2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 ABS Ride Review

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Thanks This is the 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 with ABS, a short ride review

[@biggerchris20]

I have an 07 as well, 56,000 miles, the bike is still AMAZING! Smile every time I ride it. The most reliable bike I've ever owned, it does drink a little oil. Its getting a little long in the tooth, been test riding possible replacements, I have test rode MANY bikes, there's nothing reasonably priced that I'll replace it with, all these new bikes seem like a downgrade, even the new Tiger 900 Sport. All bells, whistles and gimmicks don't make it a great bike. Guess I'll keep it till the wheels LITERALLY fall off.

[@TRCAdventures]

I feel the same, it seems like manufactures are more focused on gimmicks rather than the bike. I picked up a 2017 KTM 1090 adventure R, as it seems to have the least number of gimmicks, the Yamaha super Tenere and Tenere 700 have done well to stay clear of too many as well

[@christianwaldner106]

I have the same Tiger 1050. I bought her last year. I am so happy with this bike.I am 62. i will stay with this bike.

[@TRCAdventures]

Fantastic forever bike!!! Such a great ride with style that lasts!

[@bouncemad7296]

Great review fella. Very well narrated. Top job 👏. I'm now on the hunt for 1. Thanks

[@TRCAdventures]

Thanks for checking out the Video, glad you liked it, you will love the Bike, such an excellent bike to ride!

[@0616ko]

Yes, a white '07 ABS model that I picked up a few months ago from a friend who was the original owner. There is also a "13 1200GS in the garage but I'm enjoying the Tiger so much more. Love the road feel and it's confident manner. Your review is spot on, excellent brakes and comfort. I hope I don't have to get down to just one bike........... All the best.

[@TRCAdventures]

Very cool! thanks~ always good to have a couple bikes in the garage to chose from!

[@TheSteps62]

Great review, I love my 2011 triumph tiger 1050, ticks all the boxes for me, it's very hard to fault!

[@TRCAdventures]

Thank you! totally agree about the bike all the right boxes and no added marketing fluff! got to love this bike! Thanks for checking out the video~

[@peachy3143]

Had my 2012 se 1050 some time now and I can honestly say I can’t fault anything about the bike …. Fast powerful handles insanely good and amazing for long rides .. just a great bike .. and not that heavy like some people say .. I’m 6.ft 2 and I can flat foot and it fits me perfect .. get a tall screen is my only advice

[@TRCAdventures]

@@peachy3143 definitely a great bike,!

[@David_a_journeyman_curmudgeon]

First, awesome review, thank you for shedding light on these boomer sport touring sleepers. I owned a 2010 1050 for several years until a soccer mom snapped my tibia. The best motorcycle I've ever owned is the 1050 Tiger. The triple is just fantastic. Predictable power, that pulls all day. Tame enough to forgive the uninitiated; responsive enough to excite when roused. The 1050, in my opinion, is among the best in the sport touring / I wish I were an adventure bike category. If A to B is a L O N G way, the stock 1050 will provide enthusiastic comfort for the duration. These aging Tigers need good forever homes. I applaud you shedding light on then. Millenials take note, these bikes are fantastic and well worth the price they're clinging to.

[@TRCAdventures]

David, well put! thanks for adding the comment its exactly what people need to hear about this bike!

[@biggerchris20]

My Tiger isn't predicable, lol especially when its cooler outside. Power comes on hard and fast, which rain and tight right hand turns can be 'interesting". And god I love this bike! It has a personality and characteristics. Many new bikes lack that, their just so "polished" to where they're not interesting, their like appliances.

[@rodneywoods9537]

Tr I test rode one yesterday man it's awesome !! Ergonomics simply fantastic.

[@TRCAdventures]

They are quite good, glad you agree! I'm always surprised just how good that bike is. Thanks for checking out the

[@jordanwatson9809]

Absolutely fantastic review

[@TRCAdventures]

Thank you Jordan!!

[@thijsdehaan6547]

you just convinced me to buy one, thanks!

[@TRCAdventures]

Sweet, thanks for checking out the video

[@eldanu75]

Thanks for your great video mister! I’m having a look to get my first big bike and it seems to be a very nice option for money value 😁

[@TRCAdventures]

Definitely a great bike! Thanks for checking out the video, and goid luck on your search! I try and review everything I can! The versys 650 is also a great option!

[@rustytanks]

Bought one today, 09' model, orange pearl colour, 46000kms, full service history, original Triumph panniers and top box, $3500, can't wait to pick it up next weekend 😀 great review, very good quality

[@TRCAdventures]

Ahhh, and you got the Orange!!!! Super cool! Such a great bike!! Have fun with it!

[@LoftyVisions]

Awesome bike. I rode mine round Australia...twice! 😄

[@TRCAdventures]

that's fantastic sure to be an epic ride!

[@midnightrider287]

Great review, looking to buy one soon

[@Thomas-qn4hj]

you will not be disappointed, if you are on the heavy side (I'm 265 no gear) you should have your forks reworked to compensate for the weight. ( I will be upgrading my rear shock next). after that you can ride it across the country and back (like I did), you can tear up you local backroads (like I do), you can even ride to your grocery store to do your shopping (with a top case). Enjoy. Ride to Live, Live to Ride.

[@TRCAdventures]

great bikes, hope you got one!

[@rodneywoods9537]

Tin I bought the tiger 1050 best all round I have ridden !!

[@TRCAdventures]

Fantastic bike!!! Does everything with ease !

[@thedreamer2766]

Nice review! 👍👍

[@TRCAdventures]

Thank you!

[@0616ko]

These are great bikes. They are definitely under the radar.

[@TRCAdventures]

True! , do you happen to ride one~!

[@Smachine62]

Best bike I've ever owned

[@TRCAdventures]

Ah yes! they are good!!! thanks for checking out the video!

[@geertsturm4182]

yeah, what a nice bike, 3cilinder in line, really cool engine. . what i still miss on new motorcycles are locks on the oil&coolant

[@TRCAdventures]

Locks on the oil and coolant? not sure Ive seen that?

[@geertsturm4182]

@@TRCAdventures if i remember right, there are new gsx-r with a lock on the oilcap, am not sure about that but i have seen such online if i remember right, new gxs-r with oilcap+key, imo if u own a motorcycle u have to be able to lock the oil&coolant bc when u park ur bike somewhere u need to be sure people cant touch ur fluids, BMW K1200/1300 they have the oilcap under the saddle so thats a start ;

[@chrisr6710]

I have a 2009 Tiger 1050. Love it, best bike I’ve ever had and I’ve a few. The only downside are the headlights which are terrible…so I’ve fitted aftermarket spotlights which help. I also found the stock rear suspension was a bit too bouncy so I replaced the rear shock to an adjustable unit.

[@TRCAdventures]

Did you try fitting some LED head light bulbs! They make a big difference!

[@Thomas-qn4hj]

I smoke Ducati's, Aprilia's, BMW's on the backroads all day long on my 2007 1050, even had guys get off their Touno (yes I want one), do a walk around my bike and say "WOW, you really throw that thing into the corners" If there was ever a sleeper bike, this is it, so sad they stopped selling them in USA. (Thats why I'm dreaming of the Touno).

[@TRCAdventures]

Thanks! Totally agree! you will surprise people all day long on this bike! I will try and get a Touno and do a review soon!

[@biggerchris20]

It is unfortunate, they are now selling the Tiger 900 Sport, its ok, did nothing for me, its no definitely 1050!

[@sichere]

@ 6:08 Please open it up, please open it up, please open it up, please open it up, please open it up .............@ 6:20 Thank you 👍 Good review great bike and got to be one of the best out there.

[@TRCAdventures]

Thanks, and yes I would agree, one of the best out there, such a pleasure to ride !

[@Thomas-qn4hj]

I hit 135 on mine yesterday, I think that's about as fast as she will go.

[@cw2002]

"ergonomics are a big part of their DNA, they really look to keep you comfortable" - a man who's never ridden a Daytona 675

[@TRCAdventures]

Ahh the 675 Yes I have ridden a few, and actually the worst bike from Triumph is the new Scrambler 1200XE Yikes what the hell were they thinking, that bike nearly made me loose the will to ride, I'm willing to say they may have moved away from the ways of the past and NOW marketing and sales seem to have become the foundation of there DMA. that 675 is actually quite comfortable for the class of bike it is, ride a GSXR 600 or 750, or the Yamaha YZF -6 and you may start to think that Daytona is quite comfy!!! Thanks for Checking out the Video!

[@robhunter4424]

Apologies if this has been asked elsewhere but could you write a few comments comparing this with the 955i Tiger you reviewed on your channel previously please?

[@TRCAdventures]

No problem! The two bikes may seem quite similar at first but they are completely different machines. Though it is good to compare the two, bottom line the 1050 is a better bike, but by how much! And would I still pick the 1050 over the 955i? Both motors are smooth and provide plenty of power, the 1050 has more grunt and seems to pull better and farther in to the rev range. The suspension on the 995i feels good and works well but the 1050 has better forks (inverted cartage fork) a better shock, stronger swing arm and stiffer frame. Both are quite comfortable with great riding ergonomics with the 1050 having slightly better wind protection for longer rides. The looks, I tend to like the looks of the 955i better as it now feels retro Dakar, and has a hard core rider look! And I love the two round headlights! So in the end what would I pick, if they were in the same condition……………probably the 955i because “in the end” I would be picking an older bike like this, not because it’s the best, or most modern, it would be the cool factor! And the 955i is just a bit cooler and they would both make for a fantastic ride!

[@robhunter4424]

@@TRCAdventures Thanks for taking the time to write that!

[@Mr-Duke]

Very nice ... I have a tiger 1050 '11(121000 km) I want to ask you, which aftermarket company is the windshield?....thanks!!

[@TRCAdventures]

the Puig Touring Windscreen, Puig has a good product!

[@drunkenevill]

What kinda seat does the bike have? It looks a lot more comfortable than stock. I find the stock seat to be uncomfortable after only an hour or so in the saddle.

[@TRCAdventures]

I changed out the seat cover, I forget who makes it, but got it through MOTOK (I think) it made a big deference, firmed up the seat a bit and better grip so your not sliding forward anymore!

[@TedOrAlive]

Hi. What about wind protection ? Wind is more noticable when you're sit on than when you stand

[@TRCAdventures]

Thank for checking out the video, the wind protection is good, I think! for standing im not looking for wind protection I would care more about visibility and no obstructions to my view. with that said people differ in what they like in wind protection so its hard to say what is right for each rider.

[@TedOrAlive]

@@TRCAdventures thanks

[@vijey18]

What off road tyres would you recommend for this bike?

[@TRCAdventures]

It depends on the type of off road, 90% of the time I would recommend the shinko 705, great on road performance and great for gravel/dirt roads.

[@Solrak8O]

I've owned a 2011 Tiger 1050 SE, great sport tourer. Would I take it off road, not really. These 1050 tigers are designed more for the road due to non spoked wheels and 17" front wheel. Go the Tiger 800 or 1200 if you want better off-road capability

[@TRCAdventures]

not sure the 800 is better off road that this, but that would be a great test and long debate, both can do well for two track and some light single track. you will need to bring a bucket of skill to take the 1200 more off road than this bike! Personally I would love to take them all farther than they should probably go, lots of fun!

[@jeffg4008]

Does this have more leg room (longer from seat to pegs) than the speed triple?

[@TRCAdventures]

yes and the pegs are a bit farther forward, less knee bend!

[@jeffg4008]

@@TRCAdventures thank you for that. I just happen to be looking at a Speed Triple and looked at your review. Watched you head up Mines Rd. I was born and raised out there but recently relocated. I miss those roads!! Great reviews. Thanks again

[@TheSteps62]

I have owned 21 bikes over the years including two bandit 1200s and a vstrom 1000, my 2011 triumph tiger 1050 is by far the most comfortable bike of the lot, go and buy one today! 👍

[@tellerx5487]

I wanna buy 09 10 or 11 model tiger 1050 is good man ?Or in future I have troubles with him ?I have crashed my r6 07 model and I can't find one good site for fairings that's why I wanna change bike ..

[@TRCAdventures]

the 1050s are great, but don't give up on your bike, check out aftermarket fairings, with a little reaseach you can find them made in the same city as OEM, likely the same as OEM for much less. most sell through ebay, it will take about 6 weeks to get them, we have had great results. I suggest contacting before you place your order, this will give you an idea if you can contact them if you have an issue (less than $500) ive seen them as low as $300 www.madhornets.com/fairing-injection-plastic-body-kit-fit-for-yamaha-yzf-r6-2006-2007-blue-black/?sku=M888-Y001-020-Kit~HW&gclid=CjwKCAjwndCKBhAkEiwAgSDKQa1Omc42aj1rXi-91-d05y7OiEijiPZ2IMTddyLSXJRSSJiO2Gni7xoCt64QAvD_BwE

[@tellerx5487]

@@TRCAdventures thank you man I will see the fairings and what to do ..

[@vageliskoios1062]

Thanks for the video!!! I am between a tiger 2008,multistrada 1000 ds 2005 and a benelli trek 1130 2009..I dont know which one to choose.. The tiger looks a great bike

[@TRCAdventures]

sounds like a hard choice, we don't get many of the Benelli's in the US, but it looks like a cool bike, butween the Tiger and the Multistrada 1000ds (I have a video on that bike as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpSampR5eb6fj5I for easy of use and cost of maintenance and an all around friendlier bike to ride I would pick the Tiger. The Multistrada 1000ds is a good bike for an investment as the prices just keep going up, they get a lot of attention and are a bit more aggressive in the power delivery, exciting bike to ride. if it were my everyday bike, the Triumph Tiger would be my best choice in the end what ever makes your hart the happiest should be the bike of choice!

[@vageliskoios1062]

@@TRCAdventures thanks for your answer!! The heart says TRE-K but the green one. I cant find in Germany a green one at the moment..Also says Ducati.. I had many bikes in my life but first time i like a ducati.. The logic says Tiger which is more 'safe' choice.. I dont know.Maybe i will choose the Ducati for now.. I saw the video for the DS.. Looks also a great bike

[@biggerchris20]

@@vageliskoios1062 Maintenance would be the biggest concern. That Duc requires short intervere. That Tre-k I could only imagine the headache servicing and parts. My riding buddy has a Guzzi and its just dumb getting parts, sometimes months.

[@vageliskoios1062]

@@biggerchris20 finally I bought a kawasaki z1000 and before 1 week a voge 500 ds for commuter :)

[@biggerchris20]

@@vageliskoios1062 Cool, hard to go wrong with a Kawi, how you like it.

[@epexlinux]

Is the tiger 1050 still a good bike to buy now?

[@TRCAdventures]

Yes I think so, keeping milage and needed maintenance in mind, these bikes are incredibly reliable, easy to work on and don't have many of the complex electronics that get expensive to maintain over the long term.

[@epexlinux]

@@TRCAdventures thanks for the reply. Have been looking for a while now in the UK can get them for an alright price.

[@drazensavic3169]

I bought a 2011 1050, looks just like that one still running great!

[@b-rye8134]

what about engine heat?? Do they run hot or not so much?

[@TRCAdventures]

I don't recall feeling any exsesive heat from the motor.

[@b-rye8134]

@@TRCAdventures Thank you..I am buying one!!!

[@biggerchris20]

@@b-rye8134 I've owned mine for 7 years now, heat isn't an issue.

[@b-rye8134]

@@biggerchris20 thank you!

[@gbner9991]

these seem way to cheap on the used markets and look amazing imo. I wanted to get a Tracer 900 but I could get this one for half the price or even less.

[@TRCAdventures]

They are priced quite well! and are an amazing value and a great ride! save the $ and buy some great gear to go with your new bike!!!! Thanks for checking out the Video, I'm trying to get a new one out each week on a different bike as well as some build projects

[@biggerchris20]

Hopefully you got the Tiger! I just test rode a 2021 Tracer 900 GT yesterday, It did NOTHING for me. All the numbers are similar even a triple, defiantly isn't the same experience.

[@robertmclaughlin3305]

2008 triumph tiger 1050 dash controls

[@TRCAdventures]

Thanks for checking out the Video, do you have the 2008?

[@bryanmiller5074]

Guess I'll add my input since I've owned mine for 2 yrs... Power is plenty... Top speed average... Clunks into first... Very tall bike... Gets hot quick... Get a lighter exhaust... Do not mess with anything electrical... Get rid of sai system... And don't expect a compy long ride

[@TRCAdventures]

Good input! And thanks for sharing Also thanks for checking out the video