expected to handle ... up to say a metre from the ground maximum . The Triumph rides competently with a composed feel both on tarmac and gravel . While the test didn ’ t involve a lot of off-road work , we certainly hit some dirt tracks with a few jumps . Of course , it can be made to bottom out hard on bigger jumps and decent G-outs are a particular weak point for all large adventure machines . Realistically though , riders must understand that the Tiger is still a 201kg ( dry weight ) bike and can carry 20 litres of fuel , it ’ s not a dirt bike and honestly , few riders are jumping these machines regularly , so the suspension action will suit the majority very well indeed . The 45mm USD forks are fully adjustable for compression , rebound and spring preload and deliver 240mm of wheel travel . The rear shock has 230mm of wheel travel and is adjustable for rebound and preload . The preload adjuster is a handy , hand wheel ... fairly common now , but still a great thing . Personally , I ’ d have liked to see compression damping adjustment too , perhaps that will come in 2022 .
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