2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XCA | First Review

[@robpinter5431]

I bought a new 800 XCA last Friday without test riding a demonstrator, I did 400 km with a mixture of road and dirt, OMG what a bike, makes my old BMW R1100 GS feel like a tractor. The XCA is so nice off road in Off Road engine mode, and it is interesting feeling the TC kick in but still accelerating to silly speeds on the dirt. Thank you for your proper off rad reviews and love you videos. Cheers from Australia.

[@joelstevenson1018]

The review is spot on great job! To anyone reading many said the exact same things about my 2017 Tiger 800XCX. If starting all over for 15,000 seems like nothing do it. But seriously the 15 to 17 models are more than adequate. The Hp and and torque about the same. Add an aftermarket Akrapovic can and you’re getting 18’ numbers and smoother engine. The only and most major change to the the 18’ is going to be the TFT display. Also he is reviewing a XCA. Not the base model which doe not come with all the above mentioned. Again, the only new thing that can be reviewed on the new tiger is the TFT display and added controls. Now, don’t get me wrong I wish Triumph had added TFT On the 15’ models.. As manufacturers like Yamaha use TFT displays on many of there new bikes. Ahem Triumph. Overall, if you’re in the market for a new machine this is money well spent ($15,000 ish). If you’re a current Tiger owner your bike has everything the new one does less the TFT.

[@steeltownbarbercompany9741]

God, I miss this guy and his reviews. Ride free 🙏🏻

[@YTisDumb]

The windscreen on my 2018 Tiger 800 was not installed correctly by the dealership, and it looks like this one has the same problem. When installed correctly, the shield is much more secure and doesn't rattle.

[@astronautonroad1]

Can you please tell me what jacket are you wearing?? Please mention your gear in description !!

[@Xavii1986]

Yes pls whats the gear you are wearing?

[@phnx4life]

I have the XRT..great bike. Reliable, strong and fast.

[@athullal7438]

Love your accent dude. And great review by the way!

[@davidskaggs9914]

Great review love this bike so I picked one up. Planning trip this summer 😎

[@ftby59mikeD]

Great honest review, the best just keep getting better!

[@LookattheBiggerPic]

Really enjoy and appreciate your reviews - nice ride footage as well!

[@Brad-RB]

I really enjoy your reviews. Nice job.

[@robpinter5431]

All it needs extra is tubeless rims, so much easier to change tyres without worrying about tubes. (but take a 21" tube on big trips just in case you dent the rim) Thank you for this review, there is a XCA 800 at the dealer and inabout a months it should be mine.

[@HardwareG33k]

Is there a bike with 21 inch tubeless front?

[@iamsom9002]

Ohhhoooo... Tiger 😍😍😍😍😘😘. Triumph Tiger and BMW GSA one day you will be Mine.

[@DriveMagRiders]

Good choices.

[@riverskyho]

good good study，day day up！哈哈哈

[@davyboycolon530]

Great review I love the tiger 800 line , I have an 2014 800 that I will never sell ...

[@DriveMagRiders]

Good choice!

[@davyboycolon530]

fhgjg 25k miles n not one problem .... Great motorcycle

[@danielmoraesterra2746]

Well done. Nice review. I got a tiger 800 recently (the old XCX model - of course it was a good deal because of the new version was coming) and the windshield was the problem, I changed for their additional windshield accessorie......better.....but not enough. You were right when you mention about the engine, the first gear is shorter, but in the everyday use, the old style is fine for me.

[@DriveMagRiders]

I also tried the old XCX. I fell in love with it. It's a great bike!

[@chrisjokinen217]

Try the Puig Touring windscreen with deflector, I love it on my XCX. Can ride at 160km/h with the visor open.

[@Golfspieler]

Sehr gutes Video👍, Sie haben eine sympathische Art (Stimme) das Motorrad zu erklären! Sie haben mich überzeugt, Triumph Tiger 800 XCA wir mein nächstes Motorrad 😊. 🇨🇭 Very good video👍, you have a personable good way (voice) of explaining the motorcycle! You have convinced me that the Triumph Tiger 800 XCA will be my next motorcycle 😊. 🇨🇭

[@logicalindian_777]

Do a comparison between Tiger vs Africa twin vs 850gs

[@DriveMagRiders]

It's already scheduled.

[@chuckrose9561]

Why not include ktm 1090 adventure r

[@wildracoon6807]

@@chuckrose9561 bcz its more offroad cross bike than an adventure.

[@chuckrose9561]

But same category that's kind of the point

[@ans512]

As always cool videos... I love you English accent... great work Also tell what music is playing in the back ground?

[@DriveMagRiders]

Thank you. It's something from the KZbin free gallery

[@glensanders3154]

Excellent review, thanks !!

[@theaxeman4429]

What is the make of that red open face helmet with the flip up visor? Looks comfortable...

[@DriveMagRiders]

The Axe Man it's a schuberth M1

[@srhintz]

Strange that they updated it so much in 18 and then made a whole new bike in 20. Love the new one but she's pricey. How good are the aftermarket quick shifters?

[@StayFriendly290]

Holy Moly, i love your accent! Greetings from Germany, Bavaria!

[@DriveMagRiders]

Cheers, mate. Miss those Paulaner 1 litre draft beers. :D

[@jucofa]

How is the 21 inch front wheel wobbling compared with the F850GS ? You have ridden both....

[@thomaskerr9891]

Wonder if the quick shifter from the 675R can be adapted? Hmmmmm

[@Lawman-196]

Always great vids..... which would you choose between this and Africa twin......i have narrowed down between these two.

[@DriveMagRiders]

We'll come up with a comparison soon. As we tested so far, this one is the best street bike and it's faster - the triple is fantastic. Honda comes with a different approach - low-torque twin, more off-road focused riding position, relaxed ride.

[@fakiha_javed2790]

Wait for the tenere 700 or ktm 790 adv

[@someguy3086]

I've ridden Atwins, Super10s, 800GS, and Vstroms, and KTMs - I bought the Tiger and am never sorry about it. Every single one of the other bikes is better than the Tiger in some respects. I would even say the 800gs is a "better bike"; but the Tigers have a certain magic about them. They are just "fun" to ride. The triple engine has personality like a twin doesn't, and the bikes look cool without being too flashy. I was sold on a dealer-demo Vstrom back in 2013, and on a whim I tool a Tiger out for a test drive and fell in love with it (at almost twice the price!). When my buddy started looking a few years later, he did everything to convince himself a GS was his bike - he bought a tiger. When I trade bikes on dual-sport rides, no one is that eager to get back on their KTMs or Africa twins. Get on a Tiger. I think you'll love it... so maybe look at the sticker first because once you ride it; you'll buy it. (also FYI, on average, Triumph dealers in the US really suck, so you'll be doing your own service)

[@cliveomahoney4096]

I've got a Tracer 700 at the moment. It's great for what it is. Would you recommend the extra expense of a tiger 800? I would only really use it a as a comfortable bike on the road.

[@cjones6403]

If you're road riding predominantly, why not look at the XRX or XRT which are more road oriented ?

[@thejohnnerparty]

The Tiger 800 XCA, the G850GS and Africa Twin look very interesting - I like all three. But, I would like something a little smaller like the CB500X. Have you tested the CB500X with the Rally Raid kit - suspension and wheel upgrades? Also, I believe there is Rally Raid kit for the G310GS. Both of these bikes are of interest to me because weight and power - I prefer the lower weight and less power, but want to do highway driving @ 100 - 140 kph.

[@SHates]

Husqvarna 701 is what you want!

[@zzxx33mh]

Go for CBX..with R.R kit..

[@chuckrose9561]

Some guy from England is riding the. Cb500x Rally raid across America right now

[@lifeisgoodno1]

how is the Africa twin comper to this bike? wich is better I was the BMW fun before. I like to buy the Africa sport adv cos it's about Japanese quality and auto gearbox what you think?

[@Guy-ns1hk]

LEVi DO Get the Tiger. The 2020 will be revealed this fall and will be another leap forward, so you might get some sweet deals on 2018/2019 models when that one is released. 👍🏻

[@jlg9240]

Awesome review!

[@inspectorclouseau3880]

Good review mate

[@jlegresley]

I bought a Suzuki Vee which I cross shopped against this and the GS 800. Not sure why the Vee gets compared to the GS or Tigers bigger brothers. The Vee is no where near as pricey or large. For me, the Suzuki had a bit more power and a bit less $, which sealed the deal.

[@zzxx33mh]

John LeGresley never go wrong with Suzie,.. The Vee is solid..

[@samuelegli1318]

RIP Christian, you will be missed by many.

[@antoniofelipefurini4414]

Do the first review of the new tiger 1200 XCA! Thanks!

[@alyusmuse3839]

try to do a review with the yamaha tracer 900 gt against tiger 800 xrt, later if possible, it would be great review specially with the different styles that both companies uses.

[@markjacobs6294]

Put a better screen on and it's perfect.

[@lordrider9370]

Thank you

[@someguy3086]

Wow, really nice set of updates to an already great bike. I ride a 2013 XC, and I have a friend with a 2015 XCX, and can say from experience that year over year these bikes have gotten alot nicer, with pretty marginal price increases. The TFT screen is a really nice update. The windscreen is as clever a windscreen, as I've seen. I adjust mine frequently going on/off road during dual sporting. If it stays put off-road, it'll be a crank-adjust killer. The hand-guards look to be the same garbage no-protection, buffet contributing, doesn't stay in place, plastic jobs that everyone dumps for bark busters. I absolutely hate those pepe-the frog headlights. They look "aggressive" i guess, but imho doesn't fit the bike. I'm excited to see how all the electronics survive on these bikes. If this thing takes a spill in a water crossing is this going to be a tow? Nice job Triumph! Hey touratech, can we do something about those lights?!

[@allanv6620]

Some Guy i

[@bookbui]

what about hispeed use 160-180km/hr or higher have anyproblem ??

[@AgricUltra]

What height are you?

[@1Mcoach]

Great review, like usually! 👍🏻 What you will choose between this bike and Africa Twin with manual transmission? Honestly. Cheers 🏁😎

[@zzxx33mh]

Marko Ristic you meat nicest people on Honda.. It's depend on your percentage on off road.. The Africa Twin is clearly off road biased Adventure.. Tiger= heart Afries Twin = mind..

[@1Mcoach]

SoloRide ZX thank you man! Really appreciate! Cheers 😎

[@DriveMagRiders]

We'll come up with a direct comparison soon. Until then.. Triumph is more sporty and faster - for the young spirited, while Honda comes with a different approach - a relaxed adventure travel. It's the engine that makes the difference. So it's up to your special needs.

[@zzxx33mh]

DriveMag Riders wise said..,Tiger look sporty,..often its not easy to choose..waiting for head to head comparison..and long review after..

[@1Mcoach]

DriveMag Riders I have Africa Twin, manual, one year and a half.. 21,500km on odometer. Before that I rode gs 1200 LC. I have to say that Honda’s Africa is much better in terms of comfort, easy and enjoyable ride (on road and light off road, I didn’t use hard off road), felt more reliable, simple and perfect. Yes, gs has so much riders aids (cruise cont., dynamic esa, cornering abs...), but I don’t need all of them much. Africa has 170cc less than gs, but cruising speed is the same 150-160kph. Over that riding is not comfortable. On lower speed, feeling on Africa is much better than gs. I saw triumph tiger 800 xva in showroom, looks really good. I like this engine concept of 3 cylinders. But, never tried. Triumph make big step with their bikes in past 2-3 years, I have to say. Cheers 😎🏁

[@theaxeman4429]

Great video! Thank you! 👍

[@brucekendall52]

Thks.

[@faziwuzy138]

Hi, i just need some opinion. Should i get the XRX or XCX? I mainly commute 85% of the time, on road touring 10% and off road touring 5% of the time. The off road i occasionally do is loose gravel, hard pack mud and some sand(nothing technical). Im always torn between "having it and not need it, rather than need it and not have it" so is the XRX good enough for the occasional offroad i do? side note: im currently riding a gsr 750 and recently i made friends with a group of adv riders. so at the moment im going offroad with my gsr so that's why im looking at changing my bike. im very interested in going offroading with my buddies but is the extra price of the XCX really worth it?

[@DriveMagRiders]

Keep in mind that the XC version also comes with tube-type tires. The spoked wheels are also good for bad roads - more resistant. Still, considering your needs, the XR is the natural choice (after all, the R1200GS comes with a 19 inches front, too, and it's good off-road).

[@faziwuzy138]

DriveMag Riders hmm, that is logical. Then how about the XR vs the tracer 900? Slap on some 50/50 tires, skidplates and crashbars on the tracer and do you think its able to handle the very occasional offroad? After all im commuting 85% of the time. Personally im leaning more towards the tracer tho

[@jblue1299]

Is there vibration at higher speeds, say at 90 MPH ?

[@DriveMagRiders]

No. Didn't feel it. But it's a lot of noise due to the wind buffeting

[@KingCast65]

Picking up a '12 800 Tiger today to go with my '06 Multistrada. One thing I know it's petty but the mirrors on the new one are simply ugly AF. Look like something out of a damn J.C. Whitney catalog from the '70's. Ick. Love your channel m8. Love Euro people.

[@DubElementMusic]

800xca 10/10

[@hmbseesaw]

Well done!

[@jerseycitykickboxingandcoa9196]

I’m trying to decide between the 850 gsa and this xca.. i ride mostly pavements.. which one is better for more pavement riding?

[@DriveMagRiders]

Hello. The Tiger.

[@siresrazvan3264]

Salut baieti, ar fi genial daca ati face rewiurile in limba romana. In limba engleza sunt multi care fac, dar in romana nu cred ca avem. Bafta si asfalt uscat! Sunteti tari!

[@cyhern1]

What is your height, and can you flat foot the bike

[@chuckrose9561]

cyhern1 I am short (30in inseam) I can't flat foot a tiger xca but I am comfortable mounting and dismounting it. I havent rode one yet but I used to have a street triple so I'm in the dealer alot. I ride bikes w higher seats but tiger is high on my list for next bike. Has Lowest seat for stock ADV bike

[@chuckrose9561]

Seems like a great all around bike..I am.concerned about buyers remorse with the more powerful options out there. Anyone ride one compared to KTM 1090 or 1190?

[@pankajbhalerao]

I like your accent very much, good review

[@josemariagomes7768]

Would you buy this as a first motorcycle ?

[@paulh8849]

Yes mate. It's easy, forgiving and confidence inspiring.

[@Yorkdragonfire]

This is my second bike. I’m coming from an Indian scout sixty. It’s pretty tall. I can barely touch the ground with tip toes . I’m going to lower mine

[@logicalindian_777]

How tall are you?

[@danielmoraesterra2746]

Sachit Srivastava he once mention in another video 174cm

[@DriveMagRiders]

I mentioned in the description> The Rider's height and weight: 1,74m and 75 kg (5ft 8in and 165 lbs).

[@petergrant9667]

Better than africa twin, right?

[@zzxx33mh]

Peter Grant highway yes Offroad No..

[@petergrant9667]

Honda sucks on the road, and great shit off the road!

[@DriveMagRiders]

Faster, for sure. We'll come up with a comparison

[@michaelrrocha]

moto extraordinária!

[@danielpork8416]

I wonder if a bike like this can be daily ridden in wintry conditions lol

[@DriveMagRiders]

It can. Heated grips and seat - it already has. Maybe another windscreen...

[@PeterPrism]

TOP

[@leordscoloan5558]

if i have a lot of money i buy the ducati multistrada,bmw gs1200,duke and this one..but for now i used my gixxer150 hehe.. I'm poor you know..😣😣😣😣

[@DriveMagRiders]

It's not about the engine size. As long as it can go, it's ok. Safe trips!

[@ekibarthenid]

Dude, you are not going to buy an 800cc to city commute, this is an open road bike.

[@garethlewis3743]

By the time I can afford it it will have 60 thousand miles on the clock and leaking fork seals probably.

[@chuckrose9561]

Gareth lewis still worth buying it :)

[@JayBee-se8ou]

Mine was a pile of shit. Transmission failures. Oil consumption. Bad paint, bad powdercoat, flaking finishes, random failures. No longer reliable enough to leave town on after just 3 years and 48k miles. Drank oil from new. Dealer told me I didn't have a warranty because I self-serviced it. I called Triumph North America. They offered to help me but had to speak to the dealer first. Naturally the dealer lied to them about my complaints. Boom, just like that, no warranty. Bad bike, bad dealer, bad manufacturer. Buyer beware.

[@rjsalameh]

I miss this guy...what a loss to the riding community.....