Tiger Sport 660 Features and Benefits

Hi there, I'm Matt and this is Triumph's awesome new Tiger Sports 660. It's a truly capable and versatile motorcycle designed to bring all of the Triumph triple advantages to the middleweight adventure sports category. It brings class-leading, agile, dynamic and confidence-inspiring handling, plus a class-leading level of specification and technology, sporty and distinctive styling with exceptional finish and detailing. And it has the most powerful engine in its class, with all the performance advantages of the 660cc triple engine, Triumph's globally renowned engine platform. All in a package that represents a really competitive price and the lowest cost of ownership in the category. And I can tell you that this is a really great bike to ride. Agile and maneuverable in city traffic, fast and fun when the roads open up, and it's got the power and specification to comfortably tour two up. So let me take you through what makes this just such a great bike. First up, the triple engine, which is unique in its class and better still, the most powerful. Now being a triple, it has the advantage over a twin of a really linear power delivery from low down in the rev range and continuing all the way up through the mid range and right to the red line. That gives you the perfect balance of low down torque and exhilarating top end power, guaranteeing great acceleration in any gear, even when it's fully loaded with a pillion, as well as enabling swift progress through traffic. Power delivery is managed by a sophisticated engine management system with a ride-by-wire throttle for a precise and responsive feel, while the slick six-speed gearbox has gear ratios optimized for fun and sporty rideability. The Tiger Sport 660 has a slip and assist clutch and a span optimized clutch lever for light and easy operation, reducing rider fatigue, which is a real bonus in heavy traffic. You can also fit Triumph's accessory shift assist up and down quick shifter for even quicker gear shifting without the use of the clutch, even at low revs. So this makes city riding even easier and spirited open road riding even more fun. The 660 triple engine sounds great too, with a distinctive deep exhaust note delivered through the short and minimalistic underslung stainless steel silencer. The engine is of course fully Euro 5 compliant, delivering low emissions and excellent fuel economy. The Tiger Sport 660 can be adapted to meet European A2 license regulations through an easily reversible accessory kit, and it's also fully LAMS compliant, straight out of the box for Australia and New Zealand. Now let's talk about the confidence inspiring ride. The Tiger Sport 660 is light and agile, perfectly balanced and easy to control, with precise steering aided by lightweight aluminium tapered handlebars, delivering a commanding and comfortable riding position. Plus, it benefits from a slim standover width for easy manoeuvrability at lower speeds and a planted feel at a standstill. The twin seat is practical and comfortable, with an accessible seat height of 835mm, and there are ergonomically optimised pillion grab handles fitted as standard. The suspension has been carefully developed to deliver all of Triumph's handling advantages with a sporty feel when riding alone, whilst also offering a plusher feel for longer trips and two up touring. You have these black 41mm Showa upside down forks on the front, delivering 150mm of wheel travel and a Showa monoshock on the rear with a dual rate spring to optimise performance for solo or pillion riding. The monoshock also has a remote hydraulic preload adjustment for tailoring the ride for a pillion and for luggage. The five spoke 17 inch wheels are lightweight cast aluminium, adding to the bike's exceptional agility, and they're fitted with Michelin's Road 5 tyres for great road holding performance in wet and dry conditions. Braking performance is excellent too, thanks to the Nissin twin 310mm front discs and two piston callipers, controlled by this span adjustable brake lever for maximum riding comfort. And of course, Triumph's latest generation ABS and switchable traction control are standard too, adding to rider confidence and safety. The traction control can be turned off completely via the instruments if required. In fact, when it comes to rider tech, in its category, the Tiger Sport 660 specification is class leading. You get these brand new multifunctional instruments with this TFT display neatly integrated. Functions are accessed via the switchgear, which is easy and intuitive to use. The instruments have also been designed to integrate seamlessly with the accessory fit MyTriumph connectivity system, enabling turn-by-turn navigation, GoPro control and phone and music interaction. Again, this is all operated by the switchgear and the functions are clearly displayed on the TFT screen for an easy rider interaction while riding. There are two riding modes available, road and rain. These adjust the throttle response and the traction control settings for enhanced rider control, giving confidence in all riding conditions. When it comes to looks, the new Tiger Sport 660 integrates practicality with beautiful design. For example, the sleek and aerodynamic screen is height adjustable. It's a simple one-handed operation and it means you can tailor it to the desired level of weather and wind protection. The bodywork has been sculpted for clean flowing lines from the cockpit with its twin headline setup right through to the minimal rear end and contoured taillight. For long life and maximum efficiency, the headlights and taillights are LED, as are the self-cancelling indicators. This beautifully shaped tank holds 17 litres of fuel, giving a great range for both long distance touring and commuting. Discreetly integrated pannier mounts allow for the easy fitting of the accessory panniers whilst maintaining the clean styling of the rear bodywork when riding without luggage. For additional luggage capacity, there's also an accessory top box, which is perfect for those longer journeys and it can securely accommodate two full-face helmets, all of which can be colour-coded to match the bike. Other premium touches include these teardrop mirrors, sculpted radiator cowls and fork protectors, plus there's subtle Triumph branding on the fuel filler cap, front mudguard and instrument face. You have three attractive colour schemes to choose from, this the vibrant kerosene red with graphite, a lucerne blue with black accents or a refined and minimalist graphite and black option. As well as being competitively priced, the new Tiger Sports 660 benefits from the lowest cost of ownership in the category, which includes the lowest workshop cost based on the first three years of servicing and also the lowest maintenance parts cost. The Tiger also has its class-leading 10,000 mile or 16,000 kilometre service interval and a two-year unlimited mileage warranty, which can be optionally extended by one or two years. There's also an extensive list of genuine Triumph accessories available for the Tiger Sports 660, allowing you to add even more practicality, technology and protection to your bike. These have all been developed alongside the bike itself and have been subjected to the same rigorous quality and testing processes. As well as the myTriumph connectivity system and up and down quick shifter that I mentioned earlier, there's also accessory fit heated grips, under seat USB charger, frame, engine and fork protectors, scrolling indicators, a tyre pressure monitoring system, lightweight aluminium rack and fully waterproof roll bag. Plus for added security, there's an accessory fit alarm and in Europe, a tracker and many more options for you to tailor the bike exactly to match your needs. So there you have it, the all new Tiger Sports 660. It's an incredibly versatile and capable motorcycle that sets a new benchmark in its class for its exceptional triple-powered performance, class-leading tech and spec, class-leading handling and Triumph's renowned premium quality of finish and detailing. All at an incredibly competitive price.