Five Things You Gotta Know: 2025 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro

The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro became a quick favorite during our second trip to Northern Ontario, and not just because it was outfitted with heated seats (rider and passenger) and grips – but it surely helped. We all have a soft spot for a stout Triple and Triumph’s latest Rally Pro middleweight ADV is its most capable to date with Showa suspension, a willing chassis, a robust electronics package and creature comforts to boot. Let’s dive into what stood out while we piloted the Hinkley-bred machine through the Great North.

Triumph has had a long standing history with its lauded three-cylinder engines and, as the brand has done with its motorcycles as a whole these days, they just keep getting better. The Triple is well suited for double duty both on- and off-road thanks to Triumph’s T-Plane crank design putting power to the rear wheel tractably at the low end while offering enough steam up top to keep things exciting all the way to redline.

For the 2024 model year, Triumph boosted the power output of the Tiger’s 888cc mill to a claimed 106 horsepower at 9,500 rpm without sacrificing any low-end grunt. Revisions to the engine included new pistons, an increased compression ratio up to 13.0:1, a new cylinder head, new cams, longer intake trumpets, a new exhaust header assembly, and a new silencer. The Tiger now makes even more power, more smoothly and while getting a slight bump in fuel economy. Triumph has also managed to extend valve service intervals from 12,000 up to 18,000 miles which they claim will reduce service costs by 27%. If that’s not headed in the right direction, we don’t know what is.

Electronics abound

The folks in Hinckley don’t skimp on the electronic rider aids. Triumph has carefully tuned each of the Tiger’s six ride modes for power, throttle response, traction control, and ABS – all with the help of a 6-axis IMU, making these functions lean sensitive. With the Rally Pro, you can also disable TC and ABS if you prefer to be in total control. A Rider configurable mode is also included. In addition, Triumph has equipped its bidirectional quickshifter as standard as well as a TPMS sensor. Navigating all of these functions is done via backlit switchgears through the excellent seven-inch TFT display which also offers up Bluetooth connectivity for your phone.

Creature Comforts

Starting at the front, the Tiger 900 has an adjustable windshield to ensure the rider catches as much or as little wind as possible. Moving to the handlebar, it’s rubber mounted to quell unwanted vibes. Feel free to use the well-thought out switch gears to navigate through multiple levels of heated grips and rider seat. Of course, we can’t forget about the pillion who also receives a heated seat with adjustment made on the side. The rider seat is adjustable between two positions and the footpegs feature a rubber insert to damp the aforementioned vibes from harshing your ride.

A lithe dance partner

During our tour of the Algoma region in Ontario, the Tiger was the best suited to carve up a set of curves with ease. The Triumph’s thin waist and light handling make the machine feel even smaller and more manageable than expected. That, combined with a wide handlebar, excellent fully-adjustable Showa suspension, Brembo Stylema binders, and a ride mode for whatever your adventure throws at you make the Tiger 900 Rally Pro a very well-rounded package for any terrain.

A masterclass in refinement

From the throttle, to the clutch and quickshifter, the level of refinement Triumph has engineered into its entire model line in recent years is massively impressive. Fueling and throttle response is buttery smooth, making modulating the throttle on-road or off a rewarding experience. Clutch pull and shifting is precise while the quickshifters on Triumph’s Triples just keep getting better. The brakes also offer excellent stopping power and feedback at the lever. The entire experience of operating the Tiger 900 is sublime. Not to mention, fit and finish throughout is top notch.

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