2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XR and XC: always spoiled for choice
In 2018, Triumph takes care of its litter of little tigresses! The six versions of the Tiger 800 benefit from various mechanical, technological and aesthetic updates.. Site advises you to follow the guide !
and profoundly, the (XR, XRx, XRx lowered versions, XRT, XCx and XCA, see the guide below!) benefit in 2018 from "more than 200 chassis and engine improvements", according to their designers! The maximum power of the Triple nevertheless remains unchanged (95 hp).
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Regarding their mechanics, Triumph is content to report two changes: the first gearbox shortened "for off road grip, handling at low speed and increased acceleration" on the one hand, "a new lighter generating silencer better exhaust sound "on the other.
The Hinckley firm prefers to detail the developments in terms of ergonomics: handlebars set back by 10 mm, Brembo front brakes "more upscale", new windshield adjustable to five positions with one hand, aerodynamic deflectors "offering the best protection segment "and new more comfortable saddle.
MNC notes in passing the arrival of new angled stick rims on the XRs.
Two years after having accomplished their digital revolution (ride-by-wire, traction-control, driving modes, etc.), the little tigresses remain at the cutting edge of technology by adopting a 5-inch color TFT screen, lighting " full LED ", a 5-position joystick, revised cruise control … The high-end XRT and XCA even benefit from backlit controls !
The two "XC" models – with a C for Cross – inaugurate in 2018 a new Off-Road Pro driving mode which "allows experienced riders to enjoy full control of their machine off-road", swear the engineers English. In the "XR" – with an R for Road -, the top of the range XRT model receives new adjustable Showa suspensions.
To the attention of bikers who are insensitive – even allergic – to this avalanche of novelties and seek to spend less to ride as much, Triumph announces that the entry-level XR "just short" will keep its screen, its headlights, its bubble and its 2015 commodos … and a price of 10,800 euros in France? MNC is investigating the aisles of according to Eicma 2017 to provide you with availability dates and prices for the 2018 Tiger 800 range: stay tuned !
2018 Tiger 800: the guide to "road" XRs
Tiger 800 2018: the XC cross guide
Tiger 800 XR, XRx, XRT: photo gallery
Tiger 800 XCx, XCA: photo gallery
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