Triumph Tiger 800

2012 Triumph Tiger 800

The 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 comes with two-piece adjustable seat, suspension and levers combine with hand guards to ensure your comfort, and switchable ABS option are designed for rider’s safety and security. Lightweight 19” front and 17” rear cast wheels, tapered aluminum bars and superb agility comes as standard on this dual sport motorcycle. Classic, rugged, ultra maneuverable, practical and great fun, it is several words to describe Tiger 800.

It seems to make big contribution to other Triumph’s product line such as previous Tiger 800 and the bigger capacity, Tiger Explorer and Tiger 1050 SE. It also comes with high capacity generator to allow the fitment of multiple electrical accessories for even greater practicality, and the accessories have been developed, including rugged hard and soft luggage solutions, heated grips and tire pressure monitoring sensors. Find more detail specification and features on 2012 Triumph Tiger 800.

2012 Triumph Tiger 800

2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Specification

Engine Type – Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line three-cylinder

Displacement – 800cc

Bore x Stroke – 74.0 x 61.9mm

Chassis and Dimension

Colors – Phenom Yellow, Phantom Black, Crystal White

Frame – Tubular steel trellis frame

Swingarm – Twin-sided, cast aluminum alloy

Wheel Front – Cast aluminum alloy 10-spoke 19 x 2.5in

Wheel Rear – Cast aluminum alloy 10-spoke 17 x 4.25in

Front Tire – 100/90 ZR 19

Rear Tire – 150/70 ZR 17

Suspension Front – Showa 43mm upside down forks, 180mm travel

Suspension Rear – Showa monoshock with hydraulically adjustable preload, 170mm rear wheel travel

Brake Front – Twin 308mm floating discs, Nissin 2-piston floating calipers, (ABS model available)

Brake Rear – Single 255mm disc, Nissin single piston floating caliper, (ABS model available)

Instrument Display – LCD multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, analogue tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator, TPMS ready, switchable ABS and clock

Triumph Tiger 800

Length – 2215mm (87.1in)

Width (handlebars) – 795mm (31.3in)

Height without mirrors – 1350mm (53.1in)

Seat Height – 810mm (31.9in)-830mm (32.7in)

Wheelbase – 1530mm (60.2in)

Rake/Trail – 23.9°/92.4mm

Fuel Tank Capacity/Efficiency – 19.0 liters (5.0 US gals)

Wet Weight – 210 kg (462 lbs)

2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Features

Chassis and Suspension – Two settings for 31.9in to 32.7in seat height on rider seat and optional accessory saddle further reduces seat height, making it as the most accessible adventure bike on the market. Adjustable handlebars enhance rider comfort and stability. Twin 308mm discs are gripped by two-piston sliding caliper brakes for powerful and progressive stopping power.

Optional ABS system adds additional braking security and can be switched on and off by the rider on 2012 Triumph Tiger 800.

Triumph Tiger 800
Triumph Tiger 800
Triumph Tiger 800
Triumph Tiger 800


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