Triumph Tiger Sport 800
Triumph Tiger Sport 800 is a middle-weight sport touring motorcycle manufactured by Triumph since 2025. Combining a compact, high-revving 798 cc inline-three with a road-focused chassis and a modern electronics package (ride-by-wire), the Tiger Sport 800 is positioned as a sporty yet practical machine intended for both aggressive back-road riding and long-distance touring. The model was introduced as a road-focused successor to the Tiger 850 Sport and emphasises on-road dynamics over off-road capability.
Design and development
Triumph developed the Tiger Sport 800 from the premise of delivering a compact, mass-centralised sport-tourer that would be more oriented to tarmac performance than the more adventure-oriented Tigers. Key development goals were mass centralisation, chassis agility, consistent midrange engine performance, rider comfort during long rides, and a modern electronics set to enhance safety and versatility. The resulting machine shares some architectural elements with the Tiger Sport 660 but uses a bespoke 798 cc triple and revised geometry for sharper handling.Engine and performance
The Tiger Sport 800 is powered by a short-stroke, liquid-cooled inline-three with DOHC and 12 valves. Claimed output is 115 PS at 10,750 rpm and 84 N·m at 8,500 rpm. The engine features sequential multipoint electronic fuel injection and ride-by-wire throttle, permitting selectable ride modes and refined throttle mapping.Reviews highlight the triple’s flexible delivery — lively midrange with a willing top end — and its characteristic three-cylinder exhaust note. First-ride tests praise the engine’s tractability for both spirited canyon work and relaxed long-distance cruising.
Chassis, suspension and brakes
The Tiger Sport 800 uses a tubular steel perimeter frame and a relatively short wheelbase for its category, aiding quick direction changes and nimble handling. Showa supplies the suspension: a 41 mm separate-function inverted fork with adjustable compression and rebound at the front and a Showa monoshock with hydraulic remote preload and rebound adjustment at the rear; both ends provide approximately 150 mm of travel and are tuned for a balance of mid-corner composure and touring comfort.Stopping is provided by twin 310 mm front discs with radial-mounted four-piston calipers and a single 255 mm rear disc. A six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) enables lean-sensitive ABS and traction control. Many trims include a bi-directional quickshifter and cruise control.
Electronics and rider aids
The electronics suite centres on a six-axis IMU and ride-by-wire. Standard and available features include:- Multiple ride modes that alter throttle mapping and traction control sensitivity.
- Lean-sensitive ABS and traction control via the IMU.
- Full LED lighting with daytime running lights and a TFT instrument display with smartphone connectivity on higher trims.
- Available aids on higher-spec models include a bi-directional quickshifter and cruise control.