Triumph·Trail·885–888cc·A2 · 47ch

Tiger 900

↘ Evolution history · 1993 → present
13
Years of production
4
Generations
888
current cc
108
Horsepower
15
Vintages

Triumph's best-selling adventure bike — 888cc T-plane triple, 108hp, exemplary versatility.

↓ Changes year by year
Déclinaison A2·2025 — present· 47ch
A2 VARIANT (47HP) — GT PRO

Official Tiger 900 GT Pro A2 version: restricted to 47hp (35kW) via official Triumph kit. Full GT Pro technology preserved (7" TFT, bi-directional quickshifter, cornering ABS, Bluetooth). Removable at dealership when A licence obtained.

2026
AAesthetics
Available as Alpine Edition A2
Minor
2025
SSafety
Official A2 kit — restricted to 47hp (35kW)
Reversible restriction through authorised Triumph network. From €15,895. Launched April 2025, in dealerships July 2025
Major
Gen 3 · 2024 — present
2024 GENERATION — 108HP EURO 5+

Major engine upgrade: new head, high-compression pistons (13:1) and cams for 108hp (+13%). Range simplified to GT, GT Pro and Rally Pro. Euro 5+, 9% more efficient. Alpine and Desert editions in 2026 with standard Akrapovič.

2026
AAesthetics
Alpine Edition (GT Pro base — Snowdonia White/Sapphire Black) and Desert Edition (Rally Pro base — Urban Gray/Baja Orange) with standard Akrapovič on both
Medium
EElectronics
Alpine Edition: 5 riding modes. Desert Edition: 6 modes including Off-Road Pro
Minor
2025
SSafety
Launch of Tiger 900 GT Pro A2 — official version restricted to 47hp (35kW) for A2 licence
Official Triumph restrictor kit (ref A9638279). Removable at dealership on A licence. In dealerships from July 2025, from €15,895
Medium
AAesthetics
New high-contrast colours across the range
Minor
2024
MEngine
Revised 888cc triple — 108hp at 9,500rpm (+13%), 90Nm at 6,850rpm. New cylinder head, 13:1 pistons and cams
Enlarged inlet ports, redesigned inlet and exhaust cams. 108g CO2/km (-9%). 60.4 mpg claimed. Euro 5+
Major
CFrame
Seat height adjustable ±10mm. GT/GT Pro: 820–840mm. Rally Pro: 860–880mm
Medium
EElectronics
Range reduced to 3 models (GT, GT Pro, Rally Pro). Cruise control and Google GPS standard on GT Pro. Bi-directional quickshifter on GT Pro and Rally Pro
Medium
Buyer radar
2024

Best Tiger 900 to date — 108hp, Euro 5+, very efficient. Recommended buy new or as 2024 used.

TOP BUY
2026

Alpine and Desert editions: standard Akrapovič, unbeatable equipment-to-price ratio for a premium adventure bike.

TOP BUY
Gen 2 · 2020 — 2023
2020 GENERATION — T-PLANE TRIPLE 95HP

Complete redesign replacing Tiger 800: 888cc T-plane triple, 5kg lighter, 7" TFT, IMU with cornering ABS. Six variants from base to Rally Pro. MCN Machine of the Year, over 45,000 units sold.

2023
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over. Last year of the 6-model lineup
Minor
2022
AAesthetics
Aragon Edition available on GT Pro and Rally Pro — exclusive racing colours
Minor
2021
AAesthetics
New colours — no notable mechanical changes
Minor
2020
MEngine
888cc T-plane triple — 95hp at 8,750rpm, 87Nm at 7,250rpm (+10% torque vs Tiger 800)
New crankshaft, pistons and cams. 1-3-2 firing order for character. 6-speed gearbox. 78mm×61.9mm bore/stroke
Major
CFrame
Chassis up to 5kg lighter than Tiger 800. Dry weight 192–198kg by variant. Brembo Stylema brakes. 20L tank
Major
EElectronics
7" TFT on GT and Pro. 6-axis IMU → cornering ABS + cornering TC on GT/Rally. My Triumph Bluetooth on Pro. Bi-directional quickshifter on GT Pro and Rally Pro
Major
SSafety
Multi-mode ABS standard on entire range. Assist/slipper clutch standard
Major
Buyer radar
2021

Excellent used market entry — confirmed reliability, standard cornering ABS and TFT. Prefer GT Pro or Rally Pro for bi-directional quickshifter.

GOOD PICK
2022

Mature model year, positive field reports. Excellent quality-to-fun ratio. Aragon Edition for exclusive colours.

TOP BUY
Gen 1 · 1993 — 1998
T400 GENERATION — 885CC CARBURETTED

The original Tiger 900, nicknamed 'Steamer', pioneer of the Triumph triple dual-sport. 885cc carburetted, 82hp. Robust but with early reliability issues to check on the used market.

1998
AAesthetics
Last year — end of T400 production
Minor
1997
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
1996
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
1995
AAesthetics
Swingarm painted black
Minor
1994
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
1993
MEngine
Launch — carburetted 885cc triple, 82hp/61kW at 8,000rpm
Air/oil-cooled triple engine, 5-speed gearbox, 209kg dry weight, 850mm seat
Major
CFrame
Steel double-cradle frame — dominant riding position, clear view in traffic
Major
Buyer radar
1996

Historical curiosity — watch for faulty alternator and fork seals (especially 1994-95). Verify full maintenance history.

CAUTION