2024 Triumph Tiger 900 Review: How Different Is It Really?

[@oohermissus6655]

I’m a bit late to the party but here goes. I used to own the 21 plate 900 rally pro. A fine bike and performed great on and off-road. The quick shifter was a bit temperamental in down shifts but worked okay. I just got the 24 plate 900 rally pro. Wow what a difference. The previous bike used to pull from about 5000rpm, this one pulls strong from 3500rpm. You can definitely feel the power difference straight away. The revised quick shifter is better, but I preferred the old seat for comfort. The handlebars moved back by 15mm, okay for road rides but terrible when standing up. The vibration dampener is great, smooths out the ride. I just wish they would have made the bars higher as standing up I feel like I’m hunched over ther bars. Plus why oh why have they stuck with the Battlecraps on the rally pro, why didn’t they fit the scrambler 1200 tyres to it. Why did they stick with the plastic handguards, again why not put the Alu handguards off the 1200 scrambler on. The mirrors look better and the TFT is a huge improvement. Now for the BIG negative. The OEM crash bars, they are just for show. Weak mountings and thin wall thickness. Okay for looks but speaking from experience not up to even the smallest of drops. They fold like tinfoil so don’t be fooled. My main take on the new model is that it is far superior to the outgoing generation. With just a little bit of thought by way of tyres and handguards by Triumph this would be a solid, ready to go off-road machine. Shame it costs you another 600-800 pounds to correct their blunder. Now I’ve fitted Barkbusters and some Trailmax raid tyres it’s a real off-road weapon. Crash bar upgrade is next but because of the much improved sump guard no decent crash bars fit unless you change this item. Other than that, that’s all folks. I’m super impressed and I didn’t think the outgoing generation was any thing to be sniffed at.

[@PovilasPanavas]

I totally agree on the seat. I don't understand why people are saying a new seat is better. Old one was much more comfortable.

[@Rosscofat]

No mention of the linked brake system? That seems like a pretty big new added addition.

[@tomg6284]

The t-plane crank is just bs. Add vibration and say it's better when it is not. Put a proper crank in it and tune it. Smooth and powerful. Marketing department should be fired.

[@Chris71920]

@@tomg6284 it's better for off road and boosts low down grunt, it's not bs, it's physics 😂

[@elithegreat6463]

I have a 2023 GT-Pro, and he’s so right, one of the most versatile, “Goldilocks’” Bikes ever made 👍🇬🇧

[@mariobianchi1909]

What's your opinion about wind protection in the highway? Thanks

[@elithegreat6463]

@@mariobianchi1909 Some buffeting in the high setting, so I place it in the mid-or low setting. I wear ear plugs, so any wind noise is not an issue. But one of the best all around Bike I ever owned.

[@dhc8guru]

Quickshifter housing is new. Not sure about the internals. Old (current) quick shifter had a few cases of water getting into the housing, causing malfunctions. 5:08

[@IanTed]

Brilliant bike even better, ride a lovely Multi V2S but seriously considering one of these next time.

[@georgeturkington5591]

No mention of new service interval esp valve check!

[@dennisjones8906]

Any difference in the heat that pours on your legs?

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

how much overhang is there for mounting givi trekker pannier boxes; i see some may not open with a v47 on a tiger 900 ?? givi pannier rails use same both sides or one larger than other depending how they fit w/ exhaust

[@passionandcommonsense]

The real question is how good is the RP on road? I mean all the videos are of it off road. But the majority of the miles on it will be on tarmac. That 21” front wheel and the general height of the RP look intimidating for many riders who aren’t 6’ tall and who like to tour on twisties.

[@DakodaNeilson]

Just road a Rally Pro 2500km on road around New Zealand, it is a blast. The 21 inch wheel makes it slightly less flickable but is still an extremely capable bike.

[@colin9967]

​@@DakodaNeilsonHi , watch the foreign videos on the new model 900 launch . They all seem to rate the rally pro as better on road than the GT as it has better quality suspension. I have a test ride on both booked for the new year , to find out for myself .

[@edoardocarosio1852]

I’ve a 2022 RP. Yes, I’m 6 feet tall but the bike is an absolute beast even on tarmac. If you tight the supspension registers up as Triumph says on the user manual you’ll get a very effective machine for wearing out foot pegs and leaving sports bike riders totally flabbergasted. All of this after you just finished having fun on dirt road. Just put on the right rubber (more road or off road oriented) and have fun.

[@kee7678]

Same, same and agree! @@edoardocarosio1852

[@colin9967]

I,ve bought the rally , after testing the GT pro . The GT just wasn't as comfortable for me 👍

[@hezrimustapha6906]

Toad, i owned a brand new Tiger 850 Sport since Nov 2022. Riding on clear motorway at 130-180 km/h, you start to feel the 'needle' effect at your fingers and arms in less than 1 hr. This is despite having foam grips at the handlebar and wearing well-padded gloves. I know it can reach 200 km/h but the vibration means i could only manage 185 km/h. I tested the 2024 Tiger 900 gt pro. Yes, the vibration is a bit less vs Tiger 850. However, i did not have a clear runway opportunity to see if the buzz is far stronger at higher rpms 🤔, that perhaps limit you to only push it up to, say 190 km/h and no more (like my Tiger 850 experience). The traffic means i only hit 160. One thing obvious - hot air to my knees is quite far worse than the already hot Tiger 850. Triumph should have designed the air flow channel better. Having sold my Tiger 850 in late Dec 2024, i am now looking at several options - its big brother which i tested, and Vstrom 800 RE and Tracer 9 GT which i haven't. (for Tracer, unfortunately the GT Plus model does not come in)

[@goodspeed585]

What about a top speed? Did it increase with the power also?

[@RenickRidingMoto]

It's digitally governed at 200kph, I believe.

[@tiernangorduin7975]

I have been riding a Kawasaki versys 650 for the last 6 years and I love it but since I sat on the Triumph 900 GT pro on the MCN bike show can’t stop thinking of it. 😂 all the reviews are raving about it……

[@tactical1224]

It appears as thought Triumph also changed the screen options (6:28) as there was no traditional round rpm gauge available on the previous bike

[@sharrison56]

They gave it the Tiger 1200 screen layout.

[@tactical1224]

@@sharrison56 I wish it had always been that way

[@PovilasPanavas]

While previous model had a hard to read RPMs, but this one doesn't look much better. It shows in red RPMs which you are currently at. It shows in red RPMs above redline, and redline itself is also marked red. Everything is literally red when you reach a redline 6:38. I wonder how easy it is to see when one goes redlining the bike. Probably even harder than the old screen. Also, previous had 4 styles, this one two. This one has no possibility to change colours.

[@tactical1224]

Thank you for this info. I wasn't aware of these issues and the fact that it only had 2 options and lack of ability to change colors. The old style may be better after all. I don't know why Triumph can just make something similar in style to what BMW does...@@PovilasPanavas

[@luisbraz-ruivo]

I wish they made available a software update for the screen….that tunnel vision format of my 900 is hideous.

[@BigDadsMoto]

Great vid. Can't wait to try one!

[@pistolpete6321]

Excellent review!

[@TimRHillard]

The crash bars on the previous rally pro were for posing only. They were very weak. Has that been changed?

[@henryvaneyk3769]

The new ones are better. The mounting points were changed.

[@RenickRidingMoto]

Yep, the later 2023 900s starting using the new mounting points on the frame. This is also on the new 24 900s. Easier to get to for upgrades!

[@davido814]

I just looked at the bike at the dealer this afternoon, and without asking, the sales guy said Triumph has upgraded the crash bars and mounting points for 2024. He also said the previous ones were relatively weak.

[@oohermissus6655]

Nope still the same ones and because of the revised sump guard most aftermarket ones won’t fit. Stay away from the OEM ones they crumple easily

[@TimRHillard]

👍👍🙏🙏@@oohermissus6655

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

Is the tiger 900 the same frame as the 900gt. Fir using the same top box and pannier rails?

[@RenickRidingMoto]

I don't believe there was any frame changes between the 23 and 24s. All the trims have the same frame.

[@davido814]

I looked at them in person today and I believe the frame and subframe are identical on the various models.

[@kee7678]

Great vid! I bought a 2023 tiger 900 Rally Pro 11 mths ago, outfitted with crash bars and bash plate and top case and risers etc etc etc....and I'd really love to have this 24 model! My luck!....

[@oohermissus6655]

Stick with yours for now and get a pre registered next gen. You will not be disappointed. Read my comments that I’ve added. SUCH POWER

[@enkeierick]

Would this bike be capable on a solo track road and able to cross low rivers? I am short and think my upper limit for seat height is 820mm so not sure if the rally pro is in my reach. Also If i am going to be using the bike 60/40. what tires would you recommend? Thank you in advance!

[@oohermissus6655]

Bin there done that. More than capable.

[@enkeierick]

@@oohermissus6655 at my short height would you then recommend the gt pro over the rally pro. Or rally pro with a touratech lowering progressive spring kit?

[@eddale5557]

Do the Triumph Range change the lights so it is light in both or only in one still at the front lights? some who annoys the hell out of me!

[@oohermissus6655]

Still the same pal

[@s2k442]

Wondering if the new slots in the fairing help extract some head from your left leg? Nobody talking about the radiator heat issue.

[@riechristiansen9565]

What heat ? I have had mine for 1 year driving around in sunny Spain, never had any problems. You should try my Harley!!

[@s2k442]

@@riechristiansen9565 lol I get it! I could feel a lot of heat on my leg on the left side and so have others. I never had a big issue with it myself but others have in hot climates

[@brianErickson-bx9hp]

@@s2k442it’s a motorcycles. When you whip it hard it gets warm. But no more than anything else Ive ridden. Actually the twin radiators do a great job.

[@juliolopez9195]

Have one for about two years, ride in southern Spain, in summer, also not a bother 😊

[@32BitMoto]

Agreed. There are so many discussions on heat coming from the radiator fans. It’s a thing if you are in traffic or live in a hot climate. I’m hoping the new faring fixes this.

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

whats different between gt pro 2022 to 2024 ?

[@oohermissus6655]

Not much apart from TFT. Still the runt of the 900 range. Get the Rally Pro

[@RenickRidingMoto]

I wonder if most of the power gains and feeling was through a better tune. It was already well known they capped the engine at 94hp. I personally put a basic tune on my 900, I only updated to the newest version and opened up the throttle above 7500 rpm. It was a very noticeable difference in sound, feel, and especially the non-stop power straight to the red line.

[@dhc8guru]

Head was reworked along with the intake manifold. A tune along wouldn’t take it from 94hp to 106hp and see a bump in fuel economy.

[@brianErickson-bx9hp]

Where did you get the tune. Between the aftermarket exhaust in mine and a new I figure I’d get close to 105 hp.

[@RenickRidingMoto]

@brianErickson-bx9hp tuneECU. I just threw the updated map on and opened up the throttle up at high revs like it should be. Triumph capped the bikes at 94 hp on purpose. They can hit 100hp stock

[@brianErickson-bx9hp]

@@RenickRidingMoto thanks for response. How does it feel in midrange?

[@RenickRidingMoto]

@brianErickson-bx9hp a little more responsive, maybe. It definitely sounded meaner and gunter. I couldn't compare the map versions, but I'd assume there were some timing/fueling changes from late 2021 and 2023 when I updated to the latest map. My fuel economy went down a little. About 5 mpg. Most of the clear performance differences were above 7k. You can tune throttle per mode, so I was able to just switch on the fly to compare.

[@luisbraz-ruivo]

I wonder if they addressed the major problem I have with my Rally Pro. In the summer the heat comes out right to the thighs and it is unbearable in very hot days (>30C or 90F). I make a point not to ride it in the hotter days of the Summer. The 1200 is fine for that.

[@dhc8guru]

Check out the vent in the side of the fairing where the radiator fan exhausts heat.

[@mac22011964]

Loved my test ride on the 2022 bike BUT the motorway speed vibes turned me off. If this has been solved I will defo look at again.

[@oohermissus6655]

Sorted the vibes on the handlebars, it’s smooth now but footpegs haven’t been touched.

[@gmc3578]

now if I could get that motor into my Street Triple! 🤔

[@mototigress]

Does the radiator still cook the rider though?

[@martinburns342]

I have the current model. It appears in the pictures that the venting is kicked out away from the rider and has extra vent slots in the side of outlets. Hopefully they have listened to the feedback. It gets very hot on the legs in traffic over 30 degrees Celsius here in Australia

[@inked-96]

Once my 7 months insurance gas finished on my 1200GSA 2019, this will likely be the next purchase. Power to weight is similar. Overall, the bike is aome good 35kg lighter.

[@laurietaggart8824]

No belly pan on the GT Pro this time?

[@PovilasPanavas]

Yes, even on website configurator is gone, and not even the aluminium one possible to add as extra

[@henryvaneyk3769]

What's the point? The Triumph one is just a piece of tin anyways. Lots of way better aftermarket options available for cheaper.

[@PovilasPanavas]

@@henryvaneyk3769 well, it's simple (1() if you can just get the bike you want, and even a plastic one can help. And we don't really need a strong one for most of the time. For example, I right turn lane was empty, but there were a lot of cars on straight lane. So, I used at that time my rented NC750X to go off the road, and there was unexpectedly a really big pothole. The bottom of motorcycle did hit the grass around the pothole. (20 While my NC750X was never supposed to ride on proper offroad, but it's nice in these situations to even have plastic out of the factory. This way instead of hitting the engine straightaway it divided the hit tiny bit. I was lucky, the hit wasn't that strong, nothing got broken. Again, this is for people aiming to ride tarmac with some gravel roads which simply happens due to the GPS routing and road repairs (we are talking about GT Pro, not Rally version).

[@davidwright-p9v]

I bought one brand new in late 2021, and traded it in march 2023 for an older 800 [much better in my opinion].

[@brianErickson-bx9hp]

You are high.

[@andysmith2013]

Probably fed up with the vibration through the bars sending his hands to sleep.

[@oohermissus6655]

On road maybe but off-road not a chance. The 900 is superior

[@oohermissus6655]

@@andysmith2013what vibes. I used to own a Vstrom 1050 and the tiger is smooth compared to that

[@martinhughes9769]

I've been thinking of the GT Pro, but I have heard that the service light is set for updating annually, so if you've only done 2000 miles, you ether ride around with the service light on or take it In for it to be switched off ,another way of getting money out of your customers, Do you know anything about the service light fiasco?

[@nigelworthington734]

Same with any brand

[@silotx]

Everyone has a mandatory 1 year service to keep your warranty.

[@brianErickson-bx9hp]

My shop reset it for free when they installed new tires.

[@martinhughes9769]

@@nigelworthington734 my Kawasaki doesn’t have this ,it’s serviced every year but don’t like that you’ve got a service light that needs set annually ,should be set on mileage, for me that would be 2 or 2 and a half years, a rip off yes and the Austrian brand

[@martinhughes9769]

@@brianErickson-bx9hp fair enough good dealer,

[@teostras-n4p]

Has the valves ticking sound, improved ?

[@henryvaneyk3769]

Which ticking sound? I have the 2023 Tiger 900 RP and there is definitely no ticking sound.

[@RenickRidingMoto]

That's probably the injectors. Have you done the valve clearance check yet?

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

why not lower the passenger pegs about 5 cm; there is lots of space.

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

lessons learned is to keep the exhaust low and horizontal to not interfere with the pannier boxes. why raise it up on these bikes; ??? To cook the passengers legs ?

[@RenickRidingMoto]

Ground clearance and protection from off-road riding probably.

[@oohermissus6655]

It’s designed for off-road, how many enduro bikes do you see with low exhausts. None because it gives better ground clearance. If carrying a pillion is what you need then look at other brands. In my opinion the tiger is for solo warriors like me.😂

[@ruffleschips9055]

Does the Tiger 900 have a driveshaft like the Tiger 1200?

[@martinburns342]

Still a chain drive 😢

[@oohermissus6655]

Nope still a chain

[@coggy41]

I found it vibrated too much compared to the 1200

[@charlesmusyoka5890]

I only come here to watch, even without being able to ride well 😂

[@brunorubini9488]

Big mistake using small clutch lever Triumph! why?

[@mauriziozanni4161]

GT model, same shitty 100 front tire (2024, really??), and heat from the engine. Mushy suspensions. That aside, cracking bike!

[@oohermissus6655]

That’s because it’s the runt of the 900 range litter. The Rally pro is the one to get

[@DickieDark]

There will never be another Tiger worth having until they bring back the 1050....The End.

[@oohermissus6655]

On road maybe. The 1050 was no green lane bike that’s for sure

[@tyrisnolam]

I absolutely hate the display. At least if there was an option to get it with classic dashboard...