Day: January 14, 2013

For 2013, Triumph’s venerable Tiger 1050 gets a new name and becomes a more focused street machine. Splitting the difference between its stable mates the 800cc Tiger 800 and 1200cc Tiger Explorer, the new Tiger Sport’s 1050cc triple gets a substantial power boost for 2013, up to a claimed 123 hp and 77 lb. ft of torque. This newfound grunt comes courtesy of new exhaust and a revised intake system. In addition, new fuel injection calibration increases fuel economy by seven percent. Other changes for 2013 include a new (and very handsome) single-sided swingarm, new headlights, improved ergonomics, revised spring rates and damping, tweaks to the steering geometry, and Triumph’s latest ABS system. The new Tiger will be available in either Crystal White or Diablo Red, though U.S. availability and pricing have yet to be announced.

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