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Full specs
Will your feet reach?
The Triumph Tiger 800 XCx has a 840mm seat. Enter your inside leg for a rough idea of how much foot you'll get down when stopped.
A rough guide only. A wide seat needs more leg than a narrow one, the suspension settles 20 to 40mm under you, and boots add a little. Many bikes offer a low seat or lowering link. Sit on one before you buy.
Tyres that fit the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx
It runs a 90/90-21 front and a 150/70-17 rear. 44 tyres in our Tyre Finder are made in at least one of those sizes, ranked by green lane score.
Sizes are for the standard UK model and can change between model years. Check the size on your own tyre sidewall, and ask your dealer before fitting a different size. Our size lists come from maker and retailer listings and can miss sizes, so a tyre shown for one end may still be made in your other size. Check the maker's size chart.
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What we actually found
The XCx was the cheaper, road-leaning version of Triumph's off-road Tiger 800. It has a 21 inch spoked front wheel, 220 and 215 mm of WP travel and a lovely 799cc triple, so it copes with gravel, chalk and dry stony lanes better than most road-orientated adventure bikes. Owners and testers say the suspension is a bit soft for heavier riders, the sump guard takes a battering, the bike can bottom out on rock steps and the bar and peg position suit road riding more than long standing sessions.
Pros for green laning
- Smooth 799cc triple (95hp, 79Nm) with a strong mid-range that pulls cleanly out of slow, rutted lanes.
- 21 inch front wheel with 220 mm front and 215 mm rear travel gives real off-road geometry.
- Comfortable on the road links between lanes: good seat, screen and a 19 litre tank.
- Switchable ABS and traction control let you turn the aids down on slippery surfaces.
Cons and limitations
- Estimated 222 kg wet, so it is heavy to lift in mud and heavy to catch on a slippery slope.
- Soft standard suspension for heavier riders, and reports of bottoming out on rock steps.
- Ground clearance is modest and the standard sump guard is easily damaged on rutted tracks.
- Bar and peg position is more road-biased, and the screen is a concern in a fall.
Sources: https://www.1000ps.com/en-gb/model/7992/triumph-tiger-800-xcx, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_Tiger_800, https://www.jpcycles.com/common-tread/triumph-tiger-800-xcx-a-year-of-abuse-in-review, https://www.adventurebikerider.com/article/triumph-tiger-800-xcx-6/.
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