Triumph Motorcycles has announced the specifications and prices of the 2016 Triumph Tiger Sport in the UK, the latest version of the sport tourer based on the Triumph Speed Triple. The Tiger Sport promises to be a versatile machine offering real sport prowess with thrilling performance as well as comfortable long distance touring ability.
Based on the 2016 Triumph Speed Triple, the Tiger Sport features the same 1050cc in-line triple engine of the Speed Triple, but features over a hundred technical changes including new cylinder heads, inlet ports and piston design. There's a new ride-by-wire throttle system and Triumph says the free flowing silencer not only sounds good but also enhances fuel economy by 8 per cent over the previous model.
(2016 Triumph Tiger Sport)
The Triumph Tiger Sport is powered by a liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line three cylinder 1050cc engine which makes around 125bhp at 9,475rpm and peak torque of 106Nm at 7,000rpm. A new torque-assist clutch is said to reduce stain of both city and long-distance touring. Standard ABS and switchable traction control add to the safety features on the Tiger Sport.
A new ECU and ride-by-wire throttle system and switchable traction control offers a load of rider focussed technology on the Tiger Sport. Three rider modes - Road, Rain and Sport allow the rider to select the throttle response and traction control to suit the conditions. Seat height is 830mm and a 20-litre fuel tank, self-cancelling indicators and a 12V power socket add to the touring abilities of the Tiger Sport.
(2016 Triumph Tiger Sport)
Focussing on its touring ability, the Triumph Tiger Sport features a new adjustable tinted wind screen and standard 'adventure' hand guards. The 2016 Triumph Tiger Sport has been launched in the UK at a price of GBP 10,300 (around Rs 9.7 lakh). Triumph India has already got the entire range of adventure tourers on sale in India, from the Triumph Tiger 800 series to the Triumph Tiger Explorer. The Tiger Sport, however, is unlikely to be offered in the Indian market.
