Triumph Tiger Rally Pro 900 \\ Owner Review and Ride

An honest owner's review and ride of Triumph Tiger Rally Pro 900. Took a 50/50 ride on pavement and dirt. Giving you my opinion of the motorcycle as an owner. Not to mention the great Idaho scenery.
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[@kee7678]

So I got my bike finally in late Dec. 900 Rally Pro. I added lower and upper Outback Motortek guards and back plate, double take mirrors, Hepco and Becker handguards, Handlebar Risers 30mm up and 20mm back, and tons of Mosko Moto soft bags and gear...(way too much $!!). And Mission Trailmax 50/50 tires, I use my GoPro and Insta360X3 a lot also. In short, I LOVE this bike. All the things you mentioned. Great video! Thanks

[@jimhumphrey]

Thanks for the excellent video. I'm 76 and live in the US so a video made in the US is much appreciated. It seems that 9 out of 10 vids about the Rally Pro 900 are made in the UK and they just don't have the off-road spaces that we do. I'm looking for a long-range road bike but able to get off the road when I get there. (Key West to The Dempster) Weight is an issue these days so the 900 Tiger is appealing.

[@Idagonia]

Hi Jim, thank you! The Rally Pro is a great bike for off-roading. If you just occasionally ride off-road you may want to consider the GT Pro. Quite similar, but has a few more on-road creature comforts (electronic suspension for example). The range for me is about 200 miles per tank. I can reach 230 miles if I baby the bike at an average of 50 mph. The bike can be quite heavy at slower speeds with it's 480 lbs wet weight, but defintiely lighter than any offering from BMW. I think you might enjoy this channel: www.youtube.com/@MySeniorMoments . He is around your age and may offer better advice than me. Safe riding!

[@BrettCarstens]

Great video. I've got one of those! I agree with your observations. It's plenty of bike and seems like it'll do anything. I like the GPS & mount and your hand guards. I'll be following your link from another comment. I'm looking at working on the egos with lower pegs and maybe bar risers right now, then I think I'll be totally set. 👍

[@MartinHubbard1]

Great video, I have the same bike here in the UK, not had it long and currently sorting some choice accessories. I am waiting for my Garmin zumo XT to arrive and then working out a mounting solution, I had considered the grab bar for the screen so may well go that route incorporating a Touratech locking mount...Kind regards from the UK...ride safe.

[@boblynch7535]

Thanks for your effort to make a vlogg. I’m down in Ketchum and just picked up a GT Pro. I’m 68 and got myself a new knee in 2020 and a new ankle in 21. Motorcycles were my life as a punk till I moved here in 80 and became a mountain biker. With my replacements I’m told I need to tone it down so there’s the GT. It’s been 42 years since I rode motorcycles on a regular basis. I had the Dunlop’s installed first thing. The dirt roads heading out of Ketchum and Hailey are graded with 1” pea gravel. It’s like riding on ball bearings. The Trail Max Missions are not inspiring confidence yet. Do you mess with tire pressure at all? I’m tempted to get a more aggressive tire for the front. I’m fine with the rear moving around but having the front moving gets my heart rate up.

[@Idagonia]

I love Ketchum! I was just down there recently. I don't change my tire pressure at all honestly. I just ride with the conditions. Even in sand. I know that 1" pea gravel you speak of. If you're looking for traction, the Continental TKC80 might be worth looking at. Great reviews in the looser stuff. I haven't tried it myself but may be worth a try.

[@j.g.7864]

In addition to the tires and pressure, you can adjust the suspension to the off-road settings mentioned in the manual (basically, highest preload in front, lower in back) to give a slightly more relaxed rake angle. Tires are always a trade off--the more aggressive you get with front tread for gravel or dirt, the less confidence it will have at high speed on road. I don't have the 900RP yet--still riding a dinosaur DR650, but I can see a Rally Pro in my future.

[@marshall3498]

Great video man and audio is perfect. I test rode a 2022 tiger 900 rally last year and I was very impressed. But I just purchased a 2022 Kawasaki klr 650 instead as my first adventure bike. Plus I already own a 2016 Yamaha fjr1300es. New sub here .

[@Idagonia]

Thank you very much Marshall! Happy to have you as a sub. I love KLRs. It's a great first ADV bike.

[@marshall3498]

@@Idagonia what does truimph recommend in the owners manual for fuel octane?

[@Idagonia]

@@marshall3498, the manual says "87 or higher". I typically run 93.

[@marshall3498]

@@Idagonia o ok thank you man

[@MrBeltaine]

My 900RP speedo was overstated 4 mph @ 65 with mitas e07 front & rear. The current shinko 804/805 are overstated by 5 mph @ 65. Interesting that the odo is accurate

[@locumClown]

Agreed all around, great video! I have a Rally Aragon and really the only thing I don't like about it is the stupid speedometer being nearly 10% off. I've done testing with multiple devices and there is no question it is 10% optimistic. The Odometer is dead accurate, so the bike knows exactly what speed it is going but chooses to display it wrong on purpose.

[@gearyprescott8636]

I love my Tiger 900 Rally Pro. I have the same Zumo XT, and Evotech, a company in the UK, makes a great mount specifically for it just above the TFT screen. Exceptionally well made.

[@Idagonia]

I've heard great things about the Evotech mount. Unfortunately, it wasn't available when I purchased my bike. I'm loving the bike too!

[@timojhen]

Appreciate the tip, just starting to research which mount to consider. Enjoyed the review!

[@SachinNarayan]

Great video! Can you share your helmet cam mic setup. The sound quality is great.

[@fractalofgod6324]

Wow....i could watch this video all day, man Idaho looks absolutely beautiful. Was that in the summer?

[@Idagonia]

Early summer; end of May.

[@fractalofgod6324]

@@Idagonia truly amazing, I'd love to live there but they don't let us British in your country unfortunately

[@SololaneMvlog]

It has become a hard market to choose from this middle weight adv….. which is awsome. I’m also looking into the Husqvarna Norden 901… only see good things about it and a bit cheaper too.

[@eminiscalperpro9729]

For the type of off roading you were doing, which is basically what I ride, I see any need for the off road pro mode for myself.

[@artlat2586]

Thanks for the review..

[@yair1956]

Nice Vid, tnx for sharing. After many years with GSAS, I'm considering to downscale from my 2017 amazing Triple Black R1200GSA, (age & a health taking their tolls) & this model is something to ,seriously, be considered as an option, I tested the GS850 ADV, great bike, but I felt a bit like riding on Japanese Mid size street bike, so next test ride will be on the 900 Rally Pro, dressed with side Panniers and top box, I can have it for a day, so I'll loaded with my Camping Gear to feel the weight impacts and walla, see what will happened

[@Idagonia]

Thank you! I bet that GSA looks amazing in triple black! The Tiger is a great motorcycle. Personally, I think much better than the 850 GS when you go off road. The only issue I can see is it may feel a bit heavier than your GSA. The weight on the Tiger is much higher. Still, give it a test ride. I'd love to hear what you choose in the end.

[@yair1956]

@@Idagonia ..heavier than the GSA, interesting, after all it's about 100Lb lighter. I'm not hard core Off Road, persona, Adventures meaning covering distances, remote regions (Prudhoe Bay, Labrador Hwy, Etc) many days in the saddle and many nights in a tent, mostly Backcountry Roads, unmaintained roads hard packed Off the Tar, that is the reason I would like it be be loaded, almost like in a real long distance trip ..... I'll, definitely, post my impression after the day with the Tiger

[@fritzhall3192]

Great video, What GPS and mount are you using?

[@benwells2338]

It’s interesting to hear of your speedometer observation being off by about ~2mph because I noticed that about my BMW F900R. My previous bike, a Ninja 650, was also off, but I also geared the bike a little lower too without applying a speed healer. I figured with the higher end bikes that use all these electronics and such rather than the Ninja 650, which I presume just relies on simple math in relation to the stock sprocket and chain setup from the factory, would be more accurate, but s with you, my F900R reads about 2mph faster as well. Interesting…

[@johnstaring3210]

With many bikes changing the gearing should not affect the speedo reading as most readings come off the front wheel. I have a SuperTenere and a T7 which are about 8-9 kph out, whilst my Triumph ThruxtonR is near to spot on. Having said that, I only ever ride by the speed on my GPS on the dual purpose bikes.

[@paulhughes8037]

In many countries speedo is required to read a bit high to ensure they don’t under indicate. Europe regulations come to mind. Australia is another.

[@acherouvis]

I have a 1200 Speed Twin and a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, I want to get down to one motorcycle. Any thoughts of just having the Tiger RP 900 as an only bike?

[@giwrgosvirlas2747]

Hello nice review, do you find the position in seat over the moto and not inside?

[@SquidzitAce]

I wish we had fire roads in Illinois, sadly all we have is corn.

[@paulapaula551]

Wonderful Bike. Have the same since 6 months. Absolutely happy. What for a navigator do you use ?

[@Idagonia]

Hi Paula, I use the Garmin XT.

[@thebcn90]

Hi IdaGonia, I find amazing the quality and the stability of the image! Which camera are you using? Thank u for the content ;)

[@Idagonia]

Hey Bernat, I use the GoPro Hero 10.

[@stevehamel1336]

Hi! Thanks for making the video! Have you done any long freeway or interstate trips? Wondering about the vibrations after driving 80 mph for an hour or more. I live in Reno Nevada and am looking to ride out to places like Colorado and then have a very capable dirt bike when I get there. Thinking the 900 is perfect but hear some complaints about vibrations making the hands go numb with extended high speed travel . Thanks I’m advance

[@BanjoToronto]

Just watched your video. Great review and impressions of the bike. Good job! I just got mine in late March and just getting into riding it now as the weather warmed up here in the Great White North. Curious what mirrors did u install?

[@Idagonia]

Glad you enjoyed it! Those are the Double Take Adventure Mirrors. Here is a link to the proper ones. www.doubletakemirror.com/build/components . You can find the Tiger 900 here to get the bike specific mirror.

[@BanjoToronto]

@@Idagonia Thank you

[@Rossi593]

Great footage. I ride an Africa Twin DCT in the UK but tried a 900 Rally of a fiend of mine in the US. I was very taken with it’s comparative lightness, agility but planted feel even on off-road biased tyres. It has bar risers and Corbin seat and a remap. I like it a lot especially the low rev drive of the engine. The engine vibrates more than a 120 degree triple but not unpleasantly so. I tried one here last week and found the engine to be the weak point from a vibration stand point. How was that for you and want gas mileage do you get? Many thanks, Ian

[@Idagonia]

Hi Ian, thank you for your comments. Honestly, I don't find the vibrations so bad at all. They are there, but not an annoyance. I average exactly 50 miles per U.S. gallon.

[@Rossi593]

@@Idagonia Many thanks your that!!

[@pauldelis6273]

Awesome vid, I have a Khaki RP on order, I see you have the brackets for the handguards over the bar instead of under the bar, was it a room issue having them under neath the bars, cheers Paul

[@Idagonia]

Thanks! Correct, clearance and alignment was an issue. To achieve the optimal amount of protection based on my lever position, the brackets on top were necessary.

[@pauldelis6273]

@@Idagonia Thanks for that I will note that when my bike arrives, cheers Paul

[@Mpedragosa]

Hello! nice video! How do you attach the GPS?

[@Idagonia]

Hey Miquel, it's a custom mount I designed and 3D printed. It attaches to the grap handle on the wind screen.

[@brunoferreira295]

Great video, what is this model garmin? it is waterproof?

[@Idagonia]

Hey Bruno, it is the Garmin XT. It is waterproof.

[@rhrobles]

@@Idagoniathabks for a great vdo. Can you also share how you mounted the Garmin?

[@derekpiper104]

Hi can you please tell me what GPS mount you are using ??

[@MrWrestler41]

This bike will be my next purchase. What add ons are a must in your opinion? Also what GPS you have mounted?

[@Idagonia]

Hey there, here is a video where you can see all of my upgrades and GPS mount: kzbin.info/www/bejne/homrp2uPmLdsfLM

[@Rmachine429]

Great video! Have a Vstrom 650 and taking a look at the Tiger GT and Rally Pro's. While not all reviews have made same claim, I have come across several that indicate a sig vibration at/about 4k rpms and higher. Have you experienced same and/or have thoughts on this issue described by others? Thanks!

[@Idagonia]

Thanks! There are definitely vibrations at 4k rpms and higher. Honestly, it doesn't bother me. It's much less than most motorcycles (1 or 2 cylinder bikes). Tire choose has a lot to do with it. Softer grips may help or even rubber dampeners if you buy the bike and find it bothersome.

[@Rmachine429]

@@Idagonia Thank you for the feedback! If I may - would you recommend the GT PRO over the Rally Pro if you're 90% road, 10% off-road?

[@Idagonia]

Good question. It depends on the off-roading you are doing. If it's mostly gravel / fire roads. The GT Pro with more off road focused tires should be more than capable. If you're are riding harder trails. I think the suspension and protection items may be more beneficial for you on the Rally Pro.

[@rockymountainlife]

@@Rmachine429 One advantage the GT has over the Rally and Rally Pro is a lower seat height. At my height I don't care, but it can make it easier for folks under 6 feet tall. And the 19 inch front tire on the GT line makes the road manners better. They don't come with as many ride modes as the Rally, but I think it's just the off-road modes you are missing. I'm currently trying to make this decision myself. I am used to a 37 inch seat height, so even the rally pro seems pretty short to me. I've also read that the Rally Pro is "more interesting" to ride than the GT, but I don't know how or why. I hope to be able to test ride both at some point so I can figure out which one I want.

[@cliftonsr]

Do you mean in too high of a gear it doesn't have a whole lot of power?

[@lyndon2634]

Nice video man. I am seriously considering pulling the trigger on this bike. Your the first person I’ve seen with the sat nav on the screen. Do you find that works better than a phone?

[@Idagonia]

That's great! Let me know if you do. It's a wonderful bike. The Sat Nav works very well for me. I do ride in places where I can be hours without cell phone reception, so a Sat Nav starts becoming vital. I use the Garmin XT mounted on a custom 3D printed mount if that helps. It's not ideal, but it's by far the best ADV Sat Nav on the market.

[@philippebureau2]

@@Idagonia it would be interesting to see your GPS setup up close.

[@ThaiggerRooAdventures]

this is what i use: evotech-performance.com/products/ep-garmin-compatible-sat-nav-mount-triumph-tiger-900-rally-pro-2020-onwards

[@lyndon2634]

So I bought one and have done a few hundred miles so far. Love the bike. I can’t believe how nicely it rides considering the skinny tyres. The screen is my only major gripe. I get a decent amount of Buffeting so I’ve ordered a wider aftermarket one.

[@Motoandy83]

What year is your bike? And does it vibrate at certain revs? Other vida say it vibrates a bit, but triumph fixed that but still vibrates like above 5k revs?

[@Idagonia]

Hey there, it's a 2021. It does vibrate a bit above 3,500 RPMs. Nothing too bad though. Worse then a four cylinder, better than a twin.

[@kee7678]

How tall are you? Wondering about bar ends. One pro reviewer said bar ends are WAY oversold and are not actually correct standing riding position. Seems most riders get them. I'm 6-0 195lbs and also know a few riders that have changed out the shocks/springs/forks for off road.

[@kee7678]

5-10. 170lbs. lol. just heard.

[@provashgogoi1804]

Beautiful location bruh!!! Where is it?

[@Idagonia]

Thanks! It's in Hayden, Idaho, USA. Here is a link to the GPS: bit.ly/3FEDR3I

[@stevenjaythelonerider899]

I too notice that my speedo is approximately 4mph faster that my actual speed. Do you know if there is a fix? Next week I take her in for the 600 mile service. Even though I've logged over 1K miles.

[@Idagonia]

There is not an easy fix... as far as I know. I spoke with the dealer at length about it. They said it's a firmware item and Triumph very rarely releases firmware updates for their motorcycles. The tech at the dealer did say that you could find the right rim and tire size to match the speedo. The speedo reader is on the rear brake caliper. He suggested a much lower tire profile should do the trick.

[@triskelworkshop2855]

Hi, may i ask: which mounting system did you use for your Garmin ? It seems verry stable

[@Idagonia]

Hi Triskel, I use a 3D printed mount I created. You can learn more about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/homrp2uPmLdsfLM

[@ipaiz]

What are the brand/model of your mirrors ?

[@Idagonia]

Hey Ivan, they are the Double Take Mirrors.

[@brucekendall52]

Thanks.

[@ANAVIDTRAVELER]

ARE THERE TOO MANY VIBRATIONS WHEN CRUISING AROUND 120 KMPH ??

[@Idagonia]

There are vibrations around 120 KMPH (~70 MPH). It's noticeable both in the hands and the feet. Personally, I believe it is down to the tires and engine. More street oriented tires had nearly no vibration for me. The engine is quite smooth.

[@ANAVIDTRAVELER]

@@Idagonia THANKU SIR. IT GIVES ME RELIEF HAT ENGINE IS SMOOTH AS ALMOST EVERY REVIEWER COMPLAINED ABOUT IT THAT U CANT CRUISE AT 120 OR 130 BECAUSE OFVIBES

[@ThaiggerRooAdventures]

I own this bike and it does (as almost ANY bike i've ever owned) have some vibration charictasristic, but overall the engine is very smooth and enjoyable to take on long adv rides

[@ANAVIDTRAVELER]

@@ThaiggerRooAdventures now thats a great thing. Bikes should have some character. But people hyped so much about vibrations that concernd me. But glad to hear its a positive rather than negative .💪

[@kee7678]

@@Idagonia any bar weights? I've heard takes care of what little vibs there are.

[@70xr7Cougar]

how is the wind on your body when driving above 60+mph ( highway) ?

[@Idagonia]

It's not too bad. Mostly on the shoulders.

[@70xr7Cougar]

@@Idagonia Thanks man! For me it will be 50% highway driving for work, other will be just for fun and travelling

[@kee7678]

What jacket do you have?

[@Idagonia]

Hi there, I use the Aplinestar Andes V3. Here is a link: bit.ly/3985mXM

[@eddale5557]

¨The bike is very nice, to high for normale peoples ofc all need to tiptoe it and feel unsecure so it is bad, anyway the bike is nice with spoke weels so the annoyanse wit puncture is minimal and easy fixed, anyway the bike is to HIGHE for folks and the feel ansucure use it so that is a big shit if you ask me who have one! I gonna sell mine asap since i have no enjoyment on a high tiptoe bike.

[@stevehamel1336]

Hi! Thanks for making the video! Have you done any long freeway or interstate trips? Wondering about the vibrations after driving 80 mph for an hour or more. I live in Reno Nevada and am looking to ride out to places like Colorado and then have a very capable dirt bike when I get there. Thinking the 900 is perfect but hear some complaints about vibrations making the hands go numb with extended high speed travel . Thanks I’m advance

[@Idagonia]

Hi Steve, there definitely are vibrations. In my opinion, most of it comes down to tire choice. Having good highway tires will remove a lot of the shake. I have the Dunlop Trailmax Missions, and the vibrations are not that bad. I could easily ride hours and not be annoyed by them. They say Grip Puppies help a lot if you are worried about it. I only ever feel it in my hands.