Triumph Tiger 800XC review, test ride

We get astride Triumph’s well known adventure bike, the purposeful looking Tiger 800XC. Here’s our take.

Published on Jul 28, 2014 08:20:00 PM

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The Tiger 800XC comes with spoked wheels, a 21 inch wheel used in the front, and 17 inch at the rear. The Pirelli tyres offer good grip on the road, but fail to inspire much confidence when riding off-road. The Tiger 800XC relies on a set of 308mm front discs, with a 255mm single disc at rear, both working together to provide ample stopping power, with a nice progressive feel and efficient working, and switchable ABS system in place.

At Rs 12.40 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai), the Tiger 800XC could have been priced better for us as it arrives in India looking to cream its competition in a slowly expanding adventure bike segment. The big Triumph does however have its fair share of failings, for feeling more an able touring motorcycle, rather than the proper adventure bike it should have been. Good off-road ability is sorely lacking here.

Read more about the Tiger 800XC in our detailed ride impression, coming soon.

Rayomand Darius