‘You computerised people`….love it! Great review and seems a good uncomplicated bike. Knee angle on your reviews really useful for us old people with knackered knees!
So glad you "get" these ADV bikes now - it's their all-purpose nature that makes them so appealing to me for sure - loved the Tiger 850 Sport, I suspect I recently had this very bike in my garage, hugely under rated in my opinion. Loved the video! All the best - Andy.
I watch tons of youtube motorcycle content and vloggers, and you by far have the best audio set up, I could actually hear exactly what the bike sounds like while riding!
I own a 900GT. Having grown up during the golden age of motorcycling in the 60s and 70s, I agree on the styling. Still, I love dirt bike ergonomics on a big street bike, and I love this Tiger! You Brits can’t be beat for sports cars, bikes, and double guns.
Great! There are many styling aspects of the bike that are very nice indeed, but the general ‘adventure bike’ appendages and frame could look so much better with a complete redesign
Got one and I'm completely happy. I am 166 cm, 66 kg and am not too bothered by the seat height & weight. Since Iam 71 now, I may consider a low seat option just for convenience. But other than that, I think you got everything spot on! Thanks foe this very sensibly put together vidgo.
My first time on this channel and I happily subscribed! I stopped in because this bike is one I'm very interested in. You did such a good job describing and explaining it, I'm sure the Tiger 850 will be mine eventually! Good job man, I look forward to viewing more of your content!!!
Nice exhaust note! Holy smokes does that sound fantastic. A Ducati sound. Adventure bikes are all roads motorcycles, often loved for their Swiss Army knife abilities. It really is the ultimate super slab tourer as many roads you may come are crap. Really good looking bike and over view. Thanks.
Well done on the review! After owning several adventure bikes, I now own an 850 sport. After 10k miles, I feel you nailed everything I know about it. It's a fun bike that can do just about anything you ask of it, except the rough off road trails. Get a lighter dirt bike for that kind of work.
This is the bike you buy if you want the torque of a 4 cylinder but the sound of a twin. I bought one yesterday, getting delivery on weekend. Super excited
Agree on the cookie cutter styling of adventure bikes. I'm sure it has much to do with the jack of all trades nature of them. Bike fits you. Great review!
Comment @ 4:35 in. I had the same issue with the seat height and it not seeming seated and slipping. It's the middle bracket. There's a pocket it sits in and is a little finicky to place correctly. Great review! I'm loving my Tiger 850 here in central Texas!
@@MrDarcy-OlMan I enjoy your and this one! This comment is probably redundant now, but there are two metal rods that both need to be adjusted when you change the seat height, not just the one at the back, when rear and middle rods are located in their brackets it should be solid then, if its like the old Tiger
Great review, nice to see the Ol Man experience an adventure bike epiphany, bit worried though that he appears to have lost an inch in height, while riding a Harley he was 6'3 tall but after riding the 850 Sport he's now 6'2 , clearly needs to ride more Harley's !!!
Love your reviews exactly what I like, I'm an everyday user and currently have a had a varadero 1000 and am looking at this one as it looks like it will do everything I need. Keep up the great work
Like yourself I have not seen the point of adventure bikes,but having a Harley that I like to preserve from the salt in the winter,and a farm I need to get round regularly I started studying their viability.One name kept coming up in reviews,the Yamaha Tenere 700.What a bike,does everything an enduro can do,but also flies down a motorwayAt a lot less money than the Triumph 850,with much better off road capability,and being by far the best looking adventure bike,was my first choice.Couldn’t be happier.
Took out the 900 recently for a test as there were no 850s on demo, same in many ways, but I found it felt a bit cheap. The rep struggled to adjust the seat height in front of me and the mirror was flapping about as it was loose on the motorway! It’s a light bike mind. Good riding position but just didn’t feel very premium compared to some Honda’s, Harleys and BMW. Great review, can’t get enough of those Welsh roads.
Great review! You hit the ‘why’ for adventure bikes perfectly. While I love the look of classic bikes, not so much keeping them shining. Chrome is great…. On someone else’s bike lol. I could see this as my next bike. Form follows function. Ride it, at the end of the day hit it with the garden hose and be done.
Yep, that’s all you need for road and a bit of light off road. Still a bit heavy compared to the KTM 690 though (weight of the extra cylinder) and you’d need to change those tyres for anything serious off-road; TET, Spanish sandy tracks or French gloopy mud! I’d be interested to see their new dual-sport when it appears, please do a vid on that, but until then I’ll stick with my CRF450L. Excellent video all in all! 👍
I’m a huge BM and KTM fan. (I thought I preferred twins !) I rented one of these in the States and was gob smacked ! The engine is superb. So playful and fun to ride. Opened my eyes !
Another great review 👍 👍I’ve got the Gt Pro and I love it , it’s a brilliant do it all bike ! I’ve recently done the NC 500 ,One of our friend did it on a Triumph Bobber (he looked cool , But he really suffered) , you made a great point about the styling of adventure bikes , and I agree they don’t look good ! !
Well I have one of these, my forth tiger, best bike ever for everything. I've had plenty of different bikes over the years the fjr1300 is great for the blat across to southen Germany but not so good in the pyrenees, the tiger does it all. I bought the 850 because less buttons and crap you don't need.so top bike well done triumph...
I agree with you on the styling but for what the bike can do sounds like my kind of bike great review thanks keep up the good work and hello from Western Australia 🇦🇺 👍
Great honest review! A friend of mine owns a H.D Fat Boy. He loves his bike, however, lately, he's been into riding country roads, camping, and that sort of things. I told him that these ADV bikes would be perfect for those rides but he was skeptical. Like you, he is realizing that the versatility of these bikes would allow him to go further. He´s 5'4" by the way, be he would be just fine I think.
Like you, until fairly recently I didn't get the point. Then I bought a Tiger 900 on an impulse. Now I get it. Best money I ever spent. BTW, seat heights are a little misleading and shouldn't put people off from going to a dealer and actually sitting on a bike that (on paper) may seem a little high for them. I'm 5'6" with a 30 in inseam, weigh 160 pounds and, because the seat is narrow, I can almost flatfoot the bike with the seat in the high position.
Yep … Adventure bikes are too heavy off road ! You are correct ..(don’t be hard on yourself, your original thoughts were and are correct !) but Adventure bikes are good on road with great visibility and luggage ability….
Love the Tiger always, ADVs are pretty useful handy tools to have as a go anywhere on 2 wheels solution. Personally have a Kawasaki Versys 650 for the past 5yrs and plan to keep it for a while more, you should try it. Old school tractor of an engine with only ABS available in the electronics department and a punchy torquey low end. No Traction Control, Riders Modes, etc etc to deal with, Twist & Go bike in the purest sense. Howdy from Mumbai, India. Cheers mate.
Nice report Sarg…!!! I’m tall like you and prefer the scrambler look… but 3 cylinders are so smooth and quick… A new look with the same power source would be spot on..!! Well Done…
Hurricane Ida took my water, my electricity and big parts of my house, but GASP! I lost my internet until today. Jeez, over six weeks without Darcy and Dad ... the horror! Beaut of a bike, thanx, S
Moto Guzzi does the V85TT which is a retro 80s bike, different than anything else on the market and very capable. As you want bikes to take a 'step back' you might like it's looks, try and review one.
Triumph gives you a good bike that is very easy for most to get on with and looks like a big bike with less of weight issues of the larger adventure bikes. Very nice looking bike but I prefer a bit more power for the motorway/ freeways for me.
Just got mine, agree with everything you said, especially that ugly rev counter. There are 4 display options, you'd think one of them would be a traditional round tachometer with a needle.
Good review and told me what I wanted to know. I have a 1200 GSA which is heavy and becoming less wieldy for me. My next bike will be lighter for sure. I like the sit up and beg position of so-called adventure bikes which generally have decent protection and allow you to ride all day and give a great view all round. Look forward to the next review.
Adventure bikes are really the "Chelsea Tractors" of the bike world, they still retain a degree of off road capability for an occasional foray off tarmac but their forte is on road practicality. A combination of good luggage carrying capacity and relaxed, comfortable riding position with rider friendly power delivery. I haven't seen an adventure bike yet that I'd call a "looker" (unlike my Street Scrambler❤️) but it's obvious why they sell so well.
13:04 my oh my :). I am glad to see you converted because it is the only thing that I could never agree with you on. Anyways, here in my city in the US I can get one of these for $11,995 but a local dealer has a 2020 leftover Tiger 900 for $12,500 in Pure White which I love. It is bare bones but I love it like that. For just $505 more, I think it is worth getting the 900. What do you think? They may even be willing to drop the price a bit more since they've had it for a while, but not sure.
My favourite Tiger. I don't want complicated technology and I think this bike looks the best of the range. I agree with you: adventure bikes need to go back to the old days style-wise, which is why I like the 790 Adventure R: high front mudguard and no fairing. Plus I like the 790's engine, of course.
I think a lot of people would like to see the adventure bikes with a completely different look. Hopefully this discount will get the designers thinking
I had the previous version of the Tiger (800). Brilliant all rounder. Adding the Arrow end can made it sound amazing!. I agree with you on the styling though - bring back the Yamaha XT500!
Its $12,000 in the US but adding the center stand, decent skip plate, crash bars, heated grips, Barkbuster handguards, and side panniers tacks on close to $2,100. Given the engine, Brembo's, and decent Anakee Adventure tires, this appears to be a great overall ADV package but $14,100 is a bit of a hurtle to jump over for a road focused ADV bike with light off road capabilities. I like the blue better than the red.
Seams to be that you are not the only Moto-dinosaur on that planet 😀 I also think that almost all adventure bikes looks the same and for me the only slightly different would be Moto Guzzi 85TT which is beautiful for me. On the other hand 100% agree with you that they are very practical and user friendly for all purposes. Very good review, as usual high quality movie and really professionally edited 👍
I 100% agree about what he said in terms of power. I just wish triumph wasn't so expensive, I mean I get it's more expensive in my country than it is in yours, but still. In my opinion trying if it's one of the few British vehicles that you can count on not to break down constantly, well one of the few modern ones. Range rovers on the side of the road all the time here. Jeeps too but I think that has more to do with everyone tries to go "overlanding" now, I don't understand how payloads work. Cuz these Jeeps always look smushed. But honestly back to subject that's a really great looking bike and he was 100% correct you do not need that kind of power that you see everyone riding around on. I have a friend who goes on a 700s cc out in the Rockies all the time. If it's enough for the the Rockies it's enough for everywhere. I don't even like driving through them in a car, they scare hell out of me.
Wow! What a stunning review sir. Why look anywhere else for an adventure bike 👍👏👍. Like you said 850cc is plenty. What is the need to look at 1200cc plus adventure bikes?
A very informative review, thanks. Definitely a case of function over form in my opinion....it just doesn't stand out from the crowd. I particularly dislike the headlight(s)...it (they) just looks way too small for the bike. I would want a bike that i could stand back and drool over and this one just doesn't do it for me, even though it is technically very able.
What a great bike!! I am also waiting for different looking adventure bikes. Let´s see what will come. Maybe the new Husqarna Norden, or the Ducati Desert X , which looks a (little?) bit like the Lucky Explorer Cagiva Elephant from the eighties...Thx for the Review!! Well done!
I currently have three motorcycles, a Honda CBF 650, Royal Enfield interceptor 650 and a Kawasaki Vulcan 650s and I believe the Triumph Tiger 850 will incorporate the best of all the other motorcycles I have.
Good Review. My wish list is add cruise and ditch the rain mode for offroad mode. It would be ideal. And I agree, with this price point, I'd prefer analog gauges like I have on my Triumph Sprint ST. Not a fan of their digital User Interface, its pretty rubbish. Very tempted and would upgrade my Triumph if only it had those few things or let me add them on. Cheers!
Thanks buddy. Interesting points indeed. This one is very much road focused although it’s fine in the farm tracks, that’s likely the reason for no off-road mode. Digital displays are certainly the norm on most bikes these days 👍🏼
That more of a street version but with decent 80/20 tires it would work ok for gravel or fire roads. I'm curious on how it works perform on say a 500 mile trip doing 80-90 mph on American interstate highways? How comfortable would the seat be after 8-10 hours, vibrations, and mpg at those speeds. I think the tiger 1200 would be better but that's twice the price. When the new Tiger 1200 comes out please do a review of you can get your hands on one. I'm interested in that bike being a replacement for my HD RK.
Hard to do over here; our roads are so overcrowded once out of the countryside. It was very comfortable in the time I rode it. We’ll certainly testride the new models that come out!
At 90mph the 1200 could well be better. For best efficiency you should only use half the engines power. At 70mph a 2litre car engine will probably use less fuel than a 1litre engine.
You've got a point regarding the Adventure bike category. Its a versatile style of bike. Tourers can leave you out of luck when you find an off road track however brief the ride might be, but not the Triumph. How does it compare to the new Harley Pan Am?
I did similar trails on the Pan American and Tiger 850 and I’d rather be on the tiger because it’s much lighter and felt more confidence inspiring. Both are very good road bikes. We’re working our way through all the Tigers and there’s certainly one to tick everyones box 👍🏼
@@constantineco we all want a 19" wire front wheel. The f800gs would have been a better bike with A 19" the 21" is just marketing. It's never helpful on road to have a 21" wheel. It would have took sales from the f700gs and the r1200gs that way.
Great review sir, I myself am looking at something like this to replace my Gsxs1000 as I no longer need a screaming 1000cc rocket and there arent many bikes like this catering for the shorter 30" legs. The XR range with cast wheels could be right up there with the Honda x runner in my interest. Under 200kg is a real bonus too.
I agree that dials look better, but I find a digital speedo is so much better to read at a glance, I have bikes with both , on my TT1200 I occasionally have to look twice to take in what speed I’m doing, on my RRV Fireblade it’s a nightmare, the numbers on the dial are tiny and the domed lense mainly reflects my hi vis!, in fact eventually I fitted a digital mountain bike speedo under the clocks so I can now read my speed at a glance, the only problem is it stops reading at 130mph, strange that the designer of that little unit thought it would need to read that high!!
I must admit the triumph tiger sport 850 does really suit you....to a tea you've got the right build for it ....even though your really into Harley's and classic retro motorcycle's👍
Very nice video, i have a versys 650 and want something different. No paralel 2 for me pls. But i like the versys for its ergonomics. Versys 1000 way to heavy. This is maybe the bike, i have a dealer in my city!
Pretty sure you need to adjust both metal bars under the seat not just the rear one, same system as my 800xc. This is perhaps why your seat slipped under load.
Makes me really think about an adventure bike as apposed to my CB1100. I love the look of my CB1100, with all the chrome and classic design, but it’s that versatility and lower weight you’ve highlighted that gets me thinking. I way prefer a gravel pedal cycle way above my racing road cycle, gets you to places the road cycle can’t. Like you say, if only the design of adventure bikes were more retro, nearest thing I suppose is the Moto Guzzi TT85. Your video has certainly got me thinking !!!
Any idea how this stacks against the BMW F850GS or F900XR? I've owned an F800S in the past so I'm quite a fan of the BMW inline twin but have never ridden a triple.
@@MrDarcy-OlMan are they one of the notorious brands that have messed you around with bikes? The 800 was a little tractor of a bike. Never big on power but also never short on it either.
Good review, I quite like the styling but I’m with you re it would be good to have a bit more innovation or a reinvention of some of the bigger trial style bikes from yesteryear
What makes the adventure bikes popular is it’s ergonomics, the upright seating position, and not carrying luggage, they have the most comfortable seating position. unfortunately manufactures wants to make different bikes for different roads and usage so they can sell one bike in different category. They just change handlebar, add a few fairings, change tires and call it adventure.
@@MrDarcy-OlMan thanks, I just spent little money and changed the uncomfortable ergonomics of my sport naked bike ( Gsx s750) to a sport adventure bike for road use, saved $$$ of selling and buying an adventure bike! I have video on upgrade, if interested take a look,
Best review on the Tiger 850 Sport.
Peace from Tucson, AZ
Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼
‘You computerised people`….love it! Great review and seems a good uncomplicated bike. Knee angle on your reviews really useful for us old people with knackered knees!
Haha yes 👍🏼 Thanks yes knee angle isn’t something everyone considers
So glad you "get" these ADV bikes now - it's their all-purpose nature that makes them so appealing to me for sure - loved the Tiger 850 Sport, I suspect I recently had this very bike in my garage, hugely under rated in my opinion. Loved the video! All the best - Andy.
Thanks Andy! Yes it took a while for the penny to drop lol 👍🏼👍🏼
I watch tons of youtube motorcycle content and vloggers, and you by far have the best audio set up, I could actually hear exactly what the bike sounds like while riding!
Thanks buddy. Plus we don’t rabbit on while you’re trying to hear the engine 😏👍🏼
I own a 900GT. Having grown up during the golden age of motorcycling in the 60s and 70s, I agree on the styling. Still, I love dirt bike ergonomics on a big street bike, and I love this Tiger! You Brits can’t be beat for sports cars, bikes, and double guns.
Great! There are many styling aspects of the bike that are very nice indeed, but the general ‘adventure bike’ appendages and frame could look so much better with a complete redesign
Got one and I'm completely happy. I am 166 cm, 66 kg and am not too bothered by the seat height & weight. Since Iam 71 now, I may consider a low seat option just for convenience. But other than that, I think you got everything spot on! Thanks foe this very sensibly put together vidgo.
Great to hear 💯👍🏼
My first time on this channel and I happily subscribed! I stopped in because this bike is one I'm very interested in. You did such a good job describing and explaining it, I'm sure the Tiger 850 will be mine eventually! Good job man, I look forward to viewing more of your content!!!
Welcome aboard! Yes definitely a fabulous bike! Hope you enjoy watching our other videos 👍🏼👍🏼
Nice exhaust note! Holy smokes does that sound fantastic. A Ducati sound. Adventure bikes are all roads motorcycles, often loved for their Swiss Army knife abilities. It really is the ultimate super slab tourer as many roads you may come are crap. Really good looking bike and over view. Thanks.
Yes definitely ! Agreed 💯
Great video and very informative..loved the honesty around the adventure bike change of mind.
Thanks buddy. Took a while for the penny to drop for me lol
Well done on the review! After owning several adventure bikes, I now own an 850 sport. After 10k miles, I feel you nailed everything I know about it. It's a fun bike that can do just about anything you ask of it, except the rough off road trails. Get a lighter dirt bike for that kind of work.
Thanks buddy. Awesome bike indeed 👍🏼👍🏼
This is the bike you buy if you want the torque of a 4 cylinder but the sound of a twin. I bought one yesterday, getting delivery on weekend. Super excited
Agree on the cookie cutter styling of adventure bikes. I'm sure it has much to do with the jack of all trades nature of them. Bike fits you. Great review!
Yes it must do, thank you!
Comment @ 4:35 in. I had the same issue with the seat height and it not seeming seated and slipping. It's the middle bracket. There's a pocket it sits in and is a little finicky to place correctly. Great review! I'm loving my Tiger 850 here in central Texas!
Ahh ok yes 👍🏼 I’d say it’s our favourite of all the Tigers 💯
@@MrDarcy-OlMan I enjoy your and this one! This comment is probably redundant now, but there are two metal rods that both need to be adjusted when you change the seat height, not just the one at the back, when rear and middle rods are located in their brackets it should be solid then, if its like the old Tiger
My Lord I’ve been riding Harley Davidson‘s for 32 years, I just may make the change to adventure riding. Great demonstration my friend.
Great review, nice to see the Ol Man experience an adventure bike epiphany, bit worried though that he appears to have lost an inch in height, while riding a Harley he was 6'3 tall but after riding the 850 Sport he's now 6'2 , clearly needs to ride more Harley's !!!
Thanks buddy haha yes the 6’3” was an estimate! I actually measured myself 😬
Great video! Didn't think I'd like a bike like this, but I have changed my mind. THANKS!
Thanks buddy. Honestly it’s so good 👍🏼
Came here for the bike, but have to say that is a beautiful home .
Another cracking review ! I own a tiger 1200. It's a great machine.
Thanks buddy. Awesome 💯
Love your honest opinion, Really like your idea of redesigning an adventure bike to the late 80's great show.
Thanks very much 👍🏼👍🏼
Love your reviews exactly what I like, I'm an everyday user and currently have a had a varadero 1000 and am looking at this one as it looks like it will do everything I need. Keep up the great work
Thanks buddy. Definitely the best ADV bike I've ridden
Like yourself I have not seen the point of adventure bikes,but having a Harley that I like to preserve from the salt in the winter,and a farm I need to get round regularly I started studying their viability.One name kept coming up in reviews,the Yamaha Tenere 700.What a bike,does everything an enduro can do,but also flies down a motorwayAt a lot less money than the Triumph 850,with much better off road capability,and being by far the best looking adventure bike,was my first choice.Couldn’t be happier.
OK great! 👍🏼
Now that's what I'm talking about! Great video! 👍👍👍
Thanks mate 👍🏼
Looks like a fun bike , good review , nice scenery.
Thanks you!
Took out the 900 recently for a test as there were no 850s on demo, same in many ways, but I found it felt a bit cheap. The rep struggled to adjust the seat height in front of me and the mirror was flapping about as it was loose on the motorway! It’s a light bike mind. Good riding position but just didn’t feel very premium compared to some Honda’s, Harleys and BMW. Great review, can’t get enough of those Welsh roads.
OK got you. Did you get one of them? Yes the Welsh roads are lovely
@@MrDarcy-OlMan nah, stuck with my 500X which has some rally raid bits on it.
@@grahamhiggins1 have you seen the 2021 cb500x it now comes with USD forks. No excuse for the nc750x and the bmw f750gs now.
@@chrishart8548 yes it looks amazing, plus double front discs, I won’t upgrade though as I take the old model out in filthy conditions.
@@grahamhiggins1 never even noticed the double disc brakes.
Great review of a very versatile bike.Loved the dogs brief appearance need more of that 🤣
Thanks buddy! Yes haha 🐾
Great review! You hit the ‘why’ for adventure bikes perfectly. While I love the look of classic bikes, not so much keeping them shining. Chrome is great…. On someone else’s bike lol. I could see this as my next bike. Form follows function. Ride it, at the end of the day hit it with the garden hose and be done.
Great points David 👍🏼👍🏼
Just watched this again. Good review of a bike I rather like. Bikes don't need burdening down with excess technology. This one has enough.
Yes agreed. I preferred this to the 900
Great review I’m thinking of getting this bike, I like the fact that it’s not loaded with tech it’s got the basics which is all I need.😊
Yep, that’s all you need for road and a bit of light off road. Still a bit heavy compared to the KTM 690 though (weight of the extra cylinder) and you’d need to change those tyres for anything serious off-road; TET, Spanish sandy tracks or French gloopy mud! I’d be interested to see their new dual-sport when it appears, please do a vid on that, but until then I’ll stick with my CRF450L. Excellent video all in all! 👍
Thanks bro . Interesting points 👍🏼👍🏼
I’m a huge BM and KTM fan. (I thought I preferred twins !)
I rented one of these in the States and was gob smacked !
The engine is superb. So playful and fun to ride. Opened my eyes !
Yes the Triumphs are pretty amazing!
Another great review 👍 👍I’ve got the Gt Pro and I love it , it’s a brilliant do it all bike ! I’ve recently done the NC 500 ,One of our friend did it on a Triumph Bobber (he looked cool , But he really suffered) , you made a great point about the styling of adventure bikes , and I agree they don’t look good ! !
Thanks buddy. Great to hear your points and story
Well I have one of these, my forth tiger, best bike ever for everything. I've had plenty of different bikes over the years the fjr1300 is great for the blat across to southen Germany but not so good in the pyrenees, the tiger does it all. I bought the 850 because less buttons and crap you don't need.so top bike well done triumph...
I agree with you on the styling but for what the bike can do sounds like my kind of bike great review thanks keep up the good work and hello from Western Australia 🇦🇺 👍
Right on! Thanks bro
Great honest review!
A friend of mine owns a H.D Fat Boy. He loves his bike, however, lately, he's been into riding country roads, camping, and that sort of things. I told him that these ADV bikes would be perfect for those rides but he was skeptical. Like you, he is realizing that the versatility of these bikes would allow him to go further. He´s 5'4" by the way, be he would be just fine I think.
Thanks buddy. Yes that’s it 💯
Just came across this channel absolutely love your content!! Gained another subscriber 🤙 keep it up gents!!
Welcome aboard 👍🏼👍🏼
Like you, until fairly recently I didn't get the point. Then I bought a Tiger 900 on an impulse. Now I get it. Best money I ever spent. BTW, seat heights are a little misleading and shouldn't put people off from going to a dealer and actually sitting on a bike that (on paper) may seem a little high for them. I'm 5'6" with a 30 in inseam, weigh 160 pounds and, because the seat is narrow, I can almost flatfoot the bike with the seat in the high position.
Good points 👍🏼👍🏼
Great review! I work in motorcycle sales and the 850 Sport is my favourite bike. 👍🏻
This vs the tiger 900? I love the rally pro but hate the gold forks.
Yep … Adventure bikes are too heavy off road ! You are correct ..(don’t be hard on yourself, your original thoughts were and are correct !)
but Adventure bikes are good on road with great visibility and luggage ability….
Thanks bro!
Love the Tiger always, ADVs are pretty useful handy tools to have as a go anywhere on 2 wheels solution. Personally have a Kawasaki Versys 650 for the past 5yrs and plan to keep it for a while more, you should try it. Old school tractor of an engine with only ABS available in the electronics department and a punchy torquey low end. No Traction Control, Riders Modes, etc etc to deal with, Twist & Go bike in the purest sense.
Howdy from Mumbai, India. Cheers mate.
Yes indeed! Thanks buddy 💯👍🏼
Nice report Sarg…!!!
I’m tall like you and prefer the scrambler look… but 3 cylinders are so smooth and quick…
A new look with the same power source would be spot on..!! Well Done…
Thanks buddy! Yes maybe we’ll get the designers thinking 🤔👍🏼
Great review, I wish more people would show the knee angle when seated. It was even the best colour.
Thanks buddy! Yes it’s an important consideration 💯
Me encantó ver Tu reseña!!! Saludos des de Argentina con mi Scrambler 1200!!! Amo esta moto!
Great review, just ordered one today. Expected middle November. 👍
Awesome 👍🏼👍🏼
Hurricane Ida took my water, my electricity and big parts of my house, but GASP! I lost my internet until today. Jeez, over six weeks without Darcy and Dad ... the horror!
Beaut of a bike, thanx,
S
Crickey we didn’t know about that! Welcome back 👍🏼👍🏼
Brilliant review again keep good work up
Thanks bro 👍🏼👍🏼
Great content as always. Looking forward for the reviews on the new R18s.
Thanks buddy! Unfortunately BMW is so far away from us now that we can’t afford to go and collect the bikes.
Your seat keeps dropping down because you have to adjust the front adjuster the same way as you adjust the rear adjuster under the seat
Thanks for you review! Tomorrow I go to try one here in Sutton! Thanks Mate
Thanks buddy. Good luck. Let us know how you get on 👍🏼
Moto Guzzi does the V85TT which is a retro 80s bike, different than anything else on the market and very capable. As you want bikes to take a 'step back' you might like it's looks, try and review one.
Yes indeed. 👍🏼
Spot on review. I’ve had one since June 2021. Great job.
Triumph gives you a good bike that is very easy for most to get on with and looks like a big bike with less of weight issues of the larger adventure bikes. Very nice looking bike but I prefer a bit more power for the motorway/ freeways for me.
Yes true. Very impressed with it 👍🏼
Just got mine, agree with everything you said, especially that ugly rev counter. There are 4 display options, you'd think one of them would be a traditional round tachometer with a needle.
There is one mode in which the tach and speed numbers roll one above the other. I use that on my 850.. Quick view.
Good review and told me what I wanted to know. I have a 1200 GSA which is heavy and becoming less wieldy for me. My next bike will be lighter for sure. I like the sit up and beg position of so-called adventure bikes which generally have decent protection and allow you to ride all day and give a great view all round. Look forward to the next review.
Thanks buddy. We’ve got the Tiger 900 coming next week! 👍🏼👍🏼
Excellent review, they say enthusiasm is contagious….you have it bucket loads in this review 👍
Much appreciated 👍🏼
I think I’m starting to fall in love with this bike 😍
I prefer it to the larger capacity adv bikes 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Same here. It just makes more sense price wise compared to the ever so famous GS1250 or even the Tiger 900 GT's.
Good job. I hope you get a chance to ride a v85tt MG. Look forward to that review.
Loved the cameo appearance by the dog, he needs more air time. :)
Haha yes! 😁
I love the sound of this triple. The “T” plane crank is just sounds so much meaner. Wish mote triples used it
Yes it’s awesome
Adventure bikes are really the "Chelsea Tractors" of the bike world, they still retain a degree of off road capability for an occasional foray off tarmac but their forte is on road practicality. A combination of good luggage carrying capacity and relaxed, comfortable riding position with rider friendly power delivery. I haven't seen an adventure bike yet that I'd call a "looker" (unlike my Street Scrambler❤️) but it's obvious why they sell so well.
Very good points well made 👍🏼
The V85TT?
Great video as always,agree about creating a 80’s style adventure bike.
Thanks buddy. Wouldn’t it be awesome
13:04 my oh my :). I am glad to see you converted because it is the only thing that I could never agree with you on. Anyways, here in my city in the US I can get one of these for $11,995 but a local dealer has a 2020 leftover Tiger 900 for $12,500 in Pure White which I love. It is bare bones but I love it like that. For just $505 more, I think it is worth getting the 900. What do you think? They may even be willing to drop the price a bit more since they've had it for a while, but not sure.
Finally converted! We’re reviewing the 900 soon so we’ll find out. Knowing Triumph I’m pretty sure they’re all very good! 👍🏼
Totally agree with you about restyling the adventure bikes and this one would definitely look better in red 👍
Thanks JoJo 👍🏼
My favourite Tiger. I don't want complicated technology and I think this bike looks the best of the range. I agree with you: adventure bikes need to go back to the old days style-wise, which is why I like the 790 Adventure R: high front mudguard and no fairing. Plus I like the 790's engine, of course.
I think a lot of people would like to see the adventure bikes with a completely different look. Hopefully this discount will get the designers thinking
I must agree with you on the styling views.
Thanks bud 👍🏼
What a great review I am thinking of one of these instead of my trusty varadero and watching this has helped a lot as I use mine everyday
Thanks buddy. It’s a really nice bike 👍🏼
Awesome review bud bike seems the muts nuts 👍🏻
Thanks buddy. Yes it really is astonishing
I had the previous version of the Tiger (800). Brilliant all rounder. Adding the Arrow end can made it sound amazing!. I agree with you on the styling though - bring back the Yamaha XT500!
Awesome. Yes you’ve hit the styling button 💯
Its $12,000 in the US but adding the center stand, decent skip plate, crash bars, heated grips, Barkbuster handguards, and side panniers tacks on close to $2,100. Given the engine, Brembo's, and decent Anakee Adventure tires, this appears to be a great overall ADV package but $14,100 is a bit of a hurtle to jump over for a road focused ADV bike with light off road capabilities. I like the blue better than the red.
Have you looked at the’Pro’ versions of the 900? They have the extra accessories as standard
Seams to be that you are not the only Moto-dinosaur on that planet 😀 I also think that almost all adventure bikes looks the same and for me the only slightly different would be Moto Guzzi 85TT which is beautiful for me. On the other hand 100% agree with you that they are very practical and user friendly for all purposes. Very good review, as usual high quality movie and really professionally edited 👍
Thanks buddy! 🦖
I 100% agree about what he said in terms of power. I just wish triumph wasn't so expensive, I mean I get it's more expensive in my country than it is in yours, but still. In my opinion trying if it's one of the few British vehicles that you can count on not to break down constantly, well one of the few modern ones. Range rovers on the side of the road all the time here. Jeeps too but I think that has more to do with everyone tries to go "overlanding" now, I don't understand how payloads work. Cuz these Jeeps always look smushed. But honestly back to subject that's a really great looking bike and he was 100% correct you do not need that kind of power that you see everyone riding around on. I have a friend who goes on a 700s cc out in the Rockies all the time. If it's enough for the the Rockies it's enough for everywhere. I don't even like driving through them in a car, they scare hell out of me.
Thanks buddy. Glad you agree. We’ve had Range Rovers and they were plagued with problems. 👍🏼👍🏼
Wow! What a stunning review sir. Why look anywhere else for an adventure bike 👍👏👍.
Like you said 850cc is plenty. What is the need to look at 1200cc plus adventure bikes?
Thanks buddy. Yes I think this 850 is spot on 👍🏼👍🏼
A very informative review, thanks. Definitely a case of function over form in my opinion....it just doesn't stand out from the crowd. I particularly dislike the headlight(s)...it (they) just looks way too small for the bike.
I would want a bike that i could stand back and drool over and this one just doesn't do it for me, even though it is technically very able.
To be fair all adv bikes have similar designs. Let’s hope this discussion inspires a new design 👍🏼
What a great bike!! I am also waiting for different looking adventure bikes. Let´s see what will come. Maybe the new Husqarna Norden, or the Ducati Desert X , which looks a (little?) bit like the Lucky Explorer Cagiva Elephant from the eighties...Thx for the Review!! Well done!
Thanks buddy. Yes I hope something better looking comes soon!
Thanks for the review, This will be my next motorcycle.
Awesome! Thanks buddy. What do you like about the bike?
I currently have three motorcycles, a Honda CBF 650, Royal Enfield interceptor 650 and a Kawasaki Vulcan 650s and I believe the Triumph Tiger 850 will incorporate the best of all the other motorcycles I have.
You won a new subscriber today! Great review I feel you on the design too. Many Thx!
I hope they release a 1200 Tiger Sport to replace the long in the tooth 1050 Tiger Sport
That would be awesome!
Good Review. My wish list is add cruise and ditch the rain mode for offroad mode. It would be ideal. And I agree, with this price point, I'd prefer analog gauges like I have on my Triumph Sprint ST. Not a fan of their digital User Interface, its pretty rubbish. Very tempted and would upgrade my Triumph if only it had those few things or let me add them on. Cheers!
Thanks buddy. Interesting points indeed. This one is very much road focused although it’s fine in the farm tracks, that’s likely the reason for no off-road mode. Digital displays are certainly the norm on most bikes these days 👍🏼
That more of a street version but with decent 80/20 tires it would work ok for gravel or fire roads. I'm curious on how it works perform on say a 500 mile trip doing 80-90 mph on American interstate highways? How comfortable would the seat be after 8-10 hours, vibrations, and mpg at those speeds. I think the tiger 1200 would be better but that's twice the price.
When the new Tiger 1200 comes out please do a review of you can get your hands on one. I'm interested in that bike being a replacement for my HD RK.
Hard to do over here; our roads are so overcrowded once out of the countryside. It was very comfortable in the time I rode it. We’ll certainly testride the new models that come out!
At 90mph the 1200 could well be better. For best efficiency you should only use half the engines power. At 70mph a 2litre car engine will probably use less fuel than a 1litre engine.
You've got a point regarding the Adventure bike category. Its a versatile style of bike. Tourers can leave you out of luck when you find an off road track however brief the ride might be, but not the Triumph.
How does it compare to the new Harley Pan Am?
That's an unfair comparison. Both of them are adventure bikes but in a different category. Both are great though
I did similar trails on the Pan American and Tiger 850 and I’d rather be on the tiger because it’s much lighter and felt more confidence inspiring. Both are very good road bikes. We’re working our way through all the Tigers and there’s certainly one to tick everyones box 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Ok. I look forward to seeing the future reviews.
Tiger 850, 900, 1050 and 1200. Is there really that much between them. Great video as always 👍
We haven’t ridden any of the other tigers yet but we hope to! Thank you buddy!
Great bike ,even better and good looking with spoked wheels..
Thanks! Yes we would agree with that 100% 👍🏼
Thats the rally version.
@@chrishart8548i know but rally version has 21' front wheel and it has tall seat height.
@@constantineco we all want a 19" wire front wheel. The f800gs would have been a better bike with A 19" the 21" is just marketing. It's never helpful on road to have a 21" wheel. It would have took sales from the f700gs and the r1200gs that way.
@@chrishart8548 i agree,that's the reason i bought a bmw f 650 gs twin..
Wish it had another gear for the highway and just a little lower 1st gear other than that I love mine, ride it every chance I get
OK that’s interesting. It is a great bike indeed 👍🏼
Great review sir, I myself am looking at something like this to replace my Gsxs1000 as I no longer need a screaming 1000cc rocket and there arent many bikes like this catering for the shorter 30" legs. The XR range with cast wheels could be right up there with the Honda x runner in my interest. Under 200kg is a real bonus too.
This is my favourite of the Triumph adventure bikes. 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for the thorough overview, and your perspective as a dirt rider, and also a HD aficionado. Now to pick the 850 Sport or the 900 GT Pro?
I would go for the 850. It just seems to be better all round.
It would be interesting to do a shoot out comparison between the Triumph Tiger 850 Sport vs Suzuki Vstrom 800DE.
Now we have the 800re it's really close with this 850 on paper.
I agree that dials look better, but I find a digital speedo is so much better to read at a glance, I have bikes with both , on my TT1200 I occasionally have to look twice to take in what speed I’m doing, on my RRV Fireblade it’s a nightmare, the numbers on the dial are tiny and the domed lense mainly reflects my hi vis!, in fact eventually I fitted a digital mountain bike speedo under the clocks so I can now read my speed at a glance, the only problem is it stops reading at 130mph, strange that the designer of that little unit thought it would need to read that high!!
I must admit the triumph tiger sport 850 does really suit you....to a tea you've got the right build for it ....even though your really into Harley's and classic retro motorcycle's👍
Very nice video, i have a versys 650 and want something different. No paralel 2 for me pls. But i like the versys for its ergonomics. Versys 1000 way to heavy. This is maybe the bike, i have a dealer in my city!
Pretty sure you need to adjust both metal bars under the seat not just the rear one, same system as my 800xc. This is perhaps why your seat slipped under load.
Yes I think i may have missed that 👍🏼👍🏼
Great video! 👍👍👍
Thanks buddy!
Makes me really think about an adventure bike as apposed to my CB1100. I love the look of my CB1100, with all the chrome and classic design, but it’s that versatility and lower weight you’ve highlighted that gets me thinking. I way prefer a gravel pedal cycle way above my racing road cycle, gets you to places the road cycle can’t. Like you say, if only the design of adventure bikes were more retro, nearest thing I suppose is the Moto Guzzi TT85. Your video has certainly got me thinking !!!
Any idea how this stacks against the BMW F850GS or F900XR? I've owned an F800S in the past so I'm quite a fan of the BMW inline twin but have never ridden a triple.
We haven’t ridden the BMW’s believe it or not.
@@MrDarcy-OlMan are they one of the notorious brands that have messed you around with bikes? The 800 was a little tractor of a bike. Never big on power but also never short on it either.
No they’re great! They’re just too far away!
@@gerardmontgomery280 I've got a f800gs I love the engine.
Good review, I quite like the styling but I’m with you re it would be good to have a bit more innovation or a reinvention of some of the bigger trial style bikes from yesteryear
Thanks buddy. Yes the genre has become a bit samey
Every time you says a certain thing is Ridiculous! I agree. 👍
Haha thanks!
What makes the adventure bikes popular is it’s ergonomics, the upright seating position, and not carrying luggage, they have the most comfortable seating position. unfortunately manufactures wants to make different bikes for different roads and usage so they can sell one bike in different category. They just change handlebar, add a few fairings, change tires and call it adventure.
Yes good point! 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan thanks, I just spent little money and changed the uncomfortable ergonomics of my sport naked bike ( Gsx s750) to a sport adventure bike for road use, saved $$$ of selling and buying an adventure bike! I have video on upgrade, if interested take a look,
@@HS99876 great! Thanks will do
i would miss the tpms that bmw has on all bikes. So helpful with a few psi that seems to disappear just sitting.
The seat slipped because you only moved the rear bar. You forgot the front!
Take a look at the 85tt motoguzzi, thats a retro asventure bike
Excellent review
Definitely it's a good bike. Perfect on and off road. This would be good as a second bike of course next to a harley 😝
Yes indeed 👍🏼👍🏼