2008 Triumph Tiger 1050

Tiger
It commutes. It tours. It scratches.Pictures of 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050
I spotted the 2007 Tiger 1050 in Mumbai at Mechanic, managed to click few really bad pics from my cell phone camera. Check here for pictures

The Tiger, with its mile-munching ability and sheer dependability, has won a legion of fans the world over. It lives in a genuinely different space to other bikes in its class, excelling in three distinct areas – it scratches; it tours and it commutes. While its sharp lines and performance spec make the Tiger’s sporting credentials clear from a glance, its stunning looks hide a practical streak. Two-up, you’ve got a bike that comfortably devours miles of tarmac thanks to the relaxed riding position, spacious seat, supple suspension and tractable torquey engine. Back in the city the commanding view really comes into its own, while the wide bars make tight manoeuvres child’s play.

At the new Tiger’s heart is the amazing 1050cc, fuel-injected, three-cylinder engine. This motor, known for its addictive character, has plenty of torque and impressive amounts of horsepower, with ample reserves of both for those two-up fully laden tours. Peak power of 114bhp is delivered at 9400rpm, with 74ft.lbf torque at 6250rpm.

It has all the all-round practicality and comfort of the old Tiger – a broad, supportive seat for rider and pillion, relaxed ergonomics and efficient half fairing and screen – but also a composure and sporting ability that few, if any, will be able to match.

The twin-spar aluminum frame housing the 1050cc engine is new as is the braced aluminum swingarm. New too are the cast aluminum wheels, both are now 17in allowing a wider choice of tires; the front tire’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 provide an almost magic carpet-like ride over the most varied of surfaces, from the roughest Tarmac to the smoothest blacktop asphalt. 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 (32.9in), matched to a dry weight of 416lbs. Fuel capacity is 5.2 gal, giving an excellent touring range.

Supremely comfortable, two-up tourer; sporty solo funster or sleek, stylish city bike: There are very few genuine all-round motorcycles in existence – the Tiger is most certainly one of them.

An ABS version of the Tiger is also available.

Techinical Specification of the 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050:-

Engine

Type Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder

Capacity 1050cc

Bore/Stroke 79 x 71.4mm

Compression Ratio 12.0:1

Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection

Transmission

Final Drive X ring chain

Clutch Wet, multi-plate

Gearbox 6-speed

Cycle Parts

Frame Aluminum beam perimeter

Swingarm Braced, twin-sided, aluminum alloy

Front Wheel Cast, multi spoke, 17 x 3.5in

Rear Wheel Cast, multi spoke, 17 x 5.5in

Front Tyre 120/70 ZR 17

Rear Tyre 180/55 ZR 17

Front Suspension 43mm upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping

Rear Suspension Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping

Front Brakes Twin 320mm floating discs,4 piston radial calipers

Rear Brakes Single 255mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Dimensions

Length 83.1in

Width (Handlebars) 33.1in

Height 52.0in

Seat Height 32.8in

Wheelbase 59.4in

Rake/Trail 23.2 degree/87.7mm

Weight (Dry) 436lbs

Fuel Tank Capacity 5.2 gal

Performance (Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020)

Maximum Power 114bhp at 9,400 rpm

Maximum Torque 74ft.lbf at 6,250 rpm

Colours Jet Black, Caspian Blue, Blazing Orange, Fusion White

Price Standard - $10,999 / ABS Model - $11,799

Features:-
The 2008 Triumph Tiger Engine:-
The Tiger’s engine delivers power and ear to ear grins. Nothing sounds like a triple so there’s no confusing a Tiger with the whine of an anonymous four. The amazing 1050cc, fuel-injected, three cylinder engine, known for its addictive character, has plenty of torque and impressive amounts of horsepower, with ample reserves of both for those two-up fully laden tours. Peak power of 114bhp is delivered at 9400rpm, with 74ft.lbf torque at 6250rpm.
The 2008 Triumph Tiger Seat:-
The comfortable, spacious seat and relaxed rider and passenger ergonomics mean you’ll arrive fresh even at the end of the longest day.
The 2008 Triumph Tiger Handlebars:-
High, wide bars give a comfortable riding position and excellent control at all speeds, from urban manoeuvring to motorway cruising.
The 2008 Triumph Tiger suspensions:-

The 43mm upside down fully adjustable forks and remote spring preload and rebound damping adjustable rear shock keeps the ride comfortable on the worst of roads and gives excellent control when the pace picks up.
The 2008 Triumph Tiger ABS:-
Triumph’s Antilock Braking System has been carefully designed to boost control under hard braking, working on both wheels independently. This unobtrusive system retains all the sensations of riding, operating at 100 calculations per second to sense the precise moment the wheel is about to lock up, then preventing it from doing so. The system has been specifically tailored to the Tiger, with painstaking calibration over many months to ensure optimum braking performance.

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