Richard_D Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Any opinions on the 2015 Triumph Tiger 800 XRX ? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I rode the XCX and was impressed to the point that a cold shower was necessary! Made my GS feel like a paint shaker in comparison. Do I want one? Heck yeah, but, I'd like one of every model out there so, don't go by me. I did like it a lot! Pat Link to comment
dirtrider Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Afternoon Richard_D A couple of riders in my off-road group have them--I have ridden both & on-road they would make a nice commuter bike. Off-road they basically suck- Both the bikes I am familiar with are also noticeably rusting on the fasteners & small brackets. Nice looking bike though. Link to comment
Richard_D Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 The rusting would bother me. Can the fasteners be replaced easy and cheap enough as well as painting the brackets ? I test rode the xrx today and liked it a lot. I'm not looking for off road except an occasional flat dirt road. I just don't want a heavy bike any more.(like my RT, or a GS. )It's only 425 lbs . I think it would be a big upgrade from my 650 v-strom and if I can ride the v 500 miles in a day I should be able to do the same with this. I love the increase in power, smoothness and better suspension compared to the v. It also has a claimed 55 to 65 mpg. I'll be joining a forum and start reading to learn more. Link to comment
Richard_D Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 Are Triumphs generally reliable ? Link to comment
awagnon Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I bought a 2015 Tiger 800 XRX to replace my 2012 RT which I haven't sold yet. After about 1,500 miles on the Tiger, I'm seriously considering keeping the RT. I like the Tiger a lot and I believe it's actually better made than many BMWs I've owned. I'm just not sure I want to ride it cross country. However, we're still bonding. Concerning the rusting issue, I noticed many of the bolts and screws are not stainless steel on the Tiger. I doubt rust will be a problem here in the desert and always keeping it in the garage, but it concerns me. It's been easy to work on. Link to comment
chrisz Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I have been riding the Tiger 1050 for about a year. Quite the beast, decent engine not bad fuel mileage. Not too heavy either which is something I liked, makes a good commuter. On the highway not as good as my 2002 RT for wind/rain protection and wife preferred the seating comfort. No issues with quality/reliability yet, but the dealer is much closer than the BMW dealer to me, if needed. The 800 felt a bit too small for me. Link to comment
Richard_D Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2016/2016-Triumph-Tiger-800-XRT.htm Looks like I'll wait for a 2016 . I like the options. I'm not planning on touring too much with this bike. Thanks for the reliability comment. Link to comment
dirtrider Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2016/2016-Triumph-Tiger-800-XRT.htm Looks like I'll wait for a 2016 . I like the options. I'm not planning on touring too much with this bike. Thanks for the reliability comment. Morning Richard I don't see spoke wheels being offered on the 2016 (maybe I missed it in my quick look). No spoke wheels really limit off road hard usage. Probably be OK for low speed off-road exploring type riding though. Link to comment
Richard_D Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2016/2016-Triumph-Tiger-800-XCA.htm The 2016 XC models are the dirt versions. I'm not interested in them for a few reasons. Height, tube wheels and 21" front wheel. The only dirt I'm going to ride on this bike are easy dirt roads in N.C. and Georgia. I have my KTM 450 to tear up the woods with. What's your name dirtrider ? Link to comment
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