Adventure Motorcycles

2015Triumph Tiger 800 ABS

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The 2015 Triumph Tiger 800 ABS is a versatile middleweight adventure bike ideal for riders seeking approachable performance and practical everyday usability. Known for its manageable weight, comfortable ergonomics, and sophisticated electronics including switchable ABS and a comprehensive LCD instrument cluster, it excels as an accessible platform for both on-road commuting and light off-road exploration. Enhanced carrying capacity via top box and saddlebags makes it equally suited for weekend touring.

Capacity: 800.0 ccm
Engine: In-line three-cylinder, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 193.0 kg
Seat height: 845 mm
Power: 95.0 HP (69.3 kW) @ 9300 RPM

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What’s new for the 2015 Triumph Tiger 800 ABS

vs the 2014

Spec	2014	2015
Wet weight	210.0 kg (463.0 pounds)	218.0 kg (480.6 pounds)
Seat height	810 mm (31.9 inches)	845 mm (33.3 inches)
Front suspension	Showa 43mm upside down forks, 180mm travel	WP 43mm upside down forks, adjustable rebound and compression DAMPING - See more at: http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/bikes/tiger/2015/tiger-800-xc#engine
Rear suspension	Showa monoshock with hydraulically adjustable preload, 170mm rear wheel travel	WP monoshock with remote oil reservoir, hydraulically adjustable preload, rebound damping adjustment - See more at: http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/bikes/tiger/2015/tiger-800-xc#engine
Front brakes	Double disc. ABS. Floating discs, Nissin 2-piston floating calipers, Optional ABS.	Double disc. Floating discs, Nissin 2-piston sliding calipers, Switchable ABS.
Rear brakes	Single disc. ABS. Nissin single piston floating caliper, Optional ABS.	Single disc. Nissin single piston sliding caliper, Switchable ABS.

Other years 2014 2015

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail72%

Cornering70%

City riding62%

Daily riding78%

Touring85%

Two-up70%

Track40%

Best for: Best suited to mixed-use riding that blends daily commuting, long-distance touring, and light off-road excursions.
Built for: A composed, torquey triple-cylinder engine paired with a rugged trellis frame gives a confident, all-rounder personality rather than an aggressive one.
Not ideal for: Not ideal for riders seeking outright sportbike speed or dedicated hardcore off-road capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 845mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2015 Triumph Tiger 800 ABS, 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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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: 800.0 ccm
Power: 95.0 HP (69.3 kW) @ 9300 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 133 CO2 g/km
Torque: 79.0 Nm (8.1 kgf-m) @ 7850 RPM
Engine type: In-line three-cylinder, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.4922 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 74.0 x 61.9 mm
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

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

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1545 mm
Overall length: 2215 mm
Overall width: 865 mm
Overall height: 1390 mm
Seat height: 845 mm
Dry weight: 193.0 kg
Wet weight: 218.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 19.00 litres
Oil capacity: 3.70 litres
Carrying capacity: Top box, saddle bags
Ground clearance: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Tubular steel trellis frame
Front suspension: WP 43mm upside down forks, adjustable rebound and compression DAMPING - See more at: http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/bikes/tiger/2015/tiger-800-xc#engine
Rear suspension: WP monoshock with remote oil reservoir, hydraulically adjustable preload, rebound damping adjustment - See more at: http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/bikes/tiger/2015/tiger-800-xc#engine
Front wheel travel: 220 mm
Rear wheel travel: 215 mm
Rake (fork angle): 24.3°
Trail: 95 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Floating discs, Nissin 2-piston sliding calipers, Switchable ABS.
Front brakes diameter: 308 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Nissin single piston sliding caliper, Switchable ABS.
Rear brakes diameter: 255 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 90/90-21
Rear tyre: 150/70-17