Triump has introduced a sport touring bike for under $15,000. (empire cycle price) Heated grips, cruise control, center stand, full luggage. Standard tranny. 515 lbs.
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The NT 1100 is very compareable with a price of $12,000 plus 700 pirate fee and /or setup? And of course you need bags. But its heavier and has a DCT, which is no plus for me.
The Triump price is pretty amazing when you consider to get a cruise control on Frosty's bike NOW means buying a Tiger GT Pro, for $17,000 plus you need all the panniers and crash bars.
Doesnt look like crash bars roll bars sliders are available from Triump for the 800 tour. Still, the NT is gonna weight 546 lb PLUS the luggage vs 515 for the triump. Take off the silly top box from the Triump and you could be looking at a 50 lb difference.
For me, if the NT came in a standard tranny version here (rumors at the rally are its coming to Canada) It would be a tough choice. And the standard tranny is lighter.
Untill then, its my XT or
2015 VFR
31 in seat height. Easy to paddle. 526 lbs sans light luggage. Heated grips. Bar risers, bar end throttle lock. Sliders. Tall screen and lip. The most I have done is 526 mi in one day. 104 HP is enough IMHO. Also like the combo steam gages and digital readoutss. THIS bike is going no where....the FJr? We shall see.
2026 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 Tour First Look
Triumph raids the accessory catalog to increase the touring capability of its middleweight crossover. Is it ready for the long haul right out of the box?
www.cycleworld.com
The NT 1100 is very compareable with a price of $12,000 plus 700 pirate fee and /or setup? And of course you need bags. But its heavier and has a DCT, which is no plus for me.
The Triump price is pretty amazing when you consider to get a cruise control on Frosty's bike NOW means buying a Tiger GT Pro, for $17,000 plus you need all the panniers and crash bars.
Doesnt look like crash bars roll bars sliders are available from Triump for the 800 tour. Still, the NT is gonna weight 546 lb PLUS the luggage vs 515 for the triump. Take off the silly top box from the Triump and you could be looking at a 50 lb difference.
For me, if the NT came in a standard tranny version here (rumors at the rally are its coming to Canada) It would be a tough choice. And the standard tranny is lighter.
Untill then, its my XT or
2015 VFR
31 in seat height. Easy to paddle. 526 lbs sans light luggage. Heated grips. Bar risers, bar end throttle lock. Sliders. Tall screen and lip. The most I have done is 526 mi in one day. 104 HP is enough IMHO. Also like the combo steam gages and digital readoutss. THIS bike is going no where....the FJr? We shall see.
