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Hey guys, I've got a chance to pick up a 01' Triumph Tiger 955i with 1100 miles on it... that's right... 1100 miles. It's dirt-cheap too.
The bike has an alarm, Triumph hard-bags, Metzlers (90% tread left on them), and a Givi tail bag (helmet trunk).
It looks like it was stashed outside for a few years, some minimal rusty bits, tarnish, some scratches... but it runs like a champ.
From what I've researched:
104hp Triple, 67ftlbs torque.
6 speed, chain drive.
Floaty above 80mph.
Good seat, windscreen, and amazing exhaust sound (i can vouch).
I've gotten over my obsession of the VFR800 and have moved on to looking at this puppy as my next step up.
I need something that's more comfortable on my 40 mile commute than my GS500 and something that I can still be a bit of a hooligan on without killing the bike... I've ridden my dad's KLR650 to the edge of it's ability on the street and really love the high ride-height, light front end, upright seating position, and gradual power-delivery.
I'm sure this Triumph just bumps up the best features of the KLR, but delivers more bang from the motor, not to mention 6 gears that will make the highway more of an enjoyable experience. Throw in the 80/20 tires (rather than the 50/50 on the KLR), big passenger seat/back-rest w/Givi trunk, and oh.. I don't know... 1100 miles?!?! I think I need to buy this.
Any thoughts? Anyone actually ride one? Looking for kind of a positive/negative review here.
Thanks in advance!