Triumph Tiger Sport 2014 vs. Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

Triumph Tiger Sport 2014

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

Overview - Triumph Tiger Sport 2014 vs Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

Triumph Tiger Sport 2014

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger Sport 2014 compared to Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

Triumph Tiger Sport 2014

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

Triumph Tiger Sport 2014

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	68 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.4 mm	Stroke	53.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	106 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	104 Nm	Torque	82 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,050 ccm	Displacement	779 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Deltabox

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,150 mm	Length	2,140 mm
Width	Width	835 mm	Width	770 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,540 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	235 kg	Kerb Weight	211 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger Sport 2014

In direct comparison with its little sister, the Tiger 800 XC, the Tiger Sport 1050 can only score in one area: The brakes are extremely well-balanced and apply properly when you need them. In most other disciplines, however, it cannot prevail. Especially in handling, the big 1050 is much more stubborn than its little sister. Since it can't really be used off-road, its radius of action is much narrower than that of the Tiger 800 XC. However, if you are looking for a universal partner for the road, which, in addition to a comfortable riding position, should also offer a certain amount of sport, the Tiger Sport 1050 is certainly not the wrong choice.

Sporty and distinctive design

powerful three-cylinder engine

good sound

comfortable seating position

excellent brakes

stable chassis.

Stubborn handling in tight corners

not suitable for off-road use

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

But as in life, you can't demonise the "approximate 3/4 litre" concept of the FZ-8 by quickly leafing through the data sheets. That would be a shame, because the 8 has given us a lot of pleasure in the 3,200 kilometres we have covered so far. Contrary to the facts, the 800 is probably the best choice for the average ambitious rider.

Stable and stable

chassis relatively universal

large variety of accessories

acceptable performance

Footrest detent insert sets too early and brings unsteadiness into the chassis - as well as scraping on the ground

ugly exhaust

a bit cumbersome