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Adventure Motorcycles

2016Triumph Tiger 800 XRX

★ 5.0

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The 2016 Triumph Tiger 800 XRX is a versatile middleweight adventure bike designed for riders seeking capable on-road and light off-road performance. Known for its manageable power delivery, accessible seat height, and comprehensive technology including traction control and cruise control, it excels at comfortable long-distance touring while remaining nimble enough for daily riding.

Capacity: 800.0 ccm
Engine: In-line three-cylinder, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 191.0 kg
Seat height: 810 mm
Power: 95.0 HP (69.3 kW) @ 9300 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail68%

Cornering70%

City riding65%

Daily riding78%

Touring85%

Two-up72%

Track40%

Best for: Best suited to long-distance adventure touring and mixed on/off-road riding rather than outright speed or track work.
Built for: A refined, torquey triple-cylinder adventure tourer that balances comfort, light off-road capability, and confident road manners.
Not ideal for: Not ideal for riders seeking sportbike-level acceleration or serious technical off-road performance.

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 810mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2016 Triumph Tiger 800 XRX, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 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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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: 0.4974 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 74.0 x 61.9 mm
Compression: 11.3:1
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: 1530 mm
Overall length: 2215 mm
Overall width: 865 mm
Overall height: 1390 mm
Seat height: 810 mm
Dry weight: 191.0 kg
Wet weight: 215.0 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. Twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy swingarm.
Front suspension: Showa 43mm upside down forks,
Rear suspension: Showa monoshock with hydraulically adjustable preload
Front wheel travel: 180 mm
Rear wheel travel: 170 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

Other

Color options: Phantom Black, Chrystal White, Caspian Blue
Warranty: 24
Comments: Windscreen. Traction control. Cruise control. Low seat version available.

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	2015	2016	2018	2019	2020
Capacity	800 cc	800 cc	800 cc	800 cc	800 cc
Dry weight	190 kg	191 kg	200 kg	200 kg	200 kg
Seat height	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm
Fuel capacity	19 L	19 L	19 L	19 L	19 L