Engineered by Triumph for the allround motorcycle segment, the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 relies on a 799 cc (48.8 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line three, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 94 HP (68.6 kW) at 9,300 rpm while maximum torque reaches 79 Nm (58.3 lb-ft) at 7,850 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 117.6 HP per liter and a 1,450 rpm working window between peak torque (7,850 rpm) and peak power (9,300 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Tiger 800 measures 210 kg (463 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.45 HP/kg (2.23 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 843 mm (33.2 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,567 mm (61.7 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.74 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 331 km (206 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2011 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
117.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.45 HP/kg (2.23 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,850–9,300 rpm
Theoretical Range
~331 km (206 mi)
Engine
Displacement799.0 ccm (48.75 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line three, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line three, four-stroke
Power94.0 HP (68.6 kW)) @ 9300 RPM
Torque79.0 Nm (8.1 kgf-m or 58.3 ft.lbs) @ 7850 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke74.0 x 61.9 mm (2.9 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital-inductive type via engine management system
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet. multi-plate
DrivelineX ring chain. Primary drive: Gear.
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.74 litres/100 km (17.4 km/l or 40.98 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases133.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustStainless steel 3 into 1, high level stainless steel silencer
Seat Height843 mm (33.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1349 mm (53.1 inches)
Overall Length2212 mm (87.1 inches)
Overall Width864 mm (34.0 inches)
Fuel Capacity19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons)
Oil Capacity3.70 litres (3.91 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsYellow, white, black
InstrumentsLCD multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, analogue tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator, TPMS ready, switchable ABS and clock
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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