Triumph Tiger 800 Xcx
The Triumph Tiger 800 was introduced in 2011 as a mid-size adventure tourer built around a 800cc inline triple-cylinder engine, designed to compete with the BMW F800GS and similar segment rivals. The XCx variant arrived with the 2015 model refresh, representing the off-road focused 'XC' (Cross Country) sub-family with higher-spec suspension, spoked wheels, and the 'x' suffix denoting premium features like heated grips, cornering ABS, and traction control. The Tiger 800 range was notable for popularizing the triple-cylinder engine in the adventure segment, offering a distinctive powerplant character before being succeeded by the Tiger 900 in 2020.
95 hp
Power
79 Nm
Torque
236 kg
Weight
193 km/h
Top Speed
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L real-world average)
Fuel
Faired
Body
What Buyers Should Know
Watch the Throttle Bodies
Some owners report throttle body synchronization issues causing rough idle or hesitation, particularly on higher-mileage bikes. A throttle body sync at service time is cheap insurance and noticeably improves rideability.
Strong Resale Value
The XCx variant holds its value better than most adventure middleweights due to its off-road-ready spec and Triumph brand appeal. Well-maintained examples with low miles depreciate slowly compared to Japanese competitors.
Versatile Triple Engine
The 800cc inline-triple delivers a distinctive torque curve that outperforms most parallel-twins in real-world adventure riding, with strong mid-range pull from 3,000 RPM. It's widely praised as one of Triumph's most bulletproof engine designs.
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