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Taming The Tiger

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August 2018

Ever heard of a friendly Tiger? Well, allow us to introduce you to the 2018 Tiger 800 XRx…

- Ravi ved

Taming The Tiger

The monsoon is here, and while it does bring temporary respite from the heat, it also brings with it conditions that are far from ideal to ride a motorcycle. The rain causes potholes the size of graves and, in a city like Mumbai, even water logged and flooded roads. And if you happen to own a litre-class sports bike, you would want to ask yourself this – how often could I take it out, bearing in mind that the stiff suspension and low ground clearance won’t go well with the horrible state of our roads, especially in monsoon?

It’s no wonder then that a lot of superbike owners tuck their steeds away and choose to ride on more than two wheels. But not if they happen to own a Triumph Tiger, for this kitty loves to play – come hell or high water. And this is precisely the reason that it’s gained tremendous popularity over the years. Since its launch in 2010,

Triumph has sold more than 68,000 examples of the Tiger globally. With each update, the Tiger has only become better in some sense or the other. So, it’s no surprise that the 2018 iteration is the best of them all.

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