| Author | Message | ||
     Xben9r |
The new Tiger looks very nice and would have a spot in my stable. http://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle_news/first_lo oks_articles/10q4/2011_triumph_tiger_800_and_800_x c_-_first_look As well as the KTM http://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle_news/first_lo oks_articles/10q4/2011_ktm_990_adventure_dakar_-_f irst_look  Ben  | ||
| Andymnelson |
That Triumph is a sexy beast. Why do they always market the more off-road version with luggage and the street friendlier version without?? Buell got that one right, why can't the rest?  | ||
| Barker |
Looks like a recipe for an awesome adventure tourer right? Well, maybe not so much when you see the specs: the stroked 675 triple lays down 94bhp, 58lb/ft and 210kg/462lbs (wet). That’s 30bhp down on the Daytona and only 5lb/ft up. Factor in bland styling and, well, maybe that 85bhp, 62lb/ft, 207kg/455lbs BMW F800GS doesn’t look so old hat after all. -HFL | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
And it's still got a chain. | ||
| Gohot |
While Triumph's are quite acceptable I don't care for the Hummer/utility look... Seems when they can't come up with something good for looks, they go all utility with the schemes But it looks like an affordable bike in the Triumph line-up with all the luggage capabilities of the panniers and all. | ||
| Gohot |
......and while I generally like the KTM's, I don't even like the 'LOOKS' of this one. it seemed to accentuate all the 'Toby' looks with the orange paint. Seems everyones taking their styling from Kawasaki KLM's in a way. These type bikes really only have a limited audience anyway. We'll have to see how they perform in 'real world' and their idiosyncracies. | ||
| Mikef5000 |
While Triumph's are quite acceptable I don't care for the Hummer/utility look... Seems when they can't come up with something good for looks, they go all utility with the schemes I think, being an adventure bike, Hummer/Utility is the look their going for. Kinda like, race replica's get full fairings... Adventure bikes get the utility looks. I personally love adventure bikes, and the utility looks that go along with them. I also love(d) most of triumphs line-up, although a recent post on AdvRider was describing some piss-poor customer service in regards to a warranty issue, and has lowered my affection level a bit. The lone comment on the KTM page cracks me up... Somebody dropped a jet ski on a perfectly good KTM Super Enduro. I'm not a fan of fully faired bikes, and that combination of blue/purple and orange is frightful. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
sexy, too bad I already have a 400 pound bike that I shouldnt be riding off road. | ||
| Trojan |
These type bikes really only have a limited audience anyway. We'll have to see how they perform in 'real world' and their idiosyncracies. maybe you should visit France and the rest of Europe where these 'adventure' bikes sell more than sportsbikes by miles. The vast majority never go off road (but neither do the legions of 4x4 buyers) but they make far more sense for everyday riding than liter sportsbikes do. The BMW GS has been the best selling bike across Europe for years and now everyone wannts a slice of that market now that sportbike sales are through the floor. Personally I don't think anyone has got close to the overall concept of the GS1200 yet and it is the sheer simplicity of the bike that is its best feature. The new Triumph Tiger looks like a cheap GS clone that somebody has forgotten to add the final bodywork to in my opinion, which is a shame because they make nice bikes (usually!) and I'm sure it will ride better than it looks. | ||
| Mikef5000 |
Personally I don't think anyone has got close to the overall concept of the GS1200 yet and it is the sheer simplicity of the bike that is its best feature. The simplicity of that bike??? Maybe 20 years ago! Ever heard of Can-Bus? It's the definition of making this overly-complicated. That gauge cluster has more electronics to it than an entire Buell. The GS1200 has its features, but simplicity is not one of them. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Nothing is simpler than a final drive failure. Simply expensive. I love the look and idea of the bike. Good middleweight big trailie. As for looks, the GS is aesthetically as attractive as Rosie squatting over a mirror naked. | ||
| Petethekiller |
"is aesthetically as attractive as Rosie squatting over a mirror naked." I am not going to be able to eat dinner tonight... thanks FT_bstrd :P | ||
| Danger_dave |
>>These type bikes really only have a limited audience anyway<< Biggest growth sector worldwide according to some blogs. (ie a questionable fact) But get on the back roads and away from the traffic and most of the cops is increasingly popular. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
I love riding off pavement... but I really dont want the traffic or the attention; y'all should stick to track bikes and race replicas  | ||
| Rwven |
Some impressions: http://www.visordown.com/road-tests-first-rides/fi rst-ride-triumph-tiger-800/15497.html http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults /First-rides--tests/2010/november/nov0910-triumph- tiger-800/?WT.dcsvid=SilverpopMailing&WT.mc_id=MCN %20Newsletter%2009nov2010%20(1 | ||
| Hughlysses |
Another: http://www.ashonbikes.com/content/triumph-tiger-80 0-review | ||
| Trojan |
The simplicity of that bike??? Maybe 20 years ago! Ever heard of Can-Bus? It's the definition of making this overly-complicated. That gauge cluster has more electronics to it than an entire Buell. The GS1200 has its features, but simplicity is not one of them. I meant mechanical simplicity and simplicity of design rather than electronic (which all modern bikes suffer from!). The great thing about the 1150/1200GS is that you really can ride around the world and mechanical issues can be fixed in pretty remote locations with some rudimentary tools (although if you really want to ride around the world take the KTM!). Compared to the Multistrada 1200 or Yamaha Tenere even the GS1200 electronics are still simple  |
