Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2015 vs. Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2015

Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

Overview - Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2015 vs Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2015

Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2015 compared to Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2015

Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2015

Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	74 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	61.9 mm	Stroke	68.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,300 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	79 Nm	Torque	68 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,850 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.5
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	2
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	689 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Four pistons

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,215 mm	Length	2,138 mm
Width	Width	865 mm	Width	806 mm
Height	Height	1,390 mm	Height	1,270 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,545 mm	Wheelbase	1,404 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	218 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2015

The new edition of the Tiger 800 XC can be considered quite successful. Even the "conventional" version can do much more than its predecessor thanks to the ride-by-wire system and standard traction control and ABS (both can be switched off). However, if you want to venture off-road more often, which is definitely what the designers had in mind thanks to the large wheels and spoke rims, you should choose the Tiger 800 XCx, which costs just under 1000 euros more. Thanks to the freely selectable riding modes, the x-version can be optimally tuned to the respective terrain. In addition, there is an engine guard, self-resetting turn signals, cruise control, main stand, underride protection, an additional 12V socket and hand protectors - which probably more than justifies the extra charge.

Great three-cylinder engine

cool sound

comfortable seating position

very easy to handle

off-road capable thanks to long suspension travel

comfortable chassis

selectable riding modes

adjustable ABS

adjustable traction control

extensive features

Visually hardly distinguishable from the predecessor

wind protection not optimal

footrests drag early with very sporty riding style

Yamaha Tracer 700 2016

The Yamaha Tracer 700 is clearly more mature than the other MT-07 models. It seems bigger and a little more ponderous, but also more complete and confident. It's a really good touring bike that doesn't leave you wanting for anything.

Perfectly dimensioned

good wind protection and ride comfort

easy to handle

Relatively long legs required

average brake