New Sport Version of the Triumph Tiger 1050 for 2013

[ScottB]

That is freaking cool.  I'll have to try one of those out!

[redsled]

I use one of these on the Tuono, the spool version.

http://www.packjack.ca/

Almost $50 though!  

[maddjack]

This is the one I use , works great
http://www.motorcycleradar.com/quick_stand.htm

[Croak]

Almost $50 though!  

Like I said, it's cheap.

[Silverbird]

I want a tiger 1050 but not a first year model. Is there any word if the current model will be discontinued?

[Rincewind]

I want a tiger 1050 but not a first year model. Is there any word if the current model will be discontinued?

The first Tiger 1050 model year was 2007.  I don't think these minor changes (swingarm, rear subframe, slightly revised fairings) will have an impact on reliability.  

Regarding your question, the Triumph site shows a 2012 model year Tiger 1050 SE.  I would guess that next year's model gets these Sport upgrades and lives on with that guise for a few years - but that's just speculation.

On the original test photo - here is text from the guy who snapped it (c/o Triumph Torque):

Basically as it said in the article, I saw the bike pull up at the local drive thru, the bike had loads of wires and sensors all over it so I knew it was a test bike, but I didn't know what. He happened to park next to my car, so as we went back to it, I took a pic on my phone, and he came running out saying not to take pics, and if it got to the press he could lose his job! We got talking about bikes and triumphs in general while he was getting kitted up, and he said it was just a few new body panels and decals rather than a whole new bike! I didn't know at the time you could get paid for pics, I just emailed it to mcn incase they could use it. A couple of weeks later Andy downes phoned me and said they wanted to use the pic as it was the first known pic in the world of the bike and they would pay me £150 to use it!
If I'd known they pay that much I'd have made a point of sitting outside the factory with a camera when I used to live in hinckley! Lol
Not much of a story but I got my 5 mins of fame! Lol

[redsled]

My dealer gave me a look when I asked if this is the last year for the current model.  Which told me that it most likely is, but he isn't allowed to say for sure.  And this dealer *always* seems to have the Triumph rep in the store when I call, seeing as how the US HQ for Triumph is a short drive away from this dealer (45 minutes).

Reason why I think it's the last year for the current model is look at all of the accessories that are being thrown in with the bike (something like $1500 worth).  My guess is that's because all of these accessories won't fit the new model.  We've already seen the new sidecases that are like the Sprint GT, so you know those and the topcase won't fit the current model.

But I'd hardly call the first year model of the Sport new.  If it's like what we've seen so far, it's a mere massaging of the current one.  I'll probably sell the Speed Triple I just bought and buy another Tiger if it turns out like the spy shots.

[BlueRidgeKat]

The current Tiger 1050 has been around a while, its time for a few cosmetic and other minor changes much like we seen on the V-Strom 650 this year. I certainly dont see anything here that I would ditch my Tiger 1050 for.... its already a pretty good all arounder.

[Silverbird]

I can deal with that.  A more road worthy tiger would suite me better anyway.  I'd have to assume this is what they'll do with the Explorer available for those that like to play in the dirt.

Say I were to want a current model, anyone think there will be any available in December?

[Yankee Dog]

...........................my Tiger 1050 ................

BRKat.      How are the electrics on the 1050. Can it handle much in the way of extra lights and heated gear??

[redsled]

Mine did just fine.  And that was before I went from an HID low beam and LED aux lights.  Back in the first two years of ownership, I had a heated jacket liner, std headlight, and halogen aux lights.  I only changed out the low beam and aux lights for better lighting.

Change that low beam to an HID and you'll see a whole new world at night, pun intended.  

[Rincewind]

BRKat.      How are the electrics on the 1050. Can it handle much in the way of extra lights and heated gear??

I recall the output is about 480-watts on the T1050.  

[Carbonero]

From what I have read, the 1050 engine may indeed "Sportier" than the new 1200 engine.  The one article I recall, a Triumph design manager was saying that there will never be a Speed Triple 1200 because the new engine is slower revving and not sporty enough.

Agreed; the construction of the engine lends itself to lower revs and more torque, just like any other "big bore" engine.

Save that frenetic, high-revving insanity for the R6 engines and such.  

[Silverbird]

Clearly Triumph wanted this photo to be taken, why the hell else would there be the logo on the tank?

So is that the same gas tank?  Probably no increase in capacity right?

[Rincewind]

Clearly Triumph wanted this photo to be taken, why the hell else would there be the logo on the tank?

So is that the same gas tank?  Probably no increase in capacity right?

It looks like the same fuel tank to me.  

[Rincewind]

New pic of the upcoming Tiger Sport



Why isn't the T1050 listed on the US Triumph website anymore?  It shows up if you google it specifically, but it's not in the regular line-up.  I read a rumor on a Tiger board that the Tiger 1050 may not be imported??  Can anyone confirm that?

[GRN]

Not much of a Tiger fan. I like the Sprint, and hope they bring back an ST with the 800 mil, GT lights & pans, and Thruxton Green paint (w/ the stripe).

[Xanth]

The Tiger 1050 has been on my short list for a purchase by Spring. I've been watching the Triumph website to see if this update would come through. A couple of months ago a 2013 page showed up for the 1050. It stayed up a very short time, and it appeared to be a copy and paste of the 2012 model. It and the Sprint GT disappeared from their site at the same time. If you notice there is a page up for a 2013 Tiger 1050 on the U.K. site. I've read a similar rumor about it not being imported. I'd hoped to see something more definitive by now, but I'm pretty much losing hope on that.

[Rincewind]

The Tiger 1050 has been on my short list for a purchase by Spring. I've been watching the Triumph website to see if this update would come through. A couple of months ago a 2013 page showed up for the 1050. It stayed up a very short time, and it appeared to be a copy and paste of the 2012 model. It and the Sprint GT disappeared from their site at the same time. If you notice there is a page up for a 2013 Tiger 1050 on the U.K. site. I've read a similar rumor about it not being imported. I'd hoped to see something more definitive by now, but I'm pretty much losing hope on that.

There is a US page that shows a 2013 Tiger 1050 SE, but you have to google it to find it because it's not linked on their main page.  Here is the google link - http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/range/adventure/tiger-1050 .  However there IS reference to it in the text on their Adventure bike page, so it makes you wonder.  

A dealer would know better as to whether they can order them anymore.  My local dealers don't show any in stock.  It could turn out that the they are holding back on the info for the "new model" which they will announce at one of the next Euro shows.  It would be unusual for them to not import one of their models to the US.

[Xanth]

Yeah, that's the page that was up for a few days. It and the Sprint page were taken down at the same time. You can still do a search for the old Sprint page as well - http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/range/touring/sprint/2012/sprint-gt . The reference on the Adventure page could just be forgotten text. They've had a lot of stuff appear and disappear on their site the last few months.

My local dealer is just saying, "I don't know". I hope they are just holding back, but the thing that makes me wonder is the regular model they show for 2013 on the UK site. That would lead me to think that 2013 won't be getting the updated version, and the US won't be getting any version. I still hope it's just another website snafu.

Admittedly, while the 1050 is on my short list, I haven't even ridden one yet. I could always end up finding I don't like the bike.