Classic To Adventure - Anyone Made The Change?

Yeah, I think the TTR has to stay. Just went to look at it - it's a thing of beauty.

 

Well, the dealer that had and sold the Tiger 800 XRt contacted me yesterday to tell me that they've just taken another almost identical one in... 2018, FSH, just 2166 miles on the clock and priced at £8200. I've seen a video of it pre-valet, inspection and tart-up and it looks like it's spot on, but it's at a Lings dealership down in Essex. I would have gone down there straight away, but this morning I'm testing the 900 GT Pro for a couple of hours (which is the equivalent spec in the new 900 range) to see how it feels in terms of size and ergos. If I like it I'll have a decision to make but, all things being equal, the XTr sounds like the sensible option. In fact, that saving would pay for a mini-garage or heavy duty shed at the end of the garden!

Oh, and I did have a test ride on a Multistrada booked for this afternoon, but it's going to be pissing down by lunchtime so that one will have to wait. If I really, really like the Tiger it probably won't happen, as I really do think that the lighter, smaller bike is better suited.

 

Well, I did get to see/sit on/get a feel for the Multistrada...



But..

 

Yeah, I'm not so minted that I can walk away from a £5k saving. Will speak to them later today.

The annoying thing is that my dealership took in an XRt with 5k on the clock a couple of days ago, cleaned it up, and then sold it to the first person who saw it. It didn't even make the website.

£7.5k!!!

 

They didn't know I was torn between the two options, but I realise now I should have been open with them sooner (they know now)!

 

Blimey - 29” and you’re riding a 1200 XC? What’s the seat height with the low seat fitted, and is it still comfortable for long rides?

 

Thank you - that's interesting actually. I get you regarding the tingle, which is why I'm going to hang on to the TTR; the Tiger doesn't do it in the looks department for me either.

 

Interestingly, you can't fit a centre stand to a lowered 900, which is worth bearing in mind (luckily, the low seat is enough for me to feel completely comfortable/confident on it). Sounds like that would bring the Sport into play for me though!

 

Anyone know if there's a low seat option for to Tiger 1050 Sport (it's not on the configurator if there is)?

 

Yeah, it's a nice ride, isn't it? Aside from having my head turned by the 1050 Sport, it's still the favourite.

 

LOLZ!

 

Just a quick update on this, but this morning I paid a deposit on a new 900 GT Pro, and agreed to p/x my TTR against it. Why new?

Well, firstly I got news from my accountant that I'm due a corporation tax refund after a sh*tty time due to COVID (it'll actually cover nearly half the cost of change, once I've paid it to, errr, myself). Secondly, I thought that - as we're nearing the end of August - I had some negotiating power, and I did indeed manage to get a £600 discount on the p/x deal I was offered about a month ago.

I'm very happy with my decision - it's definitely the bike for me in the ADV segment of the market - and I'll be taking delivery in two weeks time. Really looking forward to some all day rides and a bit of (light) touring.