Marzocchi upside-down cartridge forks and gas Tiger model targeted at bringing the pressurised , preload-adjustable RSU . premium British brand into the hands of

However , Triumph Motorcycles NZ has no plans

more riders , but the new Tiger 850 Sport won ’ t

to bring the bike into the New Zealand market

be coming to New Zealand at this stage .

at this time . That is due to our licencing laws

While Triumph Motorcycles has continued

including a cubic capacity cap of 660cc , which

to show it is shifting focus to be a more

even if in low power A2 spec the Tiger 850 fits

accessible brand with additional models now

under our 150kW per tonne limit the engine size

becoming available in European A2 licence

of 888cc doesn ’ t fit into our market .

specification , Triumph Motorcycles New Zealand

It ’ s an understandable move by Triumph

has confirmed that the latest bike to join this

Motorcycles NZ . We ’ ve previously seen other

growing list , the Tiger 850 Sport , will not be

premium manufacturers bring in slightly detuned

making its way to our shores .

versions of popular offerings – such

The Tiger 850 Sport will be offered in Europe

as the Indian Scout Sixty – only to see those

in two specifications including a de-tuned A2

models quickly removed from the market due

licence spec for learner riders .

to poor sales .

Backed by the same comprehensive

Instead of diluting their already strong

technology package as the Tiger 900 models ,

offerings in the Triumph Tiger range with the

the Tiger 850 Sport will come with a 5-inch TFT

less powerful 850 Sport , Triumph Motorcycles

display allowing the rider to easily navigate

New Zealand offers the base Tiger 900 at a

between the multiple rider modes and ABS and

price of $ 19,990 , the touring focussed Tiger

traction control settings .

900 GT at $ 23,290 , with the Tiger 900 range

Handling is taken care of thanks to highspec

topping out with the off-road capable Tiger

Brembo Stylema brakes combined with

900 Rally at $ 24,490 .

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