TAMED Tiger
For 2021 Triumph has introduced an all-new Tiger, the 850 Sport, which replaces the standard Tiger 900. It shares many similarities with their 900, including the same 888cc capacity, but Triumph has electronically detuned the engine to make it more accessible and road-focused. And, unlike the Tiger 900GT, the new 850 Tiger Sport can be converted to an A2 licence-friendly set up.
Advanced lean-sensitive rider aids and the IMU have been removed, while the suspension is no longer multi-adjustable. However, this reduction in specification is mirrored in the price, £9330, which is over £2000 cheaper than the base Tiger 900GT (£11,400). On price alone it’s tempting, and it may just be the most surprising, understated bike of 2021.
It’s still 888cc, not an 850
The Tiger 850 has the same engine capacity as the Tiger 900 range, 888cc, but has been detuned to make the bike more accessible for new or inexperienced riders. Peak power is now 84bhp @ 8500rpm, compared to 94bhp @ 8750rpm on the older Tiger 900, and peak torque is 60lb-ft @ 6500rpm, compared to 64lb-ft @ 7250rpm on the Tiger 900. On paper a noticeable drop in power, but those peak power
