Adventure Motorcycles
2016Triumph Tiger Sport
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The 2016 Triumph Tiger Sport is a middleweight adventure-sport bike designed for riders seeking a nimble, road-focused alternative to larger adventure machines. Known for its agile handling, comfortable ergonomics, and punchy mid-range performance, it excels on twisty roads and mixed terrain. The 830mm seat height and 216kg dry weight make it accessible to a wider range of riders seeking sporty all-around capability.
- Capacity
- 1050.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line three-cylinder, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 216.0 kg
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Power
- 125.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 9400 RPM
What’s new for the 2016 Triumph Tiger Sport
vs the 2015| Spec | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension | Showa 43mm upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping, 150mm travel | Showa 43mm cartridge forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload. |
| Rear suspension | Showa Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping, 150mm rear wheel travel | Showa monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping. |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs, Nissin four-piston radial calipers. Switchable ABS. | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs, Nissin 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston Nissin calipers. Switchable ABS. | Single disc. ABS. Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper. |
| Wheelbase | 1510 mm (59.4 inches) | 1540 mm (60.6 inches) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- A sport-touring machine designed to blend fast, engaging road riding with real-world comfort for longer journeys.
- Built for
- Energetic and confident, with a characterful in-line three engine that pulls strongly toward high RPM and a chassis that feels eager in corners.
- Not ideal for
- Not ideal for off-road adventures or absolute beginners seeking a low-key, forgiving first bike.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Engine
- Capacity
- 1050.0 ccm
- Power
- 125.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 9400 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 82 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 104.0 Nm (10.6 kgf-m) @ 4300 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line three-cylinder, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 3.50 litres/100 km (28.6 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5787 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 79.0 x 71.4 mm
- Compression
- 12.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital-inductive type vis engine management system
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet. multi-plate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1540 mm
- Overall length
- 2110 mm
- Overall width
- 845 mm
- Overall height
- 1325 mm
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Dry weight
- 216.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 235.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 20.00 litres
- Oil capacity
- 3.50 litres
- Ground clearance
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Aluminium beam twin-spar
- Front suspension
- Showa 43mm cartridge forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload.
- Rear suspension
- Showa monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping.
- Front wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 155 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 22.8°
- Trail
- 90 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Floating discs, Nissin 4-piston calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 255 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Red/black, black
- Comments
- Small windscreen.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1050 cc | 1050 cc | 1050 cc | 1050 cc | 1050 cc |
| Dry weight | 216 kg | 216 kg | 216 kg | 216 kg | 218 kg |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 830 mm | 830 mm | 830 mm | 830 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20 L | 20 L | 20 L | 20 L | 20 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Triumph Tiger Sport?
The 2016 Triumph Tiger Sport has a Capacity of 1050.0 ccm (64.07 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Triumph Tiger Sport have?
The 2016 Triumph Tiger Sport has a Power of 125.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 9400 RPM.
How many gears does the Triumph Tiger Sport have?
The 2016 Triumph Tiger Sport has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Triumph Tiger Sport?
The 2016 Triumph Tiger Sport has a Torque of 104.0 Nm (10.6 kgf-m or 76.7 ft.lbs) @ 4300 RPM.
How much does the Triumph Tiger Sport weigh?
The 2016 Triumph Tiger Sport has a Dry weight of 216.0 kg (476.2 pounds).
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