PUSHING the TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XC [RAW Onboard]

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Like mentioned at the beginning you guys will need to watch the first part if you're interested in my opinion about the bike. I certainly loved it. The seven minutes of total riding experience with the Tiger before recording this rather quick RAW say it all in my opinion. I really appreciated this thing's rideability. Very simple and confidence-inspiring to handle. Would love to see and feel how much more fun the 'road' versions of the Tiger are one day. Although I'm also pretty certain that the bike's softness actually is a big part of why I enjoyed riding it this much. On a wobbly bike the riding will always feel much more dramatic and even quicker in the end. While being the total opposite actually. I just love the kind of drama those wobbly and soft machines add to the mix. It's just what I love and appreciate on my own Little Honda as well!
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bike: 2013 Triumph Tiger 800 XC ABS
tires: Pirelli Scorpion Trail
exhaust: stock
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DISCLAIMER: I totally manipulated the bike's ECU so the speedometer would show completely random numbers instead of my actual velocity. In reality I never exceeded 69 kph.

[@salemolivia1621]

the first bike i have ever been on is a tiger, it’s my baby and i’m completely obsessed with it. it’s an absolutely amazing bike and i still obsess over it all the time. great ride!

[@Schaaf]

thanks!

[@teodormarkov6787]

It will be my first bike this summer too

[@neilcole4844]

Just goes to show ,you dont need a sports bike to have fun!!

[@Schaaf]

exactly!

[@foswell_]

i have this bike. Totally worth the purchase

[@Schaaf]

awesome!

[@bandogbone3265]

Not only entertaining, but also very instructive. Much thanks for taking the time, trouble, and care to produce these vids!

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@Kwakboy]

Absolutely loved this two video's... Reminded me of the wobbly first few months on my MT-09 though, LOL. Glad I have that sorted... Your a braver rider than I am, that's for sure!

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot Kwak!!!

[@bakerXderek]

Beast

[@p9n339]

Me gusta

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot!!

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

bakerXderek mr.x you here?

[@EvilGT500]

Nice nice nice!! I love how you throw around such a big bike! Keep doing what you're doing man, it's the best around!

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot man!!

[@megaidiot]

Thanks for the ride man, the sound of that Tiger is amazing, would love to own one some day. It is a proper enduro/tourer yet seems so light and nimble comparing to say big Tenere or even a Strom. Looks like a perfect all around bike. That place by the signs at 5:02 is becoming my favorite piss stop whenever i'm on that road. :)

[@Schaaf]

tehehehehe :D And yes indeed those 800cc tourers make quite a lot of sense out there!!

[@YeOldOak]

Glad you liked the XC Schaaf, great little bike and I agree it is a capable machine in the twisties, best to replace the stock pads with EBC HH sintered, easily a 30% improvement. Keep em' coming Schaafster:)

[@Schaaf]

I'll pass on the brake pads advice, thanks!! :)

[@NEVERRIDEALONE]

awesome stuff. I got triumph 1200cc when my tuono was in service. then next day i got 800 from your video. I need to adnit 1200 was much better, more fun to ride, more responsive I felt much more comfortable on the 1200cc. what surprised me is that I could push the bike on the road like it is a sport bike. so easy to handle besides the huge size of the bike.

[@Schaaf]

awesome!!

[@CodeNameABK]

As usual, brilliant! I was intensely watching the ride and seeing that cat/lion at 1:40 I just burst out laughing haha :D

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot, as usual :)

[@jontymartin9933]

I’m thinking about this bike, thanks for the great vid, liked and subscribed 👍🏻

[@iancarman]

Damn that sounds bloody impressive and looks like a heap of fun to gun!

[@Schaaf]

thanks Carmo mate!

[@mornbar1]

Damn that was fun just watching. You must have really had to force yourself to ride it the second time :)

[@Schaaf]

naw, I had to get back to my mates waiting at the other side of the road anyway ;))))

[@noostNL]

Hell yeah, I love watching this! Ik would love to watch this with an aftermarket exhaust :):) and love these popping from the exhaust as well, even with the stock one on it

[@Schaaf]

thanks!

[@jezzamarkham5285]

Well i see what you mean about the front brake and the soft suspension. It looked like the bike was going to start it's own tunnel!! Iv'e had a rough time recently (My mum passed away) and your videos have always cheered me up a bit. You really threw yourself into this one and it was obvious how much you enjoyed it !! I have to say this video was FUCKING BRILLIANT so thank you for that as i forgot where i was for a while and really enjoyed it. Take Care and as always Speed and Ride Safe.

[@Schaaf]

Damn, I am very sorry to hear that, Jeremy. Sending my deepest condolences. And still wish you all the strength you need. I'm very glad that my videos could help a tiny bit at least :) Thanks for sharing this!!

[@jezzamarkham5285]

+Schaaf The thanks go to you for the videos that recently helped me through a really rough patch. As for the Triumph Tiger video I enjoyed it so much I was smiling!!! Thank You.

[@jpsv9531]

That lovely triple engine note just makes you want to thrash them! What tyres on this bike if you can remember? Soft front helps the bike to turn. Most people have their forks set up way to hard and complain their bikes won't go around corners! some progressive springs would sort that out if you like to brake hard. Shame Triumph dont make a supermoto version of this bike. Im rather surprised how much you liked this bike as a friend had one but found it difficult when pushed. This bike looked great in your hands Schaaf.

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot mate!! Pirelli Scorpion Trail were used. I also liked them on the Multistrada!

[@jpsv9531]

They look like they inspire confidence for a dual tyre. This bike has the 21 inch front yes? Really looks like it handles well. Has the rear been stiffened up, as it seemed to power out of bends really well? I have ridden a Tiger Sport and that was great… but a little heavy. The new Yamaha T7 should be great fun.

[@Schaaf]

no idea about the tire dimensions but I know for sure the rear didn't get touched!! The Tiger Sport I'm sure must be a whole nother story on the road :)

[@TriboroFishing]

Great riding skills bro!!

[@Schaaf]

thanks man

[@ninjanelly3506]

I'm surprised you loved the tiger Schaaf, was it the power/sound of the engine or the handling that swings it for you? Bloody epic riding mate👍🏻😈😎

[@Schaaf]

the engine in combination with its handling actually :D

[@shootingcham]

love my tiger, totally agree with the brakes though, rear is better than the front! taking it on track soon!

[@Schaaf]

awesome!! Have fun!!

[@tommcjannet9651]

Just watched the vid of you on the Tiger 800, great, just wish I could ride mine like you can. Thanks !!

[@Schaaf]

thank YOU!

[@RuffsTV]

You really need to get onto the track, you're going to hurt yourself! Great footage as always though.

[@Schaaf]

I don't have the money nor the bike to go to the track. But in a couple of years I certainly will.

[@DksiamHangshing]

I support this 😇💪💪💪

[@Ranic_nl]

Very nice bro !!

[@Schaaf]

thanks man!

[@dimitrisntouzos8615]

Can't find a video of you and a vstrom 1000. Would be nice to have a comparison between them in cornering brakes etc 👍👍

[@Schaaf]

Unfortunately never had the chance to make a video with the big Strom

[@kiwheels]

I enjoyed the time on my friends Tiger 800, It was quite soft and the connection to the wheels felt rubbery and stupid - But it's a nice bike! Still, '98 - '01 VFR 800 For life! :-D

[@Schaaf]

yea!

[@rammsteinfreundsonne]

Das feine an dem Teil ist definitiv der Motor. Ich fahre eine Freewind mit einem Einzylinder. Sehr geil fürs Gelände und zum Reisen aber sportlich geht nicht so wirklich. Eine Tiger oder eine große GS wäre echt mal was für mich in der Zukunft.

[@Schaaf]

ja, der Motor ist der Oberhammer! Wenn die wirklich nächstes Jahr eine 800er Street Triple bauen würden...

[@sench3911]

Love them triples! Would love to see a Yamaha MT 09 in your hands :D

[@Schaaf]

oh yes that would be fun I'm sure

[@Friedinger14]

konnst du mia sogn wo des is ? danksche :D

[@BotF3eder]

In der Beschreibung is immer ein Google Maps Link :)

[@Friedinger14]

danke dir :)

[@konjo8ds]

had a ride on mt09. very nice bike, very BMX-like, in positive meaning. however jelly rear in fast corners. especially when you treat the throttle hard after passing an apex... :-(

[@gnominattor]

Please, do a test with the Street Twin. I know it's not a "bad" bike, but could be interesting the high torque.

[@Schaaf]

I'm usually most interested in the "not so bad" bikes and the Street Twin must be tons of fun I'm sure!!

[@gnominattor]

I wonder how is the handling of such bike (ST)

[@Garagecouchofjohnnyyz]

Is the microphone in your helmet?

[@JBPittmanVISUALS]

Sweet! This is why I bought the Tiger and not a BMW or anything else.

[@Schaaf]

great choice!!

[@Katsikokounelo011]

You got to try the Tiger 1050 now!

[@Schaaf]

would love to

[@ancizarhernandezhernandez2981]

Max wrist in the tiger 800....

[@Schaaf]

lol

[@rosstinelli]

How did the Pirelli Scorpion Trail feel? Did you feel the rear tyre slip while exiting any corners ?

[@Schaaf]

yes they did start to feel a little slippy when riding bigger lean angles. But not just the rear also the front.

[@fat_biker]

Yiou are being... quite brave in places there, overriding your sight lines apparently...

[@Schaaf]

examples please. As far as I'm aware I'm not. And I was the one who was riding the bike therefore I guess I'm the only one who knows.

[@fat_biker]

I went through the whole video, annotating a shedload with discussion, and then clicked on next video before I'd save the comment... D'oh! So here's just the first clearcut one... 0:41 seconds... imagine a car pulling out of or turning in to that entrance on the apex, and you were doing 35mph+ on a line where you probably ought to have been doing about 15mph... or you could have taken a wider line & turned in a lot later and only had to go a bit slower... there were a couple of examples later of you piling into unsighted dead ground (i.e. bits of road where you don't know what is on them even if you do know where they go) at 60mph+... I don't think you need me to point those out to you... Just mentioning it. I know we are here for a good time not a long time, but hitting a stationary or turning vehicle at 60mph is a mistake we usually only get to make the once...

[@Schaaf]

you do realize I check the road before going for a video run? You do know I could ride this road blindfolded? Still I agree that I am taking risks indeed. But I'm not putting anyone else in danger more than all other bikers are doing. I actually tend to say I'm less of a risk for others even because compared to an estimated 70% of all bikers here in Austria I at least know how to ride a bike. And if you really think that I don't realize that hitting a stationary object with 60 mph would be the last thing to hit I do feel offended. You're depicting me as incredibly stupid and clueless person for not knowing this. I just love how some people legitimize themselves to judge over others through watching an ultra wide action camera video (distorts everything) without knowing how the riding does feel to the person who's doing it. I would never ride like this if I wouldn't feel at a 100% control all the time. I'm guessing that maybe you're a driving instructor or something like that which apparently gives you the confidence to judge. Would I act as ignorant as you I'd take a look at your profile picture and say that you need to work on your body positioning. A lot. But it's a simple photo and I don't know under which circumstances it got taken. Therefore I don't judge. Do you REALLY think I'm not aware of the risks I'm taking?

[@fat_biker]

Well... I commented that I thought you were being quite brave, you said you weren't and asked for examples, so I went through and found several... and then lost them again. But I gave you one. And now you are saying that you know you override your sight lines but you are happy to take the risk, which may be the answer but isn't what you first responded with. I don't think 'checking the road first' has much to do with anything. I mean, if you know a stretch of road really well, well enough to know the profile of every corner in advance on approach, then at least you aren't going to pile into a fast sweeper at 80mph and have it turn into a hairpin unexpectedly, although if it's a road you've only ridden up and down the once, it definitely could happen, and you're always going to have those 'Oh shit I thought the next corner was a fast left not a slow right' moments. Still, even if you do know the road intimately enough not to be caught out, other traffic is a variable hazard. While I agree that you are _mostly_ risking your own neck, not other people's, that's not 100% true - there are other vulnerable road users who might die in your accident, and I don't envy the job of the paramedics who have to scrape what's left of you up and bag it up if it does go wrong, that sounds like a job that could really mess with your head... I might also note that you didn't really use road positioning to mitigate the risk. There was more than one occasion in a right hander for example where if you'd been positioned further out towards the white line, rather than in the right hand gutter or trying to take a classic track-style apex, you would have been able to see further ahead, and be seen from further ahead; if you don't want to reduce your speed, use positioning to extend your sight lines... Riding bikes is awesome fun, and riding fast particularly so. It's dangerous enough already, though, just because you are doing ridiculous speeds on an iron horse feet away from very solid scenery, without adding to it by doing things that you know _will_ go badly wrong if you keep doing them, surely? . Anyway, none of these things matter if you are happy with the approach you take to fast riding.

[@Schaaf]

I indeed am very happy with my approach. Thanks for sharing your concerns.

[@bigman-adv]

Great videos! How did you get the sound to be so clear? There is no wind noise. What setup are you using? Is it stock? Thanks.

[@alexgontijo]

Yuval Naveh He uses a dedicated microfone in the backpack, check the description for the link.

[@Schaaf]

thanks, alex!!

[@bigman-adv]

Saw it now Fantastic.

[@DimitrisZotos]

Nice video! Are you gonna try the explorer 1200? :)

[@Schaaf]

none of my friends is riding one so I'm afraid no ;) Thanks!

[@tourhuntr]

na, etwa Konkurrenz zur Street Triple? :-P Muss das Ding nächstes Frühjahr auch mal fahren.

[@Schaaf]

ach, die Street ist da schon wesentlich sportlicher ausgerichtet :)

[@NunoMCCII]

I would love to see you riding a Yamaha Tracer 900!

[@Schaaf]

yes that would be interesting indeed!

[@NunoMCCII]

Schaaf if you ever come to Portugal I can let you go for a ride on mine.

[@Schaaf]

cool!

[@chriscs9080]

how do you warm up your tires? just riding around? and how much time does it take ?

[@Schaaf]

yup, just riding around. Depends on the bike and tire.

[@o.f.c5823]

stock exhaust??

[@whatsgoingon71]

Probier auch mal die XR. Die hat ein straßenorientiertes Fahrwerk. Da sollte die Gabel wohl nicht so stark beim Bremsen abtauchen.

[@Schaaf]

ja, die ist sicher sehr cool. Leider etwas zu teuer zum Probieren für mich :D

[@Glitch-AW]

Hi Schaaf, Super Video wie immer :D ich hätte ne kleine Frage da du ne Enduro gerade fährst vielleicht kannst du oder einer der Community mir weiterhelfen. Ich fahre seit ein paar Wochen mit der ner CB 500 PC26, mein Vater hat sich jetzt eine Enduro von Suzuki gekauft um mit mir mit zu fahren und weil er von der kleinen Honda so begeistert war ;) , Laut Ihm fühlt sich das Heck der Enduro ab ca. 120 km/h so an als macht es sich selbstständig bzw. schwimmend, wir konnten diesbezüglich nichts in den Foren finden, ist das bei Enduros durch die Bauweise normal oder hast du hier nen Tipp an was das liegen kann. Lg Alex aus Graz

[@Schaaf]

Welche Enduro denn genau?

[@Glitch-AW]

Sorry das ich es nicht gleich dazu geschrieben habe, musste ich heute selbst nachfragen welches Model genau. Es ist die Suzuki XF 650 Freewind.

[@Schaaf]

Kein Ding. Ich hab' selber nur mit relativ wenigen Mopeds Erfahrungen, die Freewind kenne ich nicht. Aber alleine wenn ich mir das Datenblatt und die Bilder davon ansehe, dann kann ich mir sehr gut vorstellen, dass die bei Geschwindigkeiten von 120 km/h schwammig/schwimmend wird. Ich würde das tatsächlich als normal betrachten. Auf einer 1996er Africa Twin war ich heuer mal unterwegs. Da schwimmt alles, so bald man ein wenig flotter unterwegs sein möchte!

[@Glitch-AW]

Er ist vor ca. 20 Jahren mit ner Gold Wing und die letzten Wochen mit meiner Honda gefahren, dadurch konnten wir beide das nicht einordnen ob das bei so ner Maschine wie der Suzuki normal oder doch etwas beschädigt ist bzw. falsch eingestellt. Vielen Dank für die schnelle Info :)

[@xunknownz]

do u have any rear box?

[@Schaaf]

Nope

[@bo0mb0i]

Hi schaaf. Big Fan! Was wondering. Which is better for Cornering The xCx (21inchFront) or the xRx (19inchFront). Thanks!

[@Schaaf]

for road riding I'd take the xRx

[@bo0mb0i]

Makes sense. Thanks

[@DaHitch]

I couldn't agree more with your conclusion that the Tigers brakes are too weak. I've owned 2 different Tiger 800s ('13 and '15) totalling over 70K km and that would be the one thing that bothers me most about it. Triumphs explanation that it has softer brakes because it's considered an offroad bike does strike me as odd though considering the previous and current gen Tiger Explorer has awesome front brakes. If this was a valid point of view I'd accept it if they would have these brakes on the XC (offroad) version of the bike, but why they keep them on the XR (road) version of the bike is beyond me.

[@Schaaf]

yup!! Thanks for sharing mate!

[@HellenicBM]

Hi mate, l am eyeing the 800 Xr, is there a huge difference between 15 and 13 Models? Does Ride by wire affects the handling that much? Not sure if l should go for 15 or 13 and save 1000 bucks and spent that on exhaust etc...

[@MarkosTech]

Awesome

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@sameyeham]

Have you ridden an SV650? Seems like the perfect bike for you. I know it is for me :D

[@Schaaf]

only for a very short time. But I know from friends that indeed it's a great bike to ride!!

[@bikebree2435]

Geil gefahren👍🏻👍🏻 wann war das? 👀

[@Schaaf]

Danke! Ende Juli 2016

[@nigels6246]

Would the pegs scrape as much on an XRX?

[@Schaaf]

never tried one

[@rcbnl37]

Which tyres on this bike do you recommend for sporty road use only?

[@Schaaf]

I don't know since I don't own this Tiger and haven't used it more than for those video rides

[@rcbnl37]

Just traded my STR for a Tiger! Very happy with it. I went with Metzeler Tourance Next tyres. Keep making awesome videos!

[@ABENTEUERMOTORRADON2WHEELS]

Die Tiger ist schon ein feines Motorrad :)

[@Schaaf]

absolut!!

[@AngryPrawn]

Hey Schaaf, What's your current audio setup? I've seen your video from way back with the zoom in a backpack. Was just wondering how it's evolved.

[@Schaaf]

it still is the same!

[@gazsermark]

There's a lart where you didn't cover the speedo Schaaf, around 2:35....just sayin' ;) Loved the vid nevertheless :D

[@Schaaf]

there are many more actually :)

[@gazsermark]

Didn't notice those, but alrighty then, thought it was by mistake 😊

[@mtxrawkus]

Squids gonna squid

[@factdesignbr]

I am still confused ... should I get a Tiger800 or a Versys 1000?

[@Schaaf]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6DSgJV-mp2cm7s

[@factdesignbr]

@@Schaaf 1million % agreed. I guess the Tiger will do... why?! Road and Offroad use is amazing. It's like 9mm or 45acp? both... but if u can only afford one now... 40s&w lol

[@factdesignbr]

@@Schaaf God bless you brother.

[@Chromosome1919]

is that better than the bmw?

[@Schaaf]

the big GS is from another bike class. Not fair to get compared to the smaller 800. I'd have to try the smaller GS for a comparison :)

[@TheBli7krieg]

Damn, I'm early af again.

[@Schaaf]

GOOD JOB MATE

[@paetzoldoliver]

Auf der Geraden Gas geben kann jeder! Aber Schräglagen sind scheinbar nichts für dich! Da hat das Mopped auf dem Seitenständer mehr Schräglage :-)

[@Schaaf]

die streifenden Fußrasten waren mir schräg genug. Da würd ich dann gern sehen, was du unter Schräglagen verstehst? Mit dem Lenker am Boden?

[@paetzoldoliver]

Dass bei der Tiger 800 die Rasten sehr früh aufsetzen ist hinlänglich bekannt und hat nichts mit fahrerischem Können zu tun. Besonders albern ist dein Angstschrei bei 0:28

[@tgrey2555]

Is that a standard exhaust fitted?

[@Schaaf]

yes

[@kombinator5621]

You really are better at left turns. Me too.

[@Schaaf]

I feel more comfortable, yes. Of course the difference is more noticeable on unfamiliar bikes.

[@kombinator5621]

Schaaf But of course! Hopefully i will have my tiger xc soon. Such a great bike. Greetings from cali keep up the great work my friend

[@Schaaf]

you'll love it!!!

[@omerbenian]

25k view? Oh lord..

[@Schaaf]

I'd prefer 250K ;)

[@blipco5]

Soft suspension..."part of the fun". You realize don't you that such a thing causes mere mortals to crap their pants on such a ride? LOL

[@Schaaf]

I actually don't and I'm not joking. To me it felt very good. Guessing almost 9 years on the wobbly Honda did that. I'm only slowly realizing how this turned me into a somewhat weird rider hahaha

[@blipco5]

+Schaaf The wobbly Honda is boss. Whether 2,3 or 4 cylinders Triumphs make that manic engine whine noise when pushed hard. Addictive.

[@Schaaf]

true that!

[@rideroundandstuff]

Ma sieht in dem Video total wie extrem gschmeidig sie des Ding bewegen losst.

[@Schaaf]

leiwaund

[@Skie29]

This video is precisely why the BMW FS 800 doesn't come close to the Tiger 800. Plain and simple, all round better bike.

[@Schaaf]

is it? Never tried the FS 800 :)

[@ausog3696]

Hahahahaha ni motor

[@Schaaf]

Ok

[@jasondavies6310]

No I wasn't speeding officer you can't prove anything

[@DaOrge83]

Ochssattel

[@mattiapederzolli8383]

Bad video. This is a Tracer not a R1.

[@Schaaf]

It's a Tiger 800 you moron

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Always such a pleasure to see you do your thing :)

[@Schaaf]

thanks for stopping by mate!!! :)

[@Darrenn28]

Which is better Triumph Tiger 800 xx or Tracer 700. I’m torn between both and looking to buy new bike

[@schorschkluni5067]

tomorrow im Selling my V strom 650 and unter the Chrismas Tree will be Tiger 800 XC or XcX ! Tiger is Triple engine and Tracer 900 also! but Tracer 700 has no triple!

[@123maDin321]

weinen und wichsen schaaf... weinen und wichsen

[@Schaaf]

immer

[@123maDin321]

Schaaf , nur im winter

[@Schaaf]

der hat quasi schon angefangen :(

[@123maDin321]

Schaaf , leider jo... jetzt hot is leben 6 monat kan sinn 😂

[@victormartin6068]

tires ?

[@millerswood39]

Awesome riding! You have talent. 👍👍 I would like to see u riding a ktm 390/ or 690 duke one day. 😁👍

[@Schaaf]

thanks a lot! There is a video of me riding a 690 Duke on my channel!

[@abdullahsaad7433]

Triumph tiger is my dream bike. But this is the first video I saw anyone bringing out the beast out of it. Loved it♥️♥️

[@Schaaf]

thanks Abdullah!

[@apTempest]

Hey scaaf, I absolutely love your videos the sound in them is amazing, have you, or is there any chance you could drive the z1000 for one of them? I loved your Daytona 675 video and I'm trying to decide between the 2 bikes

[@Schaaf]

maybe next season! Thanks a lot, Alex!!

[@foswell_]

I have this bike. I took the Windscreen, Mirrors and the handguards off though. Its a Beast of a machine. Glad that other people can appreciate such a lovely bike.

[@Schaaf]

thanks and congrats again!!

[@juavlo]

What tires?

[@DistemperpK]

I know you like the touring capabilities of this one, but for sheer riding pleasure (in your opinion): Tiger or Daytona?

[@Schaaf]

I'm not comparing a touring enduro with a sportsbike :)

[@surendragodbole]

This really sounds amazing!

[@Schaaf]

thanks

[@lukaslouda9780]

Sound is stock exhaust?

[@G0ld3nB3ar]

Being the XC version of the Tiger, do you remember what tires they were running on that bike. I am very impressed on how you hard you are able to ride on what are relatively skinny tires and likely 80/20 tires or similar. I have the roadie version with the Michelin PR4 Trails and it handles very well, but you are in another league my friend. 2 Thumbs up!!

[@Schaaf]

please read the description

[@G0ld3nB3ar]

Hmm... I should have checked that. Lots of great info there!

[@KingCast65]

Haha ya the Tiger is my 5th Triple. Love it. I give mine the wick here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmjEm5qGoJmrfrM Peace.

[@Schaaf]

Cool

[@KingCast65]

@@Schaaf #Popcorn!

[@ridesafe4044]

Bravo à toi ! Pilotage t’es professionnel et magnifique à regarder. Bravo !!!

[@Schaaf]

merci bcp

[@AngelOfDarkness01]

Die beiden XC-Videos sind absolut ein weiteres Kaufargument, wobei ich sowieso beim derzeitigen Umschauen/Probefahren immer wieder auf die Tiger zurückkomme.

[@HardwareG33k]

Geht mir genauso. Schaust du dir die neuen Modelle an? Die sollen ein deutlich besseres Fahrwerk haben, tendiere deshalb zur XCX ('15+).

[@MrAusadventure]

You did an awesome job of manipulating the bike's ECU. ;-) Unfortunately when I got to test ride the Tiger, it was only in suburban streets. I would have loved to have taken it into the hills. Still, I enjoyed it, just like you did! It's a great bike.

[@Schaaf]

thanks again my friend!! You'd have a blast with it in the hills I'm sure!!

[@justuskaffenberger863]

nice downshifts damn

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@RidingTusCanY]

nice vid.... I noticed that on fast curves the bike tends to widen the trajectory and you're forced to cut of the gas a bit. Probably you should test the new Tiger 1050 Sport.... what do you think?

[@Schaaf]

I'm sure it would be a lot quicker on the roads. But I like the smaller engines actually.

[@nitishisad5947]

The way a triumph triple should be ridden.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks

[@schorschkluni5067]

Driving in second and third gear all the Time costs a lot of Gas though😂

[@treborheminway3814]

Those pop ups are funny. 👍 Nice riding.

[@ToobiwanOnroadi]

All roads open with that moto. Be a great one for ya road trips. Hacked the ECU and got lions not tigers as well as odd speedo readings

[@Schaaf]

ehehehe well spotted ;)

[@ToobiwanOnroadi]

Schaaf some of us read the vid descriptions

[@TheCDANet]

You should try the MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800. I do not have one, but I've ridden one. And I do have a 2012 Tiger 800XC. The Turismo Veloce brakes better than the Tiger, it accelerates better than the Tiger, and it handles better than the Tiger... By a great margin. But yes, it is an MV Agusta so you buy the bike and the headache should follow because something mechanical electrical might happen... but it performs brilliantly well and it is a great touring bike as well. Oh yes, it sounds better than the Tiger as well. Maybe you should go to an MV Agusta dealer and ask them to let you ride one, just for the sake of riding it. You are at a point on your channel, with more than 20K followers, that people will want to have you ride bikes because you may help selling the bikes for them. This is just a thought. Anyway, great work on your videos!

[@Schaaf]

unfortunately all dealers I ever contacted were not interested in my offers so far... but my lord this MV sounds very interesting indeed. Thanks for the suggestion, I really appreciate it!!

[@Kaysersoza]

98cv real. Tiger 800 is like a naked in street and if you want, you can go in off with ktm adv 990. Ahahahah come crf 1000 come or gs 850 come!!!

[@Schaaf]

proper bike for sure

[@pixeldrivepixeldrive7190]

weak brakes? I have this bike for more than 6 years now, I have been in every kind of road, from flat straight highways to twisty mountain roads and dirt roads, never thought the brakes are weak.

[@Schaaf]

try something like a 950 Multistrada or 850 GS ;)

[@88yota]

I've put 18,000 miles on my tiger in the last two seasons and for a heavier bike, it handles like a dream and the sound is quite nice as well :-)

[@Schaaf]

very impressive!! Congratulations!

[@maaaaaaaschined2186]

Hatte die Gelegenheit sie am Samstag auf der Intermot mal anzuschaun und mich drauf zu setzen.. echt schönes Teil! Auch wenn mein Favorit die Suzuki SV 650 war ;)

[@Schaaf]

nice!

[@romanthebarman5919]

Wow. Great riding.

[@Schaaf]

Thanks!

[@happyer71]

Try the 1200...

[@Schaaf]

would love to!

this is your bike bro so clean ride

[@Schaaf]

it's not mine

looks like this bike made for you

[@Schaaf]

every bike from this category is basically made for me

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

alterrrr wie du fährst!!!! hast du schonmal trackdays gemacht?

[@Schaaf]

kann ich mir leider derzeit nicht leisten, muss noch ein bisschen warten :)

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

digga, diese skill level. aber keep the rubber side down fam

[@VariousMotoVlog]

Gutes Video, Schaf! Ein Genuss, wie du die Kurven nimmst :)

[@Schaaf]

vielen Dank!!!

[@VariousMotoVlog]

Kein Problem, freut mich dich wieder auf der Maschine zu sehen :) Du rockst echt die Kurven :D

[@AntiHipHopTrupp]

Warum die C, wenn nur auf der Straße fahren? Stören da nicht die rauen Reifen?

[@Schaaf]

hat's für dich so ausgesehen, als ob die Reifen irgendwie gestört hätten? :)

[@mathiaskoch8712]

Janyboy666 Der Unterschied ist das 21" Vorderrad zum 19" XR Rad. Ausgeliefert wird sie mit ganz normalen Tourenreifen.

[@paetzoldoliver]

Ja, sieht so aus als würden dich die Reifen stören. Hohe Drehzahlen aber wenig Schräglage! Auf dem Seitenständer steht sie schräger :-)

[@cb3298]

Riding like a complete fool! Waiting for a video when you hit a lorry head on...

[@Schaaf]

doing that would be rather stupid so I choose not to