Triumph Tiger Sport 800 Top Speed, Specs & Review
TL;DR
- The Tiger Sport 800 runs a 798cc inline-triple making 113 hp at 10,750 rpm and 62 lb-ft at 8,500 rpm
- No independently verified top speed exists yet; Triumph doesn’t publish one and no GPS or track test has been logged
- Wet weight is 472 lbs, seat height is 32.9 inches, and fuel capacity is 4.9 gallons
- Pricing starts at $12,495 for the base model; the 2026 Tour variant starts at $14,695
- Braking comes from J.Juan 4-piston radial calipers on 310mm discs, with Michelin Road 5 tires standard
This is a sport-touring middleweight, not an adventure bike, despite the Tiger badge. It rides on 17-inch wheels front and rear, same as a naked or sportbike, not the 19-inch front you’d see on something built for gravel.
What’s the Triumph Tiger Sport 800’s Top Speed?
There’s no independently verified top speed for the Tiger Sport 800. Triumph hasn’t published a factory figure, and as of this writing, no GPS-logged test from a named publication or instrumented outlet has been released for this model.
You’ll find claimed numbers floating around on social video and forum posts, some in the 140-145 mph range based on the bike’s power-to-weight ratio compared to similar 798cc-class triples. Take those as unverified. A rough math estimate isn’t the same as a bike strapped with a GPS unit and run at a test track.
For context, the outgoing Tiger 850 Sport, which this bike replaces, was rated at a similar power class, and its owners reported real-world top speeds in the 130-140 mph range through unofficial testing. That’s a reasonable ballpark, not a confirmed number for the 800.
How Much Horsepower Does the Tiger Sport 800 Make?
The Tiger Sport 800 makes a claimed 113 hp at 10,750 rpm and 62 lb-ft of torque at 8,500 rpm (Motorcycle.com, 2025). That’s a genuine jump over the Tiger Sport 660 it sits above in the lineup, and it edges out the old Tiger 850 Sport’s 84 hp despite the smaller displacement.
The engine is a 798cc inline-triple, DOHC, 12 valves, with a 78.0mm bore and 55.7mm stroke and a 13.2:1 compression ratio. It shares architecture with the Street Triple 765 and Tiger Sport 660, but the crank, connecting rods, and cylinder head are unique to this bike.
That 120-degree crank gives it the same screaming top-end pull Triumph’s triples are known for, not the smoother 180-degree T-plane firing order used in the Tiger 900 and Tiger 1200 adventure bikes.
Power reaches the rear wheel through a six-speed gearbox with a wet, multi-plate slip-and-assist clutch, standard Triumph Shift Assist quickshifter, and X-ring chain final drive.
What Does the Tiger Sport 800 Weigh, and How Tall Is the Seat?
Wet weight is 472 lbs and seat height is 32.9 inches. That’s roughly 20 lbs heavier than the Tiger Sport 660 it’s built on, mostly from the bigger engine and beefed-up brakes and suspension damping needed to handle the power increase.
At 32.9 inches, this isn’t a bike for shorter riders straight off the showroom floor. Triumph offers low and comfort accessory seats to bring that number down, and the chassis is slim enough through the midsection that the reach to the ground feels shorter than the raw number suggests. Still, if you’re under 5’6″, plan on sitting on one before you buy.
The frame is a tubular steel perimeter design carried over from the Tiger Sport 660, with a twin-sided fabricated steel swingarm and a wheelbase of 55.9 inches.
What Suspension and Brakes Does the Tiger Sport 800 Run?
Suspension is fully adjustable Showa at both ends, with 5.9 inches of travel front and rear. The 41mm upside-down forks adjust for compression and rebound damping, and the rear monoshock has rebound damping plus a remote hydraulic preload adjuster, useful if you’re loading up with a passenger or luggage and don’t want to dig out tools.
Braking is handled by Triumph-branded J.Juan four-piston radial calipers biting 310mm floating discs up front, with a single 255mm disc and single-piston caliper at the rear. Optimized Cornering ABS is standard.
One editor testing the bike noted the axial master cylinder has a firm pull but lacks some feel compared to the Brembo setups on Triumph’s higher-end models.
Tires are Michelin Road 5s, a sport-touring compound that handles wet roads well, mounted on 17-inch cast aluminum wheels: 120/70 front, 180/55 rear.
What Does the Tiger Sport 800 Cost and What’s Included?
Base MSRP is $12,495 for the standard Tiger Sport 800 in Graphite, with Cosmic Yellow, Caspian Blue, and Sapphire Black adding $125 (Cycle News, 2025).
For 2026, Triumph added a Tour variant starting at $14,695, which bundles color-matched panniers, a top box, heated grips, and passenger handles as standard equipment instead of dealer-installed options.
Standard equipment on the base bike includes cruise control, a combined LCD/TFT display, My Triumph Connectivity for navigation and phone pairing, three ride modes (Rain, Road, Sport), a six-axis IMU running cornering ABS and traction control, and an adjustable windscreen. Heated grips and hand guards are accessory items on the base model, not standard, which is a notable omission at this price point.
Service intervals run 10,000 miles or 12 months for standard maintenance, with valve service intervals stretched to 20,000 miles.
Tiger Sport 800 Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | 798cc inline-3, DOHC, 12-valve, liquid-cooled |
| Bore x stroke | 78.0mm x 55.7mm |
| Compression ratio | 13.2:1 |
| Horsepower (claimed) | 113 hp @ 10,750 rpm |
| Torque (claimed) | 62 lb-ft @ 8,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, slip/assist clutch, quickshifter |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm USD fork, adjustable, 5.9 in travel |
| Rear suspension | Showa monoshock, adjustable, 5.9 in travel |
| Front brake | J.Juan 4-piston radial, 310mm dual discs |
| Rear brake | Single-piston, 255mm disc |
| Tires | Michelin Road 5, 120/70-17 front, 180/55-17 rear |
| Seat height | 32.9 in |
| Wet weight | 472 lbs |
| Fuel capacity | 4.9 gal |
| Wheelbase | 55.9 in |
| MSRP (2025) | $12,495 base |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tiger Sport 800 an adventure bike?
No. It’s a sport-touring bike on 17-inch wheels, built for pavement, not the mixed-surface riding a Tiger 900 or Tiger 1200 is set up for. The Tiger name is shared branding, not a shared category.
What’s the difference between the Tiger Sport 800 and the Tiger Sport 800 Tour?
The Tour, added for 2026, comes with panniers, a top box, heated grips, and passenger handles as standard equipment. The base 800 has the same engine and chassis but treats those as accessories.
How does the Tiger Sport 800 compare to the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT?
Both are middleweight sport-tourers in a similar price range, and the Tracer 9 GT is one of the bikes the Tiger Sport 800 was built to compete against. Full head-to-head testing data between the two isn’t something we’re covering in this specs breakdown.
Does the Tiger Sport 800 have heated grips standard?
No. Heated grips are a $250 accessory on the base model, though they come standard on the Tour variant.
What replaced the Tiger 850 Sport?
The Tiger Sport 800 replaced the Tiger 850 Sport in Triumph’s lineup for the 2025 model year, with more power from a smaller-displacement engine.
Why isn’t there an official top speed listed?
Triumph doesn’t publish a factory top speed figure for this bike, and no independent GPS or track test has been released as of this writing. We’ll update this article when verified data becomes available.
