2021 Triumph Tiger 850 Sport Review | MC Commute

[@badgerpatt]

Great review and very informative as usual! I like that you mentioned Honda's CB500X. I currently ride a 2017 and really appreciate it's versatility and build quality. Maybe the 850 is a logical next step up 🤔. Thanks again Adam!!

[@jonathanrosen6160]

Love my CB500X (2016) lots of mods but makes it perfect!

[@brothersoulshine]

After having a cb500x for the last few years, this is the first bike I've seen that feels like it could replace it. I wonder if Triumph know that it will be quite a step up in power for some people and put the hefty brakes on accordingly?

[@woodywood3388]

I own an 850 Sport and rented a CB500X this summer. The drop off in power was shocking. My son was on an 850GS and I had no chance to keep up with him, especially not on the twisties coming out of the bend. On the Tiger 850, especially if you get the quickshifter, you can keep up with pretty much any bike of comparable displacement. The Tiger is a terrific bike, and my only regret is that you can‘t get a higher saddle like on the 900 Rally.

[@alexduey7868]

Most rkiders with adjustable suspension have no clue how it works and never bother with it. Not sure why reviewers fixate on that aspect so much

[@chrishart8548]

I'd rather not have adjustable suspension. At least then I don't have to adjust it if it rides ok.

[@A_Dirrty_Bird]

I care more about some of the other goodies like cruise control and more ride modes or ABS modes. Not really bothered about suspension adjustments

[@_cpdchua]

For real

[@aapddd]

Absolutely true. I , for one am scared to touch any suspension. If it’s good, it’s good.

[@1990-t1j]

Good-looking bike. The usual slick, well-informed review.

[@Megamotomike1973]

This is a great review. I really like this guy Adam Waheed and his reviews. Only thing I might mention is even though the bike has an MSRP of $11,995 any dealer is going to tack on about $2500 in fees, tax, freight, etc. so you probably will end up paying closer to $14550.00 OTD. I just sold my 2007 Triumph Daytona 675 triple and want to buy this bike. Excellent 5 star review.

[@larryj8924]

Great review and very detailed on things we need to know. Didn't realize you were still doing MC Commute, will go back and catch up. Your the best at reviewing bikes!!

[@carplay5454]

I think Adam does a good job with these motorcycle reviews. Some of y'all in the comments need to chill.

[@drewmoto732]

Right, most people in the comments would be shitting their pants trying to ride any of these bikes in a commute.

[@emil5459]

I'm fine with the reviews. My biggest gripe is his talking speed, but alas, I just watch the videos at x1,5 or x1,75 speed, so that kind of is a non issue to me.

[@gothops154]

Ok Adam’s friend

[@kingdavidcoffee]

Looks like you can rotate the handlebars more forward and up for offroad use.

[@bradleywoodward7753]

My man!! What's up Adam? You're the best man!!! Another great review.

[@brokenot]

Lovely color - the big "850" logo looks dumb though....

[@upchurchm]

Heat puts me off this model...tks for the honesty

[@HD2O13XL12OOC]

I like these reviews. Well done, keep em coming if you can. 👍👍

[@Kevin-px7so]

Stop hating on Waheed, he’s an awesome reviewer and journalist. Great review dude and looking forward to Ducati Multistrada V4S review.

[@Supernova12034]

who's hating on him?

[@sagheer.a4988]

Oh my God, what's up with this Adam hate? jeez he's fine. And as far ignition keys are concerned, most people prefer them. I don't want to be carrying another key fob in my pocket.

[@mwesten3444]

A ton of useful information in a short vid. Excellent, thanks. Planned on a V-Strom 1050 this year, but now will look at the Tiger 850 first. Substantially less $.

[@caroldave4037]

Hi had two 800 tigers in past great bikes...but vstrom 1050 xt is brilliant for me.. did 1200 mile all around scotland like its balance road manners considering its heavier than tiger..and hasn't to much scary tech... atb dave .. ps like that tiger is simpler than top model 900 but each too his own

[@mwesten3444]

@@caroldave4037 Thanks for sharing experience. Love the looks of the Tiger. Smaller size is a plus. 1050 ADV is still on my radar. Waiting for Suzuki rebate on a 2020 that is now 14,600USD. Until then the Wee-strom will do. Want more pwr, but the 300 mi range is a touring plus.

[@chrishart8548]

@@caroldave4037 I love the 1050xt in the yellow and blue. Reminds me of the TS50x TS125x and TS250X.

[@manoomunicnent1773]

The windscreen looks to have a lot of distortion of the view, that would really become annoying.

[@steveman1982]

Got the old model from the dealer as a loaner when I brought my striple in for service. Man, heated seat and grips are amaaazing on a cold day.

[@chrisWolfricVader19]

I have the same bike and I love it ❤. I have a Daytona 675 as well and barely use it after I got this one 😢. It’s strong, comfortable, beautiful and sounds beautiful 😻. At least that’s my opinion. And it maneuvers better than my sport bike.

[@mehdibb4186]

Great review as usual Adam!

[@ashishanandnarayanan8996]

Good one as always Adam.

[@sebbwebbo7557]

that bike is so unnecessary - just pay a few bucks more and you get way more.... I just don't get why triumph did not release a new tiger sport 850 (like the old 1050 sport) that looks cool and is road focused.

[@chrishart8548]

The sport version with 11hp less than the normal version

[@mar0364]

I’m in a state where lane splitting is illegal. So every time he does it, I’m nervous for him. I know the logic behind it. Especially in Florida in June. It just looks crazy.

[@888jackflash]

Agreed. I'm in the Northeast; if I tried any of those antics I'be a ketchup-stain in nothing flat. Legal or Not, I believe it to be extremely dangerous, at any speeds over about 5 mph

[@Lex-Rex]

Safer homie end of discussion. Problem is cagers are not used to it and get pissed off and it freaks them out.

[@anthonysilvestri4946]

It's not that dangerous if the cages are not moving - trust me, l do it all the time (and l don't live in California) LOL

[@danm2265]

i dont lane split, main reason is i dont want to piss off the four wheelers. they carry guns now days. i try to piss off people. I've ridden for 40 years, now riding the rally 900. dont need to be in that much of a hurry. plenty of time to pass

[@MichaelWilliams-jc2ui]

In Europe it’s the norm, cars expect you to! It’s one of the main reasons to have a bike! I went on a police training course here in the UK and they advocate it but advise extreme care.

[@racerdaveracerdave]

This vs the Versys 650 for a whole lot less money? Or non-GT Tracer

[@dragoclarke9497]

Bought the Versys 650GT, will consider the Triumph but not until I've done at least 50,000 miles on the Versys 😁

[@andreasbeaufort3594]

Is it just me or this bike doesn't sound AT ALL like a triple? I had the impression it's a 270º crank parallel twin (or a V-twin). Anyway, seems like it's an excellent bike. And thanks for another excellent video, Adam!

[@CBRboy1717]

No it's not only you. Triumph switched to a T-plane uneven firing order on the new 900 motor. It does make it sound more bass-y and twin like than the previous Tiger 800 and 1050 motors. As a Tiger 1050 owner, I'm not sure I like it...

[@jackloganbill605]

So how does it compare to the yamaha tracer 900 gt?

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

Pretty sure the oil service is every 10,000 miles or annually?

[@eugeniogil6720]

Hello! Vibrations can be reduced with some kind of absorbent material on the handle or some part of this? tks friend! good videos

[@chazlyle41]

Best looking Tiger yet

[@jaasskuk]

So waweed says service intervals is better(longer) than other European brands, can't really find someone with shorter intervals than this...

[@rayb5394]

Hey Adam, nicer wallet friendlier entry level mid size adventure bike would be the Benelli TRK 502 and 502X $5999/$6399. Heavier than the CB500X so no blowing around in the wind. But lung capacity is 500 cc, so for Cali a B road tourer and slow lane highway commuter @ 65 mpg. My highway in NYC is 55 mph speed limit. There's a larger cc TRK 800, but may not come to the USA soon. Love the Himalayan review as well, big hit in India.

[@jamenbrooks95]

would it be possible to review the 2021 crf 300L?

[@sar1521]

It looks a lot better then their older tigers.

[@kevincheifer8928]

I live in Phoenix and so no cruise and a lot of engine heat is a no go. And why do you need two front fenders, what am I missing?

[@troy9er]

Looks nice, love that it is 3 cyc rather than a parallel twin!! 😉

[@Lennartnieuwland]

Why do you love that?

[@chris5k132]

@@Lennartnieuwland sound and 3cyl always has that lower punch with good top end.

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

@@Lennartnieuwland parallel twin are like the inline 4 of the car world. It works fine but its a little boring.

[@glockparaastra]

@@Lennartnieuwland ride one and see for yourself. Soooo smooth!

[@gpdude22]

4 cyc, 3 cyl.

[@SlimRhyno]

The display options aren't "gimmicky" if the bike itself is good... which it is, you said so yourself. It's just an added feature, and one that you can ignore if you want.

[@tippytailmckitty2658]

2022 KLR 650 Adventure just dropped. Now with fuel injection. Way cheaper.

[@tuanoful]

what? klr is back????

[@silotx]

Way cheaper but also with cheaper components , it will be probably be great but you cant compare it to the tiger or the tenere.

[@tuanoful]

@@silotx Why does that matter? those bikes live forever. Wouldnt compare it but for another reason, klr does dirt way better than this tiger. This tiger compares to the vstrom 1000 think

[@ridelive6249]

Heavy, old and ugly. The only good thing about that new (old) KLR is the price. No comparison to this Tiger. It might do dirt a bit better but heavy bikes are not meant for dirt anyway. This Tiger looks awesome.

[@tuanoful]

@@ridelive6249 Not that heavy, has great suspension. KLRs are really good for traveling offroad. NOT for doing hardcore offroad. Tiger can{t do offroad. Anyway, Id buy the tiger if I had the money, I'm more road oriented

[@brianb.2857]

Thanks for the great review.

[@g496r500t]

You’re really good at this.

[@allanascencio5051]

In my opinion, I think this bike should be compared to the F750GS as I think they are more similarly set up, I’d like to know which one of those two would be better overall.

[@chrishart8548]

The 750 that's a 850cc making 77hp and a 850 that's a 900cc making 83hp I think the twin makes more torque. Bet there is nothing in it real. I would have the F750GS but I wish the forks were better.

[@allanascencio5051]

@@chrishart8548 Exactly, the only drawback is that I still don’t understand why BMW didn’t went with inverted forks on that model.

[@chrishart8548]

@@allanascencio5051 It almost makes you want a f850gs with 19/17 wheels. And then you start looking at the 1200/1250. I still Don't understand why the road focused f750gs has less power than the off road focused f850gs

[@oliviermagere]

The missenden flyer mentioned it in his test and says the F750GS is so much heavier to move around that in his view it doesn't compare well.

[@bobwampler3387]

Thanks for the review👍 I had a couple of questions: Did it feel top heavy at low speed? Did you notice excessive fork dive when braking hard?

[@thevtadventure1062]

I’m sure there will be a tune available eventually to get it up to par with the other 900’s. Great bang for the buck though!

[@885wc]

Problem is if the brakes and suspension can handle it. They may need an upgrade. I'm disappointed with the lower torque output though.

[@fridtjofkjeilen6074]

Delivers more torque down low then the 900, and has Brembo Stylema breaks though. Suspension can always be upgraded :)

[@hezrimustapha6906]

Hey Waheed. Any noticeable heat esp in city traffic and not in open road?

[@charleswhitlock5238]

Great job my man🤛🏾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I love this bike but in red and my wife likes this bike for me No rocket bikes so this bike I really like the off rd look plus price$ 👍🏾does this bike have an gear display??

[@suryasudharsan5697]

Looks like the clutch cable slack adjust nut has to be tightened, and wonder where to get a clutch lever pivot dust cover? Nice review, have fun!

[@franciscoribeiro5505]

The new Honda CB500x vs Tiger 850 Sport wich one would you chose?? Tks!

[@piratechef34]

Is that northern CA?

[@baranyavuz4730]

Excellent overview. Thanks a lot.

[@kkhalifah1019]

15:42 - Forcing yourself through that gap in between cars while busy talking is a recipe for appearing on DanDan the Fireman's channel. LOL.

[@bella_testastretta]

no cruise adv :(

[@Yorcen]

This is the optimal middleweight adv bike. Period.

[@antoineallard8788]

Hello my name is vstrom 650

[@glockparaastra]

Miss my Tiger 800 XCX. That triple is sooo smooth. Needs a hydraulic clutch however.

[@whitmanft]

how is it w/ a passenger?

[@prajwalaugustine]

Can't wait for the rally pro 🔥

[@jmpvproductions9618]

So, compared to the T7, would you say the Tiger 850 is more street touring focused but can hit some easier dirt trails? 5 gal tank has got to give it some decently good range as well

[@RideYEG]

That's my impression with the Tiger. Lower seat height makes it a little more appealing to shorter riders too

[@Knockelhead]

I would love this bike with Quickshifter

[@BenHayat]

Can you get this model with "low seat" option? Or can you swap the seat with 900 low seat? Thanks!

[@Kista79]

The oem seat already has two built in options for a taller or shorter rider that's adjustable with no tools just by removing the seat and then moving the bars from one notch to the other, but to answer your question yes Triumph does make optional seats for this model, a low seat option and a comfort seat. Triumph claims the low seat is approximately 20mm shorter which is .707482 inches and the picture for the low seat does show that it also has two notches for adjustability. The standard seat you are looking at 31.88" & 32.67" but with the low seat height if it is 20mm then it should be 31.17" & 31.96". I'm kinda surprised by the low seat tall mode vs the standard seat short mode as it's only .080 difference between them. For the low seat it does look like they've removed a lot of the cushion in the seat to make it lower so I can only imagine that it wouldn't be nearly as comfortable as the stock seat.

[@chipset2900]

This tiger seems similar to the Suz DL1050 base model.

[@chrishart8548]

But with way less power

[@alithejumbo]

How is this verses BMW F 900 XR?

[@888jackflash]

WHEN will they dissociate SPORT TOURING with ADV TOURING? I don't need 15% ...or ANY %...Offroad. Please give us an MT-10 with Z900RS styling.

[@ramier66]

Nice review... looking for my first bike... 🙂

[@sar1521]

Why did they put a zero on the speedometer in the hundredth place. Looks weird

[@Kista79]

Seriously how can you dislike Adam or his reviews? Whoever click the thumbs down button and hates on him are all trolls, I would be ecstatic to be Adam's friend. I've found that he really knows his stuff, has great reviews and very good at explaining things for the viewers.

[@hakankillberg6043]

Nice review but i am more into the 900 GT Pro (not the Rally version). I wish you can review that bike. Thanks, take care

[@anthonysilvestri4946]

If you want an awesome street focused ADV then pick up a used Tiger 1050 - you will not be sorry! Comfortable, agile & fast AF (120bhp triple that sounds amazing) but you have to get an exhaust for it tho!

[@tuanoful]

Off, isn't the wee strom or even the V better then?

[@curlybill3966]

Great news to use!

[@tomg6284]

I ran the cost, To get it with: center stand, grip heater, shifter, and comfort seat. Total= $13,183.00 No cruse control. So going for the 900 gt Save a lot of BS to get what I want.

[@alanjose1257]

Hey bro , can i know your height??

[@twt1231]

No wheelie test? No backing it in?

[@Evenflo76]

Triumph V-Strom 850

[@Evenflo76]

3-Strom

[@Bruno-my9uf]

I been watching your vidos . thanks but . thet are laim . need to give way more beans !! 🎉🎉🎉🎉😂

[@allwheeldrive]

Need to see a head-to-head with the Tracer 9! Seems like this is Triumph's answer to it. Once of these will be my next rig. Agree about cruise and heated grips for all bikes at least in this category. Should also have hand guards. I think, though, the beak needs to be TONED DAMMIT DOWN! Not attractive. After riding my '09 Speed Triple for the past several years and can vouch for the joys of living with the I3. Awesome: super tractable, power everywhere, great mileage, sounds great, bulletproof. Thanks, Adam!

[@budstucunal9611]

Assembled in Thailand turns me off, it is something to be concerned about?

[@TheWAP5]

Nope. Its just economics nothing about quality. If it was made in UK, you would be paying couple of thousand $$$ more for the same thing.

[@kevinf-b5065]

Honda and Suzuki have huge factories in Thailand. At least the staff are disciplined and not on strike every month just because their unions want a cash boost!

[@jaasskuk]

Would be more concerned if it was assembled in US

[@KurtGAndersen]

Honda makes most of their small and mid sized motorbikes in Thailand, Kawasaki does the same. Ducati makes many of their models in Thailand, HD soon starts producing many of their models in Thailand and Triumph makes ALL their models (except special builds) What do you reckon?

[@mpn7738]

lets make a version with less horsepower and call it "sport" lol

[@andreasbeaufort3594]

It flies a lot here in Brazil, especially in cars. The GT's, R-Spec's, and alikes only have dark alloy wheels and a rear spoiler, but nothing under the bonnet.

[@mpn7738]

​@@andreasbeaufort3594 i hear you. its all just marketing tricks with little or no added value

[@motodrang4287]

Great vid as usual but the de- tuning is also for European licensing. Not really for ease of riding. This bikes a strange one to me. I’d at least go for a base to mid 900.

[@chrishart8548]

What European licensing requires 82hp ?

[@duck9191]

The 900's are limited to 93hp for euro licensing, the 850 sport is detuned for marketing. Both can be returned to get full power.

[@raymondwandell8880]

$4500 more than a vstrom 650. I don't see it.

[@hoforo]

Better brakes, better engine, more power, better looking.

[@JohnSmith-zv8km]

You seem to have forgotten that this is a cheaper bike hence the missing components otherwise a nice review

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

lol thats me with any fast bike thats 600cc or more "oops im going 90 again"

[@jamescoll130]

Small fuel tank rant...right on, Adam.

[@chrishart8548]

Not that small 19l ?

[@DraganBakema]

Want one

[@giftoftheroad7651]

Was gonna say, that didn't look like a very direct route to work...

[@cherianrajith]

Then we have Steve Kamrad flogging (not quite) it offroad.

[@shreyasreddy6570]

Does it come with a center stand?

[@chrishart8548]

Probably not it doesn't come with anything. It's cheap though because everything is missing including 11hp

[@ajoymahato46]

Very beautiful bike, ❤️

[@johnschmidt1675]

I look forward to the disappointment of no cruise control or heated grips, my voice isn’t loud enough and I need some help.

[@Firestorm637]

Love triples

[@mickleblade]

Those service intervals are appalling, Honda is loads better. Valve clearances at 12k?

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Ktm790 adventure .. I would not even think of that Triumph.. Or a Z900 rs with a windshield and aftermarket seat would cost the same

[@rlsedition]

The Guzzi 850 TT ADV is a much better deal.

[@rlsedition]

@@liberals_destroy_everythin2497 No, more like an affordable BMW GS. Harley sells nothing like this Guzzi (yet).

[@trailruntim]

For about the same price I would get Moto Guzzi 85 TT. I know it has cruise standard and I believe has heated grips as well.

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

Where you getting an 85TT at the price of the 850 Sport?

[@trailruntim]

@@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff the base model V85TT is $11,990. No heated grips on the base model, but does have cruise control. $13,390 for the V85TT Travel with heat grips, cruise, and paniers. I'd say those are well within the same market range as the Triumph 850.

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

@@trailruntim have you ridden both bike Tim? I have and they are very different prospects, so very different in so many ways. You would want to try both before dismissing one or the other.

[@chrishart8548]

@@trailruntim in the UK the triumph is £9k and the 85tt is £12k

[@Xerdoz]

Only problem is the chain drive. If it was shaft driven, it would be excellent for riding around the World even.

[@judge831]

The bug eye look of the Street & Speed Triple looks ugly to me too, except on the yellow/gold color. That color makes it look like a hornet...unlike the new Honda Hornet.

[@icecreamtruckog3667]

So this is a on pavement bike for people that want to look like off the beaten path individuals.

[@iceman-1987]

🖤

[@JohnDoe-xr5is]

Several thousand $$$ more than the Vstrom 650 and the Versys 650. I don't think that extra cylinder is worth all that.

[@danimal7526]

Can we get someone other than him? Is Lemmy available? Or Doodle?

[@BlazinBlades]

So I’ll be looking at a CB500X and be saving an additional $5,500 Thanks 🙏 🙏🙏

[@zachmateer6531]

Thought I made a mistake picking up a BMW F900XR until you mentioned how Triumph detuned the engine. Although, it still looks like a solid bike for the price with all the bells mentioned.

[@chris5k132]

850 inline 3 is not entry level 😄 great bike anyhow

[@1TheBeastIncarnate]

The only adventure bike that makes sense is Yamaha Tenere700

[@antoineallard8788]

I dont really see why you should buy this over a v strom

[@thidaatravel4603]

Let's ride motor with me,