The All New 2016 Triumph Tiger Sport (First Impressions)

Was great to finally get on the new tiger Sport, its a bike I know well having owned the previous model. So here's my first impressions of the bike, where i talk about all the new improvements that Triumph have made to the bike......I wasn't disappointed!

[@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.

[@lamilumag]

5:40

[@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.

[@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###.

[@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 …

[@chrisgreenwood271]

The lack of a center stand as original is a pain, ended up buying an aftermarket one for mine.

[@Lochwood92]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@xpresscolourart5531]

Screen adjustment is brilliant in the real world

[@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

[@thomas22961]

A very capable bike just got better. 👍

[@andrewtofts7884]

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

[@Jimo368]

Nice under seat storage and easy electrics access.

[@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.

[@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.

[@lmr1786]

I love the bike :) the perfect compromise for everything

[@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.

[@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 😁