Triumph Tiger 800 XC
The Tiger Takes Over
Best Adventure Bike was once the exclusive domain of BMW’s big-bore GS. Now that Triumph’s excellent Tiger 800 XC has snared this crown for the second year in a row, however, it’s fair to say the British bike-builder has ended that German juggernaut. READ ON
Triumph Tiger 800 XC
The Tiger Takes Over
Best Adventure Bike was once the exclusive domain of BMW’s big-bore GS. Now that Triumph’s excellent Tiger 800 XC has snared this crown for the second year in a row, however, it’s fair to say the British bike-builder has ended that German juggernaut. READ ON
If imitation be truly the sincerest form of flattery, then BMW's R1200GS should be prepared for some sickeningly sweet tributes of the most fawning variety. BMW has fairly owned the big adventure touring market in recent years - indeed, ever since it launched the R80G/S way back in 1980. Little thought was given to the possible popularity of adventure tourers back then, just as SUVs were once basically crude covered pickups favoured by hunters, fishermen and the odd farm fetishist. Fast forward 30 years and adventure tourers, just like the once-niched sport-utility vehicle, are immensely popular, one of few popular segments - if not here, in places such as Europe and South America - left in largedisplacement motorcycling. READ ON
Humankind are strange creatures. We huddle together in large groups for mutual support yet, given the chance, most of us love to visit the wild open spaces of our planet. The more we come to rely on our gizmos and gadgets, the more we want to get away from them.
Those of us who ride motorcycles have a name for it: adventure touring. And some of the most impressive (some would say intimidating) two-wheelers ever built have been designed for just that purpose. Now Triumph has unleashed its own version of the ultimate beetle-crusher - the Tiger 1200 Explorer. READ ON
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