Motorcycle specifications Triumph1050 Tiger 2010 a builder shows its claws

this famous slogan (illustrated by Peugeot in the '90s) perfectly sums up the philosophy behind the new Tiger. as the 3rd and penultimate model to be equipped with the big 1050 cm3 3-cylinder, Hinckley's trail bike is taking advantage of its new berlingot to remake itself... and everything else with it!

the Tiger 955i was a large, quality trail bike, but one that was shunned by the public. After all, isn't getting off the beaten track a vocation for a trail bike?
And it does. SPORT! This is the main idea behind Triumph's new "Tiger". The silhouette exudes this character trait, from the "mandibulated" fork head to the LED taillight. The bike's appearance quickly puts you in doubt: is it still a road-going trail bike, or is it a beast of a ride? Judge for yourself: 115 hp in the vilo, 17" wheels in 120 and 180, not really mixed tires, an inverted fork with radial brake calipers, a reinforced swingarm swingarm (from the Daytona 675), bleeding eyes, separate brake fluid reservoir, no more handlebar handguards, tighter suspension travel... It would seem that the Tiger has given up the hunt for the Varadero, and is now looking to the Multistrada and other big road-going supermotards. Am I exaggerating? But even the fuel tank is 4 liters smaller. Autonomy won't improve.

but take into account the 17 kg less dry weight (which is enormous), the 10 horsepower and torque gains, and the frankly optimized chassis, and you've got yourself one hell of a toy. Perhaps still too marginal, especially to compete with the R 1200 GS, but certainly more intoxicating than the previous model (which didn't disappoint). The charm and enthusiasm of the Tri-patte, although toned down on this model, have enough arguments to slap many a competitor in the face. Except perhaps Benelli's nasty 1130...

let's not be too hasty in pigeonholing the machine as fun and frivolous. Triumph is committed to the reputation and performance of its big dog. The factory enthusiastically advertises the machine's road-going capabilities, as the list of options and accessories attests. Here are just a few examples:

- 2 luggage kits
- 3 panniers
- Heated handlebar kit
- Comfort saddle
- Gel saddle - Rider
- Gel saddle - Passenger
- Special muffler
- Center stand (Now that's a bit mean...)
- Auxiliary power socket
- Front mudguard extension
- GPS connector .

M.B - (manufacturer's photos)