Triumph Tiger 900 Review
"A genuinely accomplished adventure bike that rewards sensible used buying."
Key Specs
Used Buyer Review
The Tiger 900 is one of those rare bikes that actually delivers on its adventure touring promise without punishing you for choosing it. The 888cc triple is genuinely brilliant — smooth, characterful, and with enough grunt to make overtaking on A-roads feel effortless. Ergonomics suit longer legs better than shorter riders, so sit on one before you commit. The GT variant is the sweet spot for used buyers — better wind protection and heated grips standard. Used examples need careful inspection around the beak fairing mounting points, which can stress-crack if a previous owner has been clumsy with panniers. Check the suspension linkage bearings too — neglected service history shows up there fast. The electronics suite is genuinely useful rather than gimmicky, and the cornering ABS actually works in the real world. Pay attention to chain and sprocket wear, because some owners absolutely thrash these. A pre-2022 example with full dealer stamps and sub-15,000 miles is the sweet spot.
Pros
Cons
Budget-conscious buyers or riders under 5'8"
Similar Adventure Reviews
"The adventure benchmark that justifies every penny, used or new."
Tall touring riders wanting one bike only $11,000-$17,500
"The best big adventure triple money can buy used."
Long-distance tourers wanting genuine off-road credibility $10,000-$16,000
"The benchmark adventure bike, best bought used with patience."
Experienced riders wanting the ultimate adventure touring machine $16,000-$22,000"The most capable big adventure tourer money can currently buy used."
Experienced tourers wanting ultimate long-distance confidence $18,000-$24,000