I joined this forum a few years ago when I decided that my second bike would be a Tiger. I tend to research something a little bit before committing and I needed to decide whether the 800 or the 1200 was what I wanted. Then, triumph decided to throw a wrench with the 900. I decided on the 800 and found a 2018 about 5 hours from home. I drove it from Chattanooga, Tennessee to Charlotte, North Carolina last weekend, and it took waaaaaay more than 5 hours to get home; two days actually. My path may not have been the most direct. So, here I am, officially a Triumph rider. P.S. My first bike is a Kawasaki Versys. No, I'm not selling her, she's still my first love.
Hi Mo and welcome Nice bikes! "I tend to research something a little bit before committing", that's got to be understatement of the day
Congrats! How do you feel it compares to the Versys? I'm considering a couple of things for longer trips in addition to my Bonnie and the Versys is on that list.
I am a total fangirl for my Versys. I spent 7 years researching that one before I bought it. Once Gen 3 came out, I was sold. I am dismissing the obvious creature comforts that you get with a $16k bike versus a $8k bike, and going to talk about what I love about it. For reference, I live pretty close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Smoky Mountains and I do most of my riding there, and I am 6' tall. Both relevant to my experience. The Versys is comfortable for long stretches and we'll balanced even fully loaded with both side bags and the top case. She has a high center of gravity and is super flickable, even at about 500 pounds. The problem I can't overcome is needing to shift more than everyone else twisties in the mountains. For small altitude changes, rolling hills, or straightaways, I have nothing to complain about. (Edit: prematurely posted by accident) (Edit 2: the struggle is real)
Miss Mo Can't say welcome to the family as you have been here for ever. Well I suppose I can say welcome as we have not spoken before or should I say nice to meet you. Great bikes and fantastic pictures. Regards & Ride Safe Joe.
Welcome from Iowa, land of tenderloin sandwiches and farmers to eat them. Lots of good riding out that way around Charlotte . I used to live in WV and the roads were unreal. Ride to work, work to ride.
Welcome to a terrific forum, Mo, and to the wonderful world of Triumph! Thanks for posting some good pics too. Looking forward to getting yo know you through the forum and to seeing more pics and maybe getting a review of your Tiger.