800 GS's worst nightmare - Tiger 800XC

[DRAZIL]

3 types of people in this world!

One bashed his head against the wall and learns nothing...
Next bashes his head and learns something...
The smart one learns from the ones that bash their heads...

I think Triumph have been very very smart! 

But where's all the bikes then?
Not at the dealers?, not on the roads??

You will able to buy these mystery bikes in a few years with less than 3000kms on the clock,
At the moment they are ornaments in their garages.

[plonker]

It'simple.........Triumph will most definitely not close BMW down anytime soon,especially in SA ,as has already mentioned most people will still opt for a GS simply because of the efficient service back up,strong branding and the "lifestyle" Motorrad has developed.Triumph will have a following especially with the new Tigers  same as KTM.
The KTM is an asolutely brilliant bike and I beleive the Triumph 800's will prove to be so aswell as I hear the motor which is based on the 675 unit is very reliable.But at the moment this is all our doggy (not dodgy) opinion.
TIME WILL TELL

Try Lifestyle in Centurion for stock - 0861 460 460

[GIDEON]

Who cares
But if you like the Tiger
Check this out got the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oxSI9Y_MVY
And you'll end with love it
Its thru what you said Adventurer its so thru

[Adventurer]

Gideon, what can I order for your bike? The aftermarket goodies are here.....

[GIDEON]

Already have a couple of things on my list
Adventure riders always have a list

Handlebar Risers, SW-MOTECH or Touratech

Large Sidestand Foot, will build one

R & G RACING REAR SHOCKTUBE SHOCK Done on its way

ACERBIS MUD FLAP Done will install on its way

barkbusters hand gaurds Waiting from one of our vendors

Mud guard lift bracket, already have the drawings and sizes will build it

Side Stand switch guard not sure if needed never ever had this

Longer chain guard BUILD not sure if needed never ever had this

90/90 R21 Heidenau K60 Need to run the standard tyres down first 
150/70 R17 Heidenau K60 Need to run the standard tyres down first 

Thats about it 

[Geotraveller]

 [b]but you can't beat a German[/b],
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The Pommies did, WW1 and 2....(with a lot of help though.... )
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Yep two world wars and one world cup dodah dodah.........

My Tiger lands tomorrow I am told by my spies!!

[GIDEON]

Jeez you lucky arse 

[Pote]

ek hoor BMW gaan 'n 800GS ADV uitbring volgende jaar, weet iemand dalk iets daarvan af?

[michnus]

ek hoor BMW gaan 'n 800GS ADV uitbring volgende jaar, weet iemand dalk iets daarvan af?

operative word, se gou eers waar het jy die nuus gehoor? 

[Geotraveller]

Jeez you lucky arse 

JA G except I will be in Moz until about the 7th next month! 

[Ugie]

ek hoor BMW gaan 'n 800GS ADV uitbring volgende jaar, weet iemand dalk iets daarvan af?

Die 800 is seker maar die Adventure version teenoor die 650 

[Pote]

ek hoor BMW gaan 'n 800GS ADV uitbring volgende jaar, weet iemand dalk iets daarvan af?

operative word, se gou eers waar het jy die nuus gehoor? 

vandag by Donford

[Moondog]

It makes sense that BMW will bring out an upgrade - while Truimph have aparently been sitting on their arses learning from the BM mistakes, BMW have themselves been selling bikes, making money for their channel and their shareholders, while providing a bike that customers clearly wanted, creating a perfect nich segment in the market.

Surely you don't think BMW are now going to rest on their laurels while the rest eventually catch up - the new 800 is due in 2012 - and then Triumph will be 'learning' again

[Sandban(g)k]

Pote, ek kort net n comfort seat dan het ek die 800 ADV...Hy is al so gefarkle hys swaarder as die 1200

[plonker]

Whats the bet they will bring out an 800 Adventure but will leave the forks the same

[Pote]

Whats the bet they will bring out an 800 Adventure but will leave the forks the same

most likely yes they will leave it the same, just add stickers and the std 800gs becomes an 800ADV

[popipants]

Whats the bet they will bring out an 800 Adventure but will leave the forks the same

most likely yes they will leave it the same, just add stickers and the std 800gs becomes an 800ADV

800 ADV, does not make sense. With the added goodies is will weight the same as a 1200.