2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 brief review

A brief ride of the 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050. This is only an initial impression of this bike in town conditions which to me, on this bike, is more important than out in the country. Best watched in 720p
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[@stopper90004]

Thanks. I'm really enjoying your videos. Useful comments an the most important aspects of daily ridding experience.

[@lrcb40]

Russ: Because of this and the Pt 2 review I went and bought one! I found a (new) 2011 SE in a (new) dealership and it's being delivered soon!

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I'm in a fortunate position where if I want raw power I have the Tuono. The good thing about this bike is will suit people who aren't bothered about ripping everywhere. It's a large comfortable bike capable of touring (I can't think of anything to follow my Pan when I get rid)

[@DillysADV]

I have loved the tiger for the 1.5 years that I have had it.. there are some things I would love to see improved (clutch, headlight, pedal and grip vibration) but overall I have loved it for short and long rides.

[@cashstore1]

I would like to own the 800xc. Triumph makes great bikes. Love the engines

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I had one in the shop but never got round to trying it. The customer loved it though. I really should try harder to get out on these bikes.

[@diggathevan493]

my dads mate just brought one and he loves it he had a cbr 1000 f before and it smashes it he couldnt ask for more good round town and the sports bike performance aswell :)

[@petergoddard1960]

With you on the XC Dave, just wonderful bikes, practical too and for the riding that I do probably the best choice out there (even though I've always loved the bonneville it's just not an all year every weather bike). I've considered the vstrom but its not the same, so I was glad to see Russ reviewing the 1050 as they've been around longer and so can be picked up for less than the 800 (can't find one for much less than £6500) It's nice to dream isn't it. :-)

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

This is the reason I asked. People who have owned the larger bikes tend to prefer them. The purchase and running costs is a good arguement for keeping a 600 for sure but have a 1000+cc for a while and you won't look back (empty wallet but a bigger smile) :-)

[@r0b3r70nl]

Thanks for the review Russ. Will you be doing an extensive one as well? I'd love to hear your picky thoughts as I am considering this bike myself :)

[@barrybriggs5618]

Just wanted to let anyone know that was thinking about buying a Shiver. I wasnt happy with that specific Shiver and apart from the fueling and rubbish turning circle that make it not suitable as my only bike I do still ebnjoy riding Traceys Shiver. Good initial review Russ, looking forward to seeing what you say when you take it out for a proper ride. I will try to get the mic set upi on my camera so you have a double blog to play with if you want.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

It's an excellent point you make. One of my favourite sayings is "there's no substitute for cubes" Larger cc bikes are easier and less effort to use. It's not about top power, it's about ease and feel. Out of interest, have you owned a large capacity bike (1000cc+) ?

[@TbfmediaTheYellowPeril]

Cool. Thanks for the reply.

[@britex3186]

My Tiger1050SE is so sweet, when new it did have a bit of clunkyness in the gearbox but after the first couple of oil changes that went away. I really enjoy having the Tiger and only for extreme long distances do I have any complaints in the seating position.

[@Guybrush1816351]

My instructor had CBF500's and those have a hump in the seat that due to my height and size i had to sit on, was very uncomfortable and worn out my riding trousers so that i now have a nice gap right on my behind. F800 gs is a plank too and that is great.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Thanks matey

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

It's funny cos years ago my friend complained about his Kawasaki box too. He wouldn't believe me until I took him on the back of it and proved it was his shifting. If a bike is slightly to high for you and you can't get a lowering kit, just make sure you stop on good ground without a dip.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Thank, means a lot to hear I'm doing something the way someone else would do it too. :-)

[@thatmanfromyorkshire]

Yeah buddy it is nice to dream ;-) And the xc is the one for me if ever i have the cash lol. I thought of the v strom once but having seen my mates Triumph and comparing it with my suzuki the quality of the nuts and bolts as simple as they are are worlds apart and triumph are built so well!

[@ENGLISHBACON]

My bike is a vfr800 n its in the garage for its mot, so dad lent me his v-strom, similar to this bike but its a 650cc, been debating now on getting a similar bike, cause they are quite relaxing

[@alistairstuart2009]

hey wondering can help me, when i break on my scooter (drum brake) it feels like the brake is going on and off what would cause this? its only slightly doing it. Thanks

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

That's great news, hope you love it. Let me know what you think. :-)

[@kaiser9100]

When you say your checking the fuel injection delivery, how do you check it?

[@video01782]

Nice bike, that lanyard would do my head in :)

[@Guybrush1816351]

To be honest only sucky thing about my bike is the chain :) gets so dirty especially after offroading. would have loved the f800 st belt (altough that has downsides too) How many miles do you do in a year on your instructing bike? and how many hours are you usually in the saddle?

[@ibrarsiddiqi8948]

I haven't had a bike for the past 16 years - i fancy a Deauville but im thinking of getting a 125 - to get my confidence back whats the best ? work my way back up again.

[@alistairstuart2009]

Thanks!

[@diff22000]

Now I will have to use the phrase "My underbits" the next time I see my Gp lol. Excelent vid as always. Have you ever tested a Goldwing at all?

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I won a loan of a 1500 for a long weekend in the 90s for winning a road safety competition.. I was pleasantly surprised

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Read Barry's comment above, I agree with him. It may have been just this model but I can go as far as to say I actually hated that model. Would be interesting to hear from other Shiver owners.

[@hetane]

I would love to hear your thoughts on BMW F800 S/ST/R...any chanse?

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Bike preference is definately a personal opinion. The best thing to do is just ride one. American Speed Triple owners took great exception to my Tuono/Speed Triple review because they owned a Triumph (even though the Tuono hadn't arrived in the states at that time and they hadn't ridden one) Usually, people who own bikes, defend their purchase and go by specs on a sheet instead of seat of the pants riding. Spec sheets are rubbish and don't reflect the feel of a bike.

[@secretspyfrog]

I have owned many Triumphs, 955i Daytona, Street Triple x2, Bonni..... Now have Sprint ST 1050. I have always found the boxes 'clunky,' and mates of mine have said the same. However, we have all watched your gear changing video now and for the best part it has solved the problem! After all this time crying about Triumph gearboxes it turned out to be us, do we look silly now or what? I would love a Tiger but it's to high for me (I'm 5'6) is there a skill for being confident on a higher bike?

[@sheps999]

That's something I've always wondered: what /is/ that engine whistle? All multi-cylinder bikes seem to have it. Is it the camchain or something?

[@TbfmediaTheYellowPeril]

You know your hi-viz jacket there, is that an overjacket, or an armoured bike one?

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I don't do as many miles per year as I used to now as I spend a lot of time in the shop but I have a wimpy butt now. Even sitting in my arm chair at home for more than an hour makes me uncomfortable now. :-) I find the flatter the seat, the better as domed seats push into my under bits.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Well the offer is there from Barry so I feel a dual vlog coming on.....

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Cheers

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Thanks. He's fine btw. He's also removed the video, I assume for legal reasons. Good luck to him.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I get the bike to about 25 to 30 mph in 3rd or 4th gear on a flat road and hold the throttle dead steady and feel for any jerkyness.

[@Spraaaaay]

My gearbox has just jammed up, can't shift up or down, it's stuck in 5th. Any idea what's causing this? :(

[@ofriben-ad1281]

.... does it make sense do use it as an ADV bike 9Assuming that you dressing it properly) ???

[@MrOregona230]

what does warpage mean?

[@thatmanfromyorkshire]

As always a picky sod ;-) But thats the best way Russ,Tell you what IF i had the brass and i aint and dont know when i ever will have,some time in the next 20 years id love to own a triumph tiger 800XC as i just luv em and like you say the sound of a tripple is grand. But for now my suzi will have to do,Keep that quiet eh theya re temperamental lol

[@barrybriggs5618]

The lanyard is normally round my neck, you should have spotted the clip on the other end to unclip the key Observations Russ :)

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

YEAH! ;-)

[@ibrarsiddiqi8948]

sitting at a junction with the brake levers pulled in warps your discs - sort of like crimping a pie edging being crimped.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

it's a lovely whistle isn't it?

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

hehe, nice one!

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

You have a warped drum on your wheel. A replacement wheel will cure it.

[@Lewis0249]

What is 'hunting'??

[@paulbws125]

hiya mate i was just about to say can u take it into the countryside and u beat me to it lol, what did barry say then yay or nay?

[@ProbabilityWave0]

haha you should try my big sv, you'd hate it! :D can't go

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

It's a cheap hi viz jacket with my mesh armoured one underneath

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I didn't notice it whilst riding but yeah, in editing it was irritating me! lol

[@ALLWEATHERRIDERM]

Nice bikes them, would recommend testing the new ones thou. And they are british!

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Sounds good Barry, but one thing...SORT THAT LANYARD OUT, it's really irritating! lol

[@exilog]

hunting is when at a standstill engine revs highly without any imput from driver

[@OrcaGT]

Picky? Nah you're just pro mate ;)

[@thatmanfromyorkshire]

You buy it as my x mas pressy and i'll love and praise you for ever ;-) And i'll even stop mentioning ya Thinning and Receding Hairline,how that for a deal ;-) Oh i would love that and hate it at the same time mate,knowing that i couldn't afford one and id just feel more like a pauper! But thanks for the offer lol

[@topbanana188]

Funny he changed to this for the fueling. It's the reason I didn't buy one. Horrible dead zone just off idle - had to slip the clutch around tight roundabouts

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

You already love and praise me forever anyway so no real advantage there. ;-)

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I haven't had the opportunity yet, no.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Bent selector fork maybe? Take it to a shop, not a home repair job.

[@lukethekanefan]

carbs are just too smooth gunna be hard for fuel injection to compete

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I'll make you a promise. If one comes up at the right price, I'll buy it, you do a test ride then I'll sell it in the shop. win win.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Nah, I've got no life tonight lol

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I think it was a 2007. Remember how picky I am though.

[@tinkletoesrus]

that key looks like things could go wrong .

[@jimbo80982]

hehehe The triumph certainly wears the weight differently , the tank looks like its been run over with a rolling pin. Its all flat and such.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

not straight. warped. bent. curvy. wobbly. uneven

[@mrxbrightside]

do you mean: "theres no replacement, for displacement" lol

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

I want carbs back!!!!! (in the voice of a spoilt 5 year old)

[@OhLookaClutchPedal]

why are the good bikes designed for people 6ft and above >.> not fair!

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

How DARE you! ;-)

[@sdasd1918]

wut wut in the butt butt

[@lukethekanefan]

yea stuff better emissions lol

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Me or the bike??? My Pan is wider (fatter)

[@jimbo80982]

waaayyyy too wide.