NIce Summary. I returned to biking after 27 years 😳 with my purchase of a GT Pro in white. You’re right about the colour schemes, but they had a white one in stock and I had an itch I needed to scratch. Obviously during the lock down there was no opportunity to test ride bikes, and I had no kit anyway, so I relied on reviews like yours. My choice narrowed down to the Tiger or the Multistrada 950 and ironically, I liked the look of the Triumph tech. I’ve only done a couple of hundred miles, but after that first very daunting wobble away from the dealership, all I can say is what a machine. I love it. Incredibly agile and rider friendly for a born again biker like me, and very confidence inspiring. I love the engine (used to have 600cc sports bikes) - great sound and character, and very tractable. Thanks for your informative reviews, and I look forward to returning to the biking fold!
** Apologies about any issues with the sound - I'm aware there is a high pitch whine on the audio for younger listeners - turned out to be a faulty GoPro mic adaptor lead - fixed in future videos **
I probably have enough tinnitus that the high pitched whine isn't bothering me. But would you consider switching the clips from stereo to mono in your editing program when there's only audio in one channel? Much easier on the ear(s) when listening on headphones.
Additionally, you might be able to get rid of the high-pitched whine by setting a lowpass filter on the audio at about 10000 Hz, depending on where the whine is. This would dull the sound a bit but for most people wouldn't be too noticeable.
the whine I can handle, but please either use 2 channels or make it mono sound, I'm now listening only on my left speaker, that is much more annoying in my opinion.
I may be an Australian but I think the British Government should declare you an essential worker. It is very easy to social-distance on a Motorcycle and anything that encourages this is absolutely essential in a pandemic.
The make us come "nice and early" to work, only to wait around otherwise its too early to arrive at customers' houses. What better than to get the email about a new Missenden flier video, and spend the next 15 minutes watching and making plans for the next adventure. Made my day, early in the morning👍
I ride a R1150GS, my mate has a Tiger 800. He said try it you will like it. I must admit the 200kg feel of the triumph is spot on. Both on the move and moving around. If I was in the market for a new bike the Tiger would be top of my list. (Saying that the early hex head GSs where also 200kg)
I rented one for a day in Cape Town. Had a lump in my throat when I handed the keys back... Really beautiful all round bike. Only two issues I had was the high seat height, the rev counter on the TFT screen regardless of your display preference-not easy to keep track of the revs your pulling and the heat. Then again, with such a torquey engine, no matter what revs you’re at it just pulls. Even with a pillion. Was hoping the fuel consumption would be below 5l/100km (recorded 5,4) but then again it’s a big engine and I had a pillion with me. Would love to own one one day.
As most people here , I don't often get tempted to change my bike but this one has definitely got the grey matter thinking Booking a test ride ride soon Thanks for the review @themissendenflyer Andy Best regards Shaun .
Curiously, this is the first adventure bike where I'm actually *more* interested in the road-touring model than the fullbore adventure model. The GT Pro I test rode just felt immensely composed at any speed, including a standstill, almost like a comfort version of the STriple. Would love to one pick up in a year or two, happily saving for a big offroad-heavy ADV trip or two first (some BDRs or the TAT, maybe even an African excursion) with my CRF250L though
Like the cicadas sound. Nice on a warm summers evening!! As for the bike, for me it's summed up like this....'road adventure bike, a category that doesn't need to exist'.
An interesting summing up Andy, I suspect we may be seeing a lot more of the 900 in the future!! No problem with the sound for me so for everyone who is suffering there is a simple answer: get old!!
Using headphones here. My particular experience is I can only hear you on the left channel (Mono ?) and there's a background sound as if an Amp has been been set to max output but there's no sound coming out, as if the head unit in a car was muted or something. All else great. 👌🏻😊👍🏻
Thanks Andy. I agree with you re colour. When I purchased my Tiger 900 Rally Pro here in Aussie Land, the Henry Ford quote was used; you can have any colour as long as it is black. I really wanted the green/white, but I was told this was the only Rally Pro left, so I had to get it. No regrets thought! 👍😀
Hmmmm,......I like the TFT, I like the joystick and have never had any confusion with it, and I like the more conservative paint schemes..(personally, I hate the white frame on the green RP). Since I own one, I do have a couple little minutia items as well, but none that you mentioned. I think that is a testament to how good Triumph did on this bike.
Great summary Andy. Clear, succinct, honest opinion. Your "first impressions" prompted me to test ride the GT PRO because I was looking to replace my 3 year old GS 1200 LC Triple Black (which I also love). I am also 5'8" and always wary of the GS's size and weight. But, its such an accomplished all-rounder, I seriously wondered where I would go next. However, the combined performance, comfort , light weight , spec, quality and price of the GT PRO convinced me that it was a suitable replacement. I beleive Tiumph have produced another class-leading bike. Whilst at the dealers, I also tested a Speed Twin (something I 've been admiring for a while, and totally agreed with your reviews). Was totally smitten and ended up ordering one of those too! Wife now nervous every time she hear's "Hey kids" from the study!
Great to see Triumph updating an already great machine. As you know I recently bought a 2017 Tiger XRT 800 and it has almost all of these same features, except for the TFT display and electronic suspension. This new 2020 GT Pro 900 might be a 2021 or 2022 upgrade for the 2017 I have.
I test rode the top of the range 900 yesterday, it was lovely.. They fixed the issues I had with the 800 (tubeless, tyres you can pump up, suspension no noises, adjustable screen) but I cut my leg on the hideous sticky out bits, and the off road one is very tall I had trouble getting on and off it (I'm 5'11' with standard legs lol) .. When riding these new 900 's are really great.. So stable, in traffic you forget you are on two wheels! I managed to ride 7 miles through a busy town only having to leg down once! Great bike that has made me rethink my tenere 700 in September.. Gaz
I got hit on my previous bike back in May, low speed minor injury. It was a heavy touring bike and I decided it was time for a change of pace. I wanted a well rounded and lighter bike. After watching your initial review, along with others and extensive reading. This was the first ADV bike I test rode at the end of May. Fell in love with it right away, ended up buying it in June! One other negative I would add, and this is just me paying too close attention to noise maybe: A "whizzing" noise when I am riding close to barriers/walls.
I keep registering that perhaps one of these Tigers May end up in your stable one day TMF. Enjoyed your positive & negative vids and the previous Thailand tour as well. Thanks for the informative entertainment. 👍🏍😎🇦🇺
Another good review,, this one made me decide that I want the GT Pro,,, so it is now ordered,,,, Cant wait to get this out in the Australian roads,,, Thanks,
I can't beleave that I was still awake here in New England at 2:45 in th morning and found this .. So sorry you had less time with this one ..Lots of riding ahead of us all so looking forward to the Rally Pro ...There is so much to like with this new 900 range .I saw this clip with 900 veiws ! All the best ,Guy
I just watched this on my TV and didn't notice any problem with the sound at all. Bring on the previous blue colour scheme or something similar please Triumph! Looks like you are impressed!
Something I've noticed with my Rally Pro, is that the rear tire tends to throw mud and water all over the bike, specially through the gap between the taillight and the bike. It gets all the way to the passenger seat. The same (although to a lesser extent) can be said about the front. The front tire throws water all over the front, and I'm looking for a mudguard extender. This is one of those things that you don't realize unless you live with the bike.
@@TheMissendenFlyer Out of the bikes we've owned (DR650, KTM 1090, V Strom), this is by far the dirtiest. It slings all the crud over the exhaust and rear brake caliper. So, for anyone looking to get a Tiger, take that into consideration.
That is an awesome review that genuinely assists people make a discerning bike choice from a sea of bikes on the market. The No. 1 selling point for me is the low/ adjustable seat height. Why other brands don't cater more for those in the 5ft-5" height range like me is a mystery. Thanks again for an informative and enjoyable vid! 😀👍👌
I always value your opinion on bikes, this is no exception. This is one bike I'd love to have in my garage. When I replace my tiger sport this may well be my first choice. Cheers TMF
That would make a great replacement for your GS, you love the brand, you love the bike. Mind you I imagine the. 1200 will be along soon and that might give the Germans, Japanese and Italians something to worry about
A bit of history, I took my UK Motobike test on a Triumph Tiger cub 200. That was 1981 or so. It was a friend’s bike. I’ve never ridden a modern Triumph but I’d really like to. Maybe after the pandemic. However, I’m leaning towards getting a much smaller bike for my next purchase. Currently, I’m riding 125cc rented bikes in Vietnam so I’m getting used to smaller ones again. Bigger isn’t usually better.
Oh! The button, lever thingy for scrolling through modes etc, at the start it was frustrating but muscle memory kicks in after a short time.....joystick! .
I think the whole idea of changing the engine characteristics to make it off road usable is brilliant and the bolt on frame and bigger TFT screen. however I HATE the new front end and the squinty one headlight and monobrow DRL. So glad I got last year's model.
There’s a high pitch whine, the equaliser on my computer suggests it’s the right channel on the stereo feed. Otherwise, it sounds a lovely bike and I suspect that they’ll sell well. Couldn’t agree more over the paint schemes. Triumph went through a period of using Gold Leaf, John Player Special and Castrol inspired paint jobs. There’s a reason why those brands are iconic.
Was about to take the bike out for a couple of days when the state of Victoria ...Australia has locked down and closed interstate borders. maybe in six weeks I'll get out. Great Video as always.
Excellent video, always a pleasure listening to your thoughts on the motorcycles that you review. The Tiger 900 is definitely a bike on my list to test ride, I can't say I liked the look of the old 800 - not sure what it was it just looked slightly wrong in my opinion so was delighted to see that the new 900 looks so much better, a more integrated design if you know what I mean. It also sounds like Triumph have improved the feel of the bike with respect to weight or perceived weight which is good and simplified the lineup. I rode a BMW F900XR recently, overall a really nice bike, good handling, plenty of performance etc but felt that something was missing and from certain angles wasn't the best looking new bike out there. It wasn't until I rode home on my Street Triple that I realised what was missing on the XR, character - the thing that makes you really want to ride a bike not just use it as a form of efficient transport. I'm hoping the the Tiger 900 GT Pro has character (sounds great on your videos) to go along with the comfort, light/playful handling, decent instruments etc..... Time will tell, thanks again for your very interesting and informative videos, I look forward to more in future (2020 Tracer 700 review would be great as that looks so much better than the older version). Ride safe.
Have a new 2022 Tiger 900 GT and I agree with all your positives except for comfort and engine vibrations. Re comfort, the seat is only good for 60 - 90 minutes before pain sets in. Most likely me since I have no ass and my Bonny was the same. I also get a fair amount of engine vibration through the handlebar, mirrors (left especially), and foot pegs above 70 mph, getting stronger gradually as speed increases. Not sure if I have an issue, as it just may be my sensitivity, but I did read on one site that described a vibration problem attributed to valves being too tight, discovered during the first annual service.
I'm with you on the TFT screen completely Flyer and again not keen on the joystick! Colours as well I can't figure it apart from, boring. They are all quite minor points as you say and the others I haven't repeated here, so like you I could live with it. The positives of the bike and the bike in general is still very impressive for me. It is a stylish bike and I do like it. The one thing for me Flyer, being so used to it now, is the final drive going back to a chain...Not sure, but I get why it doesn't have a shaft, but once you are so used to living with shaft drive's it's hard to let go. It is a lot of bike for the money. Well done your info on it is very useful dude!
3:29 how nice of you to post a picture of my Purple Street Triple . You were in no small part the reason I bought it in the first place. Yay, first comment :)
As ever a great review, informative, no bs and easy on the ear bar the tinnitus😂 I am on the cusp of ordering a 900 Rally Pro with a few extras for an adventure as and when the world opens up. The only slight concern I have is some reviewers have mentioned engine vibes above certain RPMs. Anyone who actually owns one have any thoughts, would be much appreciated 🏍💨
@@kee7678 I purchased the Rally Pro in July, awesome bike, I added a few extra factory options and put a set of Michelin Anakee Adventure tyres for on and off road. Highly recommend as a good multi purpose bike🏍💨👍
@@kee7678 yes no worries I went for the Rally as I wanted to do some off roading nothing full on but off road never the less. Arrow silencer Aluminium radiator guards Tank pad Fork protectors Screen deflector Red chain adjusters Tracker Optimate 3 Upper enginer bars Foglight relocator kit Top box Back rest Panniers Inner bags LED indicators Valve caps TomTom mount USB socket Tyres Michelin Anakee Adventure Weighted bar ends
paulbaker1000 Having just test ridden the Tiger 900 Rally Pro and being a 1050 sport owner, I can assure you it is not under powered. It put a huge smile on my face!
Great review as always. Due to my lack of off road ability and confidence will stick with Sports routers, but must admit Triumph looks nice, cheers Andy.
Very nice summary ! Got to demo a Rally Pro ( love the green as well) and a GSA 850 back to back in March before the world came to a halt. The Tiger feels much lighter and nimble, ride height is slightly lower and you don't feel all that mass of plastic just in front of you like the GSA has. The quickshifter is superb like my Tuono while the BMW shifter is downright clunky. In fact the shifter on the GS 1250 was as well. The Tiger's geometry is perfect for my size (6ft) and I'm sure I could ride anywhere all day and be completely comfortable. I agree about the TFT, it seems BMW has the gold standard for sure. I don't like the Aprilia one either and it has no gas gauge!
Dear Mr Flyer, enjoy your bike reviews even if they are on bikes that don’t float my boat. I would like to see you “do” the MV Agusta Turismo Veloce though!
Andy re white colour scheme, I’ve got a BMW S1000R in white. I just bought a sticker kit off eBay, 3M of course & dressed it up! Gotta say now it looks trick.😎👍🏼 If anything just say a pin stripe kit in red & or black of both. Highlight around the tank stickers. Personalise it. 🇦🇺
I agree with those .....did you find the suspension....electronic on the back and manual on the front I found it pitches back n forward when your chucking it around and I changed the rear on the fly continuously to try n dial it out .quick shifter is brilliant too yes
Hi Andy for what it's worth i'm with you on the tft screens, i took out a 2020 street triple rs, great bike but screens too busy, we all check are speed near camera's glance down and there's too much going on? as for the rev counter that's really hard to see, such a shame, i guess because i'm a 68 child like your good self it's hard to let go of what your accustom too, O well sign of the times me thinks!!!!!! ATB Wayne............
As always great review Andy! Just tried both versions and was slightly sceptical about that 21" front wheel but you know what. I could get used to any version. Especially if you never tried GT and bought a rally version. Slightly less flickable and changing the direction of travel was felt tiny bit delayed but no dramas :) I'm 5 foot 9 (175cm) and had no problem with rally version which had seat at the lowest position. Slightly raised heels :)
These beauties have just arrived here in Brazil, at higher prices. Won’t be getting one anytime soon. Instead, will trade in my XRX low seat for a used XRt. Surely a lot of people will just switch to the new model, just because it’s a new model. Cheers from Brasília.
A year on and the crazy crazy government is showing less and less capability to steer things properly. Economy Minister’s statements have set the market in a crazy upwards spiral and now the XRt I wanted is close to impossible to get, which is why I have put a deposit on a new Tiger 900 GT.
Great videos as always full of good information. I really enjoy your vids especially about the tiger as I have the 800 and love to hear other people opinions of Triumph. But the hissing noise was just too painful for my old ears so I couldn't watch the full video. Hopefully your next vid will be back to good audio 😋
If I was to get this bike, it would have to be a dual road version so I could go out into the bush(Australia) and go exploring down a few dirt roads. Annoying Triumph haven’t paid more attention to detail with the electronic settings ,switches,TFT screen. A big part of the bike you have to live with. Have to get some aftermarket rear indicators that don’t break,couldn’t live with that off road.
Right.. back again..I bought the 800 xrt and after 13k km , absolutely no regrets. So.. I went today to try the 900 GT pro with the intend of upgrading but left disappointed. The bike is brilliant in all ways except one..the vibration through the bars and footrests was noticeable at 3000..mildly irritating at 4k and got increasingly worse and was on borderline miffed by the time 8000 came and went. Even the missus was surprised at the amount of massage her lower cheeks were getting through the grabrails. You didnt mention this on your reviews so wondered what you thought ??. To be honest, I just cant see myself living with that amount of vibes, no matter what the Beach Boys had to say on the matter. Be interested if you have any views on this. Great channel from you..keep up the good work. Steve from the Kingdom of Denmark
Sound works good for me TMF my wife wore out my right ear in the truck (LHD in Canada) so my Left ear still works good unless i ever moved back to the UK then i would be completely deaf :-)
Fabulous bike indeed. 6500km completed on my Rally Pro green and do love it. One thing that never gets mentioned is how much cooler this bike is to ride, especially compared to my 1200 Explorer. Here in Oz it was unbearable in summer. One thing has cropped up though with my Rally Pro and its the quick shifter, was working flawlessly up until 2 days ago, the up shift is displaying a lot of resistance where as before it was smooth as silk, yet the downshift was always a bit hit and miss, now the downshift seems to be working better. Bike also not starting first go took me 3 goes the same day the quick shifter started playing up. I have phoned my dealer and we are hoping its a software fix...🤔🤔
@@robertwebber4767 80mph = 128kmh, illegal speeds here in Oz, not saying its not possible to do but not for any sustained period of distance. I've had it at highway speeds of 110kmh and don't notice any difference to my 1200 Explorer to be honest.
Triumph colors: Black Red White Silver Black Red White Silver Black Red White Silver Black Red White Silver Black Red White Silver Black Red White Silver Black Red White Silver Black Red White Silver Black Red White Silver Khaki Green.
Yep you defo like this bike, or seen one in the flesh, I am hoping they update the Tiger 1050 sport but I don’t think they will. See what you mean about the colour range. It’s a shame you couldn’t get to ride it more die to the C word.Top video
I'm looking forward to your report on the Rally version, and comparison between the two. At 9' 2" tall with a 36" inseam, I'm tempted to go in that direction but will only be using it on-tarmac.
Comparing the tft to BMW just isn't fair. BMW is probably going to better at just about everything they do. I'm a big fan of Triumph and I understand the point you are making. Love the information.
great video i have just purchased a Rally Pro and i am having trouble with refitting the seat , seems a bit fiddly compared to my Vstrom any future videos would be great,
I’ve just ridden the Rally Pro and was very impressed by it. I’m possibly looking to change my 2017, 1050 Sport next year as I fancy having a go at some green lanes and the RP seems to fit the gap as it is comfortable, fast across the mid range and has excellent off road capabilities. The on road performance (I’m presuming) will be very similar to the GT Pro but the 21” front wheel causes a slow change of direction in S bends, something that you should be aware of before trying to ‘flick-flack’ though them at speed. Don’t get me wrong, it’s no slouch though the corners, you just need to get used to it. Hope this helps. Have fun.
i just purchased a brand new 21 plate 900gt and to say im disapointed is a huge huge understatement .. first off the bike just feels terrible to ride slow, lumpy lurchy terrible around town its just not comfortabe to ride . you can feel the fi strugle and at some revs you can feel it pulse as it strugles to work out what its doing . there is a harsh vibration through the bike at moderate speeds and i have a roughness through the drive train that feels like a tight chain ,its not tight . the engine also sounds tick tick ticky as soon as it warms up and more like 20k bike than a 200miles .. if you wind it up to motorway speed things are a little better but with only 200 miles on the clock im already thinking of moving it on . time to take it back to triumpy i think
Hello Mr. Flyer thanks for all your videos I enjoy it very much! I’m from Mexico and I currently own a Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle 2019 which I love by the way but I’m planning to buy a second bike and keep the Scrambler as part of my small garage collection. Considering that you already have six motorcycles in your garage I would like to know your opinion on which of the following options you would choose first: Triumph options Tiger GT Pro, Bobber Black, Speed Twin. BMW options F850GS full equipped, R NineT, NineT Scrambler and Suzuki’s Katana. Please don’t say “it depends on the use you want to give to the bike” just imagine that all of them are equally good for you but you just have budget to choose one for your small garage collection you want to start. Thank you in advance and all the best 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
How does it compare with the Tiger 800 at highway speeds? Triumph is proud of the Tiger 900's *270° cross-plane crank for low rpm torque* , but how does it compare with the 800's flat crank at highway rpm? More vibration?
NIce Summary. I returned to biking after 27 years 😳 with my purchase of a GT Pro in white. You’re right about the colour schemes, but they had a white one in stock and I had an itch I needed to scratch. Obviously during the lock down there was no opportunity to test ride bikes, and I had no kit anyway, so I relied on reviews like yours. My choice narrowed down to the Tiger or the Multistrada 950 and ironically, I liked the look of the Triumph tech. I’ve only done a couple of hundred miles, but after that first very daunting wobble away from the dealership, all I can say is what a machine. I love it. Incredibly agile and rider friendly for a born again biker like me, and very confidence inspiring. I love the engine (used to have 600cc sports bikes) - great sound and character, and very tractable. Thanks for your informative reviews, and I look forward to returning to the biking fold!
Welcome back Ben!
How are you liking the bike? I’m in your same shoes and am wanting to come back to the fold with an adventure bike.
** Apologies about any issues with the sound - I'm aware there is a high pitch whine on the audio for younger listeners - turned out to be a faulty GoPro mic adaptor lead - fixed in future videos **
I probably have enough tinnitus that the high pitched whine isn't bothering me. But would you consider switching the clips from stereo to mono in your editing program when there's only audio in one channel? Much easier on the ear(s) when listening on headphones.
Additionally, you might be able to get rid of the high-pitched whine by setting a lowpass filter on the audio at about 10000 Hz, depending on where the whine is. This would dull the sound a bit but for most people wouldn't be too noticeable.
the whine I can handle, but please either use 2 channels or make it mono sound, I'm now listening only on my left speaker, that is much more annoying in my opinion.
Sadly I think it make it unwatchable. Shame as I was looking forward to this video.
@@jyripieniniemi Funny, I didn't even hear a high pitched whine, and I, too, have pretty bad tinnitus.
I may be an Australian but I think the British Government should declare you an essential worker. It is very easy to social-distance on a Motorcycle and anything that encourages this is absolutely essential in a pandemic.
Well put Sir, I second the motion!!
My tinnitus is back!
Low pass filter with an 11KHz cutoff.
Thanks for the "younger listeners" - made my day that I could hear it!!
The make us come "nice and early" to work, only to wait around otherwise its too early to arrive at customers' houses. What better than to get the email about a new Missenden flier video, and spend the next 15 minutes watching and making plans for the next adventure. Made my day, early in the morning👍
Excellent - the early bird catches the worm and all that...
Thanks for this. On the back of it had a test ride at Bulldog Wokingham this morning and now signed up for a GT Pro. Cracking bike!
Congratulations!
I ride a R1150GS, my mate has a Tiger 800.
He said try it you will like it.
I must admit the 200kg feel of the triumph is spot on. Both on the move and moving around.
If I was in the market for a new bike the Tiger would be top of my list.
(Saying that the early hex head GSs where also 200kg)
Still thoroughly enjoying my GT Low in red. Marvelous machine in all respects. Cheerio!
As a shortie - how much lower is the "low" version?
Ooo is it me or is there a high pitch noise?
Busted mic I think.
I thought it was my tinnitus.....but it is the video...:D. Great video non the less.
Yep something not right sounds like the crickets in Florida
he's already solved the problem but these are older videos
@@ikbendusan Correct Dusan - but apologies for this one, turned out my mic fly lead was U/S....
I want a 900 Tiger in the old Roulette Green that they used on the Speed Triple and the 2007-8 Scrambler. Loved that color!
I had a 2004 Roulette Green speed triple for 8 years. Loved that bike! 👍
Thanks TMF for this & looking forward to the comparison vid. Stay safe.👍
Stay tuned!
I rented one for a day in Cape Town. Had a lump in my throat when I handed the keys back... Really beautiful all round bike. Only two issues I had was the high seat height, the rev counter on the TFT screen regardless of your display preference-not easy to keep track of the revs your pulling and the heat. Then again, with such a torquey engine, no matter what revs you’re at it just pulls. Even with a pillion. Was hoping the fuel consumption would be below 5l/100km (recorded 5,4) but then again it’s a big engine and I had a pillion with me. Would love to own one one day.
Yes great bikes aren't they....
As most people here , I don't often get tempted to change my bike but this one has definitely got the grey matter thinking
Booking a test ride ride soon
Thanks for the review @themissendenflyer Andy
Best regards Shaun .
I reckon you’d love it Shaun! Thanks for watching and for stopping by....
Curiously, this is the first adventure bike where I'm actually *more* interested in the road-touring model than the fullbore adventure model. The GT Pro I test rode just felt immensely composed at any speed, including a standstill, almost like a comfort version of the STriple. Would love to one pick up in a year or two, happily saving for a big offroad-heavy ADV trip or two first (some BDRs or the TAT, maybe even an African excursion) with my CRF250L though
I ordered a GT pro the other day and like you also have a CRF (and an NC)
My left ear thoroughly enjoyed this video. Great review and discussion, as always!
Like the cicadas sound. Nice on a warm summers evening!! As for the bike, for me it's summed up like this....'road adventure bike, a category that doesn't need to exist'.
An interesting summing up Andy, I suspect we may be seeing a lot more of the 900 in the future!! No problem with the sound for me so for everyone who is suffering there is a simple answer: get old!!
Using headphones here. My particular experience is I can only hear you on the left channel (Mono ?) and there's a background sound as if an Amp has been been set to max output but there's no sound coming out, as if the head unit in a car was muted or something.
All else great. 👌🏻😊👍🏻
Sorry about that - clearly I have issue with that radio mic....
@@TheMissendenFlyer no worries, just letting you know so maybe you can solve it. 👍
@@TheMissendenFlyer What? Can't hear you? ;)
Thanks Andy. I agree with you re colour. When I purchased my Tiger 900 Rally Pro here in Aussie Land, the Henry Ford quote was used; you can have any colour as long as it is black. I really wanted the green/white, but I was told this was the only Rally Pro left, so I had to get it. No regrets thought! 👍😀
Hmmmm,......I like the TFT, I like the joystick and have never had any confusion with it, and I like the more conservative paint schemes..(personally, I hate the white frame on the green RP). Since I own one, I do have a couple little minutia items as well, but none that you mentioned. I think that is a testament to how good Triumph did on this bike.
Great summary Andy. Clear, succinct, honest opinion. Your "first impressions" prompted me to test ride the GT PRO because I was looking to replace my 3 year old GS 1200 LC Triple Black (which I also love). I am also 5'8" and always wary of the GS's size and weight. But, its such an accomplished all-rounder, I seriously wondered where I would go next. However, the combined performance, comfort , light weight , spec, quality and price of the GT PRO convinced me that it was a suitable replacement. I beleive Tiumph have produced another class-leading bike. Whilst at the dealers, I also tested a Speed Twin (something I 've been admiring for a while, and totally agreed with your reviews). Was totally smitten and ended up ordering one of those too! Wife now nervous every time she hear's "Hey kids" from the study!
Congratulations! Let me know how you get on with them??
Great to see Triumph updating an already great machine. As you know I recently bought a 2017 Tiger XRT 800 and it has almost all of these same features, except for the TFT display and electronic suspension.
This new 2020 GT Pro 900 might be a 2021 or 2022 upgrade for the 2017 I have.
I test rode the top of the range 900 yesterday, it was lovely.. They fixed the issues I had with the 800 (tubeless, tyres you can pump up, suspension no noises, adjustable screen) but I cut my leg on the hideous sticky out bits, and the off road one is very tall I had trouble getting on and off it (I'm 5'11' with standard legs lol) .. When riding these new 900 's are really great.. So stable, in traffic you forget you are on two wheels! I managed to ride 7 miles through a busy town only having to leg down once! Great bike that has made me rethink my tenere 700 in September.. Gaz
@John Lightfoot The T7 is clearly more offroad oriented and not a tourer. Great bikes, just depends how you plan to use it.
If you do trade to the 900 at least there is a line two miles long waiting to buy the T7 :)
I got hit on my previous bike back in May, low speed minor injury. It was a heavy touring bike and I decided it was time for a change of pace. I wanted a well rounded and lighter bike. After watching your initial review, along with others and extensive reading. This was the first ADV bike I test rode at the end of May. Fell in love with it right away, ended up buying it in June!
One other negative I would add, and this is just me paying too close attention to noise maybe: A "whizzing" noise when I am riding close to barriers/walls.
Thanks Andy. Definitely giving us more choice concerning adv bikes. Appreciate it brother.
Any time!
I keep registering that perhaps one of these Tigers May end up in your stable one day TMF. Enjoyed your positive & negative vids and the previous Thailand tour as well. Thanks for the informative entertainment. 👍🏍😎🇦🇺
Stay tuned, more to come!
I feel so left out that I can't hear the high pitched noise. I agree that this is a great offering from Triumph!
I am 40 and i can hear high pitch static. that made me feel young :) thanks a lot, great video as always
You are young compared to me!!
Another good review,, this one made me decide that I want the GT Pro,,, so it is now ordered,,,, Cant wait to get this out in the Australian roads,,, Thanks,
I may go out and buy one today. Enough with the heavier bikes. I actually like it in white! Thanks as always, Andy.
I can't beleave that I was still awake here in New England at 2:45 in th morning and found this .. So sorry you had less time with this one ..Lots of riding ahead of us all so looking forward to the Rally Pro ...There is so much to like with this new 900 range .I saw this clip with 900 veiws ! All the best ,Guy
Cheers Guy...sleep well!
I just watched this on my TV and didn't notice any problem with the sound at all. Bring on the previous blue colour scheme or something similar please Triumph!
Looks like you are impressed!
Something I've noticed with my Rally Pro, is that the rear tire tends to throw mud and water all over the bike, specially through the gap between the taillight and the bike. It gets all the way to the passenger seat.
The same (although to a lesser extent) can be said about the front. The front tire throws water all over the front, and I'm looking for a mudguard extender.
This is one of those things that you don't realize unless you live with the bike.
Good point - lots of adventure bikes suffer from this and they're a bugger to clean.....
@@TheMissendenFlyer Out of the bikes we've owned (DR650, KTM 1090, V Strom), this is by far the dirtiest. It slings all the crud over the exhaust and rear brake caliper. So, for anyone looking to get a Tiger, take that into consideration.
First. World. Problems. But also, important info for prospective rides :)
@@damianrc5322 Its the first video Ive seen that TMF does not mention what its like to clean the bike......... Whats the world coming too... lol
That is an awesome review that genuinely assists people make a discerning bike choice from a sea of bikes on the market. The No. 1 selling point for me is the low/ adjustable seat height. Why other brands don't cater more for those in the 5ft-5" height range like me is a mystery. Thanks again for an informative and enjoyable vid! 😀👍👌
My pleasure Stephen!
Looks great in red.
I agree on the colours. I may wait for a blue one next year
I always value your opinion on bikes, this is no exception. This is one bike I'd love to have in my garage. When I replace my tiger sport this may well be my first choice. Cheers TMF
No worries...
That would make a great replacement for your GS, you love the brand, you love the bike. Mind you I imagine the. 1200 will be along soon and that might give the Germans, Japanese and Italians something to worry about
Blimey, You've got me worried now, I couldn't hear any high pitch whine, I think I'd better go anf get my lugoles tested 👂Cheers, Gordon
A bit of history, I took my UK Motobike test on a Triumph Tiger cub 200. That was 1981 or so. It was a friend’s bike. I’ve never ridden a modern Triumph but I’d really like to. Maybe after the pandemic. However, I’m leaning towards getting a much smaller bike for my next purchase. Currently, I’m riding 125cc rented bikes in Vietnam so I’m getting used to smaller ones again.
Bigger isn’t usually better.
Well I would say "isn't always better" but take your point...thanks for watching.
Oh! The button, lever thingy for scrolling through modes etc, at the start it was frustrating but muscle memory kicks in after a short time.....joystick! .
Nicely done TMF, thanks again.
Great review as always a nice start the day see a good review 👍
I think the whole idea of changing the engine characteristics to make it off road usable is brilliant and the bolt on frame and bigger TFT screen. however I HATE the new front end and the squinty one headlight and monobrow DRL. So glad I got last year's model.
This is improved all round on the old bike (looks apart if you don't like those of course)
There’s a high pitch whine, the equaliser on my computer suggests it’s the right channel on the stereo feed. Otherwise, it sounds a lovely bike and I suspect that they’ll sell well. Couldn’t agree more over the paint schemes. Triumph went through a period of using Gold Leaf, John Player Special and Castrol inspired paint jobs. There’s a reason why those brands are iconic.
Exactly (and sorry about the high pitch whine)!
Dang I for the whine too. Enjoyed what I did see in the video
Trading in my Triumph Bonneville and Kawasaki Versys 1000. Test ride of the GT Pro felt like it had the best of both bikes.
Was about to take the bike out for a couple of days when the state of Victoria ...Australia has locked down and closed interstate borders. maybe in six weeks I'll get out.
Great Video as always.
Excellent video, always a pleasure listening to your thoughts on the motorcycles that you review. The Tiger 900 is definitely a bike on my list to test ride, I can't say I liked the look of the old 800 - not sure what it was it just looked slightly wrong in my opinion so was delighted to see that the new 900 looks so much better, a more integrated design if you know what I mean. It also sounds like Triumph have improved the feel of the bike with respect to weight or perceived weight which is good and simplified the lineup. I rode a BMW F900XR recently, overall a really nice bike, good handling, plenty of performance etc but felt that something was missing and from certain angles wasn't the best looking new bike out there. It wasn't until I rode home on my Street Triple that I realised what was missing on the XR, character - the thing that makes you really want to ride a bike not just use it as a form of efficient transport. I'm hoping the the Tiger 900 GT Pro has character (sounds great on your videos) to go along with the comfort, light/playful handling, decent instruments etc..... Time will tell, thanks again for your very interesting and informative videos, I look forward to more in future (2020 Tracer 700 review would be great as that looks so much better than the older version). Ride safe.
Yes the XR is a lovely bike, almost too perfect - the Triumph has oodles of character in comparison...
Great honest review....stay safe....thanks for sharing
Have a new 2022 Tiger 900 GT and I agree with all your positives except for comfort and engine vibrations. Re comfort, the seat is only good for 60 - 90 minutes before pain sets in. Most likely me since I have no ass and my Bonny was the same. I also get a fair amount of engine vibration through the handlebar, mirrors (left especially), and foot pegs above 70 mph, getting stronger gradually as speed increases. Not sure if I have an issue, as it just may be my sensitivity, but I did read on one site that described a vibration problem attributed to valves being too tight, discovered during the first annual service.
I'm with you on the TFT screen completely Flyer and again not keen on the joystick! Colours as well I can't figure it apart from, boring. They are all quite minor points as you say and the others I haven't repeated here, so like you I could live with it. The positives of the bike and the bike in general is still very impressive for me. It is a stylish bike and I do like it. The one thing for me Flyer, being so used to it now, is the final drive going back to a chain...Not sure, but I get why it doesn't have a shaft, but once you are so used to living with shaft drive's it's hard to let go. It is a lot of bike for the money. Well done your info on it is very useful dude!
Cheers Paul!
High praise indeed! Must get a test ride on one!
3:29 how nice of you to post a picture of my Purple Street Triple . You were in no small part the reason I bought it in the first place.
Yay, first comment :)
Very cool!
Triumph have made an upgrade for the indicators, they now have a roll of tape in the tool kit.
As ever a great review, informative, no bs and easy on the ear bar the tinnitus😂
I am on the cusp of ordering a 900 Rally Pro with a few extras for an adventure as and when the world opens up.
The only slight concern I have is some reviewers have mentioned engine vibes above certain RPMs. Anyone who actually owns one have any thoughts, would be much appreciated 🏍💨
same with me...I'm hearing Rally is more comfy...
@@kee7678 I purchased the Rally Pro in July, awesome bike, I added a few extra factory options and put a set of Michelin Anakee Adventure tyres for on and off road. Highly recommend as a good multi purpose bike🏍💨👍
@@ChrisPlow what factory options may I ask? I"m torn between the GT and Rally. (both Pro) and keep going back and forth lol
@@kee7678 yes no worries I went for the Rally as I wanted to do some off roading nothing full on but off road never the less.
Arrow silencer
Aluminium radiator guards
Tank pad
Fork protectors
Screen deflector
Red chain adjusters
Tracker
Optimate 3
Upper enginer bars
Foglight relocator kit
Top box
Back rest
Panniers
Inner bags
LED indicators
Valve caps
TomTom mount
USB socket
Tyres Michelin Anakee Adventure
Weighted bar ends
My dog was going crazy with that sound.
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I’m glad it doesn’t feel underpowered with ‘only’ 95 horsepower!
paulbaker1000 Having just test ridden the Tiger 900 Rally Pro and being a 1050 sport owner, I can assure you it is not under powered. It put a huge smile on my face!
Thanks for the video, Andy! Looks a great bike, overall. I might consider it if I'd ever grow up from impractical way too fast bikes
Great review I’m thinking of getting one or the 850 sport thanks.
Great review as always. Due to my lack of off road ability and confidence will stick with Sports routers, but must admit Triumph looks nice, cheers Andy.
Tourers not routers lol
Well you'd be daft to take a router off-road too...
Thanks for a great review, best start saving my pocket money
Very nice summary ! Got to demo a Rally Pro ( love the green as well) and a GSA 850 back to back in March before the world came to a halt. The Tiger feels much lighter and nimble, ride height is slightly lower and you don't feel all that mass of plastic just in front of you like the GSA has. The quickshifter is superb like my Tuono while the BMW shifter is downright clunky. In fact the shifter on the GS 1250 was as well. The Tiger's geometry is perfect for my size (6ft) and I'm sure I could ride anywhere all day and be completely comfortable. I agree about the TFT, it seems BMW has the gold standard for sure. I don't like the Aprilia one either and it has no gas gauge!
It seems we are in agreement! Stay tuned for my next video on this bike where I ride it back to back with the GS and compare the two....
Dear Mr Flyer, enjoy your bike reviews even if they are on bikes that don’t float my boat. I would like to see you “do” the MV Agusta Turismo Veloce though!
Totally agree with you on the colors thing!
They have got it right with the lowered version aswel ,a 5,2 female friend fits on perfectly with her feet flat on the floor
Andy re white colour scheme, I’ve got a BMW S1000R in white. I just bought a sticker kit off eBay, 3M of course & dressed it up! Gotta say now it looks trick.😎👍🏼 If anything just say a pin stripe kit in red & or black of both. Highlight around the tank stickers. Personalise it. 🇦🇺
Don't worry about that larger front wheel, counter steer is your friend.. ;)
Agree colours could be better, but cash pending prob my next touring bike.
I agree with those .....did you find the suspension....electronic on the back and manual on the front I found it pitches back n forward when your chucking it around and I changed the rear on the fly continuously to try n dial it out .quick shifter is brilliant too yes
Hi Andy for what it's worth i'm with you on the tft screens, i took out a 2020 street triple rs, great bike but screens too busy, we all check are speed near camera's glance down and there's too much going on? as for the rev counter that's really hard to see, such a shame, i guess because i'm a 68 child like your good self it's hard to let go of what your accustom too, O well sign of the times me thinks!!!!!! ATB Wayne............
Totally agree!
As always great review Andy! Just tried both versions and was slightly sceptical about that 21" front wheel but you know what. I could get used to any version. Especially if you never tried GT and bought a rally version. Slightly less flickable and changing the direction of travel was felt tiny bit delayed but no dramas :)
I'm 5 foot 9 (175cm) and had no problem with rally version which had seat at the lowest position. Slightly raised heels :)
Nice one!
These beauties have just arrived here in Brazil, at higher prices. Won’t be getting one anytime soon. Instead, will trade in my XRX low seat for a used XRt. Surely a lot of people will just switch to the new model, just because it’s a new model. Cheers from Brasília.
Thinking of you in Brazil. I hope things will get better for you soon🙏
From the UK
ditto....
A year on and the crazy crazy government is showing less and less capability to steer things properly. Economy Minister’s statements have set the market in a crazy upwards spiral and now the XRt I wanted is close to impossible to get, which is why I have put a deposit on a new Tiger 900 GT.
Great videos as always full of good information. I really enjoy your vids especially about the tiger as I have the 800 and love to hear other people opinions of Triumph. But the hissing noise was just too painful for my old ears so I couldn't watch the full video.
Hopefully your next vid will be back to good audio 😋
I hope so!!
Good video and summary TMF
my left ear loved this video :D
Looking forward to seeing your GS comparison video. I've just cancelled my 900 purchase because I'm so torn between the attributes of both bikes !
Stay tuned!
Great video fantastic bike stay safe 🇬🇧👍🏻
Great review!
Thanks!
If I was to get this bike, it would have to be a dual road version so I could go out into the bush(Australia) and go exploring down a few dirt roads. Annoying Triumph haven’t paid more attention to detail with the electronic settings ,switches,TFT screen. A big part of the bike you have to live with. Have to get some aftermarket rear indicators that don’t break,couldn’t live with that off road.
Great review, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Right.. back again..I bought the 800 xrt and after 13k km , absolutely no regrets. So.. I went today to try the 900 GT pro with the intend of upgrading but left disappointed. The bike is brilliant in all ways except one..the vibration through the bars and footrests was noticeable at 3000..mildly irritating at 4k and got increasingly worse and was on borderline miffed by the time 8000 came and went. Even the missus was surprised at the amount of massage her lower cheeks were getting through the grabrails. You didnt mention this on your reviews so wondered what you thought ??. To be honest, I just cant see myself living with that amount of vibes, no matter what the Beach Boys had to say on the matter. Be interested if you have any views on this. Great channel from you..keep up the good work. Steve from the Kingdom of Denmark
Sound works good for me TMF my wife wore out my right ear in the truck (LHD in Canada) so my Left ear still works good unless i ever moved back to the UK then i would be completely deaf :-)
Nice one!
you can copy your left channel audio track on to you right channel track on your time line. Problem solved.... keep up the good work sir.... :)
If only I could! I use Power Director on the PC and it has no audio editing (only single channel) facilities.....
I can confirm that the orange Street Triple is by far the best colour. Ever.
Nah, Roulette Green speed triple was better. 😁
Fabulous bike indeed. 6500km completed on my Rally Pro green and do love it. One thing that never gets mentioned is how much cooler this bike is to ride, especially compared to my 1200 Explorer. Here in Oz it was unbearable in summer.
One thing has cropped up though with my Rally Pro and its the quick shifter, was working flawlessly up until 2 days ago, the up shift is displaying a lot of resistance where as before it was smooth as silk, yet the downshift was always a bit hit and miss, now the downshift seems to be working better. Bike also not starting first go took me 3 goes the same day the quick shifter started playing up. I have phoned my dealer and we are hoping its a software fix...🤔🤔
Ooh - good luck!
Any higher speed riding (80 + mph)? I hear the motor gets buzzy at those speeds that you can feel in the grips, pegs, etc.
@@robertwebber4767 80mph = 128kmh, illegal speeds here in Oz, not saying its not possible to do but not for any sustained period of distance. I've had it at highway speeds of 110kmh and don't notice any difference to my 1200 Explorer to be honest.
Triumph colors: Black Red White Silver Black Red White Silver Black Red White Silver Black Red White Silver Black Red White Silver Black Red White Silver Black Red White Silver Black Red White Silver Black Red White Silver Khaki Green.
Yep you defo like this bike, or seen one in the flesh, I am hoping they update the Tiger 1050 sport but I don’t think they will. See what you mean about the colour range. It’s a shame you couldn’t get to ride it more die to the C word.Top video
Should be due to the C word 😂
I'm looking forward to your report on the Rally version, and comparison between the two. At 9' 2" tall with a 36" inseam, I'm tempted to go in that direction but will only be using it on-tarmac.
At nine feet tall I’m guessing you’ll need a bigger windscreen....
@@TheMissendenFlyer LOL 6 feet!
Comparing the tft to BMW just isn't fair. BMW is probably going to better at just about everything they do. I'm a big fan of Triumph and I understand the point you are making. Love the information.
I think it’s an entirely fair comparison to make!
great video i have just purchased a Rally Pro and i am having trouble with refitting the seat , seems a bit fiddly compared to my Vstrom any future videos would be great,
Yassss. Been waiting for this.
I’ve just ridden the Rally Pro and was very impressed by it. I’m possibly looking to change my 2017, 1050 Sport next year as I fancy having a go at some green lanes and the RP seems to fit the gap as it is comfortable, fast across the mid range and has excellent off road capabilities. The on road performance (I’m presuming) will be very similar to the GT Pro but the 21” front wheel causes a slow change of direction in S bends, something that you should be aware of before trying to ‘flick-flack’ though them at speed. Don’t get me wrong, it’s no slouch though the corners, you just need to get used to it. Hope this helps. Have fun.
Great info...I"m back and forth between the GT and the Rally. I keep hearing how well the Rally does on pavement.
If BMW have not patented the jog wheel that would be worth stealing. Much better than a joystick. Looking forward to the reworked 1200
i just purchased a brand new 21 plate 900gt and to say im disapointed is a huge huge understatement .. first off the bike just feels terrible to ride slow, lumpy lurchy terrible around town its just not comfortabe to ride . you can feel the fi strugle and at some revs you can feel it pulse as it strugles to work out what its doing . there is a harsh vibration through the bike at moderate speeds and i have a roughness through the drive train that feels like a tight chain ,its not tight . the engine also sounds tick tick ticky as soon as it warms up and more like 20k bike than a 200miles .. if you wind it up to motorway speed things are a little better but with only 200 miles on the clock im already thinking of moving it on . time to take it back to triumpy i think
Sounds like you may have bought a dud!
Hello Mr. Flyer thanks for all your videos I enjoy it very much! I’m from Mexico and I currently own a Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle 2019 which I love by the way but I’m planning to buy a second bike and keep the Scrambler as part of my small garage collection. Considering that you already have six motorcycles in your garage I would like to know your opinion on which of the following options you would choose first: Triumph options Tiger GT Pro, Bobber Black, Speed Twin. BMW options F850GS full equipped, R NineT, NineT Scrambler and Suzuki’s Katana. Please don’t say “it depends on the use you want to give to the bike” just imagine that all of them are equally good for you but you just have budget to choose one for your small garage collection you want to start. Thank you in advance and all the best 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I’d have the Speed Twin....
And what about if you have to decide between GT Pro and F850GS?
How does it compare with the Tiger 800 at highway speeds?
Triumph is proud of the Tiger 900's *270° cross-plane crank for low rpm torque* ,
but how does it compare with the 800's flat crank at highway rpm? More vibration?
For UK touring from a few days to a couple of wks. If you had the choice of Tiger 900 GT pro or Yamaha Tracer 900 GT, what would swing it? Cheers.
I got tinnitus to listening to this review.
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