| Triumph's profilation of this bike |
| The Tiger, with its mile-munching ability and sheer dependability, has won a legion of fans the world over. It lives in a genuinely different space to other bikes in its class, excelling in three distinct areas – it scratches; it tours and it commutes. |
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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Triumph Tiger |
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Year model
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2008 |
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Type
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Allround |
| Price as new | US$ 10999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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3.9 Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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1050.0 ccm (64.07 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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In-line three, four-stroke |
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Effect
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114.0 HP (83.2 kW)) @ 9400 RPM |
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Torque
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74.0 Nm (7.5 kgf-m or 54.6 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM |
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Compression
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12.0:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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79.0 x 71.4 mm (3.1 x 2.8 inches) |
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Fuel system
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Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
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Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
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Ignition
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Digital - inductive type - via electronic engine management system |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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6-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Wet. multi-plate |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Aluminum beam perimeter |
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Rake (fork angle)
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23.2° |
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Trail
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88 mm (3.5 inches) |
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Front suspension
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43mm upside down forks with adjustable preload. rebound and compression damping |
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Rear suspension
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Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping |
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Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
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Rear tire
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180/55-ZR17 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc |
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Diameter
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320 mm (12.6 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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255 mm (10.0 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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197.8 kg (436.0 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.5765 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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833 mm (32.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1321 mm (52.0 inches) |
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Overall length
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2111 mm (83.1 inches) |
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Overall width
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841 mm (33.1 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1509 mm (59.4 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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19.68 litres (5.20 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Jet Black. Caspian Blue. Blazing Orange. Fusion White |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Further information |
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Rating sample for this Triumph bike
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Engine performance for the 2008 Triumph Tiger:
 (89.6 out of 100)
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