Motorcycle specifications TriumphTIGER 800 2012 Highlander's brother

the English suburbs had become accustomed to Triumph's antics. Brigands pounced on the Speed Triple, ignoring the dandies who camped on the Bonnevilles of the revival. For the ethnic chiefs with the evil eye, the Rocket 3 and its excessiveness were just the thing. The clans shared the burgs of England, until a new wind blew through the smoggy mists.

as he approached, the stranger wore neither kilt nor coat-of-arms, but no one was fooled as to his origin, which must have been the Highlands. He didn't introduce himself, as everyone was alerted to his arrival by the scent of the Internet. But he was one of them! So they gathered round, welcomed him, and then one of them dared to ask the question that was on everyone's lips:
" We know your big cousin, Tawny 1050 as we call him here. But you, you may have 3 legs like us, but you don't have the cubage we do. What's with your tires that smell like dirt and roads? "The Tiger 800 had no choice but to come clean and tell its story.

it all began just outside Hinckley. The factory had given birth to a series of fake trail twins. The 800 XC, the more seasoned of the two, set off for the highlands of Scotland to train for his off-road destiny and cultivate his thirst for off-roading. His brother followed him for a while, but XC soon told him:
" Listen, that's not for you up there. You've got the wrong wheels; I've got 90/90, 21" and spokes; you've got 110/80 in 19" on aluminum poles. And I can choose between treaded or knobby tires. Your fork is thinner, you have fewer adjustments and you won't be able to clear obstacles like I can with your 40 mm lower lines. You're made for the city. You've still got plenty of travel and you'll be able to go where roadsters hesitate. With your shorter wheelbase, your 5 kilos and 35 mm less seat height, and your less open column angle, you'll be livelier, more accessible and more reassuring than me. And don't worry, bro, we've got the same heart. Your 95 horses will bring you respect in the city .

of course, with its 799 cm3 3-cylinder block derived from that of the Street Triple, the latterwhile the mechanical base is the same, the larger 124 cm3 cubic capacity is enough to make you jealous. The 800 Tiger's niche is generous power for light, fast city cruising and trail riding, as only a trail bike can do. With a riding position more relaxed than that of a roadster, a straight back and ideal crossing ability in urban terrain, this little beast seems to have understood the country. But diplomatic as he is, he has understood that the BMW F 650 GS needs to be em....dered, but not his buddies. So, while its engine is bigger than that of the 675 Street Triple, its power output is lower so as not to offend the little roadster troublemaker. What it didn't tell him was its higher, earlier torque rating of 8.1 mkg.

equipped with a new frame and a more-than-pleasant 3-cylinder engine (both shared with the with the 800 XC), Triumph's new trail bike is in the mid-size category, like the Transalp, but with a lot more punch and a chassis that's one level above. Priced at just under 9,000 euros, it's well placed, certainly higher than its direct competitor, the BMW F 650 GS, but the Englishman offers one cylinder and 24 horsepower more than the German. An adjustable seat that can be set to two heights is standard, but ABS and tire pressure control are optional. Stretched out between two curbs, the GS twitters a growl before colliding with the Tiger. The other Triumphs have moved aside, so it's not their problem. No mates in the settling of scores, just the people chanting the winner.

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