2009 Triumph Tiger

Take one look and it's clear the Tiger is built to perform in more ways than one. It will scratch, tour and commute. Powered by a torquey 1050cc triple cyllineder engine with an infectious sound and feel, it boasts the performance specification of a sports bike: braced swing arm, fully adjustable Showa USD forks, remote spring preload and rebound damping adjustable Showa rear monoshock, twin floating front discs with 4 piston radial callipers and 17 inch wheels with 120/180 profile sports tyres.

Usability has always been a key benefit of all Triumph motorcycles and the Tiger retains this no matter what type of journey. There's no journey too demanding.

A commanding view from the upright riding position makes overtaking and filtering easy through rush hour traffic. The muscular triple with powerful brakes and sporty chassis make carving through the twisties a real pleasure. And for the long haul the ergonomically designed seat with screen and fairingensures comfort and control regardless of distance. A 20 litre fuel tank and optional ABS add to the practicality.

Features & Benefits

Engine

The Tiger’s engine delivers power and ear to ear grins. The amazing 1050cc, fuel-injected, three cylinder engine, known for its addictive character, has plenty of torque and impressive amounts of horsepower, with ample reserves of both for those two-up fully laden tours. Peak power of 113bhp is delivered at 9400rpm, with 74ft.lb torque at 6250rpm.

Seat

The comfortable, spacious seat and relaxed rider and passenger ergonomics mean you’ll arrive fresh even at the end of the longest day.

Handlebars

High, wide bars give a comfortable riding position and excellent control at all speeds, from urban manoeuvring to motorway cruising.

Suspension

The 43mm upside down fully adjustable forks and spring preload and rebound damping adjustable rear shock keeps the ride comfortable on the worst of roads and gives excellent control when the pace picks up.

Screen

The Tiger screen gives great wind protection for those long journeys without obscuring your view around town.

ABS

Triumph’s Antilock Braking System has been carefully designed to boost control under hard braking, working on both wheels independently. This unobtrusive system retains all the sensations of riding, operating at 100 calculations per second to sense the precise moment the wheel is about to lock up, then preventing it from doing so. The system has been specifically tailored to the Tiger, with painstaking calibration over many months to ensure optimum braking performance.

2009 Triumph Tiger - USA Specifications
MSRP: Standard - $11,599 / ABS Model - $12,399

Engine

Type
Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder

Capacity
1050cc

Bore/Stroke
79 x 71.4mm

Compression Ratio
12.0:1

Fuel System
Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection

Transmission

Final Drive X ring chain

Clutch
Wet, multi-plate

Gearbox
6-speed

Cycle Parts

Frame
Aluminum beam perimeter

Swingarm
Braced, twin-sided, aluminum alloy

Front Wheel
Cast, multi spoke, 17 x 3.5in

Rear Wheel
Cast, multi spoke, 17 x 5.5in

Front Tyre
120/70 ZR 17

Rear Tyre
180/55 ZR 17

Front Suspension
43mm upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping

Rear Suspension
Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping

Front Brakes
Twin 320mm floating discs,4 piston radial calipers

Rear Brakes
Single 255mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Dimensions

Length
83.1in

Width (Handlebars)
33.1in

Height
52.0in

Seat Height
32.8in

Wheelbase
59.4in

Rake/Trail
23.2 degree/87.7mm

Weight (Dry)
436lbs (ABS model: 443lbs)

Fuel Tank Capacity
5.2 gal

Performance (Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020)

Maximum Power
113bhp at 9,400 rpm

Maximum Torque
74ft.lbf at 6,250 rpm

Colours

Jet Black, Blazing Orange, Fusion White
Price