspension up front, the stock suspension is very adjustable but soft with some dive on the front under heavy breaking. From my research it seems that Race Tech Gold Valve and a properly weighted spring cure the front end suspension deficit. Some people complain about the rear, too, but they seem to be the ones with heavy loads. I have a demo ride set for Friday. We'll see how that goes. I am also thinking about the R12R as a fall back. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Is this the new Multi? I'm not sure what to think about it if it is. Just thought I'd toss it out there. Pat Link to comment
Roadwolf Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Wow, that was unexpected... looks sharp... where is the photo from? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Chris, one of the detectives over at ADV dug it up. I have a feeling it's a chop job. Pat Link to comment
wbrissette Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Chris, one of the detectives over at ADV dug it up. I have a feeling it's a chop job. A lot of people do! One thing is for sure, they will either need to move the location of the oil filter or aftermarket (Touratech) companies are going to make a mint on oil filter protectors. Wayne Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Is this the new Multi? I'm not sure what to think about it if it is. Just thought I'd toss it out there. Pat Can't be the Multi 'cause it looks rideable for more than an hour at a time. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Looks like it has the windscreen from the Stelvio. Pat Link to comment
Rphoto Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 This is a great Triumph website with lots of info (and bikes for sale): http://www.triumphrat.net/ Rob M. Link to comment
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