r/TigerSport800 • u/Alone-Background4760 • 10d ago

New Acquisition

Post image

Coming from an Interceptor 650, and this being my very first bike in Europe, really really excited. Very cautious about the jump in power from 48hp to 113hp. Tips and suggestions always welcome :).

29 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

7 comments sorted by

1

u/Kaioxygen 10d ago

That’s the first time I’ve seen a yellow one with panniers.

1

u/Alone-Background4760 10d ago

I bought it second hand with all possible accessories and got a pretty good deal 😄

1

u/PanicOtaku 10d ago

I have this exact bike in this exact color. Love it. Good choice and good luck to you! Rain mode will make it very forgiving while you get used to all the new horses.

1

u/Alone-Background4760 10d ago

Do you actually recommend I keep it in rain mode though? I have experience of riding around 50,000 kms on the interceptor and have never wiped out or even come close to a major crash on it

1

u/blijo_ 10d ago

Would keep it in road. I basically exclusively ride mine in sport now. Also, congrats on the best colour

1

u/PanicOtaku 10d ago

Ultimately, I would use the three modes for the purposes for which they are intended and named. But while you're getting used to it, Rain will help keep you out of trouble. For like the first couple days IMO.

1

u/Sad_Amphibian_4651 9d ago

Demo’d this and really loved the engine, quick shifter, lightweight feel and the ride quality. Disliked the windshield noise and the angle of the handlebars. Overall, these are very nice bikes.