2010 Triumph Tiger
A truly versatile bike the Tiger is
equally at home scratching, touring or commuting and
has won a legion of fans the world over thanks to
its all round ability.
At the Tiger’s heart is the amazing
1050cc, fuel injected, three-cylinder engine, renowned
for its addictive character and spine-tingling triple
howl. There’s ample reserves of both torque
and horsepower to make two-up fully laden tours a
breeze. Peak power of 113PS is delivered at 9,400rpm,
with 98Nm torque at
6,250rpm.
The chassis features a twin-spar aluminium
frame with a braced aluminium swingarm. Cast aluminium
wheels are road orientated 17in variants, allowing
a wide choice of tyres; the front tyre’s a 120/70
ZR17, the rear a 180/55 ZR17. The 43mm upside down
fully adjustable forks and remote spring preload and
rebound damping adjustable rear shock give a smooth
and controlled ride over all surfaces. Twin four-piston
radial calipers bite 320mm front discs, the rear 255mm
disc uses a single twin-piston caliper.
The Tiger’s seat height is a
manageable 835mm (32.8in), matched to a dry weight
of 198kg (436lbs). ABS is available as an optional
extra. Fuel capacity is 20 litres (4.4 gal), giving
an excellent touring range. Comfort has always been
a Tiger trait and rider and pillion benefit from great
ergonomics, excellent wind
protection and rubber mounted handle bars and foot
pegs.
Fusion White and Jet Black colour options
continue for 2010. The popular Tiger SE ABS will continue
into 2010. This special edition model comes in a choice
of two colours – Matt Graphite or Blazing Orange
– and
includes ABS, colour matched panniers and hand guards
as standard.
Triumph’s ABS system gives riders
the opportunity to use 100 percent of a bike’s
braking capability in an emergency situation without
the concern of locking the wheels. The system uses
sensors on the wheels to make approximately 100 calculations
every second, allowing the brake to be released for
a fraction of a
second as the wheel locks up before force is then
automatically reapplied. The ABS system is specifically
designed not to affect the day-to-day feel of the
bike in any way.
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