TRIUMPH TIGER 900
T
riumph’s response to the exploding
middleweight adventure class is
a bigger and better take on the
Tiger concept – the Tiger 900.
Unlike previous iterations, Triumph has
drastically simplified the naming conventions
for the new Tiger family, dropping the confusing
letter based designations for the much simpler
GT and Rally base models with a Pro designation
for the top specification versions of each.
As is the industry trend, the Tiger grows
in capacity moving into 2020 and ever-
tightening Euro emissions standards. For ‘20
the Tiger 900 will be boasting an 888cc triple-
cylinder engine with 10% more torque than
the outgoing model and a broader spread of
power throughout the rev range. Peak power
is a claimed 95PS (93.7hp) at 8750rpm.
In addition to the radical new styling,
which dramatically slims down the front
end of the bike, Triumph claims to have
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dropped up to 5kg of weight when the
Tiger 900 is compared to the Tiger 800.
Triumph has also worked to improve the rider
ergonomics of the new Tiger 900 are also.
With a narrower seat width and the handlebars
positioned 10mm closer, the result is meant
to be a more comfortable upright riding
position as well as a greater level of rider
control when static and on the move.
Additionally, each model has a dedicated and
unique footrest position to suit the expected
style of riding, and a built-in easily adjustable
two-position seat height mechanism. This
enables the rider to change the seat height
by 20mm to their preferred set-up.
Triumph has clearly listened to feedback on the
old Tiger 800 chassis, with the new 900 moving
away from the single-piece frame to a bolt-on
subframe design which also has the benefit of
contributing to that lighter overall weight.