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2021 Triumph Tiger 850 Sport: Fewer features, still fun

Triumph's entry-level adventure bike shaves some tech and some power off of its bigger brother, but is it still worth buying?

Kyle Hyatt
Kyle Hyatt (he/him/his) hails originally from the Pacific Northwest, but has long called Los Angeles home. He's had a lifelong obsession with cars and motorcycles (both old and new).
Kyle Hyatt
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Triumph's Tiger has always been a great road-focused adventure bike.

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Now, though, Triumph is hoping to make it more accessible to more riders with the 850 Sport.

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It's doing this by taking some of the more expensive tech and a bit of power out of the Tiger 900.

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The 850 Sport still gets a great three-cylinder engine and a competent chassis.

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It even gets a fancy TFT dash.

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It lacks the sophisticated ABS and traction control of its bigger brother though.

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It also lacks programmable ride modes.

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The result is a slightly less compelling package, even at its slightly reduced price.

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It would still make a great first bike for a larger rider.

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And it's likely to be an excellent companion for longer road trips.

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Keep scrolling for more photos of the 2021 Triumph Tiger 850 Sport and click on the link below for our review.

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