New bike
- R1ckster
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New bike
Hi chaps.. And particularly Kwaky...
I have finally bought a new machine. After owning the 2012 800XC and having 95k miles I though best get something ready.
After hours of YouTube reviews on KTM, Yamaha, Triumph, BMW over course of maybe last two years. Decision made.
First off.. I thought I wanted a 1200 so checked out KTM 1290 and also the Tiger 1200XCA narrowed it down to the KTM.. much lighter and more powerful ... and Much cheaper...
Then thought comparing what you get for the money.. NOTHING apart from an engine and suspension. For nearly £16 no thanks..
Now down to mid size engines.. Tracer 900GT, BMW 850GS, Honda AT and ATAS.. and finally new 2019 800 XCA.
Tracer nice... Ruled out as I like to green lane and place on off road trip TET next year.
BMW.. nice bike.. more Off-road biased IMO. Also not overly in love with its style of look regard to its exhaust look and position. Ruled out.
Africa Twin.. height doesn't phase me so would be the ATAS. Love the look. Dream like tank capacity. And an engine sound to die for.. as I said about OCT last year to Kwaky. I was a cats whisker from buying it........sang nothing but praise.
But this is where it surprised me . And still cannot believe after having a Tiger 800 for 5 years have bought another.... Yes a new Tiger 800XCA. I really wanted to be convinced elsewhere.. But stock XCA has standard which the Honda doesn't.
Heated front and rear seats.
Customisable TFT display
Cruise control
Twin Aux power sockets
Spot lamps
Centre Stand
Full size off-road foot pegs
Backlight switchgears.
Brembo front brakes.
Dual headlamps (not one sides)
All the rest like adjustable suspension similar. Tiger WP front and rear . AT has Showa
This comparison aside ...I got at no extra cost
Full panniers and fitting.
Topbox and carriage
Triumph tank pad
Upper engine (fuel tank protection bars)
Back rest for topbox
AND....... £750 clothing voucher
So triumph has got me once more. grrrrrrr.
Photos below.. . Collect in couple weeks awaiting luggage set and upper engine bars
Panniers photo just example stock photo.
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I have finally bought a new machine. After owning the 2012 800XC and having 95k miles I though best get something ready.
After hours of YouTube reviews on KTM, Yamaha, Triumph, BMW over course of maybe last two years. Decision made.
First off.. I thought I wanted a 1200 so checked out KTM 1290 and also the Tiger 1200XCA narrowed it down to the KTM.. much lighter and more powerful ... and Much cheaper...
Then thought comparing what you get for the money.. NOTHING apart from an engine and suspension. For nearly £16 no thanks..
Now down to mid size engines.. Tracer 900GT, BMW 850GS, Honda AT and ATAS.. and finally new 2019 800 XCA.
Tracer nice... Ruled out as I like to green lane and place on off road trip TET next year.
BMW.. nice bike.. more Off-road biased IMO. Also not overly in love with its style of look regard to its exhaust look and position. Ruled out.
Africa Twin.. height doesn't phase me so would be the ATAS. Love the look. Dream like tank capacity. And an engine sound to die for.. as I said about OCT last year to Kwaky. I was a cats whisker from buying it........sang nothing but praise.
But this is where it surprised me . And still cannot believe after having a Tiger 800 for 5 years have bought another.... Yes a new Tiger 800XCA. I really wanted to be convinced elsewhere.. But stock XCA has standard which the Honda doesn't.
Heated front and rear seats.
Customisable TFT display
Cruise control
Twin Aux power sockets
Spot lamps
Centre Stand
Full size off-road foot pegs
Backlight switchgears.
Brembo front brakes.
Dual headlamps (not one sides)
All the rest like adjustable suspension similar. Tiger WP front and rear . AT has Showa
This comparison aside ...I got at no extra cost
Full panniers and fitting.
Topbox and carriage
Triumph tank pad
Upper engine (fuel tank protection bars)
Back rest for topbox
AND....... £750 clothing voucher
So triumph has got me once more. grrrrrrr.
Photos below.. . Collect in couple weeks awaiting luggage set and upper engine bars
Panniers photo just example stock photo.
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- C00kiemonster
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Re: New bike
Congrats !
Looks a great bike and Triumph build quality is right up there these days.
Here's to another 95k!
Looks a great bike and Triumph build quality is right up there these days.
Here's to another 95k!
- R1ckster
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Re: New bike
Haha thanks mate.. yeah this one is a keeper not going to run into the ground this time.. hopefully. I've yet another 70k in the current bike hopefully . Never thought I'd be one of those types to own two of the same bike at the same timeC00kiemonster wrote:Congrats !
Looks a great bike and Triumph build quality is right up there these days.
Here's to another 95k!
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Re: New bike
95k is impressive.
Enjoy the new bike sounds like you had a deal you couldn't say no too
Enjoy the new bike sounds like you had a deal you couldn't say no too
- R1ckster
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Re: New bike
Pretty much it mate . Deal of the century.. no joke.. i told my mate this afternoon. He's only gone and got the exact same deal and spec.. going to look like ChiPS..Blade wrote:95k is impressive.
Enjoy the new bike sounds like you had a deal you couldn't say no too
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Re: New bike
I was looking at he Tiger 800s in the showroom last weekend. they are really nice bikes. Big improvements in the last couple of years.
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Yeah worlds apart from my modelduke63 wrote:I was looking at he Tiger 800s in the showroom last weekend. they are really nice bikes. Big improvements in the last couple of years.
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Re: New bike
I keep telling my other mate that . But he insists on getting 1200.. albeit I did say he probably could do with the help of an extra bit of torque...duke63 wrote:It's a better bike than the 1200 version.
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Re: New bike
Congratulations. Sounds like you got a bargain.
My mate said that the Tiger is selling well
Will your dealer do a swap for a Versys 650?
My mate said that the Tiger is selling well
Will your dealer do a swap for a Versys 650?
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Thx mate. Not sure about a swap but can deffo put you in contact with him to see what's the best he can do for it ?Kwacky wrote:Congratulations. Sounds like you got a bargain.
My mate said that the Tiger is selling well
Will your dealer do a swap for a Versys 650?
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Re: New bike
Cheers but a Tiger 800 is pretty much bang in between the Versys and the ATAS. I might consider one if I ever want to drop down to 2 bikes.
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Re: New bike
The Tiger 800 is all 3 of your bikes... Commuter, ATAS and you F3 800 engine
Just buy two of the Tigers so you always have one available. I'm such a problem solver
Just buy two of the Tigers so you always have one available. I'm such a problem solver
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Re: New bike
To be fair.. I think I'd shag most of the Jeremy Kyle guests rather than Gemma Collins - she's a complete oxygen and food thief!
My ex girlfriend was half italian and wowzer..
My ex girlfriend was half italian and wowzer..
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Re: New bike
You're more likely to go down a dirt track with Collins, I'll give you that.
So what's the plan? Keep the current Tiger for commuting and use the new one for fun?
So what's the plan? Keep the current Tiger for commuting and use the new one for fun?