Triumph Tiger

[rune]

Im looking at buying a Triumph Tiger and need a bit of advice from anyone who owns or has owned one.

Generally the reviews all seem to be pretty good, but these are for new bikes. I wouldnt be buying new.

What I want to know is how are they to live with. Are they reliable, what models to go for and what to avoid. Whats the cost of spares and servicing etc.

Thanks in advance,

Rune

[davethemonkey]

i know a guy at work runs three of them! depending on what mood hes in could be red blue or gold but all are abused beasts, barely serviced - normally just before mot time and they just keep on going. In my eyes they seem pretty indestructible

[argila00]

My DAS instructor has been riding one for years. Must be pretty bomb proof not to mention comfortable.

Ash

[BLACKPANTHER]

My brother's had one for a couple of years and reckons they're the best thing since sliced bread. After swapping bikes for 30 miles or so, I wasn't convinced....it sounded like a tractor next to my bike, and despite the 'torque' of the triple engine I still felt that mine was far 'torquier'. It felt really top heavy and was way too big for me...I think you need to be at least a 6 footer! It also has to be one of the ugliest bikes on the road, but for A-B comfort I suppose it's an excellent choice..... He had trouble with it gulping oil which resulted in a £300 bill, but apart from that, it's been a good bike for him and he never rides his Falco or Thundercat anymore.

[rune]

Thanks for that guys, sounds like they are reliable even when neglected a bit.

Im not worried about the size of the bike, in fact as Im over 6 foot it appeals to me.

As for torque/speed... I am not as worried about that as i am about reliability, running costs and spares availability.

As a side note, spares are more readily available and cheaper for my 35 year old Commando now than when it was in production. Quality is not quite as good though and I thought it was poor in the 70's

[rune]

Thanks for that guys, sounds like they are reliable even when neglected a bit.

Im not worried about the size of the bike, in fact as Im over 6 foot it appeals to me.

As for torque/speed... I am not as worried about that as i am about reliability, running costs and spares availability.

As a side note, spares are more readily available and cheaper for my 35 year old Commando now than when it was in production. Quality is not quite as good though and I thought it was poor in the 70's