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P124 RIDE REVIEW I 2026 TRIUMPH TIGER SPORT 660 appeal. You get ride-by-wire throttle, switchable cornering ABS traction control and three riding modes of Rain, Road and Sport. These systems are easy to understand and don't overwhelm the rider with complexity. The TFT display is pretty small and dated by today's standards, but it is clear and intuitive, providing all the essential information at a glance. Smartphone connectivity is available, allowing navigation, calls and music control. Lighting is fully LED, contributing to both visibility and modern aesthetics. Where the Tiger 660 really excels is in its versatility. It's a bike that feels just as at home filtering through city traffic as it does carving through canyon roads or heading out for a weekend getaway. It would make a perfect inner city courier bike. The 2026 Tiger Sport 660 isn't a dramatic reinvention, but it is a thoughtful evolution of a platform that was already doing many things right. The updated bodywork brings a fresher look and improved wind protection, while the fuel injection tweaks enhance the riding experi - ence in subtle but meaningful ways. It's approachable without being boring and versatile without trying to be everything to everyone, although I suspect new riders will find more fa- vor with this bike than anyone else. The triple-cylinder engine remains a highlight, offering that beautiful Triumph concoction of smoothness and character that sets it apart from its twin-cylinder Japanese rivals. For riders looking for a practical, enjoyable, and well-rounded travel- style motorcycle—whether as a first travel bike or a downsized alterna - tive to larger steeds—the Tiger Sport 660 makes a compelling case. CN 2026 TRIUMPH TIGER SPORT 660 ($10,445) Engine Inline 3-cylinder, 240° firing order Valvetrain 12-valve, DOHC Displacement 660cc Bore x Stroke 74 x 51.1mm Cooling System Liquid Compression 12:1 Max Power EC (claimed) 95 hp @ 11,250 rpm Max Torque EC (claimed) 50 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection w/ electronic throttle control; 3 rider modes (Rain, Road, Sport) Exhaust Stainless-steel 3-into-1 header system w/ low single-sided stainless-steel silencer Clutch Wet, multiplate, slip & assist Gearbox 6-speed Frame Tubular steel perimeter frame Swingarm Twin-sided, fabricated pressed steel Front Wheel Cast, aluminum alloy, 5-spoke, 17 x 3.5 in. Rear Wheel Cast, aluminum alloy, 5-spoke, 17 x 5.5 in. Front Tire 120/70 R 17 in. Rear Tire 180/55 R 17 in. Front Suspension Showa 41mm upside-down SFF-BP forks Rear Suspension Showa monoshock RSU, with preload & rebound adjustment Front-Wheel Travel 4.72 in. Rear-Wheel Travel 5.12 in. Front Brakes Twin 310mm fixed discs, 2-piston sliding calipers, OCABS Rear Brakes Single 255mm fixed disc, 1-piston sliding caliper, CABS Instrumentation LCD multifunction instruments w/ integrated color TFT screen Length 81.5 in. Seat Height 32.9 in. Wheelbase 55.8 in. Rake / Trail 23.1° / 3.8 in. Weight (wet, claimed) 465 lbs. Fuel Capacity 4.9 gal. Service Interval 10,000 miles/ 12 months (whichever comes first)