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Thanks so much for your comment, glad it was helpful!

They are both relatively top heavy. The 900 has its weight slightly lower, it's not a lot but you can feel the difference. I would say it's easier to tip in the 800 at speed but the 900 has better slow speed balance for u-turns for example. Hope that helps! I will probably make a comparison video to the Scrambler 1200 as well which has much lower weight balance.

@@london_biker6177 what about the vibrations ?

i think he made a mistake in the rear rebnd/comp, it is stated in my manual that clockwise/counterclkws is always looking from each end of the suspension element. so he is right in rebound but he made a double negative there.

You won’t regret the Tiger 800, with tweaked gearing it will take off just as fast as a big ADV. I would say though that it’s better suited to colder climates, long distance riding and commuting. If you’re in Oz I’d consider taking a punt on a used Scrambler 1200.. more on that in my next vid!

Thanks for the advice. I took the 2018 XRT out for a decent test ride earlier today and it felt comfortable from the get go, probably because I've had a few GSA's in the past along with an Africa Twin, my current 1200 Multi and I also own an S1000XR. All very similar riding positions to the Trumpy. It fuelled really well in the city which a lot of bikes don't. My BMW is snatchy as hell in traffic! I live in the Adelaide CBD, not as hectic as London but a city non the less, so how a bike behaves in stop/start traffic is really important. My only criticisms of the XRT were that the engine sounded pretty tappety/rattley, surprised me for a bike with only 18,000kms on the clock although to be fair when I stopped for a walk around it was probably not properly warmed up. I also thought the front brake was pretty ordinary to say the least. I needed to use a lot of pressure on the lever to pull it up and it had no feel whatsoever. The front end also creaked and groaned a lot when I rolled the back backwards down a slope while feathering the front brake. Don't know if the front brake on the bike I test rode is typical of the model or just a one off. I'm waiting for a call back with a trade in valuation on my Multi. No doubt they'll want to pull my pants down on the deal so I'm not optimistic. Look forward to hearing your thoughts on the Scrambler. My buddy owns an XE and he's trying hard to get me on one as he absolutely loves his. Haven't ridden one yet but I do feel that they're a little overpriced for the package as a whole. Thanks again for the advice and stay safe on those London streets! @@london_biker6177

This is a fair point, thanks for feedback!. For me the mid range improvement was noticeable even at slow speed, I didn't miss taking it on faster roads. Also, just dropped thoughts on the Harley Pan America, you may prefer this style of review!

Alright my man, we're going pro - affiliate link is now in the description. I use a Sena Evo 10c and love it. I use it mainly for radio with mates, phone hands free and music but it's worth the extra money over the other Sena's for the included camera. I used to film with a GoPro but the helmet mounting options are horrendous for such a big company. I would say the only drawbacks are the battery life for video is short, which is why I tend to use 1080p rather than 4k which it can do but will only last about 20 mins. That said, the device rations you so that the radio can still have enough battery for a full day's ride. Some might not like that but then it's good to recharge while you're out riding. If you like I can do a full review of the kit.

2018 XRT, the final edition of this engine platform.

The brakes on the 900 are much better, they are Brembo Stylemas. 800 also has brembos, they aren’t bad but they aren’t mind blowing. Combined with better front forks the front end on the 900 behaves a bit better than the 800.

curious as to how you got on?

Excellent choice, you'll not regret either bike. The 900 series is cheaper to service as well!

I have pinned a comment correcting that it is full turns and not clicks. However as the front pre-load only compresses about 2-3mm it doesn’t make a lot of difference so I wouldn’t say this would put anyone “at risk”. I have had the sag figures checked by a pro suspension tuner and the fact is the front per-load doesn’t change a lot.

People don't read the comments...Edit your video! It's an endangerment of the person.. then misleading content..!

Actually, I’m fairly sure you can buy the heated seats as an upgrade for the 2018+ XRX or at least you could. If not available on Triumph’s website then you can ask the dealer to order or source aftermarket. The upgrade cost around £250 or so but compared to £4K difference it’s a good deal I think. Hope that helps!

I am on a Tiger800XRX low and won't be upgrading as it does everything so well. I wld strongly advise you to take out a Tiger660 Sport though. I put 150 miles on one whilst mine had work done and was blown away and just how nice it was to ride. It's fast, very flickable and looks good with the colour coded panniers. Slightly harsher suspension and a bit noisy but not deal breakers. Depends what you do on your bike of course, but I would tour the UK on one without hesitation.

This is the only problem with making a bike that functions so well, very hard to improve on. I'm hoping Triumph release a Tiger Sport 1200 based on the new Speed Triple engine but I'd expect it to cost at least £15k

Happy it was helpful, for me the 900 is a great platform but not enough of a change. I'm hoping they launch a 1200 Tiger Sport, then I might consider upgrading

@@london_biker6177 she is literally on his way out in few days 👍

This guy gets it. The old model still has more than enough to offer and can be had for a good price

A pogo stick effect is usually caused by insufficient damping. Without any damping, the springs would pogo constantly. Dial up the rear damping and see how you go!

@@london_biker6177 thanks for the advice! 🙌

It’s the Triumph dual seat - you can get it from a Triumph dealership or eBay!

Standard OEM dual seat in brown

It is actually full turns, however the front preload only compresses about 2-3mm so it doesn’t make a lot of difference.

Yes. The issue for me is the front doesn’t have enough travel for a bike that is already quite heavy. The Ohlins were fine but I wouldn’t get another bike with Big Piston forks like these.

@@ali24ck Don't think that travel is the issue. I'm more thinking towards the chassis not being in balance or the front spring being to soft for you or your capabilities.

When I had this bike I went to a tuning shop and they said the front springs did not have enough preload for the correct static sage so yes you are right in that. Extra travel would have made it more comfortable

You’re right it is actually full turns but there is very little travel adjustment at the front so doesn’t make a world of difference.

@@jeffdean7666 Should absolutely be able to turn more than 7 full turns from all the way soft anticlockwise to hard (full clockwise). You might find it is difficult to do as the weight of the bike is on the forks. You are otherwise correct. The Showa forks have preload adjusted from all the way soft to hard direction (anticlockwise to clockwise). Dampers (rebound and compression) is performed from all the way hard (full clockwise) back the other direction.

That's true. I'm just telling you the way I did it. But the first edition of this manual had some errors and depicted the wrong type of rear shocks on the bike (e.g. there is no lock nut).

@@london_biker6177 ahh ok I'm with you my book says on page 99 I think to do 1 thing then 101 totally contradicts it's self I'm just coming off the tiger 1050 sport so I'm finding the ride quite a bit different my 1st ride nearly broke my lower back after 250 ks I do appreciate people's youtubes vlogs just gets confusing when manual and vloger arnt the the same,what I'm looking for is comfort that's all the most comfortable settings there are 👌cheers for your reply

eBay. Just make sure you choose the right outer width

I did go to a tuning shop who suggested the rear was fine however the front forks need stronger springs as I was using most of the travel just stationary. I have seen other reports that Showa's BPF aren't really comparable to standard sag measuring though. With my gear I'm about 90kg