Triumphrat

winger

I've doubt there will be people busting a gut to come on here telling how they have tested the new bike,but please state the spec of your bike,if it's bog stock except for a scott oiler say so,at least it gives a bench mark for others.

Pansmiker

Will that not be for sometime :???:

A friend has told me that his new Tiger is due for delivery in March 07

Paul

winger

I know were there's two at a dealer at the moment,as i said on another posting,my wife is an experienced pillion(very)took several minutes to get on the back of bike,it 's that high,I(we) don't do panniers so it's tankbag and topbox only,which would make getting on a physical impossiblity!!!,it's a nice bike and i've warmed to the design,but about as much use to me(us) as a hole in the head!!!.

chrisn

Hi Chris,
Do you know if the new 1050 Tiger has a higher top gear ratio than the current 955 ?
It really needs to be for motorway work.

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JohnRimmer

Bike magazine has a test of a preproduction Tiger 1050.Overall it performs better in every respect and has a taller top gear for more relaxed motorway work.

bareyb

Here's a quote from the article:

"Triumph's 2007 Tiger 1050 is an improvement over the current model in every way, having shifted away from the existing giant-traillie design to an all new entirely road based focus."

"the Tiger has gained in all kinds of ways : more comfort, more space to move around, more confidence in corners and more braking power, not to mention more power and torque throughout the rev range. The only thing it's lost is weight - down 17kg to a claimed 198kg dry."

" it still has the Tiger's plush ride, but it feels more composed, a lot more together. It steers and picks a line so much easier and the brakes are far better."

"the Tiger's also developed something completely new - a bit of fun, naughty streak, which extends its appeal beyond being simply a decent, all-round road bike. The DNA of the new Tiger is pure Speed Triple.......................but it's not as focused-if anything it's a better bike because the Tiger offers a stability and civility the Triple doesn't. It's more comfortable, more forgiving, but still retains some of that fun character."

Sounds good to me.

winger

Hi Chris

I've no idea about gearing but i'd be very suprised if it didn't do over 140,haveing said that with a 19 tooth engine sprocket the 955 is ok, that much but well on the way.

Pansmiker

I have experienced a lot of the handling improvements mentioned in the magazine article by replacing the original Anakee tyres on my 955i with Michelin Pilot roads.

Paul