The All New 2016 Triumph Tiger Sport (First Impressions)

[@soyunserhorrible]

Got my 2020 two years ago, after having had two Speed Triple (last one a '17 R). Three 1050 in a row...and I still don't feel the need of trying something else. What an engine. I am sure that I will try something different in the future, but the Tiger will remain in my garage. With this bike you won't miss anything!

[@lamilumag]

5:40 the screen is locked with springs. If you’d had a closer look you wold have seen that you just have to push the screen against the wind and then pull it up or down and it will lock itself in place as you release. That’s not dodgy, that is actually quite smart and there is no need to wiggle... 🙄

[@davidmetcalfe2579]

Just swapped from a Tiger Explorer 1200 to a Sport 2020. I found the explorer too top heavy. Watched your brilliant review and then took one for a ride. Cant wait to pick it up from the dealer.Really helpful review.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Oh brilliant! I'm glad it helped you to find the right bike👍😜

[@grayjohn1906]

Agree! just got a 2020 myself, brilliant bike! Pillion comfort great as well👍

[@joaoayala]

Very good review. I have one exactly same year and colour the one you tested. It is possible to change the riding mode on the fly. You press the mode button until the mode you want to change to flashes in the dash, and then you hold the clutch lever for 2 seconds. I also agree the wet mode is way too similar to the tour mode. It's almost useless. I tested it the first day and never used it again.

[@xpresscolourart5531]

Screen adjustment is brilliant in the real world

[@Lochwood92]

Looking at getting one of these. Currently vlogging around Scotland on an SV1000N..

[@chrisgreenwood271]

The lack of a center stand as original is a pain, ended up buying an aftermarket one for mine. The radiator started leaking on mine few weeks back, not from any road damage as its protected, less than 10k on the bike bloody annoying, a replacement from triumph would cost a fortune, couldn't find an aftermarket one for this model, loads for the early model.

[@antonytaylor6898]

The seat is made by Shad whose seats are normally comfy. I have found it good for a few hours , got myself one of the last Tiger Sport 1050s in September 2020 chuffed as F###.

[@grayjohn1906]

Yeap, sept 2020 for me too, heavily discounted, couldn't resist! Brilliant 2 up, missis happy on back, and it doesn't hang about!

[@kennytaylor9840]

How are you getting on with wind blast at a healthy steady speed … deafening

[@goody1571]

I test rode one of these yesterday and really enjoyed it. It feels much more powerful than 126BHP. I'm very tempted to buy one but am worried i will miss my ZZR1400. I want something a bit lighter and more touring focused but still fun to ride. The only thing i didn't like about it was also the location of the mode button!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Stu Goodson this will definitely tick all those boxes! I had the previous model and liked it very, much! found the current model even better!

[@lamilumag]

Hand in your heart... how often will you be changing modes in real life? About... never most probably.

[@goody1571]

I actually own one now. I bought a 2016 model during lockdown. Its probably one of the best all round bikes I've ever owned.😊👍

[@lamilumag]

@@goody1571 awesome - I am currently shopping for one, testrode it yesterday and I instantly got reminded how sweet the 1050 Triple is 🤤 Rode the Ducati Multistrada 950 afterwards and was very unimpressed by it.

[@grayjohn1906]

@@goody1571 after test riding a lot of bikes, purchased one 4 weeks back, brilliant bike! great for carrying a passenger, which is a bonus👍

[@paulthetford2004]

Only just found this Shaun. Good one, great review, makes me feel pleased that I am picking up a new one next Wednesday. I loved my 13 plate, but this seems to be more refined. I haven't even been for a test ride!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Paul Thetford good choice it's much improved! although the 13 plate was also mega, it is a noticeable improvement. Did you order the Mat black?

[@paulthetford2004]

I've ordered Silver, never had matt paint before and didn't fancy it. looking forward to the ride home, Staffordshire Triumph are in Stoke on Trent, about 70 miles.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Paul Thetford haven't seen the silver one in the flesh

[@paulthetford2004]

Looks amazing. I'm visiting it tomorrow at the Bobber launch night.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Be sure to show us some photos! Wonna get out on the bobber

[@kennytaylor9840]

Got a 2020 model…… brill bike but can’t live with the wind noise at the higher enjoyable speed .. tried a power screen and new helmet but little to no difference … Otherwise brill.. the sport mode is addictive, response and power from it are great …

[@PaulCopp]

Had the earlier model, loved the engine, BUT awful buffeting off the screen, and very top heavy. Tried an MRA screen, spent ages with wool taped to the top to try and sort the buffeting, but couldn't cure it. Also having switchgear on the fairing and speedo is dangerous IMHO. Eventually traded for a GS1200 and haven't regretted it for a second, the GS may not have the same engine feel, BUT is is way more refined in every sense and it goes off road too! Screen is brilliant and all day comfortable, there is a reason there are so many on the road. I have a retro triumph and love it, but my Tiger Sport 1050 was just not for me.

[@thomas22961]

A very capable bike just got better. 👍

[@thelikeablerider8800]

well improved with nearly no impact on the price

[@Jimo368]

Nice under seat storage and easy electrics access.

[@brettgoodwin6052]

This is a hide gem of a bike, if you have experience and like feedback it handles so sweetly compared to the bmw s1000xr, which for me had such a vague front end. also the bmw feels as though your controlling a computer which decides where the triumph you're cone ted to the road

[@brettgoodwin6052]

connected to the road*

[@andrewtofts7884]

Good review Shaun, it looks good especially in the Matt black👍

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Not at all bad and well improved! Still love ridding triumphs😜

[@liambyrne1789]

Hi. great review. I am about to sell my Street triple to buy something more comfortable and powerful lol. like the 1000xr but pricey so am considering this, the versys 1000, tracer 900 or multistrada 950. what would you recommend as I doubt I will get to try all of them before buying. Thanks.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Liam Byrne on your budget I'd go with either the 1050 or the Versys, both great bikes! haven't been on the new multi 950, I'd imagine it's pretty good too. So many great bikes out at the moment

[@liambyrne1789]

cheers mate....the 1050 is about 2k more than the versys over here (Gibraltar but sourcing from Spain)..not sure why to be honest might be the European. May be more viable to import from the UK do you reckon the 1050 is worth 2k more than the versys?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Liam Byrne I would say so, I'd probably go with the tiger over the Versys.

[@lrcb40]

Nice review Shaun. If you get another look at it (as we don't have them in the USA yet) I'm wondering if the screen picks up on the same holes as the original Tiger 1050? Maybe I can upgrade with the "winglets" etc. Thoughts?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I've been asked this before, but wasn't something I looked at. From looking at photos the holes in the screen are obviously differnet, but the adjuster mechanism seems to use the same holes where the old screen is mounted.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Just asked a friend of mine for you, who's just bought this bike. He says the winglets use the mounting holes of the old screen, but the new screen has a separate, and new mounting postion in the middle. He seems to think it would be possible, but wouldn't be a straight swop! I'd imagine adding the winglets wouldn't be an issue at all, as they use the same holes. Hope that helps you out👍

[@frankstocker5475]

Triumph have come a long way with the mode button on the dash, BMW, Yamaha, KTM all on the handlebars, much safer while riding. Hello.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Frank Stocker Probably the worst place they could put it for changing on the fly!

[@filthymcnastyazz]

Oh ffs

[@mickeypopa]

I'd say it's the best place to put it, because you don't want to be faffing around the handlebar while riding at night in the rain and accidentally changing the riding mode. This way it's lit up on the dash and you have a clearly visible button with easy access to it without trying to find it in the dark with gloves on. It's one less thing to worry about. Besides, how often do you need to change riding modes on the fly? Just set it for the day and leave it be. If it starts raining - stop, put on your rain gear, change the mode and go. I get where you're coming from but you need to put yourself in manufacturer's shoes as well and look at it from their perspective. They have to think about all possible conditions this bike is going to be ridden in while you only care about having the easily accessible riding mode button for your test ride.

[@kwak1k]

First world problem.

[@lmr1786]

I love the bike :) the perfect compromise for everything

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I do miss mine! Such a great bike, but to be honest I like the S1000xr more

[@lmr1786]

I need to test it sooooonnn :-) TX the only thing I'm worried is the vibration for touring... I come from a twins and I had enough of it (as I'm a 4 cyl born) ;) TX

[@thelikeablerider8800]

+LMR it's a viby bike for sure, but it's minimal and doesn't bother me, it bothers some more than others. Some have commented to say it isn't viby at all, but I would say that's inaccurate! I was difficult for me to get an honest answer from owners before I took it out....as I said it's definitely there. Yeah you need to take one out yourself to decide, I took it out three times to see if it could be lived with, which I can. The bike is so amazing that that minor thing can be lived with, there is really nothing els on the bike I don't like! when does one own the perfect bike?

[@lmr1786]

:-) thanks

[@Alfmoto1]

Useful review thanks. Does the bike have hazard lights?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

thanks! indeed it does👍

[@mickeypopa]

Why? You plan on breaking down with it a lot? lol

[@PSmith-qp2lo]

Its currently 2018 and ive had my 2015 street triple r since new, i adore my street but i am very tempted by one of these!! Very tempted indeed, so, 2 years after its launch, anyone got any advice from an ownership point of view?? You know, anyone bought one of these brand new in 2016 and has arse in the saddle experience... cheers 👍🇬🇧

[@majordelays4909]

Did you make the swap. It’s 2022 and I have a Striple s. I’m now noticing the tiger 1050 sport and pondering

[@PSmith-qp2lo]

@@majordelays4909 in late 2019 i took a test ride of an africa twin and loved it!! Sold my STriple march 2020 with intentions of getting the Honda, then chovid locked the world down and still haven't replaced the bike.

[@majordelays4909]

@@PSmith-qp2lo sorry for your loss 😭😢

[@PSmith-qp2lo]

@@majordelays4909 ill get another eventually... but my advice, do it, you only live once and dont know whats round the corner. Lockdowns followed by this shit show with going through now has stopped me getting a bike sooner, so i say do it and enjoy it mate!! 👍🏻

[@soyunserhorrible]

​@@majordelays4909 i swapped my '17 Speed R to a '20 Tiger Sport. I do enjoy the Tiger in every single aspect: it's easier to ride than the Speed when you want to go fast, and much more comfortable. You can also mount side panniers and top box on it and even a happy wife behind you. Perfect bike for those who have enjoyed R models and just want to do the same but giving less pain to their knees and asses. I definitely recommend the swap,!

[@dannywatkiss6139]

I have a 2015 s1000r looking at a 2018 tiger sport or a s1000xr cannot decide love the triple had a 2010 tiger 1050 but like the power of the BMW decisions decisions 😁

[@thelikeablerider8800]

If you have the S1000R then you'll be disappointed with the 1050! I'd go with the XR

[@dannywatkiss6139]

@@thelikeablerider8800 👍thanks just don't know if I can get used to the BMW rattle lol

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Yeah they sound knackered lol

[@brianmurphy5150]

A lot better that a 2009 SE model so?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Yeah a lot more refined! Noticeable difference from the 2013 Tiger Sport model that I had. You'd notice more of a difference from the 2009 bike, as the changes were more substantial.

[@Neutronb0mb]

I've seen a few people commenting saying they've had terrible wind buffeting on it. Sounds quite bad in your audio too. What did you think? Are you over 6 foot for it to be an issue?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Jay Neutron im 6ft2 and i would change the screen for sure. I owned the 2013 model and changed it on that too! it is much improved, but still not great.

[@Neutronb0mb]

TheLikeableRider did it help much on the original mate? What did you swap it to?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Jay Neutron yeah I put on the MRA screen! helped for me. Screens is a difficult thing to get right. What works for one, may not work for the other. That's the good thing with the MRA, ad it has an adjustable spoiler on top, for fine tuning

[@motogearz2511]

Europe gets this awesome bike and the USA doesn't get this model. That is some bullshit. I loved my old 11' 1050 tiger and to hear Triumph is not going to bring the new sport to the USA is just a shame!! I really hope Triumph changes their mind.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

you guys didn't get the older sport either right, just the 1050 from 2007? that's shit, sorry to hear that

[@motogearz2511]

Yeah from 07' to 12' I believe. It sucks, love Triumph's, currently riding a 13' Speed Triple R. Well enjoy that sport, sure looks like a blast.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Yeah it's a great bike, I ended up selling my 1050, and got the S1000XR. It's a truly awesome machine!

[@danielfb3]

you really are likeable :P great review

[@thelikeablerider8800]

thank you👍

[@joedoe7506]

a lot of breathing into the mic, really anoying

[@thelikeablerider8800]

well thanks for focusing on that and not the review, very contructive! unfortunately moving the mic further away from my mouth means the audio isn't as good at higher speeds, and you won't be able here the review....which is more important I feel.

[@joedoe7506]

+TheLikeableRider really good review, didnt want to be so harst, i appologize, keep on the good work and thanks 4 ur time to do the review

[@disekjoumoer]

He's right, though, but what's worse, it's distracting. Makes concentrating on what you were saying hard. And yes, you were offended, but come on, this is the internet. Also, it's not as if it's an unsolved problem or that you have no money for an external mike.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

disekjoumoer It is an external Mic, which is good while ridding but unfortunately can be quite sensitive when not in motion

[@TheSQL-Lover]

I'm sorry. I own a Street Triple and a SpeedMaster but this bike is ugly.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

have been on the street triple, lovely bike but too small for me

[@TheSQL-Lover]

+TheLikeableRider ohh, in terms of size you may be right. I am 5'9" and this bike is way too high for me. But I am talking about the aesthetics of the bike. I know is a personal thing but really do not like it.

[@rogermorello9910]

Its a matter of taste i suppose, I think the Tiger is one of the best looking bikes around.

[@PSmith-qp2lo]

Its currently 2018 and ive had my 2015 street triple r since new, i adore my street but i am very tempted by one of these!! Very tempted indeed, so, 2 years after its launch, anyone got any advice from an ownership point of view?? You know, anyone bought one of these brand new in 2016 and has arse in the saddle experience... cheers 👍🇬🇧