Triumph Tiger 850 Sport specifications
Triumph · Sport touring
Cycle World says Triumph dropped the base-model Tiger 900 in 2021 and introduced the Tiger 850 Sport with revised engine mapping, moving away from the base-model stigma.
The same source says the 850 Sport looks virtually identical to the Tiger 900 GT models and uses the same 888cc engine but is rebadged to highlight what it does not share with its siblings, and that the engine is remapped for increased low-end tractability and a broad, flat torque curve, great for urban riding but at the cost of peak performance.
Triumph Tiger 850 Sport
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Adventure |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
| Displacement | 888cc |
| Bore x stroke | 78.0mmmm x 61.9mmmm |
| Compression ratio | 11.27:1 |
| Transmission | 6 speed |
| Final drive | O-ring chain |
| Front brake | Twin 320mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema 4 piston Monobloc calipers. Radial front master cylinder, ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 255mm disc. Brembo single piston sliding caliper, ABS |
| Seat height | 32.28 - 33.07 in |
| Wheelbase | 61.25 in |
| Rake (caster angle) | 24.6 ° |
| Trail | 5.24 in |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 gal |
| Maximum power | 84 hp |
| Maximum torque | 60lb-ft |
| Maximum torque (at rpm) | 6,500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, slip |
| Exhaust | Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system, side mounted stainless steel silencer |
| Frame | Tubular steel frame, bolt on sub frame |
| Swingarm | Twin-sided, cast aluminum |
| Instruments | 5" TFT screen |
| Starting MSRP | $12,290 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi 45mm upside down forks |
| Rear suspension | Marzocchi rear suspension unit, manual preload adjustment |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70R17 |
| Dry weight | 423 lb |
| Maximum power (at rpm) | 8,500 rpm |
Motorcycle News says the Sport is targeted at the budget-conscious end of the premium middleweight adventure market, though it has a 5-inch TFT dash without connectivity, two rider modes (Road and Rain) and ABS and traction control that are not angle-sensitive.
Owner reviews there report that the screen works for a 5 ft 7 in rider, the seat is comfortable if a little soft, a 250-mile range is no problem. The bike works off road, is a good all-rounder and has excellent brakes.
Another owner praises low and mid-range power, brakes, handling and comfort, noting it will ground out the hero blobs when pushed, and a third says it is easy to ride for a couple of hours with a seat height perfect for short legs.
Triumph lists a two-position seat of 32.28 in to 33.07 in and a 5.28 gal tank. At $12,290 the 850 Sport costs $2,905 less than the Tiger 900 at $15,195 and $555 less than the Tiger Sport 800 at $12,845. The savings come from the simpler dash, two rider modes and non-cornering ABS.
The Tiger 900 is listed at 483 lb wet, which is 12 lb heavier than the Tiger Sport 800's 471 lb.
Test both seat positions. Ask whether the traction control is the older non-angle-sensitive type. Check the dash for the features you want, including phone connection.
Look at the tires and the chain. Ask about accessories such as a taller screen. Compare the price with a used Tiger 900.
The 850 Sport suits a newer adventure rider or a budget buyer who wants the Tiger's engine and comfort without the electronics. A rider who wants off-road modes and a bigger display should look at the Tiger 900.
Tiger 850 Sport against the Tiger 900 and Tiger Sport 800
Triumph's Tiger 900 shares the engine, and the Tiger Sport 800 is the road-biased alternative.
Triumph Tiger 850 Sport — specification referenceTriumph · Adventure
The Tiger 850 Sport is Triumph's budget-focused middleweight adventure bike, using the same 888cc engine as the Tiger 900 with a torque-friendly remap. Owners praise its low-to-mid power, brakes and comfort, and Triumph asks $12,290.
Triumph Tiger 850 Sport across model years
- Capture-date range (not model years)
- 2021–2026
- Compared editions
- 5
- Specification entries
- 31
- Entries that differ
- 1
- Seat Height
- 31.88 - 32.67 in (810-830 mm); 32.28 - 33.07 in (820-840 mm); 32.28 - 33.07 in (820-840 mm).
Triumph Tiger 850 Sport questions
Is the Triumph Tiger 850 Sport the same as the Tiger 900?
Cycle World says it looks virtually identical and uses the same 888cc engine. But is remapped for low-end tractability and lacks the 900 GT's other features.
Is the Tiger 850 Sport good off-road?
A Motorcycle News owner says it works off road and is a good all-rounder, though it is a road-biased adventure bike at heart.