Triumph has launched the latest version of its Tiger adventure bike.
The Hinckley-based manufacturer is bringing out a new 850 version, which is more “manageable, accessible and intuitive” than the existing Tiger 900 which it replaces.
The A2 licence compliant model has road and rain riding modes, Brembo Stylema brakes, LED lighting – including distinctive daytime running light – an adjustable LCD screen as well as ABS and switchable traction control.
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Retailing for £9,300, it comes in two graphic schemes, with a lightweight modular frame and what Triumph calls a “category-leading level of premium finish and detailing”.
The bikes will be on sale at the end of January, with Triumph saying it will compete with the BMW F750 GS range.
Designed in Hinckley it will be built in Thailand.
A spokesman for the 海角视频 manufacturer, which recently moved all mass production overseas, said: “The Tiger 850 Sport’s bodywork has a focused and aggressive adventure style, with a narrow stand over width, visually light front end and dominant fuel tank design and size.
“With all of the class-leading level of finish and detailing from the latest generation Tiger range, the new 850 Sport comes in two exciting paint options, Graphite and Diablo Red or Graphite and Caspian Blue, each incorporating contemporary new Tiger 850 Sport graphic schemes.
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“A range of over 60 genuine Triumph accessories are available for the new Tiger 850 Sport, all designed alongside the bike itself to ensure seamless integration, and the same exacting standards of manufacturing quality and finish.
“There are two luggage range options available, both created in partnership with Givi, with the Trekker side-opening panniers with 52 litre twin helmet top box, and the Expedition top-opening aluminium panniers, with matching 42 litre top box.
“Additionally, the Tiger 850 Sport accessory range covers options for added comfort, protection, capability, style and security. For even greater reassurance, all of the Genuine Triumph Accessory range comes with Triumph’s two year unlimited mileage warranty.”
It comes a few weeks after Triumph unveiled its new Trident 660, being marketed as an affordable, middleweight roadster.
The 660cc bike, which weighs less than 200kg, will go on sale for £7,195 with Triumph saying it will have an “unbeatable” cost of ownership.
It will also be in Triumph dealerships in late-January.
The 117-year-old motorcycle manufacture has been based in Hinckley for the past three decades after the name was rescued by Leicestershire-based housing developer John Bloor.
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Today it builds around 60,000 bikes a year, which include the high performance Street Triple 765RS, Scrambler 1200 and the Triumph Bonneville family.
The business employs around 1,800 people worldwide and has operations in the 海角视频, North America, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan, Scandinavia, Benelux, Brazil, India, China and Thailand as well as a network of independent distributors.