The 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 range is lighter and has more than 200 improvements, but you can expect a price hike of up to $2350 for the upgrade.
The new models are now available in Australia and feature LED lighting, lighter exhausts, better ergos, six riding modes, up/down quick shifter, updated cruise control, full-colour TFT instruments, back-lit controls, keyless ignition, Brembo front brakes switchable ABS and traction control, and improved off-road ability.
New TFT colour screenPrice hike
But all that extra tech and features comes at a price hike:
| MODEL | 2017 price | 2018 price | increase |
| Tiger 800 XRX & XRX LOW | $17,100 | $18,550 | $1450 |
| Tiger 800 XCX | $18,150 | $19,650 | $1500 |
| Tiger 800 XRT | $18,350 | $20,700 | $2350 |
| Tiger 800 XCA | $19,950 | $21,300 | $1350 |
Adventure bikes seem to have as much if not more tech than sports bikes these days.
And you have to wonder when there is too much tech on an adventure bike.
Perhaps Triumph should consider a stripped-down model to keep novice and budget adventure riders happy.
Here are the details on each new model.
Tiger 800 XC Range
| NEW FEATURES | Tiger 800 XCx |
Tiger 800 XCA |
| 5″ TFT adjustable instruments | • | • |
| Handlebar switch cubes and 5-way joystick control | • | |
| Backlit handlebar switch cubes and 5-way joystick control | • | |
| LED headlight | • | |
| LED foglights | • | |
| Off-Road Pro riding mode | • | • |
| Brembo front brakes | • | • |
| LED daytime running lights | • | • |
| LED indicators | • | • |
| 5-way adjustable windscreen | • | • |
| Lighter weight silencer | • | • |
| CORE FEATURES | Tiger 800 XCx |
Tiger 800 XCA |
| Six riding modes | • | |
| Five riding modes | • | |
| Heated rider and pillion seats | • | |
| Aluminium radiator guard | • | |
| Distinctive 800cc three cylinder engine with ride-by-wire electronic throttle control |
• | • |
| Switchable ABS and traction control | • | • |
| Tailored ergonomics – adjustable seat height and handlebar position |
• | • |
| On-board computer | • | • |
| Immobiliser | • | • |
| Premium WP adjustable front and rear suspension | • | • |
| Cruise control | • | • |
| Heated grips | • | • |
| Hand guards | • | • |
| Comfort rider and pillion seats | • | • |
| Heated rider and pillion seats | • | |
| Aluminium sump guard | • | • |
| Engine protection bars | • | • |
| Radiator guard (plastic) | • | |
| Radiator guard (aluminium) | • | |
| Power sockets (1 x 12v, 1 x USB) | • | • |
Tiger 800 XR Range
| NEW FEATURES | XRx | XRx (low) |
XRT |
| Showa adjustable front and rear suspension | • | ||
| LED headlight | • | ||
| LED daytime running lights | • | • | • |
| LED foglights | • | ||
| 5″ TFT adjustable instruments | • | • | • |
| Handlebar switchcubes and 5-way joystick control | • | • | • |
| Backlit handlebar switchcubes and 5-way joystick control | • | ||
| Brembo front brakes | • | • | • |
| LED daytime running lights | • | • | • |
| LED indicators | • | • | • |
| 5-way adjustable windscreen | • | • | • |
| Cast wheels | • | • | • |
| Lighter weight silencer | • | • | • |
| CORE FEATURES | XRx | XRx (low) |
XRT |
| Five riding modes | • | ||
| Four riding modes | • | • | |
| Cruise control | • | • | • |
| Heated grips | • | • | • |
| Hand guards | • | • | • |
| Standard rider and pillion seat | |||
| Comfort rider and pillion seats | • | • | • |
| Heated rider and pillion seats | • | ||
| Distinctive 800cc three cylinder engine with ride-by-wire electronic throttle control |
• | • | • |
| Switchable ABS and traction control | • | • | • |
| Tailored ergonomics – adjustable seat height and handlebar position |
• | • | • |
| On board computer | • | • | • |
| Immobiliser | • | • | • |
| Radiator guard (plastic) | • | • | |
| Radiator guard (aluminium) | • | ||
| Power sockets (1 x 12v, 1 x USB) | • | • | • |
| Sump guard (plastic) | • | • | |
| Sump guard (aluminium) | • |