Triumph Tiger 800 XRx 2015 vs. Triumph Tiger 800 XCA 2018

Triumph Tiger 800 XRx 2015

Triumph Tiger 800 XCA 2018

Overview - Triumph Tiger 800 XRx 2015 vs Triumph Tiger 800 XCA 2018

Triumph Tiger 800 XRx 2015

Triumph Tiger 800 XCA 2018

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 800 XRx 2015 compared to Triumph Tiger 800 XCA 2018

Triumph Tiger 800 XRx 2015

Triumph Tiger 800 XCA 2018

Triumph Tiger 800 XRx 2015

Triumph Tiger 800 XCA 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	74 mm	Bore	74 mm
Stroke	Stroke	61.9 mm	Stroke	61.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,300 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	79 Nm	Torque	79 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,850 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,050 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.3
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	3
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	799 ccm	Displacement	799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Nissin

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Riding modes, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,215 mm	Length	2,215 mm
Width	Width	795 mm	Width	865 mm
Height	Height	1,350 mm	Height	1,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,545 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 800 XRx 2015

The Tiger 800 XRx is an absolutely faithful companion on all paths - and off-roads. The close relationship to its sister Tiger 800 XCx gives it a very robust and off-road capable chassis, the engine pulls up smoothly even from far below and therefore does not cause any stress even at walking pace. The XRx is designed more for road use only with the smaller 19 inch tyres at the front and 17 inch tyres at the rear. I didn't ride it as the only tester over the season, which means that several pilots used it in different ways and therefore also challenged it. That is basically quite a challenge, because the driving style of each individual rider is different. And that's where it showed again that the Triumph Tiger 800 XRx is an excellent all-rounder.

Complete equipment

agile three-cylinder engine

comfortable seat

adjustable windshield

sporty chassis

good brakes

easy handling

adjustable riding modes, ABS and traction control.

Visually hardly distinguishable from the predecessor

chassis not adjustable

footrests drag early with very sporty riding style

Triumph Tiger 800 XCA 2018

The best Tiger 800 ever - because while the new Tiger 800 XCa can boast a special Offroad Pro mode and a superb standing position off-road, it doesn't mess around on paved roads either: superb seating position, the same manoeuvrability as the more road-oriented Tiger 800 XRt thanks to wider handlebars and even more lean angle clearance thanks to the longer suspension travel. You don't have to do without comfort despite serious off-road capabilities and sporty rideability; colour TFT display, height-adjustable windshield, heated grips and seats as well as full LED lighting are not even available at extra cost from other manufacturers in the mid-range touring enduro class, but are standard on Triumph's top model.

Agile engine

easy handling

full comfort features

six different riding modes

Offroad Pro mode

great standing position off-road

traction control and ABS can be deactivated

Colour TFT display not optimally anti-reflective

high price