Triumph Tiger 900, Rally and GT: new ways to travel and explore [PHOTO]

A bold appearance, a complex array of technological solutions and an energetic engine made up of three cylinders 888 cc; in summary some distinctive factors of the new ones Triumph Tiger 900, 900 Rally e 900 GT also in version Pro.

Features

Tiger it is a name linked to the first racing specimens Triumph in the distant 1936, to then distinguish the series Adventure of the English brand. The progressive evolution of a concept refined with Tiger 800 in 2010 and now further advanced by observing the new Tiger 900, or rather the new variations of a model mentioned with the “Tiger Tramontana” al Pan-Africa Rally, as mentioned.
Starting from the design, you immediately perceive a certain propensity for adventure. The approach linked to the configuration and positioning of the various elements such as the front mudguard and fuel tank is evident 20 liters, adjustable windshield, new airbox and easily accessible air filter, but also the essentiality of the superstructures, the narrow sides and meticulous attention to detail. The bright design of the headlights is also unique full LED with technology DRL and auxiliary fog lights always LED on versions GTPro e RallyPro. Technological perception also underlined by the digital instrumentation enclosed in a screen on the standard version TFT da 5 inches or into a larger one from 7 inches su GT e GTPro, Rally e RallyPro, with a connectivity solution My Triumph integrated only on GTPro e RallyPro. So again from a charging system via USB placed under the saddle, traction control with cornering function and ABS, advanced inertial platform only on GT e GTPro, Rally e RallyPro, torque-assisted slipper clutch, a new electronic gearbox Triumph Shift Assist su GTPro e RallyPro and up to six driving modes depending on the version: Rain , Road, Sport, Rider, Off-Road, Off-Road Pro.

Cycling for adventure enthusiasts

Figure a modular frame to which suspensions are attached Mazzocchi if you consider the specimens Tiger 900 standard and even versions GT e GTPro, or Showa on the variants 900 Rally e RallyPro. In the first case we note a cartridge fork with upside down legs 45 millimeters, manually adjustable only on GT e GTPro and exclusion from 180 mm, instead behind a gas monoshock with exclusion from 170 mm in preload, can be managed manually on the 900 standard. While on GT it is manually controllable in preload, compression and rebound, then up GTPro we note an electronic adjustment in preload and compression.
On models Triumph Tiger 900 Rally e RallyPro there are solutions Showa, to be precise: at the front a cartridge fork with upside down legs 45 mm and hike from 240 mm, manually adjustable in preload, compression and rebound; then in the rear area a gas monoshock with travel from 230 mm, adjustable in preload and rebound. The braking system is made up of systems Brembo Stylema® with double front floating disc 320 mm and single album from 255 mm in the rear area.
The ergonomics, designed to be as versatile as the chassis, are designed to be functional when going from asphalt to dirt, for example. The handlebars are closer together than 10 mm allowing greater contact also thanks to the narrower saddle, which facilitates movements and the same height of the seat on two levels, adjusted by 20 mm in relation to needs. Let's start with 810 mm of height variations a 830 mm in the case of standard models, GT e GTPro, or 850-870 mm leaning towards Rally e RallyPro.

Motor

As mentioned, the drive unit is made up of three cylinders. A heart Euro 5 da 888 cc with ignition sequence 1,3,2, which characterizes its liveliness and sound during intake, then translated by the exhaust based on the thrust required. At low revs, always repeating what has been reported, it resembles a twin-cylinder, while offering the propensity and linear delivery typical of three cylinders at higher revs. The power is higher than in the past, with an indicated increase of 9% to the middle regimes and a summit of 95 horses a 8.750 rpm. Just as it is taller than 10% the torque, compared to the unit present on the Tiger 800. A quota of is reached 87 Nm a 7.250 rpm. Also highlighted is a new, more compact double radiator with a smaller volume of coolant, set to attenuate the heat perceived by the rider, also keeping in mind the design of the bike. Moving the unit forward, based on the information, also allows an optimization of the weight distribution and the center of gravity itself, in light of the reported 40 mm forward and 20 mm down. Another functional factor in the dynamic statement.

Price and colors

It starts by 11.800 euro, taking the directions again. They turn out over 65 the accessories that can be combined with the models and, citing the colours, a tone Pure White is intended for Tiger 900. While the variations Korosi Red, Pure White e Sapphire Black with decals and tank decorations characterize the Tiger 900GT e GTPro. Finally, a peculiar white frame that refers to the "Tiger Tramontana" and paints Matt Khaki, Pure White e Sapphire Black, always accompanied by decals, distinguish the Tiger 900 rally e RallyPro.

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