Triumph Tiger 850 Sport: a new crossover with a dynamic nature [PHOTO AND VIDEO]

A crossover with street attitude. The new Triumph Tiger 850 Sport presents a characterizing dynamism.

Aesthetics and equipment

Fluid and sculpted features with a high and extended frontal area as well as a height-adjustable windshield, together with central and rear sections designed to accommodate the rider and a possible passenger. There were several details shared with him 900 specimens, in this case the appearance is embellished with two new bold liveries Graphite and Diablo Red o Graphite and Caspian Blue to which specific graphics are associated. The range of accessories is varied, with over 60 possibilities. Highlighted are two sets for luggage transport in collaboration with GIVI, including Trekker with side opening with top case that can contain two helmets reaching 52 liters and Expedition developed in aluminum with opening from the top and 42 liter top case.
Also distinctive is the light signature that provides a DRL function and front light, rear light and direction indicators all a LED . The example is also equipped with an instrument panel TFT da 5 inches and an additional 12V power socket. Another characterizing aspect is the thin saddle designed to convey a certain comfort, optimized in the positioning of the footrests together with the presence of an adjustable handlebar in inclination. An upright riding position is facilitated for effective control while driving. The seat can be adjusted to two positions along 20mm between 810-830mm, as indicated. Furthermore, there is a 20-litre tank and the wheelbase amounts to 1.556 mm.

Technology

The steel trellis frame is modular, a common factor with the Tiger. There is also a bolted rear subframe. The dry weight contained at 192 kg appears functional for dynamism. The chassis includes high quality suspension with Marzocchi solutions at the front and rear. Specifically: 45 mm upside-down upside down front forks with 180 mm of travel, while at the rear a monoshock gas monoshock with manually adjustable preload and 170 mm of travel. A basic set-up of the tourist/sports type is indicated.
Braking is entrusted to the front by a double 320 mm floating disc solution with Brembo Stylema® 4-piston radially mounted monobloc calipers and ABS, while at the rear by a single 255 mm disc combined with a single-piston Brembo caliper and ABS.
The electronic equipment also includes two Road and Rain riding modes with interventions via the ride-by-wire throttle control on delivery and the intervention of the traction control, which can be deactivated via the TFT dashboard.

Motor

The engine a three cylinders in line da 888 cc it is characterized by a sequence of irregular T-Plane bursts, another connotative aspect of the Tiger 900 range, equipped with a dedicated set up based on a more linear delivery of torque and power.
The T-Plane crankshaft with 1-3-2 firing sequence conveys high tractability at low rpm, according to the information.
A maximum power of is indicated 85 horses at 8.500 rpm and a torque peak of 82 Nm at 6.500 rpm. Among the functional aspects there is also an anti-slipper clutch and the tone transmitted by the exhaust system is also connotative.
A depowering kit aimed at A2 license holders is available in Europe, with a different throttle control and dedicated engine mapping. A reversible operation at Triumph Motorcycles dealerships.

Proposal

Accessible from February 2021 and indicated as the new entry threshold to the Tiger range, a price of 11.400 euros ex-dealership is noted.

Video: Official Triumph Motorcycles
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles