I took the 900 GT Pro out for a test last week. Absolutely loved it. The bike feels so much lighter than it looks and very easy to get on and off centre stand. The engine is a peach. Torque from low down in the range and pulls like a train. Lots of fun in the twisties and set the cruise at 75 on the motorway. No hint of any vibes at all at any speed or revs. A marvelous bike and top of my list as a retirement (60 next week) present to myself. I was getting my BMW C400GT scooter serviced at Motorrad and tried out the BMW F900XR whilst there. Curiously on paper it's 3kg lighter but felt so much heavier than the Triumph.

@TAYM

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul 😁 very interesting 😁 they seem to have distributed the weight very well 😁

@specialandroid1603

Ай бұрын

Triumph seem to have largely sorted the vibes at the handle bars, however they remain noticeable at the foot rests (or thats what i found). There was also some vibes at the tank. Expect some vibes on any bike but these seemed excessive and increasingly problematic on longer trips.

@TAYM

Ай бұрын

@@specialandroid1603 Thanks S😁

Marvellous. And, when you parked it up, you could see how good the lights are. Looks like a great bike.

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Richard 😁 yes, a marvellous bike 😁

Morning Taym 😊 every time you do a review, it sounds like you really want the bike, and you probably do. That's why your reviews are so good 😊 thanks for the Tuesday bonus 😀

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

It’s true😂😂😂 I just love them all 😁 thanks AR 😁

Very splendiferous bike Mr Taym, nice colour red too 😊

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

Thanks ABD 😁

That’s a very good looking bike,and although it is expensive for the level of kit you get on it (except crash bars) doesn’t seem over expensive in today’s market. Marvellous video as always TAYM.👍🏻

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

Thanks BM 😁 it’s the way of the world at the moment 😁

A handsome bike in a lovely colour, a very usable machine I bet . Thanks TAYM

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

Thanks GCK 😁

Would be great as an option; for NON adv. riders to lower frame,body etc.; it all like the xsr900. it has everything !

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Ed 😁 I must try the xsr900 😁

That 900 is awesome!! I do pine after it for the bells and whistles but my 850 sport delivers 98% for a lot less $$$. But that color….

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

Exactly what I just said in another comment 😁 thanks TBG 😁

Lovely bike but cost vs capability? My 1 yr old v strom £6k. How much performance difference on uk roads? Certainly not £7k but if you can afford and want- why not. Mcycle prices are becoming ridiculous

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

Yes, nothing matches the 650 Vstrom on value v capabilities 😁 I think Suzuki themselves are realising that with the 800 😁 thanks volt 😁

Nice review mr.TAYM. Thank you!

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

Thanks BR 😁

A shame to give it back really, but if there is no centre stand, I can understand why🤣🤣. There would be more money left for shopping if on a Himalayan and it has a centre stand, but you would have to take the back roads and trails......😂😂. Another fine review👍👍.

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

The tiger does come with a centre stand 😁 but very true 😁😂😂😂 thanks GBD 😁

@wl660

5 ай бұрын

Are you comparing this Tiger to a Himalayan? Might as well compare it to a Push bike.

@fazerstorm-oap

5 ай бұрын

You can actually see the centre stand in the walk around photos at the beginning of the video! 😂😂🙄

@GapBahnDirk

5 ай бұрын

Yes! that's what happens sometimes when multitasking😁😁. @@fazerstorm-oap

Well, quite a memorable ride, TAYM! Heck, I liked it so much....

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

Thanks DCG 😁

Great video. I fancy the tiger 850 sport for my next bike, and probably will be.

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

I personally think the 850 is much better value for money 😁 thanks Chris 😁

Hi I tried the previous model and couldn't live with the vibes, I bought a bigger adventure bike in the end but want something lighter again and a smaller engine size, can you confirm they have significantly reduced the vibrations?

@TAYM

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Martin 😁 I responded to your other comment on the ‘buzz’ 😁

Bigges was AWESOME!!! But, I too, prefer it in red!!! Pricey, but quality- I could spend some safe, comfy miles on that!!!

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

Yes, definitely a mile muncher 😁 thanks DCG 😁

Let's imagine you were in a life threatening situation and you had to trust a single motorbike to bring you to safety: a Tiger 900, a Street Scrambler 900 or a Thruxton RS with a mean sounding akro exhaust. Which would you choose?? Great review today! Thank you for sharing!!

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 I think we know the answer 😂😂😂 thanks MA 😂😂😂

@ChrisSauer-oe5ve

5 ай бұрын

@@TAYMNo we don’t know the answer 🤔 Maybe you could enlighten us….

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

@@ChrisSauer-oe5ve 😂😂😂😂

@ChrisSauer-oe5ve

5 ай бұрын

Each have their pros and cons, I’m curious to know what you would choose & why ? 😊

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

@@ChrisSauer-oe5ve well 🤔 in the fantasy world and on the assumption the road was smooth tarmac I would like to think the Thruxton for its handling and acceleration and strangely at speed I find it comfortable with less wind blast/buffeting 😁 in reality, it has a poor fuel range. 😁 But, on the basis that in a getaway situation, not sticking to conventional roads might be an advantage, it could be raining, and the required distance to safety might be over a couple of hundred miles I would have to say the Tiger 😁

rumors that display data can be configured to yuor liking ? rpm, gear, time, gas, tpms, temps ? all on one display

@ed.t.hansen6499

Ай бұрын

not ez to scroll the menus to get waht you want while driving; bmw has a button to get all data thru all screens. ; This is like a file explorer in multi drop down menus' . Why. Many can be combined into one display like coolant temps, tpms, See it has no engine temp. ?

Lovely bike especially in red but way out of my price range 👍

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

Yes, a bit steep isn’t it 🤔 thanks MP 😁

display vdo here is old model. not 2024 with its new menu system.

@TAYM

Ай бұрын

Thanks Ed 😁

A great bike already just made a little bit better. The new paint jobs were badly needed to keep it fresh.

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Terry 😁 new 1200 in the offing as well 😁

See, I've just sold my R1200GSA 2019. I just didn't like its sheer size, really. I'm now in a dilemma on the next bike... I'm budgeting for 2.. A commuter/winter/all year round kinda bike and an out n out summer weekend toy. I've narrowed the duo's to.. Tiger 900 GT Pro XSR900. Tracer 9 GT+ Honda CB1000R Black edition. R1200GS Ktm 1290 Duke R. Only one I'm yet to ride is the new Tiger. Be I trusted to hear your thoughts.

@TAYM

4 ай бұрын

Interesting 🤔 for me, option one sounds most exciting 😁 thanks C 😁

A wonderful machine! It seems like dealerships are dropping like flies over here. I’ve been thinking about trading the 890 off but both shops have locked up and disappeared on me. The 890 may become a high mileage bike by default. 😂

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

That’s strange🤔 I wonder why 🤔 not a bad bike to be stuck with 😁 thanks PW 😁

@pinkiewerewolf

5 ай бұрын

@@TAYM Sorry to just notice your reply Mr TAYM. I think bikes aren’t selling so well these days here in California, Inflation is running rampant after all the bad policies during the pandemic, which we’re all paying for. So bike prices are high, but the average buyer doesn’t have the money to spend like they did pre pandemic. Younger buyers aren’t even interested in buying cars, let alone motorcycles right now. I don’t know how my local Kawasaki, Yamaha, Husqvarna dealer stays in business. I don’t see the bikes moving very quickly. Plus, they don’t take trades, which is bad business in my mind. It’s why I’ve only bought one bike from them and that was a lil KLX 300 in 2021. That leaves me going out of the area, 3-6 hours to find a shop that’ll give me a decent trade and sell me a bike for a decent price. Those are the two dealerships that closed on me. You are right, being “stuck” with the 890 isn’t a bad thing. It’s a wonderful bike and super capable. I think I’m just feeling left out of the retro bike club right now. 😂

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

@@pinkiewerewolf that’s a shame 😁 Will it change with Trump? 🤔

@pinkiewerewolf

5 ай бұрын

@@TAYM I think it would. People can have whatever opinion they want but he is good for an economy.

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

@@pinkiewerewolf that’s my thoughts too 😁

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro without much petrol 🤣cos TAYM used it all up 🤣it's a lovely bike in the red TAYM no doubts and I'll bet you didn't want to give it back either . looks nice sounds nice goes nice and probably tastes nice too 😉 I'd have one if I had the legs for it ohh and the money 😂 Im a poor old pensionar now all donations gratefully received does that make me very transparent 😉 good one 👌👍

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂 very good 😂😂 thanks Crumb 😁

It's a fabulous bike and that colour is lovely but there is only one question really and that is for Mrs TAYM and the question is Tiger or Rocket ?

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

We all know the answer to that one 😂😂😂 thanks Mike 😁

6:30 Creme brulee or panna cotta?

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

😂😂 could be, slidey glidey as we used to call it 😂😂 thanks Paul 😁

🏍👍👍

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul 😁

I just realized what crash bars are for. Mounting points for a gopro. I don't see australia riders use them in the dirt, but I see trail riding out west USA use them when following trails in the mountains. But I see them on a lot of bikes that see 95 percent roads. Might just be me. As for the look, the tiger reminds me of Battle Cat/ Cringer of He-Man. Battle Cat with all its armor on!

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 it’s the roads you need them 😁 drop on the dirt or mud and the damage won’t be as bad as if you drop one on the road 😁 thanks LoY 😁

If only it had a shaft drive -- Come on Triumph , Guzzi have a shaft drive on their 850 .! Nobody ever mentions the required octane rating of the fuel. In some areas of the world , you cannot get premium fuel . The Honda Africa twin has an advantage here as it will run happily on low octane . The Tiger 1200 needs high octane which might restrict a person's " Adventuring" somewhat , hopefully that does not apply to the Tiger 900 .

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

Thanks DS 😁 not sure 🤔

@IanTed

4 ай бұрын

Shaft adds weight and saps power, modern chains are easy to maintain, I ride a Multi V2S only 225kg wet, My old GS 1250 20kg heavier.

@dungspreader

4 ай бұрын

@IanTed Moto Guzzi 850 TT ( shaft ) and Triumph 900 Rally ( chain ) weigh about the same . GT pro is a bit lighter . For long distance rides , I'll take a shaft drive every time over the high maintenance chain and sprockets .Over time chains are more expensive . Shaft is better in dusty abrasive conditions too .

Very useful bike that.I blame the Romans for those crap English roads...they're straight tho and better than some of their efforts in Italy. Thanks TAYM 😊😊😊

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 thanks DT 😁

Hi new subscriber here I was thinking of getting a Himalayan but have heard of the issues im looking for a cheap runaround no bigger than a 500 can anyone suggest anything.

@lilynorthover8378

5 ай бұрын

The RE 350 engines are good for slow. You sits and see what fits. Honda has a selection of faster 500 engines and the Triumph 400s are fast enough and affordable.

@neilrichardson3986

5 ай бұрын

SUZUKI DRZ 400 💛

@knarf636

5 ай бұрын

Honda cb300r is all you need🎉

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

There are a lot out there but it depends on budget😁 you can get a new meteor for under 3k and older Japanese for less😁 I am sure there will be some good suggestions come in 😁 thanks Paul 😁

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

Definitely 😁

55th😲

@ruahinesrider

5 ай бұрын

Perfect fit gravel roads & lane exploring which most people would use Adv for anyway so the 21" front wheel is for the rough stuff.

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

Poor attempt RR 😂😂😂

...and second...well maybe 😊 first antipodean tho.

@ruahinesrider

5 ай бұрын

😲

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

😂😂

Noooo....

@TAYM

5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂