LJM
Active Member
Well, after test riding KTM's, 790s, 1290SAS & an AT I test rode a Tiger Rally and was super impressed with build quality, suspension & the motor the bike was a really nice to ride. So impressed I ordered one unfortunately I won't get it until November.
After 6 years with my 2014 ES I was looking for change I really enjoyed the ST and if was going to plan a lot high mileage trips I couldn't think of better bike. With Rally Pro I'm going to do some off roading & since it's a lot lighter than the ST it will be easier to ride. The Tiger is kinda like a small quick ST some say it is a small BMW GS ?? I had to sell my ST to fund the new ride & was sad to see it go been regretting selling it but you know as they say you only live once. Anybody else here ridden the Rally is so I'd like to here your thoughts. My comparison to the ST is, (take it with a grain of salt as I only had about a 10-15 mile ride on the Rally)
Motor- about the same HP but Tiger is quicker due to weight difference & torque curve, around town off road Tiger wins Highway ST wins
Gear Box - Tiger all the way I've never experienced such a smooth shifting bike I really couldn't believe how nice the transmission is.
Suspension - Tiger does not have ES but it has about 2" more travel and felt pretty good on the pavement jury is still out on that one
Comfort - Gotta go ST I had a Russel day long & tall screen on the ST at least on the Tiger there was no buffeting which I fought on the ST. Tiger is about same height as the ST & it fit me well standing while riding feels better on the Tiger
Handling - Tiger is easier to turn even with 21" front wheel it handled nice & slow speed U turn better than the ST. The sheer mass of ST made it my favorite bike in the wind and hitiing expasion joints at 80mph never bothered the ST not sure how the Tiger will fare in those conditions. I'm giving Tiger the nod on handling
Tech - Hands down Tiger but it's 2020 vs 2014 no comparison.
Fit & Finish - Tiger wins that one it's a well put together bike with top quality components.
Maintenance - ST wins that one mainly because Triumph recommends valve chk/adj. every 6K miles ! Almost killed the deal for me.
Reliability - Since the ST NEVER gave me a problem it wins. I hope the Tiger matches that record.
Fun Factor - I'll go Tiger
Can't wait for November & after a few months with the Tiger I'll update this post & see if my 1st impressions of the Tiger still hold.
After 6 years with my 2014 ES I was looking for change I really enjoyed the ST and if was going to plan a lot high mileage trips I couldn't think of better bike. With Rally Pro I'm going to do some off roading & since it's a lot lighter than the ST it will be easier to ride. The Tiger is kinda like a small quick ST some say it is a small BMW GS ?? I had to sell my ST to fund the new ride & was sad to see it go been regretting selling it but you know as they say you only live once. Anybody else here ridden the Rally is so I'd like to here your thoughts. My comparison to the ST is, (take it with a grain of salt as I only had about a 10-15 mile ride on the Rally)
Motor- about the same HP but Tiger is quicker due to weight difference & torque curve, around town off road Tiger wins Highway ST wins
Gear Box - Tiger all the way I've never experienced such a smooth shifting bike I really couldn't believe how nice the transmission is.
Suspension - Tiger does not have ES but it has about 2" more travel and felt pretty good on the pavement jury is still out on that one
Comfort - Gotta go ST I had a Russel day long & tall screen on the ST at least on the Tiger there was no buffeting which I fought on the ST. Tiger is about same height as the ST & it fit me well standing while riding feels better on the Tiger
Handling - Tiger is easier to turn even with 21" front wheel it handled nice & slow speed U turn better than the ST. The sheer mass of ST made it my favorite bike in the wind and hitiing expasion joints at 80mph never bothered the ST not sure how the Tiger will fare in those conditions. I'm giving Tiger the nod on handling
Tech - Hands down Tiger but it's 2020 vs 2014 no comparison.
Fit & Finish - Tiger wins that one it's a well put together bike with top quality components.
Maintenance - ST wins that one mainly because Triumph recommends valve chk/adj. every 6K miles ! Almost killed the deal for me.
Reliability - Since the ST NEVER gave me a problem it wins. I hope the Tiger matches that record.
Fun Factor - I'll go Tiger
Can't wait for November & after a few months with the Tiger I'll update this post & see if my 1st impressions of the Tiger still hold.