Tiger 800 Deal in Germany...

So this is new territory...

First post in the Tiger subcategory.

Here in Germany, they offer a set of epedition-hardcases, worth about 1000€ with the purchase of any new Tiger.

Got me thinking. I have a Yamaha XJR1300 next to my Bonnie and I was wondering, should I trade it in?
In my case we are talking Tiger 800 XRx.

I just opened this thread just for a general brainstorming.

Any input welcome

Oh and something else: any experience anyone with the higher windscreen? Worth its money?

THX

 

Very profound, thanks! I am almost convinced

 

Yeah, I read your post earlier. And I know it is a great bike...
Hoooowwwwllll !!!!

 

This is actually one of the downdrafts: the XJR does not hold its value for an excellent bike like this. No ABS, no TCS and all those other ritzy abbreviations...
I put in about 1500€ of extras (panniers and Rizoma stuff and I have the vague feeling, I would be burning
money...)

But still. The Tiger is very tempting

 

Exactly my thinking

Well not so long ago, I owned the previous 800XC, but even with the lower Touratech seat, it was too high for me. I am 1,80m. This came as a surprise.
So it definitely would be the XR on my next try.
You are right about the screen: I almost felt better on my naked bike, than riding with the 'old' high screen.
It felt like someone was drumming on my helmet. I guess, this time I'd save the 200€ for the extra screen.
Well, if they throw in the side boxes, all I would add is heated grips. I really love them on my Bonnie.

And I agree with you: It is hard to find any fault with this bike. I think the 2017 generation is even more refined. I love the instrumentation!

 

Was that you Jez?
Could somebody please pinch me!!??
Are you OK?

 

I did just google that. WARNING! You seem to be back to normal (crazy)

 

Yes, the low version should be part of the deal but I would be fine with the standard XR(x). It has the same height, as my Yamaha (81cm).
The XC is 84cm and XC LOW 81cm.
To my surprise, the 'old' XC was my problem: I could reach the ground but not plant my feet flat down.
With a fully loaded bike this felt unsafe to me. Especially when maneuvering backwards on a rainy day.

But I will not go offroad except for the occasional gravel-track, so the XRx is just fine.
This saves another 1500€ for the XCx is more expensive as well.

I did some checking on the market. My Yamaha would get me max 8000,-€. It is a 2015 model with 7500 Km on.

So with all charges and registration and stuff I am looking at another 4.500,-€ to invest.
... ...
Quite a chunk.
The deal ends in June, so there is still some time and I can relax, do a testride and then follow my own advice and not switch my brain off entirely

After a night's sleep, I now know, it will be a tough decision since they are both great bikes.
With the 4cyl aircooled 98hp engine, I own one of the last real big blocks and it runs smooth as silk, going in 5th from 1200 rpm to 7000 like pulled on a rubber belt. Even the T120 needs more gear shifts.

Well I keep you posted!

And thanks for sharing your thoughts with me!

 

Jez, it is the 'road'-version (XR) with lowered seat AND suspension; so it goes down to 76cm seat height!
But you can also buy the XC as a low version, going down to 81cm which is standard XR height.
Quite confusing. The XC has the spoke-wheels so that is easy to discern on pictures.

 

Woofff!

If it comes to animal-knowledge, ask DD. He thinks he got it figured out, what stock I am from

You probably have longer legs than me and a shorter torso to make up for the difference in total height...!?