2018 Triumph Tiger XCA Review

[@ffiddy]

HOLY CRAP! I've been watching vids on the tiger 800's for MONTHS now. I like them all and didn't know I needed a 2018 until WATCHING THIS VIDEO! DAMN IT LOL! THANK YOU so much for such an awesome and thorough review! It wasn't all bogged down with ads or gear mentions. Rather, you just figgin PINNED it and had a K-A time! THANK YOU! I'm a mid-50's dork that loves the ride and try NOT to get sucked into the hype of "you need this "sort of thing. However, I think I need this bike LOL! But only bc I refuse to buy new!! Hey, hope to see you on the trail!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

@ffiddy thanks for comment! I loved the tiger 800s, xca all the way, my brother owns one and I own a tiger 900rp now

[@adventures1670]

I went from a cbr600rr to a 2011 tiger 800 and I am in love. Its so light and corners amazing and is just an awesome bike for everything. Ive had it for two days and I love it so far

[@LTC_Wowzza]

Love that you actually ride the bike really hard!! To many reviews are so worried about scratching them up -to many walk around videos with some dude blabbing about specs anyone can read on Triumphs’ website. Liked and Subscribed. KEEP THEM COMING! You’ve up’d the bar significantly!!!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

lil bug Pony Princess MLP thank you lil bug! More on the way. Honda Africa Twin L2 is in the works. I didn't ride that one as hard but it still got a work out

[@cfvgd]

Exactly!. They are built to get used.

[@srhintz]

Amen brotha! Specs and a shop bike ride down the road.

[@ankitkohli6554]

You are doing a great job man. Straight reviews, no beating around the bush. Keep it up.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

ANKIT KOHLI thanks man. That means a bunch

[@richfaulkner2789]

I totally agree

[@Berrfer]

I have the old 800 xc, 2012. Ride nyc to Rocky mountain (Colorado) 4.300 miles round trip. Average speed on highway 80/90 miles, my first time on mountain trails. Awesome. I love her much more now!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

berrfer thats what its for

[@Britishshooter]

Steve, you are the first reviewer to actually test the new front brakes properly and comment on them. Thanks for doing that, I have been wondering because I felt the previous brakes sucked.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Britishshooter these are an improvement. Initial bite lacks a little. It's not like the brembos on the 1090 but still big upgrade when you're loaded up and pushing big speed. The old ones felt like 2 wooden blocks squeezing a dinner plate. Cheers bud

[@pinkiewerewolf]

I kept seeing this thumbnail and thought, a Tiger isn't a proper off road ADV bike, I'll skip it. But the thumbnail persisted, surprisingly I relented to the powers of persuasion, and I'm glad that I did. Of course, you're a much more skilled rider than I am but the Tiger held up well and managed to do more than I'd probably ask it to do, and here is the important part, in stock form. Thank you persistent thumbnail, the Tiger roars again.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

pinkiewerewolf dude thank you for these awesome words. It really makes the work i put into these worth it when I get comments like this. I'm not to skilled as a rider but I attend every rider training I can and make up for the rest with the right wrist and a can do attitude. Cheers.

[@brunobessa5578]

Best video I have seen off road of this bike. Congratulations .

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Thanks man.

[@evangelosgallos9224]

First time i have visit this channel is the best review for ADV motorcycles really good!! I was searching reviews for Triumph XCA and you only the one who have share soo many and goods infos!! Good video and review continue like that adventure rider!!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Thanks homie. Yeah got to spend some time with the bike unlike most press media events. This was shot over 3 days

[@davidszkilnyk3106]

Seriously this is a exceelent review of what you can get away with this bike. I am so hunting around for one of these now I know it will be able to handle this type riding. Given I still need commute and do the city single track as well as the offroad.

[@johnfletcher9907]

Awesome video. At @1:40 I was sure you were coming off!! Great riding bro.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Thanks man. Appreciate you watching.

[@bigmankz]

After I sold me 2013 XC I really wanted to see if the the new Tiger is a good substitude. This video confirmed that I made a good choice and got myself a 2018 XCA. My overall feeling is that they actually improved on all things that I wanted the older TIger to be better at and added some features that made riding the Tiger even more fun. Great video, great skills, awesome scenery. Well done, guys !

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Thanks for reaching out! Glad it helped. Also "guys"? Just me on these videos

[@bigmankz]

@@steve_kamrad5216 Wow, nice work. I thought there was at least couple more guys to assist you in shooting this. That makes it even more valuable. :) Great work!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

@@bigmankz i may hand a person a camera here and there but they're just regular people

[@OswaldoLafee]

Freakin great! I was through Death Valley from Las vegas to la sierra last year, on my coast 2 coast and back solo trip. Keep'em coming! I loved my 800 roadie as well. Long Live Triumph!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Yeah the roadie is rad

[@gregreynolds5576]

Great review Steve, you're a real world guy giving the straight scoop to guys like me who don't really trust normal bike journalist reviews. I have a KTM 1190r & a 2006 Tiger 955i. I know I should like the KTM better but there is just something magic about that triple. Keep it up, love your stuff!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Greg Reynolds thank you man

[@bartdevalk]

first video of your channel ive watched, already have this model bike. so no point in convincing me, but what a fun and great video!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Thanks and glad it still brings the smiles. Check out the tiger 900rp video I did too.

[@bartdevalk]

@@steve_kamrad5216 i will, already subscribed too

[@steve_kamrad5216]

@@bartdevalk thanks and really appreciate it. Scrambler 1200xe sand blast rally coming soon

[@actstuntcam]

That was crazy. You can properly peddle dude. Great review. If you wanted to get an ADV, you just proved that the Triumph is well up to the task. The Gen1 I rode was incredible on road, especially with the 21" rim. Weirdly I didn't like the road version as much on road, go figure. Antway, great clip.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Thanks man! Yeah the roadie is a strange bike with really indifferent handling.

[@chrisfollen560]

Dood this is one of the best bike reviews I've seen. Honest and straightforward. Keep up the good work man

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Cheers man. That means a lot. .I'll try

[@louiebodenstaff2352]

Awesome review Steve, I have a 2015 800 XCX here in sunny South Africa and use it as my daily commuter and for dirt trips on a regular basis, great machine!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Oh yeah man. I was in South Africa for a bit. The tiger 800 is a great option for SA. Always wanted to push a xr1000r around SA. 17s with knobbies

[@Braaping]

gotta love the new big ADV bikes. They are capable of SO many things. Unfortunately, as SUV's will prove, they're typically used as coffee-shop mules. I love using mine for EVERYTHING and this video is just another fantastic production by you to show everyone what exactly they should be doing with their newly purchased big adv bike.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Braaping.com kill all suv bikes

[@OneNomadMan]

One the best drifting ever seen by me...Excellent riding skills..Good job mate...

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Ohhhh man. You should watch my Michelin anakee adventure tire review then. Cheers bud

[@OneNomadMan]

@@steve_kamrad5216 surely mate will do..

[@paultheboxer]

This is the best motorcycle review to date that I've seen and I've watched quite a few. Great video Steve and you make riding these bikes look easy. thanks for the video

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Paul Kousounis thank you so much Paul. Lotta fun when you can spend some time with a bike by yourself.

[@astronautonroad1]

You are a skilled rider, it will be really helpful if you can share some of that knowledge to people like me, who are newbies and would like to get into the adventure scene !!! Great Video loved it !!!!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

AG Gautham do all the riding schools you can

[@robertbailey3181]

So...... are they still welded on? Unclear. Please advise. 😘

[@kymstock1852]

yes the pillion pegs are welded to the frame.

[@blackskunk9034]

You need the 2020 Tiger!

[@ksmalls4794]

Arguably the best KZbin bike review! I own a gen1 Tiger and this makes me want to upgrade today lol.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Thanks man! That means a lot.

[@BoZhaoengineering]

Ride so hard that push these bikes into off road limit. I think these heavy adv is suitable light off road. It is difficult to maneuver these heavy machines in such a wild nature. Through your ride hard, I get how much these bikes capable of rolling off road. I appreciate your hard riding and we finally got the fact.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Thanks man. Yeah they can be a handful

[@williamfletcher659]

@steve_kamrad great review and watching this 2 years on to get a perspective on what’s new with the T900RP. Hope you will test the new one soon. Cheers.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Head over to advise. My review is there

[@petertaylor2148]

Great video thanks.. As you say you're no expert off road . But man you're my kind guy absolutely fantastic riding, you really give it some and most of all you really enjoy yourself, very good job. I'm going to test ride this bike now !! Cheers

[@guymathew1520]

Great review. Cool editing, rode the bike hard, gave fair comments without shed loads of talk. Subbed. As for the bike, test rode Gen 1 and 2 and never bought, not sure why. Had an Explorer 1200 but traded it for a GS after three months. Maybe time to look at the small Tiger again when the lease on the Beemer is up...I do love a triple.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

John Smith thanks man i appreciate the sub. The triples are all horsepower and so smooth

[@randysixt987]

I bet gearing for a little more low end would be nice on this machine for the off-road riding.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

The 2018 and 19 have the shorter gear boxes for 1st and 2nd but I would go down 1 tooth on the front still

[@mikeskidmore6754]

There was another youtuber who took a Yamaha Tenere out for a Sunday ride in the country side on paved roads he rambled non stop about I don't know what I didn't even watch 1/3 of his video .. With this Video it was ridden in conditions we plan to ride them in ..

[@steve_kamrad5216]

My man! Thank you.

[@joelstevenson1018]

Key words “if you have extra money to blow” I have 17’ Tiger XCX, about the only thing I am truly jelly of is the full color TFT display. I fixed my brakes by upgrading pads, swapped my bulky exhaust for Akrpovic can, and added AM hand guards. Bike is protected, sounds good and stops. To restart all over for a TFT display I’m not sure that’s really worth it. The 2nd gen Tiger is more than sufficient. To be fair the TFT and additional ride modes were already in use and offered by competitors. I think Triumph could have developed this years ago and completely smashed the market. Overall, my second gen Tiger gets the job done.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Well the motor upgrades are really good too but def not worth spending alllll the money

[@joelstevenson1018]

Steve_Kamrad oh no doubt. My bit is that it’s only been “refined.” That being said, the same engine points praised about before are being pointed out again. Aside from some cosmetic upgrades your essentially getting the same bike. I think the 2nd gen Tiger hit a sweet point and has decent amount of aftermarket parts to choose from.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

@@joelstevenson1018 spot on

[@danielopezcao69]

EXCELENTE!!! cada día me enamoro más de estas motocicletas

[@sushilchoudhari3807]

Such a bonkers content! subscribed mate. We need such reviews on the internet.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Savage Maharaj thanks man. Appreciate it

[@amalpaul9768]

this is the real review that require for a triumph tiger

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Glade you enjoyed it

[@SlackerP488ZR]

Hey, Steve. Talking about 1st and 2nd gen. What years does that specify? Have a 2016 800 xrt. Just want to know that a lot has improved with what years.. Thanks and great honest video.. Mike

[@SlackerP488ZR]

Love the Doors, great video!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Motor bits, wp suspension, electronic engine management. On the 15 and up. The 18, 19 got a shorter first gear. Engine bits again. Exhaust, dash, headlights, brakes

[@SlackerP488ZR]

Steve_Kamrad sweet my man,, I can handle with out those upgrades. Thank you!

[@guywolff]

Here is a short nerdy question ... WHen you brought the bike back at the end of this great trip what needed being replaced !! FOrk Seals at any rate ?? ... Great fun . Sorry you lost your job ..

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Fork seals. That's about it

[@FredericPhotography]

That was a fun and insightful review. Thanks !

[@kyleaustin3517]

Great video. Great riding. Great review! Looking forward to your other videos.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Kyle Austin more one the man. Thanks

[@max77ekb]

Thumb up for a great review! Getting my new XCA next week :-) Used to ride a 1200 but as an "one bike fits all" its a bit on a heavy side. Although, if you are mostly a long-range rider then the big Tiger would probably be comfier, especially with the mods and improvements the 2018 model has got.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Максим Комаровский Id take a 800 over the 1200 all day

[@morningbetterlast]

Used to ride a 2011 Tiger 800 (non-XC), then transferred to Street Triple + F800GS. Switched those two for an R1200GS and still miss how nimble and smooth the Tiger was. Was really looking forward to trying to some of the new smaller Tigers but can't see much improvement from the old version at all.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Yeah i wouldn't go from the r1200gs to a tiger especially if you had a first gen. The new xc is a massive upgrade from the non xc but if you have a r1200 just ride it

[@rbailey75]

Great review Steve. I’m convinced!!

[@johnnorman7770]

Nice to see a real test ride

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Thanks man. I try

[@kenmunoz8517]

I’ve always had a thing for the Trumpet triple.... maybe one day. Great review.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Ken Munoz thanks man it was blast shooting this. The new one is really improved

[@harolddodds5849]

Best review of dozens I've watched. Spills, pushing the bike and really showing what it can do. Thanks a lot. Researching which is best bike F800GS maybe KTM 1090 (which I just can't get over how ugly to me it is) a Tiger and this 800 XCA just went to the top of the list. I'm assuming this 2018 is upgraded from 2017 as when you say previous generation Tigers I don't know what year range those are.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Thank you for the kind words. What kind of riding do you plan on doing? 18 has a bunch of legit upgrades over the 17. 15 is the other step up

[@ParitoshDeore]

Interesting video.... Needed to know this stuff before buying... Planning to buy next year

[@prasenjeetmohanty]

You must need to visit "Leh" and "Ladakh" with thess kind of bikes... U'll love it...

[@catdaddy3302]

I can’t decide on one of these or an XCX. I’d like a comparison.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Same bike basically

[@DucTaZenSurfer]

Great video Steve, would you recommend this for a first time rider who wants a decent ADV bike? No interest in a 1000cc, was looking at the Desert Sled or Triumph Street Scrambler. It will mostly see street riding to work but the occasional weekend warrior or long California road trips with the wife on the back. Thoughts? Thanks!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

The tiger is 2x the bike as both of those

[@DucTaZenSurfer]

Got it, so my next question would be, is there an ADV entry-level bike that you would recommend me looking into? Do you think the KTM 790 Adventure R or the BMW F850GS? Or are those too big as well? appreciate the feedback.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

@@DucTaZenSurfer i reviewed the f850 as well on my page. The 790 is gonna be hard to find and knife edge for a noobie. The 850 is really good for a beginner but the tiger is was better on the street

[@DucTaZenSurfer]

@@steve_kamrad5216 Damn...I know, I watched your F850 review and was leaning towards that but I love the look of the Tiger...but all in due time. I don't want to kill myself and my partner. lol Love your channel and your reviews! I appreciate the knowledge!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

@@DucTaZenSurfer see if you can get a demo on each bike. I still lean towards tiger for 2 up as well

[@JohnShepherdMusic]

Great trip Steve and great vid. What’s the little tail bag at 10:20? New sub here.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Thanks man. Its a wolfman boulder beta or my giant loop tank bag on the back

[@arpitkatre2748]

Bro love your videos a lot please make this kind of videos more where you are doing rides on 2019 tiger and same type of shots , off road adventure and fun Love from india 🙏

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Thank you. I'll keep it up

[@chriscatron2978]

Nice bike review. Looks like you went through red rock off highway 14. We ride Dove springs

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Chris Catron hmm. Yeah in think i did do that. I've done so much cruising since this i forget the roads. Lol

[@chriscatron2978]

Steve_Kamrad great bike reviews from your and video is top notch. Keep them coming.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Chris Catron much appreciated man. I'll try to keep it up

[@mjeb90]

Thanks for yet another awesome video Steve. How’d that Sand 3 jacket flow air behind the Tiger’s wind screen? Wondering how it will do in the northeast spring, summer, and fall...

[@steve_kamrad5216]

If i could only have one jacket and pant combo it would be the sand 3. It sucks at 90 degrees but so does eveything

[@bigmankz]

Great video. I am glad that someone did things to the Tiger that it was made for. I try to ride such kind of trails more and more but I wish I had more skills but its nice to know that my Tiger is much more capable than I am. :)

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Thanks man! Yeah rider training is the best thing you can do for yourself

[@dansteigerwalt9425]

Good stuff, man. An interesting, relevant, real world review. Loving my ‘14 XC, but... the new gen looks worthy of upgrading. Lack of any rider modes and traction control on my ‘14 isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Really forces a rider to learn how to modulate throttle and clutch. Funny thing... when I’ve looked into ride modes on newer bikes, it seems the Enduro pro modes often involve eliminating TC completely. So I guess my ‘14 is always in Enduro Pro mode! Coming from a dirtbike background, I don’t miss TC (never had it), but I’m certain it can bail you out in certain situations. The big upgrade for me would be the suspension. Thanks again for a great review!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Dan Steigerwalt thank you dan. Yeah the tiger does not need traction control but abs is great at scrubbing speed and handling rear wheel lock up off road in "im to deep and too hot" scenarios. it would be cool if you could shut it off at 1st gear only for the tight stuff. The wp suspension is big time good

[@McTipple]

Great review, I have a 2015XCx. What bag did you have on the back? Looks like an SW Motech Drybag 700 - any problems witIh the right side being too close to the exhaust and getting hot?

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Wolfman and nope

[@brucekendall52]

Great video work backed by good riding ability to the eye.Thks.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Thank you! I put a lot into these

[@hobiechhina]

Exactly what the doctor ordered. Great stuff!

[@nomad_lad]

I’ve only found this channel now.... awesome review

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Nomad Lad thanks dude. Cheers

[@carlos_aguilar_]

Very well done video Steve! keep them coming! Audio was amazing! I guess the beard adds to the quadraphonics of it haha

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Carlos Aguilar its like a dead cat for mics

[@BikesVansandThings]

Best bike reviews, thank you.

[@christophercole9360]

Isn't that one road in death valley where max fist got that guy smashed?

[@milekone]

I'm looking for a second adventure bike to add to mu stable bit I cannot wrap myself trusting this review, because you got aid to do it. That's how most of your reviews feel like...

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Luke Milk well luke. You could trust the magazine's who get flown to exotic places on predetermined courses so they perform flawlessly and then say nice things about the bike so the brand advertises with the magazine or listen to me. Someone who got a bike to ride for 6 days unsupported without catered meals and free booze. Also read the description.

[@markjacobs6294]

I love my 2016 XCa. They got rid of the horrible engine squeal on the 2018 added trick gauge cluster and controls. Put tubeless wheels and tires on it and it'd be perfect. Simply not enough for me to take a $7000 beating on trading though.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Mark Jacobs yeah that's why I didn't push the 2015+ need to upgrade. I don't know anything about engine squealing, tubeliss would be an upgrade but all my buddies that have tubeliss on ktm's still run tubes because a rim dent could shut down the day pretty quickly. But yeah you don't want to take a 7k beating for a lower first gear and a updated engine and dash.

[@markjacobs6294]

I went down one tooth on the front and the first gear lag is gone. $15 fix. Yeah it spins a 400rpm higher on the freeway but big woop. Triumph just keep getting better and better. Now if they'd just put the new 765 motor in the Tiger it would be lighter and have the same or slightly high power...look out BMW, Trumpy and KTM are knocking on your door.

[@lestosepaminondas4426]

i love it when people use their Adv bikes as they should be riden, i just purchased a 2013 xc and trying to off road myself against people who say"it's too heavy and too expensive to ride it off road". May i ask which tires are you using? I live in a Cyclades island in Greece meaning it has lots of gravel and rocks.Thanks!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Mitas e09 rear pierlli rally front

[@czarekp3552]

fantastic review, man, but i don't feel the need to upgrade 2015 xca. still as happy as larry

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Czarek P thanks man. Yeah the second gens are close

[@czarekp3552]

i'll wait until they'll sort out those spinning mirrors....

[@jblue1299]

Are you feeling a lot of heat on your leg from the engine and exhaust?

[@steve_kamrad5216]

JEB no but things like that don't bother me either.

[@DEeMONsworld]

nice review, honest, and thorough. there is one of these sitting at my dealer damn you...

[@steve_kamrad5216]

They're really sweet as long as you know what you're getting yourself into.

[@Berrfer]

@@steve_kamrad5216 I have a 2012 tiger 800 xc, and I love it. I'm almost change for a ktm 1190 adventure r, but I im not sure. I watch this video to confirm I have a very good bike. 👍

[@steve_kamrad5216]

@@Berrfer yeah dude. Stick with the tiger and get all the training you can.

[@Berrfer]

@@steve_kamrad5216 thanks for answering. Greetings from NYC.

[@electroniccheeks]

@@steve_kamrad5216 So what are you getting into?

[@kdemotorsports]

Had a 16’ and loved it but replaced it with the ktm 1090 and it’s even better 0ff-road. But the tiger was more comfortable on-road.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

kdemotorsports ahhh the old 1090 is better off road debate. At some point the 1090 is too tall, has too high of a center of gravity and just goes tooo damn fast. I know a lot of people are better on the 1090r off road but its essentially a 1290 frame with a baby motor in it while the tiger is 800cc frame and motor. When people tip over on a ktm i usually have enough time to yell "timber". Super high level riders are better on them but i just dont find myself confortable on them or confident in tight rocky situations. For instance the 1090r and the africa twin are two completely differty animals and i like the AT for some things more than the ktm. On road i think the ktm is great, a little better than a tiger 800 in the brake and engine horse power department but they're just sooooo big

[@kdemotorsports]

Steve_Kamrad for me it’s not a debate simply my personal perspective after owning both bikes and putting a decent amount of miles on each in similar riding conditions. Wasn’t trying to offend anyone or start a debate.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

kdemotorsports no ones offended and i like debates. What kind of terrain are you riding?

[@AdolfGalland1992]

4:32 song, please?

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Taylor Gifford casino heist mix

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Originally it's a doors song

[@AdolfGalland1992]

@@steve_kamrad5216 Thx Bro

[@c.g.c2067]

The problem with that bike is that you don't have to drop it unless you're willing to replace the tank, headlights, or the entire frame since everything is welded even the dash holder...

[@HellenicBM]

So should l sell my 2016 Xca, beautiful matt army green and go for a newer generation white one? (boo) :P

[@steve_kamrad5216]

No

[@HellenicBM]

@@steve_kamrad5216 Thank you for your swift answer and also for the great videos. This vid is one of the reasons why l got an XCA 800. \m/

[@steve_kamrad5216]

@@HellenicBM that's rad man. Yeah I miss my tiger

[@Advcrazy]

So this bs a 990adv...thoughts? Ignore the age prices. I’d like to know thoughts comparing their road and off road characteristics. I mean both have adjustable WP sus so is the tiger close off road?

[@steve_kamrad5216]

I've riden really hooked up 990s and they're better offroad by a large margin but also hard to handle. Neither bike is good if you lack skills. The 990 is better but much much less reliable and wayyyyy harder to work on. On road the tiger is a power house.

[@Advcrazy]

Steve_Kamrad thanks for the tips!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

@@Advcrazy yeah man any time.

[@richfaulkner2789]

Where exactly is this are you are riding. I just got done with a death Valley ride and didn't see this stuff. Great video

[@steve_kamrad5216]

This was AltRider's taste of Dakar in gold point.

[@rohrjewelry]

So will it go where your buddies go on a ktm 990

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Mike Rohr depends on who you are and who your buddies are. Also a modded 990 with s suspension is the best adv bike but also old and still a twin.

[@rohrjewelry]

Steve_Kamrad first off great video and review, thoughts on 990 vs first gen, or second gen, I have an 07 990 adventure, and worried if I buy one I'd give up to much ability off pavement

[@sailingyemaya9781]

Ok, now I want one

[@TIGERVIDS1]

Had my 2018 XCA a month now and I'm loving it! 😎👍

[@jblue1299]

TIGERVIDS1 , 800 or 1200 ?

[@TIGERVIDS1]

Got the 800, she's in for her 1st service this week. Loving the riding position, smooth as silk engine & transmission, handling & brakes!All of the improvements add up to a great bike! 👍

[@cjones6403]

TIGERVIDS1 Going to look at them this weekend. Having a hard time deciding between the XRT and xca

[@jblue1299]

cjones6403 , I’m with ya... I see the XCA being able to adequately riding any terrain and the Xrt being limited to road only...

[@petrdobyval1842]

Hi Steve! Great job with the video! What is the the back seat luggage? Can you give us some tips? Thx

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Wolfman boulder bag. Ive had it for 4 years now

[@dougiequick1]

I applaud your concern over the loose (wild?) horses ...LOL never came across loose horses out there but my policy when encountering anyone on horseback is to gas it to get some speed and the kill the motor and coast well past em before I gently power back up and pull away as quietly as possible ....horses spook easy and I sure don't want to hurt rider or beast ...I also want those horse folks to say to their horse buddies "a lot of mc riders are really nice" rather than "I HATE all the assholes on motorcycles"

[@i.6994]

Hi friend! What helmet you fiited on this video?

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Shoei hornet xd2

[@jimenagulla9081]

Nice review, like the jersey reference!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Thank you and it's where I'm from/ currently am

[@chrostopheragius4516]

if you had the cash, would you go for a 1200 tiger or still keep the 800 ?

[@steve_kamrad5216]

800 alllll day.

[@DeathByCactus]

Kind of makes me wish I got an xca... Just no where near any offroad in Houston :(

[@SlackerP488ZR]

If you haven’t seen. Long way Round. Ewan McGregor & Charlie Boorman. Drive across the world on a 50/50’s. Great book and the movie is on here: KZbin. Cheers

[@veniceFLagent]

Best review of a 🐅 to date brother!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Thanks man. Appreciate it

[@evandropm13]

Hello, congratulations on the video! top! What brand and model of the jacket and pants you wore in the video?

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Rev'it sand 3

[@sjsherwin]

Regarding the stiff ish suspension you mentioned may need plushing up, do you think that is attainable via the clickers given enough time (or at least 75% i am not good enough to notice the other 25 heh.)

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Basically they could us more low speed compression and be a little softer on the high speed side. So essentially you could get there by replacing all the fork oil with 5wt and once filled to the appropriate level you could add 10cc's at time up to 40, to get more air pressure in the forks for bottoming resistance but honestly the stock forks and shock are really good especially on the street

[@DesertGuzzi]

Great review! Thanks

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Official Kemp thank you

[@getcleanlv]

let me know if your in las vegas i want to head out with yalls i pick up a f800bmw would like to take it out on trials

[@Tbunnz]

Fantastic edit! I really enjoy the stuff you put out here and on instagram. I’d love to get my hands on a big adventure bike and the Triumph is a major contender. Ya dig?

[@steve_kamrad5216]

tom_m14 you're breaking there internet. Ya, Dig?

[@uzefhaji8739]

I also have a tiger 800

[@jeremymlucy]

So, what *should* the rake be?

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Jeremy L 26.5-27.5

[@jeremymlucy]

That's an agreeable number based on two years of experience on my XCA. I've had more butt-puckering moments than I'd like due to the front end.

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Jeremy L it's also the number on all the most successful adv bikes for sand and basically the standard

[@taz473]

I realy enjoy this video,I've Watched it many times🤟🇮🇲

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Thanks man. My all time fav

[@kuaker29]

just one question, you have tried a lot of bikes, unfortunately in europe not all the dealers let you run test bikes ( which is my case) , so between tiger xca, multistrada 950 or bmw f 800 gs adventure which one will you pick?? considering 60% of the riding is on the pavement and with a passenger??... thanks in advance and thanks for the cool videos Steve

[@steve_kamrad5216]

kuaker29 did we talk about this on instagram?

[@kuaker29]

Steve_Kamrad not at all, just looking for a honest opinion from you who clearly have a better perspective and better knowledge on subject! By the way thanks for answer my question!,

[@lowlandbikeadventures]

Hello Steve, I have a few questions... do you find bar risers necessary on your own Tiger (Off)Roadie while doing your (off)road riding? Original they have small bar risers and the XC has larger ones, about 30 mm higher. I got the Tiger 800 XCx (2015) but the 2015-2017 original XC risers still are to low for me. I tried the 20mm risers on top of them and it was better. Also tried the Rox-risers 55mm on top of the original XC risers, but found out that the cables were to tight with them. Sounds familiar to you? So I will go back to the 20mm risers for safety, because I don't want to reroute everything. With this new Tiger 800 (in this movie) they changed the original risers a bit and added the 20mm standard on the bar riser. Did you notice anything? Was it an improvement? Was it enough for you, because if so than probably my 20mm rise will also be enough with my skills, ha, ha! And what about the windscreen on the new Tiger 800, would you change it with your height? Hope to hear from ya. Thx in advance! Greetz!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Hey buddy! So on the roadie i swapped xc bar risers in and the sw motech 20mm risers. The stock one on this xcx are more in tune. Lower bars are better for hill climbs and sit down sliding.

[@RK-gy9wi]

What is the difference in xcx and xca

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Parts and software in the tft display

[@DavidslvPT]

Thank you for your review, I had seen it back in May, but now that I'm on the market for a Tiger 800 XCA I had to watch your video again just to remind me why I don't want an older model. I think you are very lucky to have great places to ride and give us a full insight of the bike's capabilities, I'm still not certain I will take advantage of all the XCA features here in UK but I've been thinking of doing a long European tour and I like to keep my options open. On all honesty, if you could compare this bike with the BMW 850GS what would you say? Thank you!

[@philipTOMPSETT]

Great skills! Great vid!

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Thank you

[@frederickzanone3168]

Animal Steve, perfect Test Ride !!!! Brazil

[@Allen-qz8kx]

How is the heat issue coming out near the thighs?

[@steve_kamrad5216]

Allen Sam it's not an issue. Never has been on any tiger, unless you like wearing shorts when you ride. I really never had any issue with heat before.

[@thiagocatunda9955]

Steve, congrats for this review!! It’s great!! Considering that I am 6 feet three, do you think I will have good wind protection during long distances? Cheers

[@steve_kamrad5216]

More than enough and there's options

[@thiagocatunda9955]

Steve_Kamrad I will look for a tiger xcx 800 in the local dealer. Thank you for your answer!! 👍🏻