Triumph Tiger 850 Sport: Detailed Photo Gallery

The Tiger 850 Sport undercuts the Tiger 900 GT by Rs 1,75,000

After unveiling the motorcycle in November 2020, Triumph has finally launched the entry-level Tiger 850 Sport in India at Rs 11,95,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). Being Rs 1,75,000 more economical than the Tiger 900 GT, the 850 Sport promises to be a value-for-money option in the Triumph ADV lineup. While we wait to get our hands on it for a comprehensive review, here’s a detailed image gallery of the new baby Tiger:

Design-wise, the Tiger 850 Sport isn’t too different from the Tiger 900. The beak, exhaust, and bodywork resemble those of the Tiger 900. Unless you spot the 850 stickering and the new graphics, you might mistake it for the Tiger 900. That isn't a bad thing, considering Triumph has chosen to maintain the premium look and feel even in an entry-level Tiger. 

It gets full-LED lighting with LED DRLs and indicators. The headlamp assembly is similar to the Tiger 900’s.

The 850 Sport comes in two brand-new colour options: Graphite Diablo Red and Graphite Caspian Blue.

The Tiger 850 Sport gets a 5-inch TFT display which shows all the necessary information, along with two rider modes, traction control, and ABS. As for switchgear, the Tiger 850 misses out on switchcubes; instead, it gets a mode button, besides the basic switches.

It gets an adjustable windscreen too, which offers 50mm variation and can be adjusted by one hand while you’re on the go. Along with this, adjustable levers are also present.

The Tiger 850 Sport, like the Tiger 900, uses the BS6-compliant, 888cc triple-cylinder motor. However, it is detuned to make 85PS and 82Nm -- 10PS and 5Nm less than the 900’s output. This is mainly to help new riders who may feel intimidated by the 900’s performance.

The 850 Sport returns an approximate range of 380km, given its claimed 19kmpl mileage and the 20-litre fuel tank capacity.

As for the underpinnings, the Tiger 850 Sport gets Marzocchi 45mm USD fork and a preload-adjustable Marzocchi monoshock. The front offers 180mm of travel, whereas the monoshock provides 170mm travel, making it pretty capable for mild off-road stints.

To help drop the anchor, the bike employs top-notch Brembo Stylema callipers with twin 320mm discs up front and a single 250mm disc with a Brembo calliper at the back. A switchable dual-channel ABS is present, but the 850 misses out on cornering ABS.

Like the Tiger 900, it gets 19/17-inch tyres, but with Michelin Anakee rubber. These are road-biased dual-purpose tyres, and we think they’ll do a decent job when the traction drops. The 19-inch front wheel will also add to its off-road capabilities.

The bike weighs 192kg (dry) and gets an adjustable seat with its height varying from 810mm to 830mm. For reference, the Royal Enfield Himalayan gets a seat height of 800mm, and it is considered an accessible ADV.

Triumph is offering as many as 60 official accessories, including various types of panniers, heated grips, more comfortable seats, protection accessories, and more.