Being an accomplished rider at 5’6” but now in my mid 60s, I fell in lust with the GT Low as soon as learning of its availability. At my age, I appreciate not having to worry about planting a foot at normal traffic stops. For years I became use to sliding my backside to one side to achieve a foot down. It is a pleasant experience making the machine height fit a rider physique verses the rider having to perform odd techniques to safely stop. Off road on the GTL is fine as long as you stick to manageable terrain. Mountain goat trails are for the younger, stronger riders. I love watching their skills but know I am one of the small percentage of 65+ two wheel junkies.
Road should allways have priority over talking on a bike, well done there over roadworks. I see too many vloggers ignoring the traffic putting themselves and others in danger for the sake of a perfect shot. It's ok to concentrate on the road, explain yourself and carry on with whatever you have to say. We're here to see the bike perform, not necesarily a perfect description whilst riding. Really nice video, well done.
Great review Dan. Another disabled rider with a 27” inseam here 😂. I have a Triumph Thruxton R which I had to have lowered to feel comfortable on and more recently a Street Triple RS which I teeter about on. However, I was loaned a 900GT Low for a long weekend and absolutely loved it the minute I pulled away from the dealers. Even I can very nearly flat foot it. Such a comfortable and easy bike to ride with plenty of get up and go. Just the wacky rev display lets it down. And after the wonderful sound track of the Thruxton and Street RS a better sounding end can would be nice. Having to hand the 900 back and ride home on my RS on a cold and windy late afternoon was actually horrible and I regretted not having bought one instead of the RS . I’m sure I would ride more and for longer if I get one.
honestly i love the tracer 9gt ....but it is very high for me..81-83 mm...and i am 1.70cm...i cant flat foot so i dont feel confident on it. but now i discovered this tiger gt low which is 5 cm lower! ...94hp and a 3 cylinder engine sames as tracer. wow , thank you a lot, i think i found my forever bike.
I tried one of these out last Christmas and knew within about 5 minutes I would buy it. Slow speed stability and maneuverability was impressive. The speed is there when you need it. The cruise control is very nice. I have about 500miles on it, and bought some panniers for it and will bring Touring my home state of Texas...
Well done Triumph, I can't understand why manufacturers like KTM have such rediculous seat heights as it must limit their sales quite a bit, especially on the larger bikes. BMW have however been doing this for years, but offering a seat height reduction option (which uses the same formula of thinner seat and shorter suspension springs) across the range rather than producing a seperate model so shorties like me are not just limited to just a few models which might not have all the options you want. I'm the same height as you and am now on my 3rd GS, 2 1200s and now the 1250, all have had seat height reduction. They hold their value well too because the low options are always in demand. But don't tell anyone 😂
Great review Dan. I bought a 900GT low last September, absolutely fantastic bike. I agree with you on the torque range, it seems to be from low down and then across the rev range. I went for the GT low and then added the heated comfort seat and the shift assist. I'm a short arse at 5'6" and I can almost flat foot it with the heated seat, (which is very comfortable) I test rode the GT Pro and was on tippy toes. Buy one mate, you will never regret it. Did you mention the cruise control? It's really easy to set and adjustable in 1mph increments up or down, (GT doesn't have back-lite switchgear). The fit and finish is top notch as we've come to expect from Triumph.
@@RedlineRossi I think the heated seat was £270 and the shift assistant was £280. Might be a little bit out because these might be the figures I told the wife 🙈 but they're pretty close
A bike is also judged by its ability in slow moving traffic as well as low down grunt and acceleration. Not many folk want to ride at max speed. Great video Dan. It’s a bike I’m serious about moving up to from my amazing Tiger 660 sport..
Finally I found you - a review of the Tiger 900 Low - getting to a shop to just sit on these bikes is a bit difficult right now in Canada - first they don’t have many (stock), second the pandemic has put plenty of restrictions on showroom visits (+ winters kills test rides in Canada). Again inseam measurements is the key for many vertically challenge riders (taller review riders definitely don’t get it). But thanks for all your information!
Cheers Dan nice review, subscribed and love the fact you test a variety of bikes and you’re honest, some reviewers are scared to say bad things incase they don’t get another ride. 👍🏴
Great review, i would also say that at 5 feet 7ish then the gt pro with the low seat fitted in lowest setting allows both feet flat as well, that's what i have found with my pro, but as Dan says, the low seat is a little on the hard side.
I'm 6'0" with a 30" inseam. I was set to buy the 850 Sport, but felt uncomfortable with the height. I'm coming from a low seat cruiser. Last minute I switched to the 900 GT Low.
you got the extra torso option! haha. i have same inseam. sat on this bike at the dealership and loved it! already got a trident 660. they're not getting more of my money!! lol Hope you're loving the Tiger!
Sorry to hear you had been ill, but glad you’re doing better now 👍. As a “Yank” I always get a chuckle out of the mixed units of measure when it comes to gas, a tank volume in liters but mileage in miles to the gallon 😆. Great review ! Looking forward to many more 😃👍.
I had the low 1200 XCX , makes a big difference to your confidence when riding. I did have the 1200 XCA and it was vert tall and much more difficult to feel comfortable on.
I used to had two Tigers and lowered the with lowering kits, now have a R 1200 RS but very interesting with GT low for all purpose long ways. I m 28 inseam :)
Oh I'm sure it does, the Rally Pro was just a bit too tall for me. I'm not into pushing as hard as Schaaf does on the road. That was me in my twenties, I like a chill life these days!
@@Englishbikerdan The safer, less frequently visiting the hospital life. That's the smart way to ride. You'll get to enjoy the rides and life longer too.👍
I have sat on, but not ridden, a GT Pro, and with the seat in the lowest setting, I felt pretty comfortable. This coming from a man with a 28” inseam. My local Triumph dealer just got a GT Low in, and I want to try it out, just for comparison. The sitting position on the Pro was very comfortable for me. I’m wondering if I wouldn’t be slightly cramped on the Low version. Anyway, thanks for your insights.
@@EngJarvo I actually got to test ride the GT Low version. I must say, I did feel a little cramped on that bike. My knees were bunched up more than I wanted them to be. I think for me, I would go with the GT Pro with the seat in the lowest position.
Hi Dan, great review and I agree with everything you say. I recently bought a Triumph Tiger 900 GT pro and love everything about it, almost. My only gripes are minor: not easy to find overall distance in the menu, turning the key to the lock position is fiddly, it is still slightly top heavy at a standstill. Last week I had the opportunity test ride the 2021 BMW GS 1250 in Paris where I live and do most of my riding. After the hour-long test, I discussed my impressions with the dealer: IMO the Triumph sounds better, is sportier, has better suspension, a way better gearbox and better mirrors and is 50kg lighter. I am 5"8. I was expecting the GS to be much to cumbersome for me BUT...strangely, upon reflection, the GS was easier to lift from it's side stand, I had both feet on the ground and it seemed lighter, it felt effortless and relaxing to ride at all speeds and was really stable and easy to monoeuvre through dense traffic and, although it felt slower, was in fact faster. It just felt more sure-footed in all situations. So, although I love this GT and would recommend it to all riders wanting a fun triple experience, I personally am trading for the GS😊
@@Englishbikerdan Hi Dan, I did indeed. Bought and sold the GS😂I did love it but the Paris speed limit keeps going down and is now 18mph! I still do most of my rinding in this area so I bought an Aprillia Tuono that I traded in again for a Fantic 500 Scambler!! Insane, I know. But I think that I have found perfection for my daily commute and weekend use. In an ideal world, I'd have kept them all in my garage! If ever you have time to test the Fantic just for fun, it is a real blast at legal speeds and weighs just 150KG fully fuelled. Take care, Tony
Hello Dan. I’m taller than you, but a shorter inside leg - 29”. No problems on my Street Triple reaching the ground. I did a test ride on the regular GT Pro and had no problems with it - so will be no problem for you with a longer leg than me. Loved the Rally Pro, but it was just too much of a stretch. Getting a Tenere 700, normally too tall, but should work with the lower seat and lowered links - drops the height by around 40mm. It’s the inside seam/leg that’s critical rather than the person’s height, so thanks for providing that detail. Good review. Cheers.
I always wanted to see the low version but with the stock seats what it looks like just cause i need that extra inch and half to be both feet planted !! I rather lower the bike than the lower seat i knew isn't comfortable 👋👏
I word of caution - I loaded my bike up with accessories like a connectivity module, center stand, shift assist, and an Arrow Can - and I am almost at the price of the GT PRO. Eating a la carte is expensive.
The GT/GT Low doesn't come with the quickshifter as standard. This press bike didn't have it on either. It's an optional extra for £350. If you want it standard you'll have to get the GT Pro model.
I really want one. I’m so darn short 😂. It comes down to 💵. Trying to save up for a substantial down payment right now. I could ride it nearly year round except for the occasional snowfall here, it rarely gets below freezing.
@@Englishbikerdan no its definitely not the ground clearance. We have Harley-Davidsons, Ferrari, Lambo, Porsche selling their bikes/cars. Who knows what's the rationale.
Love the review. I’m thinking of getting one of these in the 2021 model. I already have a 2022 street triple r low. You think This would be a better touring bike?
One not so forthcoming fact to consider when buying the low version is the total load carrying capacity, I don't know if has changed on the new bike but my 2017 model has a maximum weight of 140kg. Being a solo rider with luggage is fine but 2 up touring could be an issue.
Thank you! Yamaha ride vids are doubtful until lockdown ends as dealers aren't doing demo rides. I've reached out to Yamaha UK to see if they would put me on their press fleet but sadly they don't seem to see the value in RU-vid reviews. Hey ho!
@@Englishbikerdan Hi Dan, thanks for reply. I think Yamaha may be shooting themselves in the foot by not allowing you a ride. Yamaha have very strong competition this year from the Trident. I thought you trip to Tenerife to ride the Trident was excellent very envious. Keep up the good job you do.
I'm actually taller than you but I have really short legs. I can ride the normal GT on the lowest seat height but I'd rather go for the low and put the comfort seat in the highest position on. Really difficult to get on and off the normal one with the rear seat being very tall and wide.
I am exactly 1.70 tall but I am not very encouraged by the low configuration due to the shock absorber cutout since I weigh 120 kg. Could I get a comfortable height if I bought the standard version with the lower seat?
I'm looking to buy a used GT Low, does anyone know if you can fit a quick shifter and the connectivity pack as accessories or do they need to be ordered with the bike new ?
Has anyone tried the Gt low off road? Love everything about the bike but no one's really done an off road review and I have head people comment that with the low ride height it pegs a lot more
Lol when youre shorty, you called the foot pegs as side steps 😁 completely doable if the gs is your weekend adventure bike, but when you combine filtering traffic into city centre during weekdays and adventure weekends, this is when the GT low would probably come in handy.
5'3" female here! Looking at this bike this weekend as a replacement for my 2020 Ninja 650 KRT. I hate how vibrational/buzzy my 650 is, how is the triple engine in these? I have my hands (and feet!) go numb after a 40 minute ride right now D:
@@elena-cezaramanoliu6770 I couldn't flat foot but I could tip toe on both feet and get one foot flat if I scooted to the side. Make sure the seat is in the lowest position if you try it.
