The Triumph Tiger has always been looked at as a versatile motorcycle that can meet a variety of requirements. Now the iconic British premium motorcycle brand has launched the all-new Tiger Sport 660 in India which is the smallest and most affordable Tiger ever. It is the newest addition in the brand’s adventure motorcycle range. Triumph says the Tiger Sport 660 comes with distinguished design and road presence, offers maximum versatility, comfortable riding ergonomics, and top of the line components. Riders can also choose from 40+ dedicated accessories from touring, luggage and styling to capability and security.
ENGINE
This new Tiger runs on the lightest triple-cylinder engine in the category. The 660cc powerplant offers low-down torque, combined with strong mid-range performance, and good top-end power. The engine has been borrowed from the Triumph Trident and makes a peak torque of 64Nm at 6,250rpm and peak power of 81PS at 10,250rpm. Power delivery is managed by a sophisticated engine management system with a ride-by-wire throttle for a precise and responsive feel, while the slick 6-speed gearbox has gear ratios optimised for fun and all-round everyday rideability.
At the front, the Tiger Sport 660 is equipped with 41mm Showa upside-down cartridge forks, delivering 150mm of wheel travel. These are matched with the Showa monoshock on the rear, with a dual rate spring to optimise performance for solo or pillion riding. The monoshock also features remote hydraulic preload adjustability for tailoring the ride for a pillion and/or luggage.The 5-spoke, 17” wheels are lightweight cast aluminium while the bike gets Michelin Road 5 tyres which promise good holding performance in both dry and wet conditions. For braking this Tiger gets Nissin 2-piston sliding calipers with twin 310mm front discs, controlled by the span-adjustable brake lever.Safety is further enhanced with ABS and switchable traction control, both fitted as standard.
The bike gets two riding modes, “road” and “rain,” which adjust the throttle response and traction control settings, improving rider control for greater confidence in all riding conditions. To further improve the riding experience, the Tiger Sport 660 is equipped with a slip and assist clutch and a span-optimised clutch lever for light and easy operation, reducing rider fatigue, particularly in urban riding.
DESIGN
Triumph says, the new Tiger Sport 660 has been designed to deliver Triumph’s trademark dynamic, agile, and comfortable handling. It says the bike is perfectly balanced and easy to control, with precise steering aided by lightweight aluminium tapered handlebars. It gets a twin seat with an accessible rider seat height of 835mm. The tank holds 17 litres of fuel, promising great range, while the sleek and aerodynamic screen is height adjustable through a simple, one-handed operation, enabling the rider to easily adjust the level of weather and wind protection while riding.
The bike also gets integrated pannier mounts, which allow for the easy and seamless fitment of the dedicated new accessory panniers whilst maintaining the clean styling of the rear bodywork when riding without luggage. For additional luggage capacity, an accessory 47-litre top box is also available, which can securely accommodate two full face helmets. The panniers and top box can also be colour coded to match the bike.
ERGONOMICS
The new Tiger Sport 660 is equipped with new multi-functional instruments with TFT display, a first in the class, which provide all necessary rider information in a clear, compact, and uncluttered design. The My Triumph connectivity system, enables turn-by-turn navigation, GoPro control, and phone and music interaction, is operated via the switchgear and displayed clearly on the TFT screen for easy rider interaction while riding. Lighting is LED across the entire motorcycle, including the distinctive new twin headlights, the compact and integrated taillight, and the self-cancelling indicators.
PRICE
The All-New Tiger Sport 660 has been at launched at Rs. 8.95 lakh (ex-showroom). Riders can choose between three colour schemes – Lucerne Blue and Sapphire Black, Korosi Red and Graphite with distinctive sporty graphics, or Graphite and Black option. Triumph says the new Tiger Sport 660 comes with lowest cost of ownership in the category. This includes its 16,000-kilometre (or 12 months) service interval plus its 2-year unlimited mileage warranty, which can be optionally extended by 1 or 2 years.
The writer is Senior Editor at carandbike.com