Triumph Tiger 800 XRx 2015 vs. Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 XRx 2015

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2012

Overview - Triumph Tiger 800 XRx 2015 vs Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 XRx 2015

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2012

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Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 800 XRx 2015 compared to Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 XRx 2015

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 XRx 2015

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2012

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	9,300 rpm
Torque	Torque	79 Nm	Torque	79 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,850 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,850 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	3
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	Showa

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Nissin

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Nissin

Assistance Systems

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

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
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,568 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	865 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 XC 2012

I like the Tiger 800 XC not only on the road for my daily commute to work. It is a very uncomplicated vehicle which, thanks to the powerful and lively engine, is not only very useful but also a lot of fun. On the racetrack, I actually only used the vehicle for my instructor work. But I couldn't help it and had to take to the track once in the faster group. The high-quality chassis and the agile engine were a joy to ride and the Tiger 800 XC is THE universal talent par excellence for me.

lively engine

sporty but comfortable chassis

very easy to handle

lots of practical benefits

great price/performance ratio

Spartan dashboards

on-board computer cannot be operated from the end of the handlebar

wind / weather protection not so great