2013 Tiger 1050 SPORT - Page 14

dman · 03-03-2013, 07:26 PM

650 V Strom owner here who is considering an upgrade to a modern, sporty, upright liter-bike. I have a DR650 for dirt so would shift towards a more street-oriented bike that's a blend of my Wee and my older Monster ... Multistrada, KTM 990 SMT, or Tiger 1050. The Tiger never appealed but somehow the subtle improvements on the 1050 Sport push all the right buttons for me. I just assumed it would be imported ... can't imagine why not (seems much better for the US market than the 800 Roadie). And by the way, compared to my Wee I think the new Tiger is gorgeous.

-dman

3sum · 03-05-2013, 04:14 AM

I've all but resigned myself to thinking I'll never see one in the flesh, so I'm looking elsewhere for my next ride once my Speed Triple sells. If I weren't so fickle, I'd just buy another Tiger 1050 like I had the last four years. But I don't want the same bike as I just sold.

If someone wanted to have a fire sale on an Explorer, I'd be all over one.

jonoabq · 03-05-2013, 06:26 AM

I had a 06' Tiger for over five years and logged many back to back 500 mile days, regular commuting, and a fair bit of peg dragging in the mountains. The suspension was utter crap and was swapped out for top shelf aftermarket. That said, as a "do everything" motorbike it was pretty damn good, even with the 19" front. I liked the 1050 Tiger when I rode it but again, crap suspension. Being 5'10" and 150 lbs. being cramped up ergonomically has never been much of an issue on most sportier rides. On my 11' Speed Triple I can commute, knock off eight hour days in the saddle with no problem, and in the twisties loaded up with gear it is "nearly" flawless. Suspension setup takes a bit of time, and chattery/lumpy roads at speed can still unsettle it a bit. Stay on the gas and you will be rewarded with a very composed, not to say docile, sport touring rig. (integrated tail lights/signals, hyperlight, full Arrow lowboy, Giant Loop luggage, heated grips)

MariusD · 03-05-2013, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonoabq

I had a 06' Tiger for over five years and logged many back to back 500 mile days, regular commuting, and a fair bit of peg dragging in the mountains. The suspension was utter crap and was swapped out for top shelf aftermarket. That said, as a "do everything" motorbike it was pretty damn good, even with the 19" front. I liked the 1050 Tiger when I rode it but again, crap suspension. Being 5'10" and 150 lbs. being cramped up ergonomically has never been much of an issue on most sportier rides. On my 11' Speed Triple I can commute, knock off eight hour days in the saddle with no problem, and in the twisties loaded up with gear it is "nearly" flawless. Suspension setup takes a bit of time, and chattery/lumpy roads at speed can still unsettle it a bit. Stay on the gas and you will be rewarded with a very composed, not to say docile, sport touring rig. (integrated tail lights/signals, hyperlight, full Arrow lowboy, Giant Loop luggage, heated grips)

So are you saying you prefer the s3 to the tiger?

3sum · 03-05-2013, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MariusD

So are you saying you prefer the s3 to the tiger?

That's what it sounds like, but seems backwards to me. Calling an S3 all day comfortable and a Tiger cramped?

vellies · 03-05-2013, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3sum

That's what it sounds like, but seems backwards to me. Calling an S3 all day comfortable and a Tiger cramped?

I think all he is saying is due to his size he does not have any issues with being cramped on bikes, even the S3 is therefore comfortable.

3sum · 03-05-2013, 02:36 PM

Ok, makes sense. I haven't been wrong about anything yet this year, so I'm due. :-)

Chris Pope
Locust Grove, GA
10 Speed Triple SE - for sale
57 Cushman Eagle

jonoabq · 03-06-2013, 08:28 AM

Sorry, I didn't mean to be unclear...it just works out that way sometimes. Yeah, due to the fact that I'm shorter/light I can fit sportier bikes for longer trips without suffering. The exception might be (insert Ducati product) a really long reach to the bars. The Tigers ergos were really good for long days in the saddle but wind buffeting generally sucked. The S3's ergos are decidedly sportier, but less wind buffeting leaves me much less tired at the end of the day. (more wind, yes, but its clean air, less turbulence)
I like the last two full size iterations of the Tiger (955i & 1050) they are great bikes, but they give up a lot in the twisties without suspension upgrades. Out of the box I much prefer the 2011 and up Speed Triple for sport touring/commuting/canyon carving over either of the full size Tigers.

Slap on some heated grips, a 12v. supply for a vest and its a pretty capable sport touring rig...though not for everybody. I've done the cross country/loaded panniers/kitchen sink/camping thing and I get it. But I'm more into staying at hotels/friends places, packing suuuuper light and really upping the ride quality on the mountain roads the last few years, instead of packing up everything in the Aerostich catalog.

Paulvt1 · 03-13-2013, 05:02 AM

Nice video here. Don't understand a word - but the scenery and sound of the triple is worth it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=aTZK7CmeOlg

KingOfFleece · 03-13-2013, 07:01 AM

Oh yea. the last few minutes are a blast!

MariusD · 03-13-2013, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulvt1

Nice video here. Don't understand a word - but the scenery and sound of the triple is worth it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=aTZK7CmeOlg

That video was just INTOXICATING! Thanks

Now why in the hell would they decide to NOT bring it here... there's nothing in the US market like it, not in that price range anyway...

ssevy · 03-13-2013, 06:09 PM

Wow! I can't go upstairs all sweaty like this; my wife will think I've been watching porn! Listen to that triple! Please, please, please bring this bike to the US! (I want the red and black one)

CA Stu · 03-13-2013, 06:21 PM

I'm getting ready to commute home on my 07 Tiger 1050 in 10 minutes, I had to turn that video off because it was filling my head with bad ideas.

I have to say, I was riding in this morning thinking about how I had outgrown "New Bike Fever" because my Tiger fits me just right, runs strong, handles well and I can't see ever selling it. It is just a great all around bike.

However! A Tiger Sport would have me rethinking that pretty damn quick*. What a good looking, great sounding machine.

*Too late, I want one.

Come on Triumph USA, I've owned 4 new Triumphs in the last 14 years, you owe me a shot at one of those beasts!!!!!!

3sum · 03-14-2013, 01:31 AM

If there was even the slightest chance this was coming Stateside, I'd hold onto my Speed Triple for another year. But I haven't heard one scintilla of evidence that'll happen. Oh well, no Speed Tiger for me.

Someone buy my Speedy so I can go out and buy another Tiger like I had before I guess...

MariusD · 03-14-2013, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3sum

If there was even the slightest chance this was coming Stateside, I'd hold onto my Speed Triple for another year. But I haven't heard one scintilla of evidence that'll happen. Oh well, no Speed Tiger for me.

Someone buy my Speedy so I can go out and buy another Tiger like I had before I guess...

I'm in a similar predicament. Thinking of picking up a Tenere, but since I'm 100% slab, I'd prefer this Tiger. I'd hate to buy the s10 and then find out this tiger is coming here... Maybe I should buy the 07 Tiger 1050 that I saw on cl as a hold me over for a year or two...

... decisions, decisions...

03-05-2013, 04:14 AM	#197
3sum local Triumph fanboy Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Locust Grove, GA Oddometer: 107	I've all but resigned myself to thinking I'll never see one in the flesh, so I'm looking elsewhere for my next ride once my Speed Triple sells. If I weren't so fickle, I'd just buy another Tiger 1050 like I had the last four years. But I don't want the same bike as I just sold. If someone wanted to have a fire sale on an Explorer, I'd be all over one. __________________ Locust Grove, GA '10 Speed Triple - CLICKY for sale posting - looking for a sport tourer/adv bike '57 Cushman IBA #8759

03-05-2013, 02:36 PM	#202
3sum local Triumph fanboy Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Locust Grove, GA Oddometer: 107	Ok, makes sense. I haven't been wrong about anything yet this year, so I'm due. :-) Chris Pope Locust Grove, GA 10 Speed Triple SE - for sale 57 Cushman Eagle __________________ Locust Grove, GA '10 Speed Triple - CLICKY for sale posting - looking for a sport tourer/adv bike '57 Cushman IBA #8759

03-06-2013, 08:28 AM	#203
jonoabq ow. Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Oddometer: 19	Sorry, I didn't mean to be unclear...it just works out that way sometimes. Yeah, due to the fact that I'm shorter/light I can fit sportier bikes for longer trips without suffering. The exception might be (insert Ducati product) a really long reach to the bars. The Tigers ergos were really good for long days in the saddle but wind buffeting generally sucked. The S3's ergos are decidedly sportier, but less wind buffeting leaves me much less tired at the end of the day. (more wind, yes, but its clean air, less turbulence) I like the last two full size iterations of the Tiger (955i & 1050) they are great bikes, but they give up a lot in the twisties without suspension upgrades. Out of the box I much prefer the 2011 and up Speed Triple for sport touring/commuting/canyon carving over either of the full size Tigers. Slap on some heated grips, a 12v. supply for a vest and its a pretty capable sport touring rig...though not for everybody. I've done the cross country/loaded panniers/kitchen sink/camping thing and I get it. But I'm more into staying at hotels/friends places, packing suuuuper light and really upping the ride quality on the mountain roads the last few years, instead of packing up everything in the Aerostich catalog. jonoabq screwed with this post 03-06-2013 at 01:06 PM

03-13-2013, 06:21 PM	#208
CA Stu Thanks Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Riverside, CA Oddometer: 42,650	I'm getting ready to commute home on my 07 Tiger 1050 in 10 minutes, I had to turn that video off because it was filling my head with bad ideas. I have to say, I was riding in this morning thinking about how I had outgrown "New Bike Fever" because my Tiger fits me just right, runs strong, handles well and I can't see ever selling it. It is just a great all around bike. However! A Tiger Sport would have me rethinking that pretty damn quick. What a good looking, great sounding machine. Too late, I want one. Come on Triumph USA, I've owned 4 new Triumphs in the last 14 years, you owe me a shot at one of those beasts!!!!!! __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6cxNR9ML8k

03-14-2013, 01:31 AM	#209
3sum local Triumph fanboy Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Locust Grove, GA Oddometer: 107	If there was even the slightest chance this was coming Stateside, I'd hold onto my Speed Triple for another year. But I haven't heard one scintilla of evidence that'll happen. Oh well, no Speed Tiger for me. Someone buy my Speedy so I can go out and buy another Tiger like I had before I guess... __________________ Locust Grove, GA '10 Speed Triple - CLICKY for sale posting - looking for a sport tourer/adv bike '57 Cushman IBA #8759

03-03-2013, 07:26 PM	#196
dman Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Oddometer: 426	650 V Strom owner here who is considering an upgrade to a modern, sporty, upright liter-bike. I have a DR650 for dirt so would shift towards a more street-oriented bike that's a blend of my Wee and my older Monster ... Multistrada, KTM 990 SMT, or Tiger 1050. The Tiger never appealed but somehow the subtle improvements on the 1050 Sport push all the right buttons for me. I just assumed it would be imported ... can't imagine why not (seems much better for the US market than the 800 Roadie). And by the way, compared to my Wee I think the new Tiger is gorgeous. -dman

03-05-2013, 06:26 AM	#198
jonoabq ow. Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Oddometer: 19	I had a 06' Tiger for over five years and logged many back to back 500 mile days, regular commuting, and a fair bit of peg dragging in the mountains. The suspension was utter crap and was swapped out for top shelf aftermarket. That said, as a "do everything" motorbike it was pretty damn good, even with the 19" front. I liked the 1050 Tiger when I rode it but again, crap suspension. Being 5'10" and 150 lbs. being cramped up ergonomically has never been much of an issue on most sportier rides. On my 11' Speed Triple I can commute, knock off eight hour days in the saddle with no problem, and in the twisties loaded up with gear it is "nearly" flawless. Suspension setup takes a bit of time, and chattery/lumpy roads at speed can still unsettle it a bit. Stay on the gas and you will be rewarded with a very composed, not to say docile, sport touring rig. (integrated tail lights/signals, hyperlight, full Arrow lowboy, Giant Loop luggage, heated grips)

03-13-2013, 05:02 AM	#204
Paulvt1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Wolverhampton. England. Oddometer: 2,821	Nice video here. Don't understand a word - but the scenery and sound of the triple is worth it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=aTZK7CmeOlg

03-13-2013, 07:01 AM	#205
KingOfFleece Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Western New York Oddometer: 427	Oh yea. the last few minutes are a blast!

03-13-2013, 06:09 PM	#207
ssevy Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Oddometer: 543	Wow! I can't go upstairs all sweaty like this; my wife will think I've been watching porn! Listen to that triple! Please, please, please bring this bike to the US! (I want the red and black one)

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