Triumph Tiger ABS: history, specs, pictures

From CycleChaos
Jump to navigation Jump to search


Triumph-tiger-abs-2008-2008-0.jpg
Triumph Tiger ABS
Manufacturer
Production 2008
Class Touring
Engine
liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 78.7mm x 78.7mm
Compression ratio 12:1
Horsepower 113.99 HP (85.0 KW) @ 9400RPM
Torque 73.76 ft/lbs (100.0 Nm) @ 6250RPM
Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Transmission Gear box: 6 Speed, manual

Final Drive: X-ring chain

Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: 43mm upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping
Rear: Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping
Brakes Front: Twin 320mm floating discs, 4 piston radial calipers, ABS
Rear: Single 255mm disc 2 piston caliper, ABS
Front Tire 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire 180/55 ZR17
Wheelbase 59.41 inches (1509 mm)
Length 83.11 inches (2111 mm)
Width 33.11 inches (841 mm)
Seat Height 32.8 inches (833 mm)
Weight 198.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Triumph Tiger ABS was a liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Touring motorcycle produced by Triumph in 2008. Max torque was 73.76 ft/lbs (100.0 Nm) @ 6250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 113.99 HP (85.0 KW) @ 9400 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 78.7mm bore x 78.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1050.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6 Speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Twin 320mm floating discs, 4 piston radial calipers, ABS in the front and a Single 255mm disc 2 piston caliper, ABS in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping. The wheelbase was 59.41 inches (1509 mm) long.

2008 Triumph Tiger ABS[edit | edit source]

2008 Triumph Tiger ABS

Some riders prefer the peace of mind ABS brings to their lives and Triumph knows this only too well. So here's the ABS version of the 2007 Tiger, retaining all the acclaimed character of the model, but now with better stability on slippery roads and shorter braking distance.

The 2007 Tiger ABS is the same bike which can go pretty much anywhere. It can be a powerful and comfy commuter, a great getaway for weekend outings and by all means, it will be more than happy to carry you, your passenger and fully-loaded sidecases and storage on a 3-week adventure vacation.