The Triumph Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 XC are dual-sport motorcycles launched in 2010 by British manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles

Triumph Motorcycles Ltd

Triumph Motorcycles Ltd is the largest surviving British motorcycle manufacturer, which was established in 1984 by John Bloor after the original manufacturer Triumph Engineering went into receivership...

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The Tiger 800 is a more road-oriented bike, while the Tiger 800 XC is designed as a more off-road vehicle

Off-road vehicle

An off-road vehicle is considered to be any type of vehicle which is capable of driving on and off paved or gravel surface. It is generally characterized by having large tires with deep, open treads, a flexible suspension, or even caterpillar tracks...

. Both bikes share the same frame and 799 cc inline-three engine, which is derived from the smaller Triumph Street Triple.

Model differences

There are a number of key differences between the two models. The Tiger 800 has cast alloy wheel

Alloy wheel

Alloy wheels are automobile wheels which are made from an alloy of aluminium or magnesium. They are typically lighter for the same strength...

s, with a 19-inch wheel at the front and 17-inch wheel at the back. The Tiger 800 XC has spoked wheels

Wire wheels

The rims of wire wheels are connected to their hubs by wire spokes. Although these wires are generally stiffer than a typical wire rope, they function mechanically the same as tensioned flexible wires, keeping the rim true while supporting applied loads.Wire wheels are used on most bicycles and...

 with alloy rims

Rim (wheel)

The rim of a wheel is the outer circular design of the metal on which the inside edge of the tire is mounted on vehicles such as automobiles. For example, on a bicycle wheel the rim is a large hoop attached to the outer ends of the spokes of the wheel that holds the tire and tube.In the 1st...

 and a larger 21-inch wheel at the front.
The Tiger 800 XC has longer-travel suspension

Suspension (motorcycle)

A motorcycle's suspension serves a dual purpose: contributing to the vehicle's handling and braking, and providing safety and comfort by keeping the vehicle's passengers comfortably isolated from road noise, bumps and vibrations....

 at the front and rear, with 45 mm forks, compared with 43 mm on the Tiger 800. The Tiger 800 has a motorcycle saddle

Motorcycle saddle

A motorcycle saddle is a term for a motorcycle seat in some parts of the world. It is a seat for carrying a rider and, possibly, a passenger, and which is attached to a motorcycle often but not exclusively, behind the fuel tank....

 adjustable from 810 millimetre, while the Tiger 800 XC saddle is taller at 845 millimetre.
The Tiger 800 XC has more aggressive off-road looks, including a small beak-like high-level mudguard

Fender (vehicle)

Fender is the US English term for the part of an automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle body that frames a wheel well . Its primary purpose is to prevent sand, mud, rocks, liquids, and other road spray from being thrown into the air by the rotating tire. Fenders are typically rigid and can be...

 at the front, similar to the BMW F800GS

BMW GS parallel-twin

The BMW F800GS and F650GS are members of the GS family of dual-sport motorcycles manufactured in Berlin, Germany by BMW Motorrad. Both bikes were launched in 2008, and use the same 798 cc parallel-twin engine with chain drive, but with different power outputs and equipment levels...

, a bike the Tiger is designed to compete against. Overall the Tiger 800XC is longer, wider, taller and heavier than the Tiger 800.

Both motorcycles share some components, including the engine, 19 litres (40.2 US pt) fuel tank, instrument panel, steel trellis frame

Motorcycle frame

A motorcycle frame includes the head tube that holds the front fork and allows it to pivot. Some motorcycles include the engine as a load-bearing, stressed member. The rear suspension is an integral component in the design. Traditionally frames have been steel, but titanium, aluminium, magnesium,...

, and brakes, which have optional ABS

Anti-lock braking system

An anti-lock braking system is a safety system that allows the wheels on a motor vehicle to continue interacting tractively with the road surface as directed by driver steering inputs while braking, preventing the wheels from locking up and therefore avoiding skidding.An ABS generally offers...

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External links

• Tiger 800 at Triumph UK
• Tiger 800 XC at Triumph UK