Triumph Tiger 850 Sport
2024 Triumph Tiger 850 Sport: 85 hp road-adventure bike, 888 cc triple, 192 kg dry, A2-restrictable. Full specs, press reviews and rivals.
At a glance
The Triumph Tiger 850 Sport is a road-biased adventure bike with a 19-inch front wheel, powered by an 888 cc, 85 hp triple that can be restricted for the A2 licence. It is no longer in Triumph France's range but is still sold in the United States, and the press (BikeSocial, Visordown) presents the Tiger Sport 800, priced at €12,395, as its replacement: this page covers the 2024 model year. Reviewers liked its smooth engine, comfort and Brembo brakes, but regretted the lack of cruise control, quickshifter and connectivity, as well as basic suspension.
World press review
Meta-score
6 sources
Press ratings
Easy to use, sound and character of the triple, versatility; no centre stand and no standard cruise control.
Gutsy engine that makes you forget the lost power, comfortable suspension, high-end Stylema brakes; no quickshifter, heated grips or cruise control.
Comfortable ergonomics, quality finish, good balance of agility and stability, excellent brakes; slightly rough engine, heat on the left side, fork dive under braking.
Engine livelier than the spec sheet suggests, excellent brakes, clutch, gearbox and seat; safe but unexciting handling and gearing too short.
Pleasant engine, convincing comfort and equipment; no cruise control or heated grips, radiator heat in town, chassis attitude deteriorates when ridden hard.
Press synthesis
What the world’s press says
All reviews cover the 2021 model year, technically identical to the 2024 model year. MCN rates it 4/5: this is the only numeric score, so the meta-score of 80/100 rests on it alone. BikeSocial, Visordown, Rider Magazine, RevZilla and Motorbox tested it without a numeric score. No review from the French press was found.
What reviewers like: a smooth, torquey triple, livelier than its 85 hp suggests (Visordown, RevZilla); the Brembo Stylema brakes (MCN, Visordown, Rider, RevZilla); comfort and ergonomics (Rider, Motorbox); versatility (BikeSocial, Rider) and a quality finish (Rider, RevZilla).
What they criticise: no cruise control (MCN, BikeSocial, Visordown, Motorbox), no quickshifter or heated grips (Visordown), no connectivity (MCN) and no standard centre stand (MCN, BikeSocial); basic suspension, with a fork that dives under braking (Rider); engine heat (Rider, Motorbox); limited screen protection (MCN).
Key quotes
"It's a pleasingly understated bike that gets on with the job in hand and is really good because of it."
"The Sport may be relatively basic, but it works and for this type of bike it's hard to fault, especially when compared to the similar competition."
"In my mind the Tiger does deliver on Triumph's promises, it engaging to ride, comfortable, quick, and eminently capable."
"What makes the Tiger 850 Sport most appealing is its versatility as a streetbike, serving as an able commuter or errand-runner during the week, a canyon carver on the weekend, and a comfortable tourer for as many days as you can take off from the grind."
"As a whole, this bike feels well made and substantial in all the ways a machine should, especially one with a starting price above $10,000, and Triumph's engine is at the core of it."
"The engine is a pleasant surprise, while comfort and equipment are confirmed even in this simplified version."
Pros
- Smooth, torquey triple
- Brembo Stylema brakes
- Comfort and ergonomics
- Versatile for commuting and touring
- Restrictable for the A2 licence (dealer-fit kit)
Cons
- No longer sold new in France
- No cruise control, quickshifter or connectivity
- Basic suspension, non-adjustable fork
- Engine heat in town
- Centre stand optional
Our review
Is the Tiger 850 Sport still on sale?
The Tiger 850 Sport is no longer in Triumph France’s range: it has disappeared from the configurator and its model page has been removed. It is still sold in the United States. Triumph has not announced its discontinuation, but BikeSocial and Visordown present the Tiger Sport 800 as its replacement in the line-up. Priced at €12,395 in France (€14,595 as the Tour version), it is a road bike with 17-inch wheels and a new 798 cc, 115 hp triple, which shares nothing technically with the 850 Sport, according to BikeSocial.
This page covers the 2024 model year, the last one whose sale in France was announced by Triumph France, in Graphite / Diablo Red and Graphite / Jet Black.
How much did it cost?
The French price of the 2024 model year could not be found on a Triumph source. In the UK, the Tiger 850 Sport was launched at £9,300 in 2021 and its last Triumph UK list price was £10,095, according to MCN and BikeSocial. Triumph USA lists it from $12,290 as a 2025 model. In Italy, Motorbox reported a list price of €11,400 at launch.
How good is the engine?
The 888 cc T-plane triple (1-3-2 firing order) is the Tiger 900’s, retuned to produce 85 hp (62.5 kW) at 8,500 rpm and 82 Nm at 6,500 rpm, compared with 95 hp and 87 Nm on the 2020 Tiger 900. It is Euro 5 compliant. A dealer-fit kit restricts it to 35 kW for the A2 licence, with 78 Nm at 3,750 rpm; full power can later be restored by the dealer.
Visordown finds it gutsy enough not to miss the lost horsepower, and RevZilla livelier than its spec sheet suggests, especially low down. Rider finds it a little rougher than other Triumph triples and reports heat on the left side. RevZilla also finds the gearing too short.
How does it ride?
The chassis uses the Tiger 900’s tubular steel frame, with a bolt-on aluminium rear subframe. The 45 mm Marzocchi upside-down fork (180 mm travel) is not adjustable; the Marzocchi shock (170 mm) is adjustable for preload. The 19- and 17-inch cast wheels wear Michelin Anakee Adventure tyres. Braking combines twin 320 mm floating discs with Brembo Stylema calipers. Rake is 24.6° and wheelbase 1,556 mm; for trail, Triumph’s press kit gives 133.3 mm and the owner’s manual 104 mm.
MCN finds the suspension basic but well set up, on the firm side. Rider notes a fork that dives under braking and Motorbox a chassis attitude that deteriorates when ridden hard. RevZilla finds the handling safe but unexciting and blames the tyres. The brakes are praised by every tester.
What equipment does it have?
The electronics are limited to two riding modes (Road and Rain), switchable traction control and ABS, neither of them cornering-optimised. The ABS cannot be switched off, which Rider regrets for off-road riding. The 5-inch colour TFT screen has no connectivity. There is no quickshifter and no cruise control. Lighting is full LED, the screen adjusts by hand to five heights and a 12 V socket is fitted. Centre stand, heated grips and hand guards are among more than 60 Triumph accessories, along with Givi panniers.
Who is it for?
The Tiger 850 Sport is aimed at riders who want a simple, comfortable three-cylinder road-adventure bike, for commuting as well as touring, including on an A2 licence thanks to the kit. Its seat, adjustable from 810 to 830 mm, and its 192 kg dry weight make it accessible. It is designed for the road more than for off-road riding.
Fuel consumption and maintenance
Triumph quotes 5.2 L/100 km, giving a range of about 385 km from the 20-litre tank. The foreign press recorded 5.3 to 6.0 L/100 km. The manual calls for an oil change every 10,000 km or every year, and valve clearance check, spark plugs and air filter every 20,000 km. Triumph France’s warranty is 2 years with unlimited mileage.
Where does it come from?
Launched for 2021, the Tiger 850 Sport replaces the base 2020 Tiger 900, according to BikeSocial. Triumph made no technical change to it up to its last model year, 2025; only the colours changed.
Recalls
No recall affects the Tiger 850 Sport (NHTSA, RappelConso).
Specifications
| Displacement | 888 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 85 hp (62.5 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 82 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Weight | 192 kg (dry) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.26 |
| Seat height | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20 L |
| Fuel consumption | 5.2 L/100 km — 119 g/km CO2 (Triumph figure, Regulation 168/2013) |
| Maintenance interval | Oil change every 10,000 km or 1 year — Valves, spark plugs and air filter: 20,000 km (Triumph owner's manual) |
| Engine type | Inline three-cylinder with T-plane crank (1-3-2 firing order), 4-stroke, DOHC, 12 valves, liquid-cooled |
| Cooling | liquide |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain drive, assist and slipper clutch |
| License | AA2 Restrictable |
Engine detail
| Bore x stroke | 78 x 61,9 mm |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 11,27:1 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, ride-by-wire |
| Valve train | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max power RPM | 8500 units.rpm |
| Max torque RPM | 6500 units.rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Euro standard | Euro 5 |
Chassis & running gear
| Frame type | Tubular steel, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe |
|---|---|
| Rake angle | 24.6 ° |
| Wheelbase | 1556 mm |
| Front suspension | 45 mm Marzocchi upside-down fork, non-adjustable, 180 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Marzocchi monoshock, manually adjustable preload, 170 mm travel |
| Front brake | Dual 320 mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema four-piston monobloc calipers, radial master cylinder |
| Rear brake | Single 255 mm disc, Brembo single-piston sliding caliper |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70 R17 |
| ABS system | ABS (not cornering-optimised, cannot be switched off) |
Electronics & rider aids
| Riding modes | Road, Rain |
|---|---|
| Traction control | Yes |
| Quickshifter | No |
| Cruise control | No |
| Dashboard | 5-inch colour TFT |
| Connectivity | None |
| Other features | Switchable traction control (not cornering-optimised), Ride-by-wire throttle, Full LED lighting, daytime running light (market specific), 12 V socket |
Ergonomics & rider fit
| Riding position | Road adventure: upright, wide angle-adjustable handlebars |
|---|---|
| Wind protection | Screen adjustable by hand to 5 heights |
| Payload | 222 kg |
The Tiger 850 Sport offers a road-adventure riding position, upright with wide, angle-adjustable handlebars. The seat adjusts to two positions, from 810 to 830 mm according to Triumph’s press kit (the current US spec sheet gives 820 to 840 mm). The screen adjusts by hand to five heights; MCN finds its protection limited. Rider praises comfortable ergonomics and RevZilla an excellent seat. Maximum payload is 222 kg.
Ownership & maintenance
5.3 to 6.0 L/100 km (foreign press readings: RevZilla 44 US mpg, Rider 41 US mpg, BikeSocial 47 UK mpg)
L/100km
Real-world consumption
~~385 km (calculated from Triumph's figure: 20 L tank / 5.2 L/100 km); Rider recorded an average of 352 km (219 miles)
km
Estimated range
| Oil change | every 10,000 km or every 12 months |
|---|---|
| Valve check | every 20,000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 20,000 km |
| Chain | Tension checked daily (25 to 35 mm slack), lubricated at every service |
Warranty
2 years / Unlimited mileage
Triumph’s owner’s manual specifies a first service at 1,000 km or 6 months, then an oil and filter change every 10,000 km or every year. Valve clearance, spark plugs and air filter come every 20,000 km. Coolant is changed every 3 years and brake fluid every 2 years; chain tension is checked daily and the chain is lubricated at every service. MCN estimates the annual service cost at £220. Triumph France’s warranty is 2 years with unlimited mileage.
Direct competitors
Compare →| Model | MSRP | Power | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Tiger 850 Sport | — | 85 hp (62.5 kW) @ 8,500 rpm | 192 kg (dry) |
| Triumph Tiger Sport 8002025 | €12,395 | 115 hp | 214 kg (wet) |
| BMW F 800 GS2026 | €11,000 | 87 hp | 227 kg (wet) |
| Suzuki V-Strom 800SE2026 | €10,299 | 84 hp | 223 kg (kerb) |
| Honda XL750 Transalp2026 | €10,349 | 92 hp | 210 kg (kerb) |
| Kawasaki Versys 6502027 | €8,449 | 67 hp | 219 kg (wet) |
Generations
- Tiger 900 (version de base)2020
888 cc · 95 hp · 87 Nm · 192 kg (dry)
New Tiger 900 range: 888 cc T-plane triple, modular frame, Brembo Stylema brakes; the base version, with 19-inch cast wheels, has a 5-inch TFT screen.
- Tiger 850 Sport2021 – 2025
888 cc · 85 hp · 82 Nm · 192 kg (dry)
Replaces the base Tiger 900: retuned engine (85 hp, torque available lower down), two riding modes, A2 kit; afterwards only the colours change.
| Generation | Displacement | Power | Torque | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger 900 (version de base)2020 New Tiger 900 range: 888 cc T-plane triple, modular frame, Brembo Stylema brakes; the base version, with 19-inch cast wheels, has a 5-inch TFT screen. | 888 cc | 95 hp | 87 Nm | 192 kg dry |
| Tiger 850 Sport2021 – 2025 Replaces the base Tiger 900: retuned engine (85 hp, torque available lower down), two riding modes, A2 kit; afterwards only the colours change. | 888 cc | 85 hp | 82 Nm | 192 kg dry |
Manufacturer figures (otherwise specialist press). Weighing conditions differ between generations: compare weights with care.
Available colors
Manufacturer recalls
No known recalls for this model.