Triumph Tiger Sport

With the adventure bike segment covered by the 1200 and 800 Tigers, the Sport is in noman’s land. With no off-road pretensions, it has cast wheels and road tyres and a singlesided swingarm. The well-proven 1050cc engine has ride-by-wire engine management, with three-way switchable riding modes and traction control. It also has cruise control as standard, and there’s a slip/assist clutch. Showa suspension is multi-adjustable, as is the screen, in five positions. Hand guards are standard as well — our test bike was fitted with heated grips, a £193 option. There’s a 12V socket and a USB outlet as standard. If you want luggage, Triumph’s panniers are a £685 option, plus £136 for the colourmatched lids. A top box (with integral 12V socket) is £255 plus £105 for the colourmatched

lid. On the Tiger, a centrestand is an option at £210.

SPEC Price £11,143 (as tested) Engine 1050cc inline triple, DOHC, 4v per cyl, l/c Power 123bhp @ 9475rpm Torque 78lb·ft @ 7000rpm Transmission 6-speed, chain Chassis aluminium twin spar Front suspension 43mm forks, 140mm travel, adjustable preload, rebound and compression Rear suspension monoshock, 155mm travel, adjustable preload and rebound Front brakes 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers Rear brake 255mm disc, 2-piston caliper Front tyre 120/70 ZR17 Rear tyre 180/55 ZR17 Wheelbase 1540mm Rake/trail 22.8°/88.7mm Seat height 830mm Fuel tank 20 litres Kerb weight 238kg (est, without luggage)

PCP FINANCE Price £11,143 Deposit £2000 Monthly repayments 36 x £159.96 Optional final payment £5539 APR 9.9% Total Payable £13,297.56 Annual Mileage 4000