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P140 RIDE REVIEW I TRIUMPH TIGER SPORT 800 far off Triumph's claim of 50 mpg. With a 4.9- gallon tank, you're looking at over 200 miles between fill-ups. If you add some optional luggage—same as the 660's, right down to the mounting points—you could easily rack up some serious miles. Then, when you're ready for a bit of fun, just ditch the panniers at the hotel and head straight for the hills. Not bad at all for under $12,500! Verdict You could argue that the all-new Tiger Sport 800 isn't entirely "new," considering it borrows brakes, wheels, swingarm, and a few other bits from Triumph's existing models. And sure, you could also argue that it's not truly an adventure bike since it has zero off-road chops—but hon - estly, I'm not bothered. It's a brilliant all-rounder. Versatility is its middle name. It's as easy to manage as the Tiger 660 but feels a little more refined, making it a breeze to maneuver around town and at low speeds. Add some lug - gage, and it transforms into a long-haul touring machine that can keep you going for weeks. It's efficient for your daily commute and fast enough to make sports bike riders wonder if they're missing out. It sounds great, looks sharp, and oozes character. Plus, it's packed with just enough tech and rider aids to keep you safe and sound on your adventures. Sure, the dash is a bit basic, and you won't easily see which riding mode you're in—but beyond that, it's tough to find any real fault with the Tiger Sport 800. And with a price tag under $12,500 when it hits showrooms, it's an absolute steal compared to the competition. If you ask me to name the great all-rounders of the last couple of decades, Honda's iconic VFR800 or Kawasaki's original Z1000SX will surely pop up. Those bikes were great at nearly everything. And now, the Tiger Sport 800 can join that list. Think of it as a modern-day, do- it-all VFR800—only lighter, better handling, and more refined than its predecessor, the Tiger Sport 1050. I'm seriously excited to log more miles on one and already daydreaming about where I'll ride next. CN 2025 TRIUMPH TIGER SPORT 800 ($12,495) ENGINE 4-stroke, inline-3 VALVETRAIN DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder COOLING SYSTEM Liquid DISPLACEMENT 798cc BORE X STROKE 78 x 55.7mm COMPRESSION RATIO 13.2:1 MAX POWER 113 hp @ 10,750 rpm MAX TORQUE 61.9 lb-ft at 8500 rpm FUEL SYSTEM Bosch Multipoint sequential EFI; electronic throttle control EXHAUST 3-1 TRANSMISSION 6-speed ELECTRONICS Rain Road & Sport modes. Lean-sensitive ABS, TC. CHASSIS Tubular steel FRONT SUSPENSION 41mm Showa separate function fork, compression/rebound damping adjustable REAR SUSPENSION Showa monoshock, rebound damping and remote hydraulic preload adjustment adjustable FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL 5.9 in. REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL 5.9 in. FRONT BRAKE Dual 4-piston radial-mount calipers, 310mm discs w/ ABS REAR BRAKE 1-piston caliper, 255mm disc w/ ABS FRONT TIRE 120/70 ZR17 REAR TIRE 180/55 ZR17 RAKE 23.8° TRAIL 3.9 in. WHEELBASE 56 in. SEAT HEIGHT 32.7 in. FUEL CAPACITY 4.9 gal WEIGHT (WET, CLAIMED) 472 lbs. S P E C I F I C AT I O N S