Triumph Tiger Sport 800 is a middle-weight sport touring motorcycle manufactured by Triumph since 2025. Combining a compact, high-revving 798 cc inline-three with a road-focused chassis and a modern electronics package (ride-by-wire), the Tiger Sport 800 is positioned as a sporty yet practical machine intended for both aggressive back-road riding and long-distance touring. The model was introduced as a road-focused successor to the Tiger 850 Sport and emphasises on-road dynamics over off-road capability. ^[1]

Triumph developed the Tiger Sport 800 from the premise of delivering a compact, mass-centralised sport-tourer that would be more oriented to tarmac performance than the more adventure-oriented Tigers. Key development goals were mass centralisation, chassis agility, consistent midrange engine performance, rider comfort during long rides, and a modern electronics set to enhance safety and versatility. The resulting machine shares some architectural elements with the Tiger Sport 660 (steel perimeter frame and compact packaging) but uses a bespoke 798 cc triple and revised geometry for sharper handling. ^[2]

The Tiger Sport 800 is powered by a short-stroke, liquid-cooled inline-three (78.0 millimetres (3.07 in) × 55.7 millimetres (2.19 in)) with DOHC and 12 valves. Claimed output is 115 PS (113 bhp / 84.6 kW) at 10,750 rpm and 84 N·m (61.9 lb·ft) at 8,500 rpm. The engine features sequential multipoint electronic fuel injection and ride-by-wire throttle, permitting selectable ride modes and refined throttle mapping. Triumph tuned the motor to deliver a strong midrange and usable top-end for both sporty riding and touring. ^[3]

Reviews highlight the triple’s flexible delivery — lively midrange with a willing top end — and its characteristic three-cylinder exhaust note. First-ride tests praise the engine’s tractability for both spirited canyon work and relaxed long-distance cruising. ^[4]

The Tiger Sport 800 uses a tubular steel perimeter frame and a relatively short wheelbase (1,422 mm) for its category, aiding quick direction changes and nimble handling. Showa supplies the suspension: a 41 mm separate-function inverted fork with adjustable compression and rebound at the front and a Showa monoshock with hydraulic remote preload and rebound adjustment at the rear; both ends provide approximately 150 mm of travel and are tuned for a balance of mid-corner composure and touring comfort. ^[5]

Stopping is provided by twin 310 mm front discs with radial-mounted four-piston calipers and a single 255 mm rear disc. A six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) enables lean-sensitive ABS and traction control. Many trims include a bi-directional quickshifter and cruise control. ^[6]

The electronics suite centres on a six-axis IMU and ride-by-wire. Standard and available features include:

• Multiple ride modes (typically Road, Sport and Rain) that alter throttle mapping and traction control sensitivity. ^[7]
• Lean-sensitive ABS and traction control via the IMU.
• Full LED lighting with daytime running lights and a TFT instrument display with smartphone connectivity on higher trims.
• Available aids on higher-spec models include a bi-directional quickshifter and cruise control.

Contemporary reviews have been broadly positive, praising the Tiger Sport 800’s combination of agility and long-distance comfort. Motorcycle.com highlighted its “cat-like reflexes” and versatility, while Rider magazine described it as an “exceptional” balance of agility, comfort, technology and performance. Cycle News emphasised the bike’s sporty handling and the triple’s character. ^[8][9][10]

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• Triumph Tiger
• Sport touring motorcycle

• Official Triumph Tiger Sport 800 product page
• Motorcycle.com — 2025 Tiger Sport 800 review
• Cycle News — Tiger Sport 800 review
• Rider Magazine — Tiger Sport 800 first ride review