2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 – First Look
A step up from the Tiger Sport 660
Triumph announced an all-new Tiger Sport 800, a sport-touring model that offers a step up from the Tiger Sport 660, without quite crossing over to the adventure-touring side of the spectrum where the similiarly-named Tiger 850 Sport lies.
Visually, the Tiger Sport 800 looks much like the 660. The front fairing, front fender and fuel tank covers are nigh identical, apart from the large “800” graphics. The most noticeable visual difference is the 800 has a larger radiator shroud. The Tiger Sport 800 also gains a new exhaust system, with a single muffler positioned behind the passenger foot pegs instead of the stubbier silencer of the 660 which peaks out under the kink of the swingarm.
The Tiger Sport 800 is powered by a new 798cc Inline-Three engine, with Triumph claiming a peak output of 113 hp at 10,750 rpm, which is a sizeable jump up from the 660’s claimed 80 hp at 10,250 rpm. Peak torque is a claimed 62 lb-ft. at 8,500 rpm, with Triumph claiming 90% of it accessible throughout the mid-range. Again, this is an upgrade over the Tiger Sport 660’s claimed 47 lb-ft. at 6,250 rpm.
Despite being 90cc smaller, the 800’s engine also has a much higher peak power output than the the Tiger 850 Sport’s 888cc Triple, which claims 84 hp at 8,500 rpm, and just a slightly higher peak torque than the 850’s 60 lb-ft. at 6,500 rpm. The higher power output makes sense for the Tiger Sport 800 being a sportier road-focused model, but there’s a non-zero chance that some consumers may get it confused with the similarly named Tiger 850 Sport.
The engine is matched with a six-speed transmission with a slip and assist clutch, and a quickshifter for clutchless upshifts.
The Tiger Sport 800 offers three ride modes: Sport, Road, and Rain. Each mode works in conjunction with the six-axis IMU-backed cornering ABS and traction control systems. Standard cruise control also comes standard, and the electronic settings are presented on a small color TFT screen integrated with an LCD display. The standard My Triumph Connectivity System offers turn-by-turn navigation, phone calling and music via a Bluetooth connection with a smartphone.
The chassis consists of a tubular steel perimeter frame, with a double-sided steel swingarm. Showa supplies the suspension system, with a 41mm inverted separate function cartridge fork up front with adjustable compression and rebound damping and 5.9 inches of travel. The rear Showa monoshock offers adjustable rebound damping and remote preload adjustment, as well as 5.9 inches of travel.
The braking system carries Triumph branding, with twin four-piston radial-mount calipers and 310mm discs on the front wheel, and a single 255mm disc and single-piston sliding caliper on the rear wheel. The 17-inch five-spoke cast aluminum wheels come equipped with Michelin Road 5 tires.
The riding ergonomics are similar to the Tiger Sport 660, with a relatively upright posture and the footpegs set further back on the more off-road capable Tigers. The one-piece saddle looks plenty thick for both rider and pillion, with the rider’s portion at 32.8 inches from the ground. The windscreen can be adjusted with just one hand, while smaller side deflectors further contribute to rider comfort.
Other highlights include all-LED lighting, a 4.9-gallon fuel tank, a claimed wet weight of 472 pounds, and 10,000 miles between service intervals.
2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 Colors
The 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 should arrive in dealerships in March. Pricing starts at $12,495 with a Graphite paint scheme. For $12,620, you can get Cosmic Yellow, Caspian Blue, or Sapphire Black color options.
2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 Specifications | |
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Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, 3 cylinders, 12 valves, DOHC |
Displacement | 798 cc |
Bore x Stroke | 78.0 mm x 55.7 mm |
Compression Ratio | 13.2:1 |
Horsepower | 113 hp at 10,750 rpm (claimed) |
Maximum Torque | 62 lb-ft. at 8,500 rpm (claimed) |
Fuel System | Bosch Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control. 3 rider modes (Rain, Road, Sport) |
Exhaust | Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with sided mounted stainless steel silencer |
Final Drive | X ring chain |
Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, slip & assist |
Gearbox | 6 speed, Triumph Shift Assist |
Frame | Tubular steel perimeter frame |
Swingarm | Twin-sided, fabricated pressed steel |
Front Wheel | Cast aluminium alloy, 5 spoke, 17 x 3.5 in |
Rear Wheel | Cast aluminium alloy, 5 spoke, 17 x 5.5 in |
Front Tire | 120/70 R 17 |
Rear Tire | 180/55 R 17 |
Front Suspension | Showa 41mm, upside-down separate function cartridge forks, adjustable compression and rebound damping, 5.9 inches wheel travel |
Rear Suspension | Showa monoshock RSU with adjustable rebound damping and remote hydraulic preload adjustment, 5.9 inches wheel travel |
Front Brakes | Twin Ø310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers, OCABS |
Rear Brakes | Single Ø255mm fixed disc, single piston sliding caliper, OCABS |
Instruments | LCD Multifunction Instruments with integrated colour TFT screen |
Length | 81.6 inches |
Width (Handlebars) | 32.6 inches |
Height Without Mirrors | 54.6 inches / 51.3 inches (high / low screen position) |
Seat Height | 32.9 inches |
Wheelbase | 55.9 inches |
Rake / Trail | 23.8° / 3.9 inches |
Curb Weight | 472 pounds |
Fuel Capacity | 4.9 gallons |
Service Intervals | 10,000 miles (16,000 km) / 12 months (whichever comes first) |
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I like it, but think a fun comparison test would be between this and a near 20 year-old Sprint ST. I get the ST is bigger at 1050cc, but they both would appeal to the sport-tourey crowd. Just about every moment section on the new 800 has someone complaining about no more sport-tourers of old too. It could be interesting.