Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro Short Person Review. England, UK 

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Your title says GT pro review but in your review you state that you have the GT which does not have all the bells and whistle‘s. I have a GT pro and I am very happy with the bike. I am 5 foot three. My previous bike was a tiger XRX low. I really liked the 800 but I went with the low so I can touch the ground comfortably. The drawback for me was going through the twisties at a good pace in tight corners I would scrape. I have no problem with the new standard height GT pro. I do have to be conscious when coming to a stop. As a short rider we do not have a lot of options for a comfortable touring style motorcycle. This one fits the bill. Quick shifter works amazing, the windshield deflects the wind perfectly for my height. Enjoy the ride👍🏍

Excellent review. Good to see a review which is useful for us shorter riders.

finally someone my height and weight , look forward to your reviews

I’m 5’6” so have subscribed to your channel, it’s good to see someone taking this into account. All the reviews seem to focus on motorcycles for giants!

This was extremely helpful and I appreciate you putting this online

Hi ! I just found this channel (yesterday & subscribed) - perfect reviews for me (I'm just as "tall" as you). Good job. Thank you.

Thank you for honest review, nice to hear very practical comments for every day biking encounters, glad you also find seat height of major concern, it seems some manufactures only cater for six foot+ tall people, excluding me and many other from purchasing their products.

Thanks for your work, I've watch a dozen or so videos, some in regards to shorter riders but only your video answered the questions I had about the tiger

Thank you for the great review! I subscribed, rang the bell and liked this video. I will def check out a lot more of your videos.

Informative video, for a rider like me who is 5'8". Thanks for the insightful review.

I’m so glad I came across your channel, it’s a huge help for us who are shorter in stature! I’m just a touch under 5’7” with a 29” leg but weigh 100kg which is a bonus for manhandling the bike about! I’m looking to test one of these as I’ve just had a test ride on a bmw f 900 xr which I really enjoyed but I’m not sure it would have the power for two up riding so this almost certainly wouldn’t either. Possibly a lightly used r 1200 gs with the low chassis could be the answer. Looking forward to watching all your videos and keep up the great work!

Nice review! Great to see that you have more than a thousand subscribers. When i subscribe to u b4 u only got less than a hundred. Awesome job! Keep it up!

Great review and so, useful for short riders as me thanks from Spain.

Great review, keep it up. Have added you to my subscribed list, with amongst others Mr TMF.

I am a around the same build has your self so your reviews are of great intrest to me. Normaly i have too get a lowering kit for any bike i own which sometimes has a downside so a big thumbs from me .

I just subscribed. I am also 5' 6" with a 30" inseam. This was the exact video I was looking for in figuring out if I should get a Tiger 900 or not. Thank you!

Thanks fellow short rider. I am going with the 900 GT for my next ride!!!

The turn signals are self cancelling if activated in the menu. Then depends on lean angle and/or speed.

Enjoyed your test ride mate 👍

What a great review, someone finally giving an honest review. I really wanted one as they are meant to be so good but not so sure now. But will test ride on at some point.

I'm about the same height, and I struggled to get my toes down on the V-strom 650 with the standard seat. The weight also surprised me - despite the 216kg published kerb weight, I had to heave the Suzuki off the sidestand to get it upright. So when I went to test ride the Tiger 900 GT a few weeks ago, I had my doubts and reckoned I'd probably have to cough up extra for the Low Ride Height version with the lowered suspension & seat. Shockingly the standard bike with the standard seat set in the low position allowed both my toes to reach the ground easily. And the bike was surprisingly light, popping off the sidestand to get upright with minimal effort. Within minutes I was riding it confidently around the block. Being able to reach the ground with both feet is important to me as I need to ride 2-up fully loaded with luggage in tight, start-stop Asian traffic. So... I was sold right there and then.

I was able to flat foot the old 800 XRT. I'm 5'9-5'10, but the same inseam. But it was nice to see how the seat height difference between the trim levels look like. Now it's just a matter of deciding what manner of riding I'll be doing. Majority road or ability to do some off road. riding

I agree with you on power with what I see on the speedometer. I would say my Trophy would leave it in the rear mirrors without effort.

I am short too, a tip that will help to get a big bike off the sidestand, slide a wedge under the stand to get it more upright, sit on the bike and straighten the bike off the side stand, retrieve the wedge with the attached rope, store the wedge and rope in your tankbag or pocket for next time

Man I’m only 163 cm and my inseam is only 27 inches wish I had a 30 inch inseam. Thanks for the review I’m looking at the tiger as my next bike. The exhaust note is really 👍.

Great review seems like a good all rounder 👍

i have ride tiger gt before two days its a very good bike but with vibrations after 5000rpm and its very annoying i hope triumph fix that in the future and definitely i take this bike ! nice video keep going :)

I know that feeling 😂sounds like you need the Ktm now that’s a silly fast bike 👍

That was a really informative video, thanks for posting. It has made me rethink my choice of this bike as potential replacement. However, I had to top and start your video in several block because the unstabilized nature of your helmet camera made me fee queezy.

Excellent videos and clarifications !. I have little experience in motorcycles, I have ridden a couple of times on small and large motorcycles of my friends. Do you recommend the Triumph Tiger 900 low seat as the first bike? I feel really confident about riding a motorcycle, I just need hours of flight. Thanks!!

. . . and again, good video. Ride safe!

Been to two triumph dealers trying to get a test ride as I really like the sound of this bike but not able to get a test ride from either 🤔 is a shame because I’d sell my zzr1400 and but one out right 😳 nice review 👍🏻

Good Honest review from your self 👍 I test rode the gt pro on some nice roads and totally disagree with your thoughts ! This bike as more than enough power for most people , and the gs 1250 cost 5 k more . That’s why we must test ride them .

This is great.. I'm 5 foot 2.and this height thing really limits your bike options. Really appreciate your video. Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏼

Pressed sub my friend, good luck to you. i Only have a 31" inside leg. I have a bmw F900XR on standard height and bloody love it... Did take the tiger out for a spin but the Beemer took it for me , just for the fun factor.. You need to leave your short frame out a little, sounds like you have a little fry on your shoulder ;)

Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your opinions on the Tiger. Taking my retirement next year (55 years old) and planning some extensive touring through Europe and beyond while I'm still young and fit enough to enjoy it. Being a short arse with a 29" inner leg, I am very interested in the Tiger. All the best and safe riding ... from Aberdeen Scotland ..... ex Zambia (I detect a "twang" in your accent :-) )

try using your right foot to put the bike on the centre stand, its out of the way of foot pegs and side stand then and a lot easier to do, did you try to adjust the damper settings to suit your self

Your voice sounds like Tom Hanks, anyway, this is a nice test review, helps me some, tks

I have the same problem and i have 30 inch insieme...... i think that would be perfect for me !! does it have the lower sear as well or just lower suspension ??

does the GT LOW have same features of the GT Pro ? tpms, quick shifter; temperatures, cruise control ? Will thailand have all models ? ,

Having tied this bike and the GS, and as a shorter rider doing a lot of city riding, I definitely prefer the Tiger at low speeds and have ordered one recently. I found low-speed manoeuvering quite easy on the Tiger. The GS is brilliant but some 50kg heavier and there is a 7,000 euro difference in France.

I'm in need of some new boots had mine since 2011 and the souls are so worn they now let water in if I step in a puddle. Will have a look at getting a pair of these hopefully their comfortable

It's a funny old world we live in, power, how much do we need\want. I bought a Ninja 1000sx March 2021, now 4000miles and a massive headache later it sits there in my garage without giving me that buzz to out on it, it looks nice and shiny though. Not actually that comfortable as first thought. First it was very tall on the standard seat, which have straight edges that cause your ass\legs to be sore. I've recently paid another £200 for the lower seat which makes getting your feet on the ground much better but leg bend increases as a result so you loose out their. I'm 5'8" 29" inside leg just so you know. Main issue is the suspension which I fiddled with for the first 2000miles and could not get the suspension chatter gone. Turns out the topbox fitted with Shad rack causes this issue with chatter. The box was super sturdy but still I could ride along and turn around to touch the box and feel it jarring\shacking away. That's now a £500 purchase stuck on my shelf in the garage. The engine is okay, has power, suffers from vibs but not half as bad as my previous Versys1000 SE GT (2019). That four cylinder in wearing though, always seems to be buzzing away. But my Kawasaki dealer was close to me! So I've spent and wasted lots of money to progress from my previous cheap second hand v-Strom 650 (2014) which I ended up with after a year away from biking. The v-Strom always put a smile on my face, loved it, just could not believe how much I'd miss it really, doesn't the tiger look similar, ha! So, I'd love the BMS R1250GS but the cost of thing is ridiculous, so thinking about this Triumph, which I had in mind to trade the v-Strom in for when it first came out. I am now kicking myself as nearly £10000 has gone done the drain in two years, I'm close to ordering my Triumph Tiger GT Pro as it has such a good reputation among the reviewers. From what I can see up to 100mph the Tiger flies, its the feeling when you get home and walk away with a smile on your face that makes the next day feel like it couldn't come fast enough. I've had 37 motorbikes, Hayabusa 2008 (Orange to die for) for 17000miles, CBR1100XX SuperBlackbird various others but at 53 I need that combination of factors, comfort, power, quality and smile factor. I'm booking a test ride first but watch this space. Triumph have done a cracking job I think so far, also wondering about the 1200 coming out, but will that just spoil that smile factor with the extra weight! Not that I need the low version as sitting on the standard one felt great, but check this out: 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Low | First Ride Review - RU-vid

Am slightly 5'6" 30"in inseam, an I own the Rally Pro, yes am on my toes and I ride it like a beast.

This or a F900XR? Comfort, wind protection and performance? Nice review for the short rider 👌

thank you for doing this.

Have you thought about trying a Honda Crossrunner? Everyone seems to overlook this bike. I like that VTEC engine.

Hi mate it was honest review so far thanks for it . Im 1.73 cm tall . Can i manage the normal version for flat footed at all ? Or i should go with low version for my height please let me know thanks.

Just liked and subbed. I am also 5'5" but with a shorter inseam by a couple of inches, so you are a pretty good guide for me with these bikes you are testing. I have tested the 900 GT Pro and if I'm honest I wasn't blown away. Don't get me wrong, it was nice, but I only had about 45 minutes or so to test, so can't judge it too much. I currently have a year old bike worth about £8000 new but the tiger didn't feel an extra £5000 worth of bike in comparison to mine. Also, I don't know if I was doing something wrong but the cruise control was a bit hit and miss for me. I know you have to be travelling above 30 something mph and be in 3rd gear or above but sometimes I just could not get it to engage. Did you have any trouble with it? Good luck in growing your channel. Looking forward to more videos 👍

Hello, nice video. Thank you. I am a bit concerned about the power, seems a bit low for a 900cc motorcycle. If it was more powerful, like the Ducati Multistrada 950 S I would probably not doubt getting it as my next bike. But for the Tiger 900 GT Pro, the price (at least where I live) is nearly as much as a Ducati Multistrada 950 S so I would probably go for the Multistrada. And I totally agree with what you said: ' Is this as exciting as the GS?' and that is the main problem I found when I gave it a test drive, It did not excite me. I did however find the BMW F 900 R, the Multistrada 950 S, the KTM 790 Adventure, the Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin and the Yamaha Tracer 700 very exciting to ride. I too am looking for a new everyday bike, one thing I need is for it to be comfortable for my wife, have storing space for two helmets and not be too heavy (no Honda Gold Wing, LOL). After testing the Moto Guzzi V85 TT, the Kawasaki Versys 650, the KTM 790 Adventure, the Honda CRF 1100 Africa Twin, the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT, the Yamaha Tracer 700, the Ducati Multistrada 950 S, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT and the BMW F900 XR... I have narrowed it down to the Multistrada 950 S, the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT, the Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel or the Triumph Tiger 900 GT. Most other bikes I ruled out due to comfort (BMW, Tracer 700), low power (versys 650), or too off road oriented (790 Adventure, Africa Twin), these last two also had comfort issues. The Moto Guzzi V85 TT is still being considered for its price, its looks and the cardan. most negative point I see is the aftersales network (small). I think I am going to rule out the Tiger 900 GT that really pities me, because I wanted an English bike for once. The Yamaha Tracer 900 GT is great value, but it lacks the quality look and feel that the Tiger 900 GT or the Multistrada have. I think my best choice is the Ducati Multistrada 950 S... but it, of course, is the most expensive of the contenders. Maybe if I can get my hands on a Triumph Tiger Sport 1050 it could be an option (but it is kind of dated with an analogue dash and halogen lights (no LEDs)). Thank you very much for your honest thoughts on this bike. Now days it seems everybody just reviews and says 'this is great' because they are getting the bikes lent long term to them by the dealers. A big thank you there. Have fun and ride safe.

Dude, you need to get out towards Abridge & beyond if you ever test ride a bike from there again. Great national speed limit roads where you can judge the bike's performance & agility properly.

i'm 5'5 as well and riding 2018 Triumph Bobber Black. I'm looking to get a Tiger 900 GT low.

Do you know if the lower seat (available) for the GT Pro comes in the heated version? I believe the stock seat does. P.S. 30” inseam is not short

trying to find problems with a almost flawless bike triumph mailed it with this machine

Nice informative review. One observation the video appears not to be stabilised.

Good motor bike 👍

What did you buy in the end?

Would you suggest a gt pro or gt low for same height as you?

Thanks for the perfect review. This is what I wanted. I am 5'5" exactly your height with 30" inseam. Kindly let me know if I could manage the Rally Pro without any difficulty as I am inclined on buying Rally Pro but am a bit apprehensive of the seat height.

Maybe you should check out the R1250RS, rather than the 1250GS. Same engine, a bit shorter, less costly, and good wind protection--if you're a bit shorter than myself.

Filtering at 45+mph isn't. For the centre stand issue, simply put the sidestand down first, then it's not in the way, it also give an extra layer of security.

But none of low versions are available in India

I thought it was a bit unfair to compare these two bikes, but I do realize that you were comparing more your subjective feelings than the factual performance of the bikes. But to compare grin factor it would have been better to compare a bike of similar output. Anyway, it was a good review, with many details useful to short riders, I am a woman so no 6footer either. I sat on it today but cannot try since they don't have the limited version for testing. I worry about the vibrations. I have 2019 Honda 500x now and I want to make longer rides, but after an hour on the highway my hands want to fall off. I live in Spain, it's a big country and lots of highways, you have to use them if you want to get anywhere. I still have 8 months to get my full license and I thought I could wait that long, but my hands really hurt. It is a nice bike, comfortable, works well, rides well, good in town and secondary roads, and it sounds very nice too. I can't flatfoot it, so in that sense, the Tiger would be an improvement. There really are no other options regarding seat height in this segment - and I want that comfortable posture. My reason tells me to way, but my heart (and hands) tells me to get it even without a test ride.....

have you a link for your boots?

A good review. Thank you👍

Need to use your right foot for the main stand, much easier

Are the vibes annoying, a deal breaker ?, I think a 24k$ bike in Australia should be fine free....

I cant believe you did a brake test with a car right behind you 🙈. I have a 900 GT and its fantastic at low speed in and around town. I wonder if those crash bars affect the handling. I have not had a go on a GS1250 as they are just too tall for me. I would like to try a low version sometime though. Ride safe 👍

It's all about inseam, not overall height.

If you have the money it’s the gs 1250 👍

You are not a short rider sir, I'm 5ft 8 but my inseam is 28ins. Very few bikes are comfortable

Did you sit on the GT low ride height version? I'm 5ft 4 (5ft 5) on a good day lol... So thinking GT low then spec some of the GT pro goodies perhaps

Pop some bar ends on it and you won’t even notice the vibes.

29” inside leg, ride a 1250 GSA with no issues...

It does have more horsepower and torque.

you can tour on anything, buy a bike and go ride it

Hi. I found it quiet disturbing when you gave the bike a 75% put down in your review you mention quiet a lot about different vibrations on the bike when other review riders dont mention them? And you said not much difference from the old models! Not very encouraging for someone who is about to buy one???

Poor review don't compare 888cc against 1250cc