For the 2011 model year, the Triumph New Tiger 800 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 462.1 lb (209.6 kg).
Triumph New Tiger 800 weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Triumph New Tiger 800?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Triumph New Tiger 800 is lighter than about 96.4% of 14 Triumph allround models with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Triumph New Tiger 800 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 462.1 lb (209.6 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 799 cc |
| Power | 94 hp |
| Torque | 58 lb-ft (78.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5 US gal (18.93 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 20.34 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.92 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.56 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.73 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Triumph New Tiger 800 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Triumph New Tiger 800 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 462.1 lb (209.6 kg).
Is the Triumph New Tiger 800 heavy compared with other Triumph allround models?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 4th weight percentile among 14 Triumph allround models, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Triumph New Tiger 800 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5 US gal (18.93 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.1 lb (14.1 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Triumph curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Triumph New Tiger 800 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 642.1 lb (291.2 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Triumph New Tiger 800 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 20.34 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 28th percentile within the compatible Triumph allround power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Triumph New Tiger 800 torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.56 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Triumph New Tiger 800 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.73 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Triumph New Tiger 800 above or below the typical Triumph allround weight?
The model sits about 65.7 lb (29.8 kg) lighter than the compatible median Triumph allround weight used on this page.
Will the Triumph New Tiger 800 feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Triumph Motorcycles website.