Triumph Tiger 800 XR Insurance

Tiger XR is Triumph’s adventure touring motorcycle. R in the nomenclature signifies the road capabilities of the bike. It features Triumph’s trademark In-line three engine setup. However, it has been retuned & behaves completely different in its new avatar.

Design:

Tiger XR is a Sport Tourer with ‘Adventure’ looking motorcycle
It gets Triumph’s patented ‘Bug Eye’ headlights protruding in the front.
You don’t get the ‘Beak’ of an adventure bike here but the bike does look different.
It gets a steel trellis frame with spoke wheels & a 3into 1 silencer.
The high & wide handlebars are really comfortable & house an adjustable windscreen.
The bike comes in two color schemes Crystal White & Phantom Black.
Bike’s dimensions are 2215 mm x 795 mm x 1350 mm (L x W x H)

Power & Performance:

Tiger XR is powered by 800cc in line three engine. There is not much power until 4000rpm after which the bike starts pulling fast. Bike is tall geared & highway suits it the best where the engine comes out on its own.

Displacement	800 cc
Power	95 Hp at 9250 RPM
Torque	79 Nm at 7850 RPM
Transmission	Manual 6 Speed Gear Box
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)	4.4 seconds
Fuel Economy (kmpl)	22 kmpl

Braking & Handling:

Tiger XR handles well for a tall bike. The high & wide handle bars enable the rider to push the bike into corners or cut the traffic easily. The bike takes to corners really well. One can easily weave in & out of traffic easily. The adjustable windshield helps rider from the windblast. It has 43mm upside down telescopic forks in the front & mono shock absorber at the rear. It rides on 100/90 19’ front & 150/70 17’ rear wheels.

The seat on Tiger XR is comfortable with the rider sitting upright on the bike which is ideal for touring. XR is also shorter rider friendly.
Tiger XR gets Twin 308mm disc brakes in front & a single 255mm disc at the rear.
The bike gets ABS as standard & gets Triumph Traction Control system.

What Insurance cover to opt for:

Like all Triumphs Tiger XR is a beautifully put together bike with impeccable fit & finish levels. Having a good insurance cover helps with the repairs in case of a slip or a mistake while riding especially considering the adventure nature of the bike.

It is a good idea to have an insurance that gives you complete cover from theft, vandalism which is a big problem in India especially for a premium bike.
0% depreciation insurance will help in keeping your wallet heavy in case of any slip or fall.
Always prefer an insurance that gives you cashless benefit.

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