Triumph’s Tiger population grows, a new Tiger XCA 800cc is born; Cost Rs 13.75 Lakh

The Tiger population is growing in India. This is not the four legged one but the one with two wheels. Yes, there is a new Tiger 800 XCA from Triumph Motorcycles and it costs Rs 13.75 lakh . The XCA consolidates the Adventure motorcycle category offered by Triumph Motorcycles in India. The new Triumph Tiger 800 XCA offers the ultimate in adventure motorcycle riding.

The new Tiger features a liquid-cooled, 800cc in-line-three cylinder engine, delivering 95PS (94bhp) and 79Nm of torque for power across the entire rev range and the distinctive Triumph triple sound and character. The six-speed gearbox has been updated with the selector mechanism derived directly from the class leading Daytona, for quicker smoother shifts.

Triumph Motorcycles India has sold around 2000 motorcycles across model categories in its 20 months of presence here in India. With the launch of the new Tiger XCA, the Adventure portfolio will now boast of five adventure motorcycles within the category and a total of 15 motorcycles in five motorcycling categories. With 11 dealerships across the country, the company will now be opening a new one in Jaipur very soon, taking the total count to 12 dealerships.

Some of the standards features on the bike include an advanced ABS system that can be changed between Road, Off-road, and Off. This provides the rider with a level of electronic intervention under braking whilst optimising their off road enjoyment. Another feature is the traction control which can be configured to Road, Off-Road, or Off settings. Riders can configure their traction control preferences in conjunction with the 3 Rider Mode settings. 

With a choice of 4 different throttle maps, riders can select the optimum setting to meet both riding and weather conditions. The throttle maps can easily be changed between Rain, Road, Sport, or Off-Road via the switch cube to provide greater levels of control to meet changing conditions. There is also the feature of Cruise Control which is standard.               

The XCA has an advanced trip computer which provides additional functionality such as journey time, average speed, average fuel economy, range to empty, and instantaneous fuel consumption. The XCA features a third 12V Auxiliary power socket allowing the passenger to connect to the bikes heated equipment.

When it comes to ride and handling, the Tiger gives plenty of feedback to the rider and has high stability and neutrality, putting the bike exactly where the rider wants it to be on both smooth and uneven surfaces. WP suspension has been used to further boost the Off-Road riding qualities of the new XCA models. The WP 43mm USD fork, with rebound and compression damping is easily adjustable through dedicated clickers on the fork tops. The rear suspension unit is a WP mono shock adjustable for preload and rebound damping and has a dedicated dirt protector for the RSU body.

Latest generation switchable ABS comes as standard on the Tiger XCA, along with insulated Nissin front brake pads for improved braking performance. The XCA models feature spoked wheels for superior durability on rough terrain: 17-inch diameter at the rear and off-road oriented 21-inch diameter at the front. The stiff, tubular trellis frame with a new titanium powder coat provides resistance in extreme riding conditions.