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Triumph Tiger 800 XCX Low - 2016 Specifications and Reviews
The 2016 Triumph Tiger 800 XCX Low is an accessible adventure bike designed for riders seeking versatile on and off-road capability without extreme height demands. Its manageable 220kg weight, 810mm seat height, and user-friendly features like cruise control and switchable ABS make it ideal for explorers prioritizing comfort and practicality. Known for balanced performance and genuine adventure touring credentials, it excels at covering diverse terrain while accommodating touring luggage.
2016
General information | |
| Category | Super motard |
| Year | 2016 |
| Model | Triumph Tiger 800 XCX Low |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel 3 into 1. high level stainless steel silencer |
| Driveline | O ring chain |
| Clutch | Wet. multi-plate |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 74.0 x 61.9 mm (2.9 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression | 11.3:1 |
| Torque | 79.00 Nm (8.1 kgf-m or 58.3 ft.lbs) @ 7850 RPM |
| Power | 95.00 HP (69.3 kW) @ 9300 RPM |
| Engine type | In-line three, four-stroke |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Wire spoked, aluminium rim |
| Rear brakes diameter | 255 mm (10.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Nissin single piston sliding caliper, Switchable ABS. |
| Front brakes diameter | 308 mm (12.1 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs, Nissin 2-piston sliding calipers, Switchable ABS. |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-17 |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 |
| Rear wheel travel | 164 mm (6.5 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | WP monoshock with remote oil reservoir, hydraulically adjustable preload, rebound damping adjustment |
| Front wheel travel | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Front Suspension | WP 43 mm upside down forks, adjustable rebound and compression damping |
| Trail | 95 mm (3.8 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.3° |
| Frame type | Tubular steel trellis. Twin-Âsided, cast aluminium alloy swingarm. |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 3.70 litres (0.24 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,545 mm (60.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 845 mm (33.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,215 mm (87.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,390 mm (54.7 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4847 HP/kg |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 220.0 kg (485.0 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 196.0 kg (432.1 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Comments | Windscreen. Traction control. Cruise control. |
| Factory warranty | 24 months unlimited milage |
| Carrying capacity | Top box, saddle bags |
| Instruments | LCD multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, analogue tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator, switchable ABS and clock |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Crystal White |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
95 hp
Peak Power
4.2s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track35%
City60%
Cornering65%
Daily Riding72%
Touring88%
Passenger75%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Well suited to intermediate to experienced riders comfortable with a tall, adventure-style machine and its off-road capable handling characteristics. |
| Purpose | Built as an adventure-touring machine that blends long-distance comfort with genuine light-to-moderate off-road ability. |
| Rider Fit | The low-seat XCx variant eases reach to the ground, but its 21-inch front wheel, upright stance, and 220kg wet weight still demand reasonable rider strength and confidence at low speeds or off-road. |
| Character | A versatile, three-cylinder adventure bike with a torquey, characterful engine, long-travel suspension, and a relaxed but capable road manner. |
| Not Ideal For | Not the right choice for riders chasing outright sportbike speed or razor-sharp track-focused handling. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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