I quite like that, just a shame it has a chain. I think Triumph are onto a potential winner there as most Jap sports tourers will only accommodate either panniers or a top box but not both (something to do with the strength of the rear subframe and/or the permitted total weight/payload?), which if you're touring 2 up could be the decider so SWMBO has enough room for her "stuff"
If it had shaft drive it would weigh 20kgs more and put out 15bhp less. Think chain is fine for most .
Nah , needs to be a 2500 Tiger Sport
Well, Triumph has a big enough engine - and shaft drive!Nah , needs to be a 2500 Tiger Sport
I’d trade my Rocket in against thatNah , needs to be a 2500 Tiger Sport
I does work, thank you.It might not work but try rolling the throttle forward past the stop, that’s how you cancel it gently on BMWs, maybe it will work the same on the Triumph
Enjoy the new bike, if I rode one up this would be on my list of candidates for sure
etting fitted early Jan '26
I will be interested to hear how the MRA screen works for you, as I am contemplating ordering one (like you, mine was a big improvement on a previous bike). The standard screen is awful, and spoils the bike, mind you when I test rode a Tracer 7GT that screen was just as bad!
Delivery is due mid April. I'll let you know.
I've fitted the MRA Vario Touring screen and I'm a bit disappointed to be honest. Had one on a Tiger 900 and it was a huge improvement over the OE Screen, but this one is better, but not significantly so. I didnt get buffeting with the OE Screen but a huge amount of noise. Still no buffeting with the MRA but not a lot quieter (I have the screen in it's highest position wirth the blade also as high as possible and I think I will have to leave it there). I think it is a tad too narrow and a couple of inches extra on the width would have made a big difference.275 miles now, with first service at 600 miles booked for 8th April. This bike has reawakened my love of motorcycling. It just feels right for me. Running in is a right pain though. 3,500 revs for the first 100 miles gave me 50mph in 6th. I can use 5,000 revs now, which is just over 70mph, but I'm forever changing gear on a gearbox that needs to loosen up a lot. Hopefully I get a few more revs soon.
Riding position is spot on for me. Upright, a la GS, but lighter, much smaller and narrower, with both feet flat at a standstill. Seat is ok. Arse ache sets in after about an hour but is no worse after 2 hours and is tolerable. A ride to Norfolk is on the cards so I'll see how it is after 5 hours.
Dashboard is basic and I haven't got it set how I'd like yet and the handbook (online) is confusing.
Luggage seems ok. Let's hope it is fully waterproof. It's a bit flimsy and wouldn't crash well, so I'll try not to.
Handling already feels superb and confidence inspiring. 17" wheels with Michelin Road 5s grip well. Brakes are plenty good enough with Triumph branded J Juans on the front and a Triumph branded Nissin, I believe, on the rear.
Standard screen has been replaced with an MRA Vario. No quieter, but far less buffeting. I'm 6' tall and have the screen on its highest position. Heated grips are adequate, but could be hotter. Heated gloves are on the way. Perfect now the weather is warming up
I can't get the Triumph app to pair with the bike yet, but I've only tried half a dozen times.
This bike excites me in a way that no bike has really done since my K1 GSXR1000. It makes me smile.
Another 300 miles to do over the next week, but that won't be a chore, then it's fun time. Happy days.
