Tiger 800 Triumph Tiger 800 Xrx Low - Quick Ride Review

Discussion in 'Tiger / Explorer' started by Hippo-Drones, May 31, 2018.

  1. Hippo-Drones

    Hippo-Drones Noble Member

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    The wonderful chaps at Destination Triumph very kindly loaned me the awesome Tiger XRX (Low) while my Street Triple 765 R is in for it's first service, here are a few of my own thoughts/opinions on the bike:

     
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  2. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    nice one hippo, you should give the 1200 a go.
    @steve lovatt and i took the 800 and the 1200 out and for some reason I really liked the feel of the 1200, maybe cos I have an old 800 and the difference between that and the new one is negligible compared to the difference between mine and the 1200.
    I did have an 800 low as a loaner some time ago and that persuaded me to buy a tiger. I found the low to be a bit more planted. To be honest, if youre going off road you'd get an Xc I would think, but 12 grand is a lot to throw around on the gravel
     
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  3. Hippo-Drones

    Hippo-Drones Noble Member

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    Aye, £12k is a lot to throw around the tarmac too! :D
    I was not very good in the mud, but always enjoyed riding bikes off road when I had one, not sure I'd be able to manage 1200cc in the mud, I struggled on my KTM 200! :D
     
  4. Dougie D

    Dougie D Crème de la Crème

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    i'll maybe see if i can get the 1200 for a few days while i get the big service done on my speed triple..don't know if the scottish dealers will be as kind as destination triumph though:confused:
     
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  5. Hippo-Drones

    Hippo-Drones Noble Member

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    I just wish I'd not been working 12hr night shifts when they loaned it to me, would have put a good few more miles on it had I been able to, lovely bike! :)
     
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