Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro Test Ride and First Impressions (On and Off Road)

I was beyond excited to have had the opportunity to do a Tiger 900 Rally Pro test ride at this year's 2021 Touratech Rally West. This Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro Test Ride and first impressions video features both on and off road riding tests of this awesome adventure motorcycle from Triumph. We were lucky enough to get to spend 15 minutes or so doing some spirited Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro off road riding at this event, and it gave me the opportunity to get a real sense of how this adventure bike handles both on and off the pavement. I came away insanely impressed with the Tiger 900 Rally. It's a very fun bike to ride and one that seems like it was purpose built for off road riding, unlike some of the other adventure motorcycle test rides I've been on. The 2022 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro does not feel like a big, heavy adventure bike. It's balanced, comfortable, has a ton of ride modes, and has quite possibly the most comfortable and aggressive standing position of any adventure motorcycle I've ever ridden. Huge thanks to Triumph of Seattle and Triumph of America for the opportunity to get out for a test ride and to film this mini Tiger 900 Rally Pro review. What an amazing machine!
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[@dimplebaisa1232]

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[@xcollinsmithx]

That was me in front of you on the Scrambler 1200! Can confirm I did have one hell of a time, best test ride I’ve done haha

[@alexanderbazhanov1806]

That guy on a scrambler looks like a legend😁

[@Texas_Cuh]

Thanks for riding this bike! I really felt like I was sitting in that seat, definitely a great bike! Triumph is great with making their bikes look original and not stolen from other manufacturers designs

[@daveroberts9410]

Thats a Great first impression video, the best one I have seen so far! Great job and thank you!

[@rallye81]

I have a '20 Tiger 900 RP. I put 7,500+ miles on it within a month of purchase. Just finished an 11,500 mile/26 state/Trans-America Trail ride with a fully loaded bike and have 26,000 miles on it within a year's time. I love the Triumph and have no complaints about its performance, but I don't feel that I can do the maintenance on my own with such a technologically advanced bike. I just bought a Japanese ADV bike to ride for a few months to see if it will do everything I want it to and I already like the simplicity of it. The Triumph requires European maintenance intervals, while a Japanese bike...has Japanese maintenance intervals.

[@Marc-de3ri]

I bought a lightly used 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 that I am turning into my touring/motocamping bike. I do love my bike and once it gets setup, I may post some videos with it.

[@DanMarquette]

I love my 900 RP - and enjoyed both yours and Travis' reviews. Yes, the switching into off-road mode at a stop is annoying, and you do have to confirm the choice, but the off-road performance is a blast! Glad you got to experience dirt and gravel on your test ride! Funny that both you and Beard said that in the matter of X minutes, you felt more comfortable than your Africa Twins! Oh, and I tell everyone that my bike is way more capable than it's pilot! ;-)

[@TheFalcro1234]

Being a slab rider that wishes for ADV I am glad you got the chance to do this test ride. As you said so many people have to buy their ADV scooter with only on road testing when in reality they will spend most tome off road. Great first impression video.

[@DorkintheRoad]

Thank you! I had fun making it!

[@OneOldManRiding]

Interesting that both you and Travis enjoyed the bike, and said many if the same things, while his takeaway was it's a road bike good offroad, and yours was that it's an offroad bike good on the road. I expect the height difference played a part in how comfortable you each were standing.

[@510johan5]

Glad you got to ride a Tiger. I picked one up last December and already put 12K miles on it. I was also at the Rally and road up to Tyee lookout which was rocky AF but fun. The Tiger handled it like a champ. We also did the single track and I was pleasantly surprised how well it did. Such a fun bike. Only complaint is that you can NOT switch into Offroad or Offroad Pro mode while moving. All other modes you can. I get why they do that but it’s annoying. The screen is big and impressive but I feel like they failed on the layout. Info is badly distributed. Odometer thanks s buried and you have to be on a specific screen to view it. Hopefully they get god feedback from riders and do a major software update. They certainly listened to Tiger 800 riders and made amazing changes with this new 900. Great bike and I’m very happy with it. Cool to see your first impressions on it 👍🏼

[@DorkintheRoad]

I'm happy to hear it's working out well for you

[@RidingintheOzarks]

I would love to get to ride a Triumph like that! Thanks for the video!

[@manoloorz]

im glad to hear you enjoyed this bike because its a bike im considering to get it for my dad but i wasn't sure about how approachable the seat height was going to be or if it was going to be a friendly bike to take off road, but having the dork in the road stamp of approval thats all i need to know this is going to be the right bike for him

[@DorkintheRoad]

I mean he should definitely test ride it to make sure it works for him but I was best impressed by it, for sure 😁

[@BrettCarstens]

Awesome video, fellow dork. I appreciate the casual review. Does a lot more to describe the bike than the motorcycle pro who's ridden everything. Love the video-game title and end screen too. 🤙

[@danabrown387]

I love my Tiger 900 RP, it’s a hell of a bike and extremely tough and reliable. Since I’ve bought mine I’ve thrown the MABDR and SCAR at it along with a ton of trail riding in the swamps and forests of coasts South Carolina. I can’t praise the Tiger enough. StrykerADV

[@scudrunneradv3269]

I live just up the road from you in coastal NC. Will be doing the scar in 3-4 weeks. I’m giving serious thought to buying one. Did the TAT this summer on my BMW F 800 GS had a blast.

[@brettw1518]

Never heard of the SCAR. I live near Raleigh, NC.

[@scudrunneradv3269]

@@brettw1518 It’s the South Carolina adventure route. 1000 miles long. Search on KZbin for it. Im just outside New Bern but work in the Raleigh area.

[@steveh545]

Great video. I think the fact that you don't know anything about the bike really helps the review. It's not another "read the specs and recite the company mantra" video. As you tubers become all-knowing, i think they lose the true 'first impression' ability. (on a different note, i found my self checking out (again) a few of your earlier videos. What a hoot. The first "face" reveal and all that, lol). Keep it up, you found your niche!

[@steveh545]

This might come off incorrectly. 😂. I meant you didn’t have an biases. Preconceived notions.

[@AgricUltra]

Brilliant! I’m so inspired by this.

[@JacobBoone]

I 100% agree with everything you mention in this video. My first impressions of the machine were identical with yours. So much so that all I have to do now is pick the color 👍

[@tshadow6]

I test rode 3 adv bikes at IMS Outdoors Orlando on Saturday 10/16/21. The Tiger 900 Low was my favorite. My only complaint was my hands went numb halfway through the ride. That might have been the ride mode it was in. I would definitely buy one if I could keep my Triumph Bonneville.

[@missourioutdooradventures]

As always enjoyed watching thanks for sharing 👍

[@ManCaveMayhem]

I just bought this bike and absolutely love it! Great content! I just subscribed 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@brentkellner5107]

Love the righthand mirror position, you trying to signal the space station?

[@DorkintheRoad]

I knocked it loose halfway through. I was just trying to keep it from moving around on the way back

[@easy4steve]

the mirrors are good too ....your right one has a nice angle to it ..lol

[@Scott-oe2vx]

You can lay down on the tank too. It's so nice.

[@meinekleineweltreise]

I love this bike. It is a great allrounder. But for my trip around the world i will take an AT. I just think, that i will find more Honda dealer around the world then Triumph. Great Video!

[@DorkintheRoad]

You have a point

[@satzawesome]

I am looking at it but seriously as I am 6 2 . 230.lbs .I am thinking of the 850 and throw some suspension and ride it . The 850 is a detuned 900.

[@dwaynewood8156]

What tires are you running on that triumph

[@afandou1966]

Excellent ride.

[@malikknows3510]

Triumph are premium bikes. Attention to detail and quality are a step above, imho.

[@DorkintheRoad]

They certainly seem very well put together

[@scudrunneradv3269]

I’m actually contemplating one. Looked like fun. What happened to the mirror

[@Stevens007one]

I would like to see "you" compare the Tiger 850 sport to the Tiger 900 Rally Pro that you rode in this video

[@rideoregonfirst]

You sure made that a hoot to watch! It's easy to tell when you're more excited than normal. Voices can actually go backwards after puberty, and get much higher sometimes.....just by ACTING younger

[@jancoetzer9941]

I would describe you as somewhat giddy and more-than-usual-babbly on that ride!🤣 Great first impression! I echo so many of the comments already made. Thanks for the video!

[@kenheller4710]

So Ben, how do you really feel about the Tiger? LOL. Id love to see a more extensive comparison with the Africa Twin as far as cost to purchase and easy of utilizing the electronics, and maintainance schedule and costs. You sound like you really liked the ride.

[@DorkintheRoad]

I really enjoyed it. I'd love to get my hands on one for some more long term testing and comparison.

[@kenheller4710]

@@DorkintheRoad I love you channel and the way you present the content. Im leaning towards the AT but love hearing from you, your comparisons. I had a KLR that was great, but not quite the touring bike/duly purpose/ADV . Keep up the great work, looking forward to your next upload.

[@ronny-drz]

Sounds like an impressive machine from your test drive - would you pick this one over your African Twin if you had to do it over again? Nice video, Cheers, Ronny

[@DorkintheRoad]

It's pretty hard to beat a Honda...but I'd seriously consider it.

[@marshall3498]

Have you full crash bags for the new klr yet? I just joined your patreon.

[@DorkintheRoad]

Nobody is making them for the 22 yet

[@marshall3498]

@@DorkintheRoad ok thank you

[@DorkintheRoad]

Welcome to the community! Thanks for being a patron!

[@danwarmke3348]

Good info. Thanks dork.

[@DorkintheRoad]

Thanks, Dan!

[@untamedsmiles1338]

KTM 890 adventure R or TIGER 900 Rally pro?

[@QuestionableContent411]

LOVE the tiger!

[@rogershermanmusic]

The 900 GT Pro is a serious contender for my next bike, but I have to buy a house, first, and real estate prices have run amok, so I'll probably be on my Versys for a couple more years.

[@falseneutral7890]

My reaction to this bike was similar to yours when I got to ride it on a demo day, sadly only on road. The engine pulls better than my 1200 explorer and it for sure brakes better to! I hate the graphics on the dash though, the ones on the 1200 scrambler are much nicer, hell the whole bike looks allot better! But since I absolutely hate cleaning chains I pass 😎 Btw what happened to that mirror? 🤔

[@MichaelWilliams-jc2ui]

Never cleaned a chain in my life! No need since O and X ring chains were invented about 300 years ago! Just slip a Scotoiler on it and your good to go!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

so you'd highly recommend this bike eh? over the africa twin? i'm literally debating between the 2 now !

[@DorkintheRoad]

Honda reliability wins out for me, personally.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

@@DorkintheRoad and that is a HUGE factor for sure ...... just seems like perhaps the tiger is more value for the dollar ? which AT do you have ?

[@clarkpitts5393]

Sweet! A++

[@KLRmurdercycle]

Triumph makes nice bikes. It's always great to test a bike but when it fits...😙👌

[@ChaosClicks]

Whole time.....in my head, please don't dump it!!!!

[@DorkintheRoad]

You and me both!

[@loves2adv561]

So why did you decide on the KLR over possibly a Tiger 900?

[@DorkintheRoad]

The KLR costs half as much

[@loves2adv561]

@@DorkintheRoad thats a very fair reason and the same as to why I'm looking at it. Tiger has some really nice features but I also like the disconnect from all the comforts and just want a bike... thanks for responding. Still sitting here watching your videos 👍

[@MobMoto]

Gotta love running fast gravel! Nice video!

[@DorkintheRoad]

It's one of my favorites

[@gregm1513]

How does the hp and torque feel compared to your AT? High revving or more down low power?

[@DorkintheRoad]

Definitely more power as you get into the higher revs. Typical triple, I'm told

[@LazyJack2003]

@@DorkintheRoad Typical triple indeed! A lot of fun.

[@scottbroyles2114]

Was this ride before of after your KLR ride / Purchase?

[@DorkintheRoad]

Before

[@michaelahr1]

Great stuff, thank you! If you want to see someone really ride the wheels off that Tiger check out Steve Kamrad on KZbin, the guy is a legend IMO and rides better than either of us combined ever will lol.

[@DanMarquette]

I've watched his videos on the 900 RP - that dude rides insane!!

[@stephencooper5040]

Get your hands on the new Tiger 660 when they drop early next year….

[@tomg6284]

Hay Dork, your right mirror is looking for airplanes.

[@expatbiker6598]

I'm always scared for people riding off road trails as if no one is coming the opposite way that needs space as well. Especially in bends or less visible places.

[@LazyJack2003]

A nice review. Actually, I think more testers should just ride a bike without having studied the specs beforehand and just give their impressions. How tall are you, if I may ask? Perhaps in cm ? Thanks!

[@leep814]

I heard him say his inseam is 30 inches in other videos

[@sdbrownster]

You can’t switch between on/off-road modes on the fly as the man said you can at the start of the video. Huge pain in the ass!

[@unclebadger597]

It's nice but it's no KLR 😄

[@DorkintheRoad]

You can see which direction I ultimately went in 😂

[@unclebadger597]

@@DorkintheRoad hell yeah! The more I Ride mine the more I love it. As soon as I'm not upside down in my V-Strom 1050 I might get rid of it. Maybe 😄

[@PaulsMotoZen]

The video was great until the right mirror got out of alignment, and you just left it! hehe

[@DorkintheRoad]

That was after I fixed it. It was flopping all over the place

[@brantmcfarland517]

Nice

[@DorkintheRoad]

Thanks for watching!

[@JCrozier1]

I can't decide how I feel about you referring to yourself as an African twin rider. I knew it was bound to happen eventually, but I still haven't come to grips with it yet.

[@DorkintheRoad]

This was before I even considered the KLR

[@JCrozier1]

Coming to the decision of what bike qualifies for new bike day is such a struggle. There are two or three different ones that I absolutely am interested in, but everything I have right now is perfectly fine. Dr200 V-Strom 650 Bandit 1250

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

And best of all there is also an off-road geometry setting you can use to rake it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fprQgnicecehftk

[@viralsheddingzombie5324]

The Triumph triple engine is actually a Japanese design.

[@zurnie]

One question: Why does it burn when I pee? :)

[@DorkintheRoad]

Too many jalaPEEnos?

[@wallacehendricks7985]

Love ya Dork, but I had to comment on this video. Not off road. Those are roads buddy. Off pavement yes, off road no.

[@kwik2008]

🙏😊👍

[@gilvietor1918]

Hmmmmmmmm

[@grego10r]

all this bs electronics no ty t7 ftw

[@knappdaddy]

Wow I wanna ride one now :)

[@DorkintheRoad]

It's a pretty fun bike

[@sanjel07]

Nice