Triumph Tiger 800

Triumph Motorcycles India introduced the new Tiger 900 range in the country earlier this year. The new Tiger 900 line comes out as a replacement to the 10-year running Tiger 800 series. With the new 900 line, the English bike maker gave the Tiger a new and larger engine, upgraded suspension, and ride enhancing technology, while aiming for a more purpose-oriented geometry by trimming down the overall weight and girth. So how has the overall transition worked out for the new Tiger? Read on to know.A new DNA:Triumph wanted to raise the game notch higher and hence began work from scratch. Nothing much has been carried forward on the new Tiger except for the switchgear. Also, the new bike is simply classified as GT or the Rally, while the 'Pro' suffix on either model suggests that it is a fully kitted up version.Triumph was kind enough to lend us the top-spec Rally Pro trim which gets additional features and equipment including fully adjustable and long-travel suspension, higher ground clearance, bigger front wheel, engine protection bars, an up/down quickshifter, skid plate, a centerstand, LED fog lights, phone/motorcycle connectivity, and heated seats. Also, not to forget, the Rally now comes with tubeless wire-spoke rims which were sorely missed in the previously sold Tiger 800 XC range.On the outside, the Tiger 900 looks fresh and a whole new model altogether Its pair of LED headlamps featuring an integrated LED unibrow make the front look fairly aggressive and modern Above the face sits a new taller windscreen which is easy-to-adjust A prominent beak complements the overall front fascia and looks fairly unique among the pond of adventure tourers The Rally Pro specific matte-green shade with its white frame looks quite spectacular as it highlights its cuts and crevices Read More