Friday, March 2, 2012

New Triumph Tiger Sport 1050 spied

 Oh boy!  Oh boy!  Oh boy!
 I knew patience would finally pay off! 
 

New Triumph Tiger Sport 1050 spied 

 



Triumph’s never-ending onslaught of new bikes shows no sign of slowing after a keen-eyed MCN reader scooped the new 2013 Triumph Tiger Sport 1050 parked while out testing.
The spy shot shows a new version of the current 1050cc inline three-cylinder road-biased adventure bike which remains a popular and good value machine often favoured by those who ride every day.
The bike is based on the current Tiger 1050 but side decals reveal its name as the Tiger Sport and it has clearly given a big makeover – the single-sided swingarm, wheels, front fairing, subframe and seat unit are all new.
The bike was spotted parked at a McDonald’s drive through outlet in Banbury, Oxfordshire. It was being ridden by factory test rider who appeared to be taking a break from the snowy conditions.
MCN reader Dan Hewitt took the picture and has been paid by MCN for the exclusive use of the images – just as you could be if you spot a new bike. All you have to do is email the images to andy.downes@motorcyclenews.com.
For the full story see the February 29 issue of MCN.


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11 comments:

  1. Troubadour:

    you were so excited I thought you bought one !

    bob
    Riding the Wet Coast

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    1. I was excited about the Tiger 800 when it was announced but I just couldn't justify a new bike at the time, but by the time this 1050 goes into production and lands on our shores I just might.

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  2. Next bike? :)
    I like the Tiger. I sat on one in Eugene and liked the riding position, but still, was awfully tall for my short legs.

    I'm assuming all the new details...swing arm, etc makes it better for off-road/dirt roads compared to the other 1050? My motorcycle knowledge is generally pathetic.

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    1. This is the new 1050 and will be sport/street oriented, similar to the current 1050 and is probably just an update with the single sided swing arm. Opposed to the Tiger 800, 800xc and the Tiger Explorer 1200 which are all new models to the Triumph line up.
      I'm sure your motorcycle knowledge is strong in the area you are familiar with and could tell me more about the Ninja 650R than anyone.

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  3. Exciting.....I think one would suit you to a tea, I am keen to look at the adventure when it comes out, but time will tell.

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    1. I sat on the Tiger Adventure 1200 at the M/C show in December, it is a nice bike but it is big and much more bike than I need. The Tiger 1050 should fill my needs nicely, if not, the Tiger 800 will.

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  4. Does Trobairitz know that you are looking at this bike? Lol I love your current Tiger she is a sweetie. I wonder how I can get a job as a test driver, that would be pretty nice.

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    1. Trobairitz would be surprised if I wasn't looking at this bike, let alone surfing Craigslist for used bikes.
      I've never seen "motorcycle test rider" as an option on any college application, have you?

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    1. That would be a sweet job title wouldn't it?
      "What do you do for a living?"
      "Oh, well I'm a motorcycle factory test rider."

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  6. Ooooo!! Pretty pretty. Good looking bike and definitely worth a test look. Hehe

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