Triumph had teased an 800cc bike last week on its social media handles. The iconic British motorcycle brand has now unveiled this to be the Tiger Sport 800. The Tiger range was the first to upgrade to the new 800cc platform with the Tiger 800 XC and Tiger 800 XR which made their debuts a few months ago.
The images of the new Tiger Sport 800 have broken covers just ahead of its probable maiden public appearance at the EICMA 2024 in Milan, Italy. Priced at GBP 10,995 (approx. Rs 12 lakh), deliveries of the new road-biased tourer will commence March 2025 onwards. This will be followed by launches in other international markets including Europe and Asia.
Starting with the design, Tiger Sport 800 carries forward the same styling as the Tiger Sport 660 with a similar split LED headlamp setup and a tall adjustable visor up front. The fuel tank is muscular which dons the “800” branding. Besides the fuel tank and the front apron, rest of the panels and components in the new Tiger Sport are blacked which goes well with the bike’s sporty characteristics.
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Unlike the underbelly exhaust seen in the Tiger 660, the Tiger Sport 800 gets a side-mounted upswept exhaust muffler. The single-piece taillamp housing is expected to get a T-shaped LED element. Other highlights include a single-piece saddle with a stepped-up pillion seat, split pillion grab rails, and alloy wheels with gloss black finish.
In terms of features, the Tiger Sport 800 gets a TFT instrument panel that offers in-built navigation, call and text alerts, and music playback, all controlled via Bluetooth. It also boasts a comprehensive electronics package via a six-axis IMU consisting of features such as cornering ABS, cruise control, switchable traction control, and a ride-by-wire throttle that offers three ride modes: Road, Rain, and Sport.
Features such as heated handlebar grips, and tyre pressure monitoring system can be availed as accessories. In terms of hardware, the Tiger Sport 800 gets an adjustable suspension setup from Showa comprising 41mm upside down front forks and a rear monoshock offering 150mm of travel. Anchorage is taken care of by twin 310mm front discs and a 255 single rear disc aided by a dual-channel ABS.
The motorcycle rolls on 17-inch front and rear cast aluminium alloy wheels that are shod with Michelin’s Road 5 sports touring tyres. The tank can accommodate 18.6 litres of fuel while it weighs 214 kg (kerb). There are four colour options available: Sapphire Black, Graphite, Cosmic Yellow, and Caspian Blue.
Powering the Triumph Tiger Sport 800 is a 798cc, Liquid-cooled, 3 cylinders, 12 valves, DOHC engine which cranks out 114 bhp and 84 Nm of peak torque. This engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a slip and assist clutch.
