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R I D E R E V I E W P62 2020 TRIUMPH TIGER 900 RALLY PRO world, they can do that. Speaking of phones, Triumph has a good charging and con- nection system for your $1000 addiction. It's nearly perfect. Their under-seat phone storage box is protected against dust and water, and has a dedicated charging port. As the phone is connected to the bike via Blue- tooth, all the calls, music and navigation functions operate while the phone is safe and se- cure. The only downfalls are my previous complaint about my on- phone apps being invisible and I have to take my seat off to take pictures with my phone—which I do all the time. The storage solution is a great idea. Maybe it's in the wrong spot. Until that's resolved, I'm going to mount my phone on my bars like most nerds. There are more premium features on this ride than I can remember without referencing my notes. All the lighting is full LED (maybe not the U.S.'s turn signals). All GT and Rally bikes get an electronic cruise control standard that is electronically adjustable. Yes, button throttle! Heated grips are similarly stan- dard and there are standard USB and 12v power sockets on board. THE FINAL DIRTY DEETS No longer are you compromising real off-road ability and comfort on a Triumph Tiger for the look. This one performs as good as it looks and probably better. The engine and ergonomic upgrades from the previous generation im- mediately put Triumph in top-of- class contention for the crowded mid-size ADV space. The engine is fantastic for the bike and where it should be ridden. The suspen- sion and handling upgrades, thanks to dropping weight all around and moving the balance more intelligently to the center, mean you can get rowdy and enjoy it more. It's lost none of its triple-cylinder heritage or soul and it showcases a premium op- tion for those getting away from German and Austrian bikes. I only have reservations on petty things like the computer screen readout. I think the Triumph Tiger 900 looks better than ever. I know it works better than ever. CN S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 2020 TRIUMPH TIGER 900 RALLY PRO ($16,700) ENGINE: ............... Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 12-valve, DOHC, inline, 3-cylinder DISPLACEMENT: .............................. 888cc BORE X STROKE: ..................78 x 61.9mm COMPRESSION RATIO: .....................11.27:1 MAX HORSEPOWER (CLAIMED): ....95.2 PS / 93.9 bhp (70 kW) @ 8750 rpm MAX TORQUE (CLAIMED): ............... 87 Nm @ 7250 rpm FUEL SYSTEM: ........Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection EXHAUST: .....................Stainless steel 3-1 header system, side-mountain stainless steel muffler FINAL DRIVE: ...........................O-ring chain CLUTCH: ........................... Wet, multi-plate TRANSMISSION: ............................6-speed FRAME: ........................ Tubular steel frame, detachable sub-frame FRONT SUSPENSION: ........... Showa 45mm, USD, fully adjustable REAR SUSPENSION: ..... Showa, single shock, spring preload, rebound damping adj. FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL: ...................... 9.4 in. REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL: .......................... 9.1 in SWINGARM: ........................ Twin-sided cast aluminum alloy FRONT WHEEL: ............... Spoked, tubeless, 21 x 2.15 in. REAR WHEEL: ...................Spoked, tubeless, 17 x 4.25 in. FRONT TIRE: ..........................90/90 x 21 in. REAR TIRE: ......................... 150/70R x 17 in. FRONT BRAKE: .......... Twin 320mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema, 4-piston Monob- loc calipers, radial front master cylinder, Optimized Cornering ABS REAR BRAKE: ...............Single 255mm disc, Brembo 1-piston sliding caliper, Optimized Cornering ABS RAKE: ......................................................24.4° TRAIL: ................................................... 5.7 in. SEAT HEIGHT: .......................... 33.5-34.3 in. WHEELBASE: ..........................................61 in. WEIGHT (DRY, CLAIMED): ................443 lbs. FUEL CAPACITY: ................................5.3 gal. FUEL CONSUMPTION (CLAIMED): .... 55.4 mpg EMISSIONS: ........................................ Euro 5 COLORS: ....... Matte Khaki, Sapphire black, Pure white