TRIUMPH Tiger 800XC 2014 is a very potential medium size allroad touring motorcycle. The 800XC is a factory upgrade from the basic model and the brothers have a lot in common. Differences come from the cross spoked rims, bigger front wheel, hand guards and slightly better steering angle for loose surfaces. The difference in weight is 5kgs (11lbs.) which comes mainly from the wheels and the tyres. Never the less, the TIGER is exceptionally light and offers a competitive power to weight ratio. The unique 800XC -triple engine provides sporty performance and very practical torque for offroad conditions, even riding on two with the luggage. The TRIUMPH kept the package simple and there are no stability control systems or riding modes to keep the rider busy and more experienced offroad riders annoyed. The TRIUMPH Tiger 800XC 2014 is very versatile touring motorcycle which is also competitive in everyday biking. Most of all the TIGER is an ideal platform to start building a complete adventure touring motorcycle.
The TRIUMPH Tiger 800XC 2014 is a very exciting and a practical motorcycle from nature. The TIGER -ergonomics are one of the best and offer several adjustments. Even the handlebar can be clamped in two positions. The 800XC has exceptionally for the category a two piece seat which has on top both lower and higher rider seat options on the market. By installing adjustable offroad pegs, the TIGER becomes very competitive adventure touring bike also for the tallest riders. The 800XC -instrumentation is even with a very basic onboard computer sufficient and useful. Some of the comfort features are missing such as the gear in use reading and the air temperature, but all the essential touring features are there. Except one thing which is still common for the medium size touring motorcycles. The TRIUMPH Tiger 800XC 2014 has no cruise control to ease the right hand and the shoulder area during the long stretches.
The TRIUMPH Tiger 800XC 2014 has very few things that would need to be improved. The biggest shortcoming comes from a traditional fuel tank which is rather small for remote exploring in the backcountry. It makes the 800XC with the tall triple a little bit top heavy from nature. More fuel can be brought along with a pair of reserver canisters such as ROTOPAX. Fortunately the low octane fuel settings come as STD and the TIGER provides on top good fuel monitoring features with the basic onboard computer. Another short straw involves the traditional ABS which can be switched OFF, but returns back ON after every single engine start. This is hardly an ideal feature when riding long in offroad conditions. The 800XC windscreen is very short and provides little wind coverage, but there are several touring screen alternatives to choose from and this is not a problem what so ever. Clearly the TRIUMPH Tiger 800XC 2014 needs proper protection for offroad conditions and the equipment producers have everything necessary for the model and well beyond that. Read more about the TRIUMPH Tiger 800XC 2014 allroad touring motorcycle here.