800gs Vs Tiger 800
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Done the deal!
Well, I've done it!
Picking my brand new F800GS up next friday and i've got the whole of August off!
Sorted the insurance out but need to find some GAP insurance?
Can't use BMW shortfall because my dealer opted out of it and BMW won't deal with me directly.
Any suggestions?
Well, I've done it!
Picking my brand new F800GS up next friday and i've got the whole of August off!
Sorted the insurance out but need to find some GAP insurance?
Can't use BMW shortfall because my dealer opted out of it and BMW won't deal with me directly.
Any suggestions?
BBB61
Registered user
Do a Google search on GAP and there are plenty of providers out there who will provide cover at much better prices than you will get from a dealer. The question is do you really need the GAP cover?
Sooty09
Registered user
I bought Gap insurance for my Fiesta, it from Click4Gap (I found it on a comparison site) for £64 for two years. In a write off it tops the payout up to invoice value. The dealer wanted over £200 for the same cover, he was gutted when I showed him my policy.
Its not essential if you do not write the bike/car off but you insurer will only pay out the book value of your second hand vehicle which could be less than you owe if you have finance over three years.
Back to the subject, I do like the Tiger as a concept but it looks like Triump have half attempted to crash proof it. Like BMW they have made the pillion footrests solid tubular brackets welded to a single diagonal frame tube. They stick out both sides and look very vulnerable. I know the BMW footrest touch down hard and can bend on the rear sub frame, any such Tiger trouble.
Its not essential if you do not write the bike/car off but you insurer will only pay out the book value of your second hand vehicle which could be less than you owe if you have finance over three years.
Back to the subject, I do like the Tiger as a concept but it looks like Triump have half attempted to crash proof it. Like BMW they have made the pillion footrests solid tubular brackets welded to a single diagonal frame tube. They stick out both sides and look very vulnerable. I know the BMW footrest touch down hard and can bend on the rear sub frame, any such Tiger trouble.
Bike Magazine
This month's Bike just arrived, and there's a Tiger/8GS comparison, good review, and more balanced than some of the other magazines that love Triumphs. Good outcome for the GS too.
Still doesn't address long term ownership, but a good read.
This month's Bike just arrived, and there's a Tiger/8GS comparison, good review, and more balanced than some of the other magazines that love Triumphs. Good outcome for the GS too.
Still doesn't address long term ownership, but a good read.
Ian916
Registered user
interesting subject this, but not just for the bike v bike debate.
BMW are soorly pi55ed that Triumph copied them with the bike, - so they have announced already that they have produced a 675 triple.... which to date has been Triumphs domain. Lesson; don't mess with the Germans, they are not afraid to invade somebody else's territory.....
BMW are soorly pi55ed that Triumph copied them with the bike, - so they have announced already that they have produced a 675 triple.... which to date has been Triumphs domain. Lesson; don't mess with the Germans, they are not afraid to invade somebody else's territory.....
I've just read that test, and the F800GS comes out of it very well. Bike is normally quite pro Triumph. However, in most tangible areas the GS wins. The triple feels quicker, but isn't.
There has been much debate on this forum (in the pub) about the relative merits of each bike. The general consensus was that the GS was better off-road, but that the Tiger had a peach of an engine. Bike Dyno'd both bikes, and the results are quite surprising. The Tiger makes 3bhp more than the GS, but only makes those extra ponies above 8500rpm. At every other point in the rev range the GS is ahead, often way head. At 5500 revs the Tiger makes 50bhp, the GS makes 60bhp. All the tests and reports comment on the Tigers creamy torque, however at no point in the rev range does the Tiger even get close to the GS. The GS makes 55 lb.ft against 49 lb.ft.
Side by side roll on shows both bikes equal at 30mph in third, and again equal from 40mph in both third gear and top gear. Anything above 60mph in top, and the GS has the edge. Obviously the twin isn't as refined as the triple, which feels happier above 90mph. Over 90 miles of motorway riding at 90mph the GS did 66mpg, whereas the Tiger did 51mpg (29% more fuel used).
I love my bike, but love it even more each time I fill up. The fuel consumption is amazing. Something that I think will be become more and more important. It's great when you're on a ride out with your mates. I've even had some of them acuse me of not filling up properly.
When the Tiger first came out I loved it. However, 1 year on, I now think it looks a bit cheap and plasticy.
The interesting part of the comparison was the conclusion. The F800GS compared favourably with the KTM 990 Adventure, they even preferred it to the 1200GS. Final word though to MFG (Martin Fitz-Gibbons), 'So smitten he's looking for one'.
He can't have mine!
re 800 GS vs Tiger 800
Have not ridden the Tiger but owned a 800 gs since Easter 2010. Loved the colour, ride, exhaust note, handling, power. Have ridden almost 6k, including a morocco trip including the low middle and high atlas. Returned up to 70 mpg. It handles very well off road, is a beast on road. But lets not pretend both bikes are mainly on road bikes with some off road capability - off road requires changing many components. You have to be willing to compromise to own a bike that is capable in both on and off road. You have to ask yourself the question and be honest how much (%) on vs off road will you actually be personally not had any experience of Tiger warranties - personally not happy with Mr BMW in terms off couple of issues with my bike (chain etc...). would I buy a GS 800 again - probably not - over priced and quality control issues.
Have not ridden the Tiger but owned a 800 gs since Easter 2010. Loved the colour, ride, exhaust note, handling, power. Have ridden almost 6k, including a morocco trip including the low middle and high atlas. Returned up to 70 mpg. It handles very well off road, is a beast on road. But lets not pretend both bikes are mainly on road bikes with some off road capability - off road requires changing many components. You have to be willing to compromise to own a bike that is capable in both on and off road. You have to ask yourself the question and be honest how much (%) on vs off road will you actually be personally not had any experience of Tiger warranties - personally not happy with Mr BMW in terms off couple of issues with my bike (chain etc...). would I buy a GS 800 again - probably not - over priced and quality control issues.
