UK media release (June 2004): Triumph Motorcycles has announced updates to its established all round road bike, the Tiger.
The new Tiger boasts revised geometry for quicker steering and increased agility, revised front and rear suspension for a more composed and controlled ride, cast wheels and tubeless tyres to give riders a wider choice of rubber and a new silver frame finish with subtly revised graphics.
"These changes have come about through talking to our customers. They improve the ride quality and, although relatively small in terms of appearance, together they make the bike look significantly lighter and more contemporary," said Ross Clifford, Product Manager for Triumph Motorcycles. "These modifications, plus the already acclaimed engine platform, all now combine to make the new Tiger a great all-round motorcycle."
Although styled like an enduro, the Tiger is a road bike. It’s a versatile machine built for touring, commuting – where the tall riding position is an advantage – or simply blasting around for fun. The fuel-injected 3-cylinder engine delivers plenty of usable power, with the torque providing instant drive in almost any situation.
The new chassis gives a plush ride, with the long-travel suspension soaking up any back road bumps, while the nose fairing and handguards protect the rider from the elements.
Dual disc front brakes provide effective stopping power while the new, stiffer, front suspension adds extra composure.
The new 2004 Tiger is available in Aluminium Silver, British Racing Green or Lucifer Orange. A full range of Triumph accessories, together with an extensive choice of male and female riding wear and casual clothing, completes the look making the new Tiger a versatile package.
As well as being a practical and useful motorcycle, even the briefest spin on a Tiger will make you grin from ear to ear. It’s that sort of bike.

Technical changes for 2004:
- Revised front suspension – new single rate springs with revised rebound damping
- Revised rear suspension – increased spring rate, compression and rebound damping
- Revised steering geometry (rake: 25.8 degrees (was 28 degrees) and trail 87.9mm (was 92mm), achieved through shorter fork legs and swingarm
- Wheelbase reduced from 1550mm to 1537mm
- Spoked wheels and tubed tyres changed to cast wheels with tubeless tyres
- Revised gear and rear brake pedals with weight relief slots
Cosmetic changes:
- New silver frame finish
- Subtly revised graphics – "eyebrows" removed from fairing above lights, Tiger stripes and logo changed to a dot-fade from solid graphic

Triumph accessories available:
- Silencer (for off road use only)
- Alarm / Immobiliser
- Tank Bag
- Colour Co-ordinated Panniers
- Colour Co-ordinated Top Box
- Top Box Back Rest
- Pannier Inner Bags
- Colour Co-ordinated Sports Screen
- Higher Screen
- Touring Gel Seat – Rider
- Touring Gel Seat – Pillion
- Centre Stand
- Heated Grips

Triumph Tiger Specification:
ENGINE
Type Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Capacity 955cc
Bore/Stroke 79 x 65mm
Compression Ratio 11.65:1
Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Ignition Digital – inductive type – via electronic engine management system
TRANSMISSION
Primary Drive Gear
Final Drive X ring chain
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox 6-speed
CYCLE PARTS
Frame Tubular steel perimeter
Swingarm Twin-sided, aluminium alloy with eccentric chain adjuster
Wheels Front 36-spoke, 19 x 2.5in
Rear 40-spoke, 17 x 4.25in
Tyres Front 110/80 H 19
Rear 150/70 H 17
Suspension Front 43mm forks with triple rate springs
Rear Monoshock with remotely adjustable preload and rebound damping
Brakes Front Twin 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Single 285mm disc, 2 piston caliper
DIMENSIONS
Length 2250mm (88.6in)
Width (Handlebars) 860mm (33.8in)
Height 1370mm (53.9in)
Seat Height 840-860mm (33.1-33.8in)
Wheelbase 1515mm (59.6in)
Rake/Trail 25.8†/87.9mm
Weight (Dry) 215kg (474lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity 24 litres (6.3 gal US)
PERFORMANCE
(MEASURED AT CRANKSHAFT TO DIN 70020)
Maximum Power 105PS (104bhp) at 9,500 rpm
Maximum Torque 92Nm (67ft.lbf) at 4,400 rpm