2024 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro | The No-Compromise ADV Gets Even Better

For 2024 Triumph have overhauled their Tiger 900 and made it even better with more power, less vibration and new features. It's so good - I ended up buying one for myself. In this ultra in-depth review I cover absolutely everything you need to know about Triumph's midsize ADV. #motorcycle #triumph #tiger900 #advrider #adv
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00:00 Intro
02:18 Sound Check
06:34 Riding Position
09:21 Passenger
10:46 Specs
16:37 Maintenance
18:09 Twitchy Handling
22:40 Features
29:48 Electronics
40:13 Drop Test
42:28 Off Road
48:31 Sand
51:58 Highway
55:46 Sport Ride
1:00:21 Comparisons
1:08:09 Review Summary
1:12:49 Final Thoughts

[@BigRockMoto]

Would you buy a Tiger 900 - why or why not? Thanks for watching! 🏍TODAY’S GEAR: ⚡ Klim Krios Pro: imp.i104546.net/WD9gOM ⚡ Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro: imp.i104546.net/EKqeQ9 ⚡ Klim Baja S4: imp.i104546.net/oeGVN9 ⚡ MSR Mid-Layer: bit.ly/3Ikkyi1 ⚡ Mosko Moto Wildcat 8L Backpack: bit.ly/3OiE5Ss ⚡ REV’IT! Offtrack 2 Glove: imp.i104546.net/xk3dVd ⚡Klim Zephyr Wind Shirt: imp.i104546.net/xkKeo3 ⚡ DJI Osmo Action 4: amzn.to/48O1F2b ⚡ DJI Osmo Pocket 3: amzn.to/3Pcqeik 🏍 Tiger Upgrades: ⚡ Pacific Powersports (Motoz Tires, Barkbusters): pacificpowersports.com/ USE CODE BRM2024 ⚡ Black Dog Foot Pegs: blackdogcw.com/store/bikes/triumph/ ⚡2024 Gear Guide Download: tinyurl.com/3jtkmdvz ➕SUPPORT➕ [I may receive commissions which are invested back into the channel] ⚡ Patreon: www.patreon.com/bigrockmedia ⚡ Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: bit.ly/33kgRIz ⚡ Revzilla: imp.i104546.net/6bxxXN ⚡ Mosko Moto: moskomoto.com/bigrockmoto ⚡ Pacific Powersports (Motoz Tires, Barkbusters): pacificpowersports.com/ USE CODE BRM2024 ⚡ 3D Cycle Parts: www.3dcycleparts.com/?aff=3 ⚡ Taco Moto : tacomoto.co/?ref=fi6gv640 ⚡ Denali Lighting: tinyurl.com/9746het9 ⚡ Cyclops Adventure Sports: tinyurl.com/2kaknpfn ⚡ Amazon: amzn.to/3viGZ0A ⚡ Merchandise: big-rock-moto.myspreadshop.com/

[@GCTO239]

I would have bought it if not for the Tiger 1200 Rally Pro.

[@ChavsADV]

Nope, needs shaft drive and a proper sized fuel tank. Also I’d love to do without the electronic suspension nav etc… I test drove all these mid and large ADVs and and saved tons of money by buying a super tenere. Everything I like about the tiger the Super tenere did the same.

[@laexh]

I own a 2016 Yamaha FJ 09. A few months ago I tested a 2023 Tiger Rally Pro to see if it was an upgrade option. I'm aware that the Tiger GT Pro was the proper to compare with my FJ 09, yet I picked the Rally because of the more suspension run and hence, more comfort. After I tested it, yes, the suspension was better, the motor is smooth, yet the sitting position for a tall person like me was not very good (I bent my knees a lot, at least more than with the FJ 09). I felt as well a lot of heath coming out to my legs from motor on city commute. And, the motor experience in the FJ 09 was better for me, so I decided on the end to stay with my FJ 09. I'd need to test the 2024 Rally Pro to see if I change my opinion, specially because of the additional foot peg position for on road that could improve the ergonomics for me. In the end, if it'd convince me, would be for my highway trips, not for off road. For off road I would not buy this bike as it's too heavy, I rather use a small one like the Honda XRE 300 sold in Latin America... is lightweight, comfortable and very driveable in bad roads.

[@MrGus4440]

I rode a ‘24 Rally in Daytona. I loved it except the extreme heat on my knees from the radiators. It has all the great features I would want. How did you feel about the heat?

[@puck6016]

​@@MrGus4440 I saw someone installed a mod for that a while back just fins you install in the vents

[@williamsaldanah3554]

Wife’s sense of humor is a great contrast to your serious reviews. As always the best videos on motorcycle evaluation. Bought my Triumph 1200 Rally Pro because of your review, hope Triumph sees and knows that!

[@BigRockMoto]

Much appreciated!

[@waltermitty7452]

@@BigRockMoto What would you chose….between this bike, or a BMW R1250 GSA (not the 1300)? Assume 80/20 on the street/off road.

[@Saint_Maximus_III]

​@waltermitty7452 the gs is a better bike but the tiger is much lighter and more cost effective so it depends on your preference but I would say the gs is the best option

[@TheFbiFilesRepeat]

@@waltermitty7452not the bmw if you want a reliable motorcycle. Recall after recall, stuff breaks all the time.

[@JosepsGSX]

As one of those in a metric country, I really appreciate the level of effort and care put to help us to transtlating the data you share. An extra thank you for that, that could get lost in the overall appareciation for your content, that is a joy to watch and deserves a lot of praise. I am thinking about getting a new bike and this one and the T7 world raid are the contenders. Finding this in one of my favourite channels has been a great surprise. Thanks!

[@NerdMoto276]

I ride primarily dirt bikes nowadays- it's absolutely wild watching you hit 30mph with a small margin of error in dirt/sand on a 500lb bike, kudos dude.

[@australianadv]

Love the review, as usual. It's so often overlooked how important ON-ROAD capability is for adventure bikes. Here in Australia we have HUGE distances on road before the adventure starts, and as an owner of the 2020-23 Tiger 900 RP the on-road performance is amazing. Cruising for hours in comfort, then the same bike can hit the fire trails. Crazy!

[@CCooke-nm2be]

Superb review Ian. No other tester goes to the depths you do . The most comprehensive reviews online by far . Wasn’t convinced by the drop test on this one 😀. I can’t say I blame you lol. Health to enjoy .

[@Themotograndpa]

Great review Ian i am in the uk and have had the 2021 rally pro 900 now put 20,000 miles on it heading to the Pyrenees in 3 weeks great for touring no reel problem with vibration for me even as motorway speeds keep up the great vids 👍

[@MrRickrm]

I really like how you explain the setup for changing the rake and how it helps. That is something I need to do.

[@anatoliistarkov752]

Finally! Thank you for the content! I was looking forward that for this weekend 🙀

[@WildeWildeWestern]

I bought a 2024 900 Tiger Rally Pro, I am so pleased with it, it’s an awesome bike!

[@tosh726]

Great job Ian! Appreciate all the details; very informative! Thanks!

[@LabbeFant1]

YES! Finally you are testing it :-) I just picked up mine, and i love it. :-)

[@davidblackmore7750]

Absolute beast of a bike. Thx for sharing. Ride safe my brother 🍺🤙🏼

[@rabukan5842]

Ian, this is the standard for reviews of all these bikes bar none! I’ve owned Triumph before and after the gs I own now, I will be purchasing the 2024 or 2025 Tiger GT Pro as I ride maybe 80/20 on road and I just love the quality and the features of Triumph bikes. I have Michelin Anakee Adv. tires now and I will put them on the GT as well for when I do go soft off roading. At 66, I’m not boulder jumping. Thanks for all your efforts! Again, your reviews are the standards other reviewers need to reach for.

[@dwayneneufeld1696]

Excellent review! In my opinion, this is one of your best reviews ever. Very informative, and the 1:14 was all good! Being a person that likes to know all the details, I can't think of anything I wanted to know that you did not cover. I don't believe I have ever been able to say that about any other review I have watched by anyone. Great job Ian!

[@mkramsauer]

So happy for this review I own a tiger 800 and have been in love since day one! Thanks for the amazing review of a great bike

[@KalJoao]

I wanted to love my 800 but the heat on the legs made it unbearable.

[@zorro1000sx]

Great review, as usual! I am in the marked for this type of bike, and your videos are so helpful and also a joy to just watch - thank you for your solid work man! All the best to you 🙂

[@sjmthibault]

Great work! Thanks for detailed and honest review. I already made my decision on this bike before your review but I’m glad you solidify my view, even with the bike shortcomings.

[@RedRupert64]

Great and thorough review. Thanks very much for the effort - first class!

[@joe_seppi]

I sat on one of these at my local Triumph dealer in Newcastle in the north east of England. The ergonomics felt amazing for me and I'm 6'1'' and it felt very familiar. Great review as always, Ian!

[@cliftonsr]

I do think that the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro and even their 1200 Triumph Tiger looks, are the best looking of any adventure bike to date in my opinion. Awesome review Ian, on that super good looking 2024 Triumph Tiger Rally Pro with the best looking color scheme you picked.

[@ggs0605]

Ian - a real tour de force of a review. Congratulations!!

[@nwpia]

I've had my 2023 Tiger Rally Pro for a year and still love riding it. The first few months I had a few slow-speed falls. 6 in the dirt/sand and 2 on the road. The little tank always started and always got me home after each crash. At 5' 7" my feet barely touch the ground. I'm learning how to balance the bike at low speeds, look farther ahead, and become one with the bike. This is a very well-manufactured and thought-out motorcycle.

[@Angry-Lynx]

Do a lot of counter balance at low speeds, proper(1.8bar and under) tire pressures and ull cut falls by 90%

[@JC-fz2pv]

Excellent as always Ian, thanks for the review.

[@YNOTRC]

Great vid brother. That's a epic adv bike.🤙✨ much love and light for you, Maggie and your kiddo 🤓

[@markbevans8564]

I’ve been waiting for your review on this bike for months, as I trust your evaluations above any others for real-time evals. This is one sexy bike as I love so many things about it. I’ve wanted one for the stable for a while. But after your thoughts the suspension geometry this kinda chilled me. Triumph really builds a fantastic machine, but last week I flipped my mindset to the Husqvarna Norden 901 which now very happily lives in my stable. Truly hard to pick a 100% winner in the middle weight adventure class, as they’re all so nice. As this Triumph is a Beauty…

[@MLoms]

Very nice review Ian, thank you!

[@advredbikes]

Thanks, Ian for this awesome review you are always so detailed. I have an Africa twin 2017 obviously not the same bike as what you were testing, but if I was able to buy a new bike, this would probably it. Love the heated grips. Cruise control and my God heated seats. Thank you for a great review.

[@Porsche996driver]

Ian your focus on meaningful details and adjustments is always awesome. Reinforcing the directions for offroad setup from the manual can save folks a lot of downs. Range is really a factor for me. Having a tank a little over 5 gallons for potential 250 mile range is huge. On the flip side the motor doesn’t deliver the kind of low-end trail grunt that is invaluable on my old Boxer GS.

[@orangelion03]

Great review sir! Your usual detailed and informative content. I own a 2021 RP, bought lightly used in 22. Nice to see they addressed the display and added a few ponies. I love mine. Other than the usual accessories to haul "stuff", the only mods I have made are slightly lowered SW-M pegs (even with the seat set in the high position, my knees got cramped up...still wish for slightly more room....seat pad or custom seat?), and replaced the stock Rally handlebar with one from a GT as they are much more comfortable for me, matching the sweep of my BMWs (same height and width as Rally). I'm currently trying on some windscreens...first was the Givi tall for Rally Pro (D6418ST...waaay too tall and they dont offer a low for the Rally); on order is a Givi short screen (D6415S intended for GT, but since I use GT bars, I'm hoping it fits).

[@JBGeoscience]

Great review and comparison. Was cross shopping these exact bikes Nov 2023. Runnout sale on the DDX placed it equal cost to the Tuareg 660 once minimal protection (Barkbusters, skid plate, engine and radiator guards) were added to both bikes. Made it a simple decision, and only 9% dearer than the T7 (in Australia). Thanks

[@RainnMakerr]

Thorough review Ian. Keep them coming!! Is this in direct competition with the GS900 adv

[@alexandrexavier]

I own a Tiger 900 Rally Aragón. I found your video really good. Greetings from Brazil!

[@BigRockMoto]

Cool, thanks!

[@That_Paul_Guy]

Great work as always. Nice bunny 🐇 action at 7:27.

[@drewhbend]

I am between this bike, Bmw900gsa and the Honda Africa Twin Adventure with DCT..........just waiting on the Honda to be released to pull the trigger on one. Great review and really helped fill in some blanks as I make the call and make the purchase. Thanks again as usual

[@Greggspies]

A mate bought HT its consuming a lot of oil be warned

[@drewhbend]

@@Greggspies tell me more.......

[@garethfloweday8030]

Brilliant review as always, thanks Ian

[@CoolioDaMan]

Aprilia for the win…Bravo Ian and kudos for returning to your review/comparo roots…. we long timers appreciate it…

[@chukku2175]

Agreed, even though the ADV market got a lot more competitive over the last 2 years, I still haven't found any bike that I would prefer over my Tuareg :)

[@Sweetw4ter]

Until something breaks, then youre fcked.

[@chukku2175]

Well.. after 14.000km the only things that broke were non-essential (could keep riding) and got replaced within a couple of weeks, so I don't see the issue there. I live basically around the corner from Italy though and here we have just as many (or more) Aprilia dealers as Honda or Yamaha, so I realize that things are different in the US or AUS

[@CoolioDaMan]

​@@Sweetw4ter Wow.. God bless the ignorant.... 7 years of flogging my RSV4 in CCS and WERA and zero issues...

[@BERZERKERSV4]

@@Sweetw4ter then again the Aprilia may not be as reliable as your TTR that your mom lets you ride…

[@peterwhittick43]

Thanks for a great review! 😊

[@j.t.5826]

I am surprise your channel doesn't have more subscribers. Absolutely one of the best reviewers out there. Thanks Ian for your vlogs. BTW its nice that you including your wife. She funny. Makes the video very personal because a lot of us riders do have spouse.

[@BigRockMoto]

thanks

[@bobberdude557]

Great content and review as usual. Would love to add the Rally Pro to my garage but currently riding a 1200 Scrambler Steve McQueen along with a 21 CRF450RL and 22 Indian Springfield so no room right now. More Maggie, she’s a hoot!

[@aagetreffen]

Another great review. I loved the new upgrades on the 2024 too. So I had to get one. For the riding I do I have no complaints. I did speck it out and changed the tires. But all the stock features was a big reason I chose the Tiger.

[@BigRockMoto]

Good choice!

[@Carlisho]

I think this is the best controls on any bike, all the important things are direct adjustment buttons, backlit, and very easy to navigate. Love Triumph

[@Flaresh]

Great video and very helpful. Thanks

[@headrace4863]

Fantastic choice. Was tempted myself, but picked up my ATAS DCT ES just this last Saturday. Great channel, really enjoying it. Thanks, from the UK. 👍👍

[@BigRockMoto]

Good choice!

[@headrace4863]

@@BigRockMoto yep, really pleased with it. It keeps my RR5 ‘blade, and my ZXR750H (ZX7 in the US of A..) warm at night in the garage. 👍👍

[@ranjeetsinghbnl]

Great review as always. Thank you 🙏 I would love to see this bike comparison with BMW f900 GS adventure 💪🏻

[@thecolubio]

By far the best reviews once again

[@chiptaxfree]

Very thorough and a fantastic review. But I’m still going to hold on my 23 tiger a little longer.

[@MD-dl5hn]

You're standing out with this review. Its an owner review when most others are just a quick ride review. You got a subscriber out of me with this video. Thank you so much for this video.

[@twowheeladventures63]

"Owner review" - ha, ha. Technically yes, but he has already sold this Tiger 900.

[@MD-dl5hn]

@@twowheeladventures63 awe, lol. Why

[@twowheeladventures63]

@@MD-dl5hn I saw him state he doesn't have time to ride it and needs new bikes for content. Nothing against the bike per say.

[@AZFox]

Is this for sale?

[@thomasgaide2991]

I just bought a 2024 Tiger 900 GT Pro over the weekend

[@BigRockMoto]

Nice

[@bseidem5112]

Tell us what you think about the bike and your fav bike in the past.

[@valaquenta07]

I also want to buy triumps. but I haven't decided whether gt pro or gt pro rally. why did you buy gt pro.

[@TheSloppiestJoe]

@@valaquenta07 I picked up my 2024 GT Pro 3 weeks ago. In my case it was an easy choice: 1) I never go off road or have any intention to, with the exception of the mildest of fire lanes and 2) I often switch between 1 up and 2 up riding, and being able to switch the preload electronically on the fly was a no brainer. Also, I fell in love with it in red/black.

[@Warerdog24]

Nice review thank you

[@sspmoto]

Another great motorcycle review!

[@wyattblessing7078]

I love my 2022 Tiger 900 Rally. A awesome riding bike, solid on the road, dirt roads and the limited off road I've ridden. Thanks for the info on the rake. I bought mine for limited off road riding, and have my previous bike still a Suzuki DR650 Dualsport for true off road riding. Still the tiger is pretty solid on everything I have ridden it on so far. I just don't ask it to be what its not, a single track go anywhere do everything bike. On my 6k mile National Park tour, it was great, got me to every off road camping spot just fine, on our more local rides, also just fine. It's very tire dependent so plan on some 90/10's and about 8k miles. I just picked up a set of the stock road tires it came with for my tours to save the 90/10's for the more off road trips. Also did a aftermarket flash and it rides so much better.

[@brianErickson-bx9hp]

Where and what did you do for flash? I’m convinced you can get gen 1 Hp to close to gen 2.

[@wyattblessing7078]

@@brianErickson-bx9hp Tune ECU the Android phone version and DNK Tuneworks. I bought the OBD2 bluetooth module as it lets me carry it for checking codes.

[@BigRockMoto]

Thanks for sharing

[@wendygerrish4964]

Nice bike. Thank you for the thorough review.

[@lifesjourneyat50]

Excellent as always...now with the new 900 GS wonder how that stack up to your list...I do miss my 660 as well....keep it up sir!!!

[@BigRockMoto]

Thanks 👍

[@WadeMade]

That dash really makes me appreciate my 800DE's dash.

[@negergreger666]

For real. Seems like it’s done by a computer graphics designer rather than a user interface designer. Manages to be bit cluttered and not showing much information at the same time.

[@podunkman2709]

800DE das is fantastic. The problem is that DE engine vibrates so much and is heavy as hell

[@dandersonjr]

Really great review Ian and the best feature for me, and I seem to be the only person on the internet that feels this way is the Quickshifter delete button. I really don't like Quickshifters. The worst thing is that blinking wrench. I shouldn't have to put black tape on my new TFT. Honestly I was really thinking Norden 901 Expedition then the Tiger came out and I thought that would be my next bike purchase but after your review I'm leaning back to the Norden. Thanks for the review.

[@GCTO239]

The Tiger 900 is a fantastic bike. Comes loaded. No question! I tested the 2024 model but I bought the Tiger 1200 Rally Pro three weeks ago. I went for a new 2023 Tiger 1200 because it completely convinced me and I got it for a stunning price (cheaper than the 900). On top I just cannot understand why the 900 comes with a 17 inch rear wheel. The 1200 has blown me away. What a bloody fantastic bike! 21inch front and shaft drive. Killer combination. And it does not feel heavier than the 900. Headlights, suspension, riding position (especially standing) and position/width of handlebars are also better on the 1200 compared to the 900. The 1200 feels more stable than the 900 (especially offroad) and you do not have to adjust anything manually before offroading.

[@BigRockMoto]

1200 is an awesome bike

[@GCTO239]

@@BigRockMoto for sure

[@davekarl2256]

Ian it would be nice e to hear your comparison of the 2023 and 2024 model year 1200 Rally Pro vs new 2024 model year 900 Rally Pro. Lots of earlier reviews gave the weight disadvantages of the larger bikes minimal plus sides. The linked braking still isn’t on the 1200 even in the newest 2024 model year which is unfortunate. Wonder if that can be added with software updates in the same way that the lowering feature has now been included by holding the HOME button down. Surprised that the lowering feature isn’t on the 900 too. All manufacturers just just use Apple Car Play for linking the phone to the dash for navigation etc. I gave up on the Triumph system and even when it’s properly linked the dash navigation leaves lots to be desired.

[@rbrown1339]

Great review Ian. I was really curious about your review thoughts since I just recently bought the same bike. I think you're spot on with your comments. One quick question for you: which Motoz tires did you update to? I can't tell from the video and I need to replace the OEM tires like you. Thanks and please keep up the great videos!

[@rich1040]

Thanks for this video, it was really useful and provided great insights. You’ve confirmed my choice, my Tiger 900 RP arrives in a week 💪🏻

[@BigRockMoto]

Good choice!

[@chrisschepper9312]

Damn! KZbin treating you well these days. Congratulations!

[@jasgsxr2726]

Awesome review Ian, you made some great points on value and I love your spreadsheets . I struggle to justify updating my 2017 Tenere 1200 , SuperTen and CRF 450 and I'm good , love watching your videos really well done

[@MeerkatADV]

Gotta love the sound of the triple. Great bike.

[@davidgiorlando4086]

Still the best all around adventure for do everything IMO. Iv'e owned a lot like you and still my 2022 900 RP was my favorite. I'm sure this is that much better. If I can only have one bike to tour the world this would be it.

[@kevinsterner9490]

Another great video. Watching this makes me feel even better about my Transalp purchase. I still think the Triumph is too heavy for a middle weight. Especially since it seems top heavy like the Africa Twin. Before I bought the Transalp I was considering the KTM 890 and a Triumph 900 GT pro. But I am more of a Japanese / Honda fan and I sense you lean towards the Euro models more. Keep up the great honest reviews. I take what you say more seriously than most other reviews.

[@chloew925]

Thanks for yhe review! I've always been attracted to the Triumph Tiger models. I lucked out late last summer and gotvan awesome deal on a 2021 Tiger 900 GT Low loaded with a heated Corbin 'saddle', crash bars, and hard panniers (let me tell you it was a total steal). I'd love to try out a bunch of other adventure motorcycle brands and models, but unfortunately I'm too short for anything that has a seat height over about 30 inches (maybe more, but the shape of the seat matters). It sucks because I would love to see if I like Honda's DCT on their Africa Twin.

[@markrichardson8382]

Thanks Ian for the comparison spreadsheet and in-depth review of this Triumph beauty. Ready to sell the workhorse DR 650 and park a new Aprilia 660 and continue the journey.... I'll miss the Suzuki big time though 😢

[@michaelblanton8319]

I was surprised you didn’t compare the Suzuki 800 to these bikes in your chart. Regardless, fantastic video! Well done.

[@PovilasPanavas]

Great for explaining that fake 2024 special edition models. There are a lot of confusion in forumns and facebook when people are choosing bikes.

[@CoolioDaMan]

The “special” edition are left over 23s that didn’t sell and were found rotting in dealer showrooms…

[@bernardleger8478]

Well, North Africa will be on a different bike! I owned the 2024 900 RP, love it! Happy to learn a different bike will be better for a desert trip.

[@vailmcc]

Great review Ian! Did you air down your tires in the sand? I'm wondering if lowering pressure on the rear, specifically, might improve handling a bit..

[@siulgonzalez]

Great review and comparison! Do you know if there are effective aftermarket solutions for the heat (deflectors) and the twitchiness (steering stabilizers)?

[@chukku2175]

Great review as always! I am really interested to see how you will compare the new 900GS to this updated Tiger, once you get an opportunity to do a deep dive test on the GS.

[@BigRockMoto]

Will do!

[@crabmanbc21]

I enjoy your reviews, keep them coming. Any chance you would test a MG Stelvio?

[@munchingmileswithmayur]

Great review, loved watching it. What’s your thoughts on windscreen adjustment on the go,

[@geertd3244]

Thank you so much for the in depth review. I'm on the fence for one of these, either the Rally or the GT, haven't made my mind up yet 😅 I have never ridden off road before, but I'd definitly be willing to try some...

[@logangodofcandy]

The rally has the much superior suspension. The GT has good off-road capability. The GT isn't as good of a bike.

[@diegomagarinos]

Great review, tks!! I was wondering if a steering damper would mitigate the rake angle issue offroad??

[@raa8201]

No I would not buy another Tiger, from a previous owner. Here's the reasons why. 1) That front rake. You mentioned it, I'll elaborate on it. It can be controlled, but takes a lot more effort. That's energy that a 50+ year old needs to apply somewhere else. On the dirt, you will go down. It does make for a fantastic street bike though. 2) Lack of a dealership network for service beyond my expertise. Not a huge issue, but an issue. 3) Lack of access to oe and aftermarket parts/accessories. The limited amount of dealers there are, carry no parts. They always have to order them, which leads to long down times. But on a positive response. It makes for fantastic street bike/canyon carver.

[@BigRockMoto]

Great insights thank you

[@isaaclea5160]

a ratcheting wrench makes rake adjustment far easier and is a must own tool for this bike for anyone wanting to switch back and forth

[@someguy9440]

Great review, Ian. I see that you've experienced a lateral promotion :D This Tiger 900 is such a magnificent looking ride. I really like the idea of a Rally Pro but being 5'6 coupled with the dearth of local off-road trail riding where I live in Europe makes the Sport and a re-shoe to a slightly more dirt road friendly tire look more appealing. That bike seems like it's in the same class as Moto Guzzi's V85TT which has much more of an on-road bias than the Rally Pro, but also about 20 less horsepower. And then there's the new 2024 RE Himmy. We are definitely spoiled for choice. In fact I can think of about 5 bikes right now that I'd love to assign a week day to.

[@rjsalameh]

Another amazing review!!!

[@BigRockMoto]

Thanks again!

[@jimmydemers3315]

Great job bud, I really appreciate what you have to offer. I’ve been looking at several middle weight bikes and I and so turned off by the heat they generate. How about the BMW 1300, does the heat affect your legs as well? Thanks 👍

[@chas4life]

The more you ride the 900 RP, the more it just makes sense as an everything bike. The suspension adjustments recommended are absolutely a game changer. I always leave it in off road config and its honestly quite fine for street. Very forgiving first ADV bike as well as a bike you can wring out even if experienced. My favorite tire is Bridgestone Ax-41. On to my third set.

[@shariffshockair]

I totally have the same problem with my 800 XC and trying to ride in sand. It's horrible.... appreciate the tips! Funny enough I did the same with my forks as you have only a week ago. Keen to see how that will improve sand riding

[@squid148]

I had the pleasure of meeting you at the Noobs rally while you were testing that bike. Your test is one of the most informative that I can recall. As for the Triumph , I’ll stick with my KTM 500 . It’s much easier to pick up if I take a digger 😅.

[@Angry-Lynx]

Yeah Because comparing adv bike to enduro makes ton of sense 🙄

[@bigj2345]

I own a 23 800DE Adventure. I'm very excited to see how you have mod it. My mods so far: -Two 12v charging ports, one under the seat and one on the dash. -Auxiliary fuse box under the seat. -Oxford Adventure heated grips -Puig tall windscreen and Puig windscreen visor -Ram 8" Tablet mount on the accessory bar and repurposed a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 LTE, installed the Headunit reloaded app and now I can run Android Auto on the tablet with full GPS nav, music control and all apps that work on Android Auto. -Veridian Electronic Cruise control should be here around Aug 1. I still would like to do some Cyclops lighting and possibly add Mosko Moto Reckless 80 bags. After 9 months with this bike, I have ZERO regrets. I test rode everything in the class before I made a decision. The value of the 800DE for the money just cannot be beaten.

[@BigRockMoto]

great info thank you

[@BlazinBlades]

What an awesome review! My rule is that I don’t own a bike only to remain captive in the manufacturer’s Iron grasp for the rest of my life… I would much rather sweat over the air filter removal on a bike like the TransAlp than have to pay Triumph to push that service reset button 😮 Thanks Ian for pointing everything out.

[@brianErickson-bx9hp]

My dealer did it for free when I swapped tires that I purchased from them

[@levigato125]

Then you paid for them to reset the service light, one way or another.

[@brianErickson-bx9hp]

@@levigato125 I wasn’t charged a service fee in top of the price or tired and install. They didn’t have to do that. Does that jive more with your feelings?

[@AndyPat239]

yeah taking a tank off once in a while to clean an airfilter is no big deal.

[@dezelvol]

Thank you for review. Worth to add that not only rake impacts steering, but also a lack of wheel axis offset. Everyone of mentioned competitors have some of axis offset, but tiger has none. Axis offset adds to stability more than just bumping up the rake. Most of axis offset has Tenere 700, probably that is the reason, why it handles like a harley on low speeds.

[@rustysalami8088]

Bought this bike 2 months ago. Absolutely love it. Traded in a Yamaha Tracer 9GT and a Honda CRF250 to have one bike. It does road and offroad very well. It's a meld of both my previous bikes.

[@BigRockMoto]

Great to hear!

[@nscott26]

​@@BigRockMotofor those of us thinking about the 900 GT Pro for more road use, could you compare the new 900 Tiger engine with more power to the Yamaha 900 engine in your MT-09 (and tracer) in your next Q&A video? I had 20' 900 GT Pro and traded that for a 22' 1200 GT Explorer and am thinking about going back to a smaller lighter touring bike. I love everything about the 1200 except the weight lol.

[@Angry-Lynx]

Yup, two dedicated bikes can't compare to one adventure do it all bike 👍🏿

[@markbevans8564]

Ian, totally useful review, you’re one of the best. I so wanted this new machine, but the sand thing is a big minus for me. I still love the triumph but after this review I’m tilting towards the 890 or the Aprilia. Thank you for taking the time to explain everything I’d be looking at on this bike in particular this is totally worthwhile review. Kudos…

[@Angry-Lynx]

Defo get Tuareg. 790/890 is dumpster fire

[@canacruzer5173]

Another great review as always. I’m in the market for an adv, I consider myself an intermediate rider as I grew up riding dirt bikes. Between the ATAS and the 900 rally pro, which would recommend for a majority of my riding on highway touring with as of now probably 30% off highway riding. My off road may increase later. Thanks for any input.

[@Angry-Lynx]

I'd take AT but mostly for DCT. Also honda reliability, though if u buy new it doesn't make that much difference since u know, warranty... Other than that it's mostly matter of what u prefer

[@vy2behappy]

Hi Ian Great vid so informative that I bought one🙌🏼 Have you found a way to keep the odometer on the main screen? It’s sad that I have to go to service from the home button whenever I want the mileage 😔 Oh well, minor details but the bike is AWESOME! Keep up the good work.

[@ajojoseph6052]

Excellent review. Your production quality has gone thru the roof! I was watching your old review and this side by side and you took lot of time to compare the both. I am sure you watched it yourself and took notes. Sadly looks like Triumph is trying to achieve too much by extending the T900 platform and it is causing the issues you have noted. They are trying to correct the issues on the 1200 as well including a reworked engine. But sadly its affected the bigger Tiger range sales. I still believe the Tiger offers the best value, most standard equipment/electronics and build quality in the mid weight segment. Buyers just have to keep a level head and be true to themselves to choose the GT vs Rally based on how much off-road they will do. Yes I love the golden shocks and rad looking 21" wheels. But if I am going to do street all day, I likely will be disappointed with a Rally. BMW shifted their approach and now they have a dedicated F900 GS for the off-road and F900 GSA for the road biased crowd. Look forward to your F900 review.

[@user-th6zu3zx2y]

Great review Ian! The Suzuki V Strom 800DE should be in your comparison as well.. will beat them all 🙂

[@rosmotovlog1357]

What action camera are you using if not a GoPro? Great video. I’m a fan of your work. Keep it up 🤙🏾

[@andytheindividual3862]

Ive been waiting thank you 😭😭😭😭

[@michael_bck]

Hi Ian! I am so impressed with the quality of your content, I'm really grateful for all your hard and excellent work! As I am currently deciding which one of these exact bikes to buy, I have a question - how good is Aprilia as a city/twisties bike? Is the handling significantly worse than Ducati DesertX? Would I even notice it as an everyday man, who's just beginning his adventure with motorcycles? Thanks!

[@Mkpinoyboy]

Great callout about the Aragon editions. I still am really enjoying my GT Aragon, but I was a bit careless and didn't realize they were essentially 23' Tiger 900s when I bought it. 😅

[@armandomorales5857]

I have a 2021 gt pro and the new improvements are very attractive

[@W56Scribes]

Hey Nick, it looks great. Thanks for sharing with us. What pack do you use and where did you get it from please? 😊

[@pjvvuuren1]

Thank you. Excellent review. How would you score the Norden 901 Expedition that also includes a lot of standard features, compared to the Tiger 900? The Norden’s MSRP is $16499.

[@user-zc1vf7iz3t]

Thanks for the awesome review! I've got a RP 900 2022, and I'm seriously thinking about swapping it for the newer version. It generally is an awesome bike. However, my two big worries are the vibes - seems like they've improved them - and this annoying valve ticking noise that kicked in around 10K km on mine. Heard they redesigned the cylinder head in this upgrade, which might fix it. Any info on that would be really great.