These days it is not very often that I get the call up to ride a brand of motor cycle that I have not previously ridden, but that happened recently when I got the call from editor Deano to see if I was available to go and test the new Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro.
As a former professional off-road racer, a large percentage of my motorcycle riding these days is on your traditional enduro bikes that are quite a lot smaller in overall size compared to your average adventure bike. However the last 12 months has seen me spend quite a bit of time crossing the Australian Outback on various brands and capacity adventure bikes. Seeing the Tiger 900 Rally Pro in the metal for the first time, my initial impression was it looked pretty compact and well proportioned compared to some of the big bikes in the class.
With a moniker like ‘Rally Pro’, as well a 21-inch front wheel and generous wheel travel, I’d expected a bevy of gadgets and technology to make it capable of living up to the name – and this is very much the case. Going off my previous adventure riding experiences, a quick scan of the Tiger’s specs told me there’s nothing missing that I would be potentially looking for to keep me comfortable, safe and quick.
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