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Adventure Motorcycles

2013Triumph Tiger 1050

★ 4.9

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The 2013 Triumph Tiger 1050 is a versatile middleweight adventure bike designed for riders seeking a balanced mix of on-road performance and light off-road capability. Powered by a 1050cc three-cylinder engine delivering 115 horsepower, it excels at long-distance touring and everyday commuting with responsive handling and practical ergonomics. Best known for its reliable engineering and affordable entry into the adventure touring segment.

Capacity: 1050.0 ccm
Engine: In-line three-cylinder, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 245.0 kg
Seat height: 835 mm
Power: 115.0 HP (84.6 kW) @ 9400 RPM

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What’s new for the 2013 Triumph Tiger 1050

vs the 2012

Spec	2012	2013
Front brakes	Double disc. ABS	Double disc. Floating discs, Nissin four-piston radial calipers
Rear brakes	Single disc. ABS	Single disc. Two-piston Nissin calipers

Other years 2011 2012 2013

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail30%

Cornering75%

City riding60%

Daily riding78%

Touring88%

Two-up78%

Track45%

Best for: Designed as a road-biased sport-tourer/adventure machine, excelling on highways, twisty backroads, and long-distance touring rather than genuine off-road terrain.
Built for: A versatile, torque-rich triple-powered allrounder that rewards confident riders with strong midrange grunt and stable, planted handling.
Not ideal for: Not ideal for true off-road adventuring, novice riders intimidated by weight, or those seeking a lightweight, flickable city commuter.

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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Your height

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Units

At 835mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2013 Triumph Tiger 1050, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Range and running costs

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1050.0 ccm
Power: 115.0 HP (84.6 kW) @ 9400 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 156 CO2 g/km
Torque: 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m) @ 6250 RPM
Engine type: In-line three-cylinder, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 6.70 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.4694 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 79.0 x 79.0 mm
Compression: 12.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Digital-inductive type via engine management system
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet. multi-plate

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1510 mm
Overall length: 2110 mm
Overall width: 840 mm
Overall height: 1320 mm
Seat height: 835 mm
Wet weight: 245.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 20.00 litres
Oil capacity: 3.50 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it
Ground clearance: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminum beam twin-spar
Front suspension: Showa 43mm upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping, 150mm travel
Rear suspension: Showa Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping, 150mm rear wheel travel
Rake (fork angle): 23.2°
Trail: 88 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Floating discs, Nissin four-piston radial calipers
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Two-piston Nissin calipers
Rear brakes diameter: 250 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Black
Warranty: 24

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	2011	2012	2013
Capacity	1050 cc	1050 cc	1050 cc
Seat height	833 mm	835 mm	835 mm
Fuel capacity	20.1 L	20 L	20 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 1 recall may apply

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMJan 2014 · 14V009000

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Tiger Explorer ABS A1 and 2013-2014 Tiger Explorer Spoke ABS XC A1 and Trophy SE A1 motorcycles manufactured November 17, 2011, through December 16, 2013. In the affected motorcycles, the electronic control unit (ECU) hardware and software may improperly detect the motorcyle's throttle position resulting in the motorcycle shutting down.

Risk: An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will update and install new ECU hardware and software, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2014. Customers may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010.

These recalls cover some 2013 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Triumph recalls →