Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Review
"The adventure triple that genuinely earns its mud-spattered credibility."
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Used Buyer Review
The Tiger 900 Rally is one of those bikes that actually delivers on its adventure promises rather than just looking the part in a showroom. That 888cc triple is genuinely special — it pulls cleanly from low revs, sounds incredible, and doesn't punish you after six hours in the saddle. The 21-inch front wheel and longer travel suspension mean it's actually capable on rougher tracks, not just fire roads. Used examples from 2020-2022 typically have solid reliability records, though check the switchgear carefully — early units had some electrical gremlins with the heated grips cutting out. Buy smart and inspect the bash plate and crash bars closely. These bikes get used hard by owners who think they're Lyndon Poskitt, and cosmetic damage usually hints at bigger stories. Budget for a brake fluid flush and new chain/sprockets regardless — most used examples are neglected in these areas. The TFT dash and cornering ABS are genuinely useful, not gimmicks.
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You're under 5'8" or budget-conscious on running costs
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