Tiger Explorer Tiger 900 Gt Low Speed Maneuvers

I don't have a Tiger but I'd have thought the the steering geometry would be a key factor in tight turns. I suppose the wide bars would be an advantage. Can you get a test ride on one to see how you think it handles at low speed?

 

Sorry I can't be more help. The closest I can get is to say that my Multistrada, as a similar bike, wasn't the most nimble machine out there. I suppose it depends on how agile you need to be for the gymkhana.

 

Low speed handling is very good in terms of balance - the C of G is quite a bit lower than you think from the stance of the bike. Throttle and clutch are outstanding for low speed use. Throttle is good as there's good torque low down but it's not Indian or Harley big V-twin levels - makes low speed control a doddle. It's quite a flickable bike even at low speed.

The one thing I wouldn't think was very special is the turning circle - in the real world it's probably 2 1/2 parking spaces - though admittedly British parking spaces are smaller than US ones usually. Missenden Flyer on YouTube usually does a turning circle test at his local railway station. I'm quite happy with it and it took no time for me to get the confidence to go straight to full lock but if turning cycle matters it's simple OK.

One thing - if you do get one don't get the Triumph crash bars - they look good and are OK on a very gentle drop but have a reputation of damaging the tank if it anything more enthusiastic. SW-Motech and others do some good looking ones.

 

I had a vstrom 650 before the Tiger 900 GT Pro, the Tiger is way easier to handle at low speeds and has a tighter turn circle
I can turn it inside a 4.5M diameter circle

 

Orioneq
Yes i think they handle well and are capable of most low speed stuff. Had a friend with one and he was a nutter did thins i wouldn't dream of. But the bike is only 50% the other is how competent the rider is. Welcome to the forum by the way.
Joe