675 Engine based "Tiger Cub"

[AlanH]

...and being a smooth triple there will be no need for an odd reciprocating balance weight like the F800GS motor has.

Here's a spy shot of the road based one with the cast wheels...

[trophydave]

I really liked the three cylinder engine in my Trophy,it's a pity that the bike itself was a big heavy bus.I am looking forward to the new Triumph going on sale

[jasonbc]

Got to better to buy British than German, right?

And discuss . . . . . . .

Correct, but even better to buy Japanesse, seeing how my mates Truimph Sprint ST 955i was put togtether and the faults he had with reliability and finish on his Triumph 955i Tiger neither him or me would now buy a Triumph after what we saw with those 2 bikes.

It's even more frightening when you walk into you local Triumph dealer who has a lovely display of 675 Daytona's, all bright and shiny then you look at them and the heads are full of corrosion the ali on the swingarm is getting hairlines on them, not good when they haven't even left the showroom

[Jacqueslemac]

You'll get as many different answers as there are contributors when you ask about build quality. Mine's been excellent - in use all year round.

Only recently did I discover that not all manufacturers use stainless steel spokes!

[digitalcaptive]

You'll get as many different answers as there are contributors when you ask about build quality. Mine's been excellent - in use all year round.

Only recently did I discover that not all manufacturers use stainless steel spokes!

Just to echo jame's comments really, my 03 plate tiger that i sold last year was corrosion free, used all year round and never failed me once......I'd happily and confidently buy another 955 Tiger

[pdsquire]

Just to echo James' comments really...

I agree. I think it was MCN that took a range of bikes apart last year to measure paint thickness, the quality of the plating on screws etc, the type of metal used for parts and other indicia of raw materials. I am a Honda man and rather reluctant to trust Triumph so I was surprised that Triumph came top in almost every test. (I think BMW won on one of them)

Unless Triumph somehow managed to get exactly the right second-hand bike into the hands of MCN despite not being involved in the process of selecting them, then I'm afraid it simply can't be true that Triumphs rot more than other bikes. They are just made of better materials.

[jasonbc]

I agree. I think it was MCN that took a range of bikes apart last year to measure paint thickness, the quality of the plating on screws etc, the type of metal used for parts and other indicia of raw materials. I am a Honda man and rather reluctant to trust Triumph so I was surprised that Triumph came top in almost every test. (I think BMW won on one of them)

Unless Triumph somehow managed to get exactly the right second-hand bike into the hands of MCN despite not being involved in the process of selecting them, then I'm afraid it simply can't be true that Triumphs rot more than other bikes. They are just made of better materials.

It was ride magazine that did it here is the article which shows triumph has the deepest paint on the test bike, decent grade bolts but comes only half way in build quality, ride also did another 6-7 page article on it in one issue but i cant find that one

[Buggles]

Loved my 955 Tiger, and apart from some of the screws not being brilliant (mainly those on the front brake reservoir) the finish was (and is) excellent!

If they come out with a 675 adventure, i'll be the first one to try it out. Not looking to replace the KTM for a long time, but the smootheness of the 955 triple still makes me smile!

JB

[Lord Stig]

I was wondering what you guys thought about this, but was busy moving house when the MCN article came out. Now I get to catch up. My take is pretty much the same as others here - keep it light and a genuine F800GS competitor, and I'd be interested. At least Triumph are taking this smaller sector seriously, and I'd love to buy Triumph for a change.

I'm not with everyone else with regard to the engine though - I tend to think anything with more than two cylinders belongs in a car, and though I liked the Tigers I've ridden, the engine sound was one of the main things I hated. Bear in mind I'd never by a four cylinder though, for the same reason given above. The triple does have more character than a typical Japanese sewing machine, so maybe I'd eventually not miss the sound of a twin or single.

[africajim]

Triumph put out a press release to quell the 675 rumours, the engine will be "around 800" so direct competition to the BMW800GS.

The Triumph triple sound is gorgeous as most people will agree. If this is a decent bike to ride I'll be up for one. A far more refined engine to any twin or single.