There’s a new streetwise Tiger on the loose—the 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800. The new sport-tourer is powered by a short-stroke derivative of the Tiger 900 powerplant, featuring high revs and more horses. The chassis is pure street to match, so let’s take a closer look.
- We’ll let Triumph Motorcycles Chief Product Officer Steve Sargent set the table for the new Tiger Sport 800 from the manufacturer’s perspective: “We know this customer is very discerning and is looking for a bike that is exciting to ride, but also delivers all the practical criteria that they need. That’s why we’ve developed a compelling package that includes smooth power delivery and a perfect balance of agility and stability, as well as an accessible seat height, comfortable upright riding position, and integrated luggage options, which are essential to customers in this category.”
- The 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800’s inline-three puts out 113 horsepower at 10,750 rpm. That’s 6.5 horses more than the 900 and a staggering 29 horsepower boost over the presumably discontinued Tiger 850 Sport. To get there, you have to rev the 800, as the peak horsepower output comes 1250 rpm later than on the 900, which has a 90cc displacement advantage over the 798cc 800. The 800’s torque peak of 62 ft-lbs is four less than the 900, and the 800 requires 1650 more rpm to get there. Regardless, Triumph claims that 90 percent of the torque peak is available throughout the midrange of the powerband.
- With less suspension travel, tighter geometry, and 17-inch wheels with pure street tires, the 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 has no adventure pretenses other than styling. The Sport 800 has less than six inches of suspension travel, more than a half-inch short of what the Tiger 900 GT offers. Additionally, the rake is tucked in 0.8 degrees to 23.8 degrees, and the trail is reduced over a tenth of an inch to 3.9 inches. Also, the 800’s 56-inch wheelbase is a staggering six-plus inches shorter than the 900 GT. The GT’s Metzeler Tourance Next tires are replaced by Michelin Road 5 rubber on the cast aluminum wheels. Everywhere you look, the 472-pound Tiger Sport 800 establishes its no-compromise street cred.
- The rider gets a nice suite of aids—electronic and mechanical—for sport-touring. Six-axis IMU-informed Cornering ABS and traction control are standard, as are the quickshifter and cruise control. There are three rider modes; Triumph hasn’t released them, but you can probably guess what they are. These are all controlled by the hybrid LCD/TFT dash, which has Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation. Additionally, the clutch has assist, and slipper functions, and the wind-deflector-enhanced fairing’s windshield is one-hand-adjustable.
- The suspension is by Showa and almost fully adjustable. The only adjustability lacking is fork-spring preload. The inverted fork is a 41mm unit, down from the 900 GT’s Marzocchi 45mm tubes.
- Braking is downspeced on the 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800. The Brembo calipers found on the 900s and 850 are gone—replaced by Triumph-branded calipers. Regardless, they’re still radially mounted four-piston grippers up front. The 800 also gets 310mm front discs compared to the 320s on the 900s and 850.
- Triumph describes the seating position as “roomy, upright.” The broad seat is designed for sitting, not standing. The seat height is a fairly lofty 32.9 inches—roughly the high position on the Tiger 850 Sport, with the 800’s seat being non-adjustable. There are two accessory seats available from Triumph—Comfort and Low.
- Luggage is not standard, though part of an extensive array of accessories. Pannier mounts are integrated into the 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800, with several cargo-carrying options. Other optional goodies include a slip-on Akrapovič silencer, heated grips, TPMS, charging ports, and a belly pan.
- The 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 comes in four colorways, and we have the price. Graphite / Sapphire Black is the standard color. For an additional $125, you can choose between Cosmi Yellow, Sapphire Black, and Caspian Blue / Phantom Black. The MSRP is $12,495. That’s $205 more than the Tiger 850 Sport, though $2500 less expensive than the Tiger 900 GT. The Tiger Sport 800 should hit dealer showroom floors in March, and we expect to have a review of the new sport-tourer before that.
2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 Specs
ENGINE
- Type: Inline-3
- Displacement: 798cc
- Bore x stroke: 78.0 x 55.7mm
- Maximum power: 113 horsepower @ 10,750 rpm
- Maximum torque: 62 ft-lbs @ 8500 rpm
- Compression ratio: 13.2:1
- Valvetrain: DOHC; 4vpc
- Fueling: Ride-by-wire Bosch Multiport EFI
- Transmission: 6-speed w/ quickshifter
- Clutch: Wet multiplate w/ assist and slipper functions
- Final drive: X-ring chain
CHASSIS
- Frame: Tubular steel perimeter frame w/ pressed-steel swingarm
- Front suspension; travel: Damping-adjustable Showa separate-function inverted 41mm fork; 5.9 inches
- Rear suspension travel: Cantilevered fully adjustable Showa shock; 5.9 inches
- Wheels: Cast aluminum
- Front wheel: 17 x 3.5
- Rear wheel: 17 x 5.5
- Tires:
- Front tire: 120/70 x 17
- Rear tire: 180/55 x 17
- Front brakes: 310mm floating discs w/ radially mounted 4-piston calipers
- Rear brake: 255mm disc w/ single-piston sliding caliper
- ABS: Cornering ABS
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
- Wheelbase: 56.0 inches
- Rake: 23.8 degrees
- Trail: 3.9 inches
- Seat height: 32.9 inches
- Fuel tank capacity: 4.9 gallons
- Estimated fuel consumption: 60 mpg
- Curb weight: 472 pounds
COLORS
- Graphite / Sapphire Black
- Sapphire Black (+$125)
- Cosmic Yellow (+$125)
- Caspian Blue / Phantom Black (+$125)
2025 Triumph Tiger 800 Sport Price: $12,495 MSRP
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