By Javed Ali Khan
Triumph has introduced the all-new Tiger Sport 660, powered by Triumph’s renowned inline 3-cylinder engine which makes 81PS peak power @ 10,250 rpm & 64Nm peak torque @ 6,250 rpm. With a tank capacity of 17 litre and fuel consumption of 4.5ltr/100km, the new tiger is indeed an interesting product which makes it attractive on paper.
With an introductory price of Rs.8.95 lakh, the motorcycle which Triumph says is designed to deliver the perfect daily ride to commuting, city ride or just enjoying a weekend escape, sounds a bit on a higher side. But again, many of the products in the 600 engine capacity are twin-cylinder engine motorcycles.
Some of the Key features of Tiger Sport 660 are:
- 81PS peak power @ 10,250rpm and 64Nm peak torque @ 6,250rpm,
plus 90% of peak torque available across most of the rev range. - Slip and assist clutch.
- 835mm seat height.
- Showa 41mm upside down cartridge forks.
- Nissin brakes with twin 310mm front discs and versatile Michelin Road 5 tyres.
- Height-adjustable screen enables single-handed adjustment.
- Category-leading riding modes – Road and Rain.
- 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months service interval.
- Two-year unlimited milage warranty, with the option to extend for one or two years.
- 40+ dedicated Tiger Sport 660 accessories.
- Two-year unlimited mileage warranty on all genuine accessories.
Triumph Motorcycles India Business Head, Mr. Shoeb Farooq said, “We are delighted to add the all-new Tiger Sport 660 to our already strong portfolio in India. Tiger sport 660 will strengthen our position in the premium adventure motorcycle category and will provide a new entry point to the Tiger range. The Tiger Sport 660 will be the most powerful motorcycle in its category and the only triple cylinder offering the perfect mix in power, handling, technology and long-distance riding comfort making it the perfect motorcycle for the young urban tourer.
The price of Tiger 660 starts at Rs.8.95 lakh for LUCERNE BLUE / SAPPHIRE BLACK & GRAPHITE / SAPPHIRE BLACK colour option and Rs. 9.08 lakh for KOROSI RED /GRAPHITE colour option.
We are eager to ride this new breed of the tiger from Triumph Motorcycles India and share with you how it feels in the real world.
Till then #BeSafe, #RideSafe and #DriveSafe