Triumph Tiger 800 Xcx Review

Used Buyer Review

The Tiger 800 XCx is one of those bikes that genuinely does most things well without being spectacular at any single discipline. That 800cc triple is the real star here — it's punchy, characterful, and pulls cleanly from low revs in a way that makes town riding genuinely enjoyable rather than a chore. The XCx spec adds wire wheels, longer travel suspension, and proper off-road credentials that most owners will never fully exploit, but you'll appreciate the compliance on broken British tarmac regardless. When buying used, focus your inspection on the chain and sprockets — they wear faster than you'd expect — and check for any signs of the throttle bodies needing a balance. Early 2015-2016 examples can suffer from a jerky low-speed fuelling issue; a dealer software update usually sorts it. Crash damage is common since these attract adventure riders who actually use them, so scrutinise the engine bars, screen mounts, and panniers carefully. Overall it's a genuinely versatile, engaging machine that holds its value reasonably well but still represents solid used money.