Part 7: Triumph Tiger 900 Family – The Mid-Size Adventure Beast

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Part 7: Triumph Tiger 900 Family – The Mid-Size Adventure Beast

The Tiger 900 is Triumph’s middleweight adventure platform, introduced as the successor to the Tiger 800. It combines off-road ability, highway touring comfort, and a distinct triple-engine character.

🔹 Tiger 900 GT – Road-Focused Adventure

Overview:
The GT version is designed for touring and on-road adventures. Smooth, comfortable, and tech-loaded, it’s the choice for riders who spend most time on highways but still want light off-road flexibility.

Technical Specs:

  • Engine: 888 cc, inline 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
  • Power: ~108 hp @ 9,500 rpm
  • Torque: 90 Nm @ 6,850 rpm
  • Weight: ~194 kg dry (~210+ kg wet)
  • Seat Height: 810–830 mm (adjustable)
  • Suspension: Marzocchi 45 mm USD forks (180 mm travel), adjustable rear shock
  • Brakes: Brembo Stylema radial calipers with twin 320 mm discs
  • Electronics: 5 riding modes (Rain, Road, Sport, Off-Road, Rider customizable), TFT display, traction control

Ride Feel:
Silky smooth on highways, refined touring comfort, strong mid-range pull.

Pros: Road-biased comfort, advanced electronics, TFT dash.
Cons: Not ideal for hardcore off-road use.

🔹 Tiger 900 GT Pro – Premium Touring

Overview:
The GT Pro is the fully loaded version, bringing luxury touring features. It’s essentially the "tech flagship" of the GT range.

Extra Features over GT:

  • Electronic rear suspension adjustment
  • Heated rider & pillion seats
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Quickshifter (Triumph Shift Assist)
  • LED fog lights

Ride Feel:
Ultimate comfort for long-distance road tours, comparable to premium BMW GS touring setups.

🔹 Tiger 900 Rally – Off-Road Oriented

Overview:
The Rally is tuned for riders who want to take the Tiger off paved roads. It’s tougher, taller, and built to handle trails and dirt roads.

Technical Specs:

  • Suspension: Showa 45 mm USD forks with 240 mm travel, Showa rear shock with 230 mm travel
  • Seat Height: 850–870 mm (taller than GT)
  • Front Wheel: 21-inch spoked wheel (off-road geometry)
  • Electronics: Off-Road riding modes + switchable ABS/TC

Ride Feel:
Confident in gravel, dirt, and rocky terrain while retaining good road manners.

Pros: Real adventure capability, high ground clearance.
Cons: Taller seat may be difficult for short riders.

🔹 Tiger 900 Rally Pro – Extreme Adventure

Overview:
The Rally Pro is the ultimate off-road Tiger, packed with every possible feature. It’s made for riders who want to go deep into adventure riding while still enjoying road touring.

Extra Features over Rally:

  • 6 riding modes (including Off-Road Pro for aggressive dirt riding)
  • Heated grips & seats
  • Crash protection bars
  • Centre stand
  • TPMS
  • Connectivity module for smartphone integration

Ride Feel:
Feels like a mix between KTM 890 Adventure R and BMW F850GS Adventure – rugged yet refined.

🔹 Common Features of Tiger 900 Series

  • T-plane crank engine → unique firing order gives twin-cylinder-style low-end torque + triple smoothness at higher revs
  • Full-color 7-inch TFT dash
  • Cornering ABS & Traction Control
  • Multiple ride modes
  • Adjustable seat height
  • Touring accessories (panniers, top boxes, screens)

🔹 Availability & Manufacturing

  • Built in Thailand, developed in UK.
  • Global sales in Europe, USA, India, Australia, South America, Japan.
  • GT series → road touring.
  • Rally series → off-road adventure.


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