Friday, May 1, 2015

Triumph Adds XRt and XCa Models To Tiger 800 Range


Triumph has pulled the covers off of a pair of new models to add to its existing Tiger 800 range. The models, called the 800 XRt and the 800 XCa, are being touted as range-toppers of the entire 800 line, bring with them an array of new touring amenities and optional accessories to emphasis their long-distance capabilities.

One of the biggest additions to the XRt and XCa models is the larger capacity 650W alternator that will now come as a standard equipment on both bikes. The inclusion of the more powerful alternator allows the two bikes to have enough power to make good use of its new heated rider and pillions seats, LED foglights, satellite navigation, and yes, even heated clothing. The two off-road bikes also received a GPS mounting kit, a CNC-machined brake reservoir, and an aluminum radiator guard.

If Triumph wanted to cover all touring aspects of its Tiger 800 line, the XRt and the XCa addresses a lot of the things missing from the rest of the lineup. That said, the optional luggage system, which can be easily fitted on the aluminum pannier rails, would’ve been much better if it wasn’t optional on both bikes to begin with.

But for what Triumph included in the two bikes, the optional luggage system really isn’t that big of a deal.

Continue reading to read more about the new Triumph Tiger 800 XRt and XCa models.

Triumph Adds XRt and XCa Models To Tiger 800 Range originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 30 April 2015 15:00 EST.

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