Data sheet
Dimensions & weights
- Wet weight
- 215 kg
- Seat height
- 845 / 865 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1545 mm
- Suspension travel
- 220 / 220 mm
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine
- 800 cc · Inline triple
- Cooling
- Liquid cooled
- Output
- 95 hp · 79 Nm
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fuelling
- Electronic fuel injection
Fuel & range
- Fuel capacity
- 19 L
- Real world range
- 325 km
Electronics & rider aids
- Ride modes
- None
- Cruise control
- No
- Traction control
- No
- ABS
- Yes · fully defeatable
- Heated grips
- No
- Heated seat
- No
Service intervals
- Service interval
- 10,000 km
- Valve check
- 20,000 km
Protection
- Bash plate
- None
- Radiator guard
- No
- Oil cooler guard
- No
- Hand guards
- No
Consumables & service specs
Every value carries its source.
Tyres
- Front
- 90/90-21 M/C 54VXC-specific 21-inch spoked front wheel tyre size, different from base model's 19-inch 100/90-19Triumph OM Tiger 800/800XC 2012 · official
- Rear
- 150/70 R17 M/C 69VSame rear tyre size as base modelTriumph OM Tiger 800/800XC 2012 · official
Tyre pressures
- Front — solo
- 2.5 barOn-road, cold tyre (36 lb/in²). Same on-road pressure applies to both Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC per handbook.Triumph OM Tiger 800/800XC 2012 · official
- Front — loaded
- 1.5 barXC-specific OFF-ROAD tyre pressure setting (22 lb/in²), not a passenger-loaded on-road figure; XC is the only variant of this pair with a published off-road pressure spec, since it has approved dual-purpose (knobby) tyre optionsTriumph OM Tiger 800/800XC 2012 · official
- Rear — solo
- 2.9 barOn-road, cold tyre (42 lb/in²)Triumph OM Tiger 800/800XC 2012 · official
- Rear — loaded
- 1.5 barXC-specific OFF-ROAD tyre pressure setting (22 lb/in²); see note on frontTriumph OM Tiger 800/800XC 2012 · official
Engine oil
- Viscosity
- Semi or fully synthetic SAE 10W/40 or 10W/50Must meet API SH (or higher) and JASO MA; identical spec to base Tiger 800 (same handbook, same engine)Triumph OM Tiger 800/800XC 2012 · official
- Capacity
- 3.6 lOil and filter change quantity; dry fill 4.1L, oil-only change 3.4L. Unchanged from base Tiger 800.Triumph OM Tiger 800/800XC 2012 · official
Coolant
- Type
- Triumph HD4X Hybrid OAT coolantUnchanged from base Tiger 800Triumph OM Tiger 800/800XC 2012 · official
- Capacity
- 2.4 lUnchanged from base Tiger 800Triumph OM Tiger 800/800XC 2012 · official
Brakes
- Fluid type
- DOT 4Triumph OM Tiger 800/800XC 2012 · official
Forks
- Oil viscosity
- Showa SS 8Same fork oil grade as base Tiger 800 per service manualTriumph Service Manual Tiger 800/800XC 2010-2013 · official
- Oil capacity
- 619 mlXC-specific dry-fill capacity (vs 553cc on base model) due to longer-travel forks (220mm vs 180mm travel); fork oil level 107mm from top, fork fully compressed with spring removedTriumph Service Manual Tiger 800/800XC 2010-2013 · official
Final drive
- Chain
- DID O-ring, 124 linksXC uses 124 links vs 122 on base model (longer wheelbase); chain slack spec 20-30mm vs 15-25mm on base model per service manualTriumph OM Tiger 800/800XC 2012 · official
Spark plugs
- Type
- NGK CR9EKUnchanged from base Tiger 800Triumph OM Tiger 800/800XC 2012 · official
- Gap
- 0.7 mmGap tolerance +0.05/-0.1 mmTriumph OM Tiger 800/800XC 2012 · official
- Quantity
- 3In-line 3-cylinder engine, one plug per cylinderTriumph Service Manual Tiger 800/800XC 2010-2013 · official
Battery
- Type
- YTX-16BS, 12V/14AhUnchanged from base Tiger 800Triumph OM Tiger 800/800XC 2012 · official
Fuel
- Minimum octane
- 87 AKI / (R+M)/2 (CLC octane rating)Triumph OM Tiger 800/800XC 2012 · official
- Ethanol tolerance
- Up to E10 (10% ethanol / 90% gasoline); up to 15% MTBE permittedTriumph OM Tiger 800/800XC 2012 · official
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Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41
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Michelin Anakee Adventure
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Michelin Anakee III
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Michelin Anakee Road
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Continental ContiTrailAttack 3
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Mitas Enduro Trail-ADV 2
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Metzeler Karoo Street
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail III
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Mitas Terra Force-R
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Metzeler Tourance Next 2
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Pirelli Angel GT
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Pirelli Angel GT II
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Pirelli Angel ST
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross AX41
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross Scrambler AX41S
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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT-45
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T32
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T33
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Bridgestone BATTLE WING BW501 / BW502
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Bridgestone BATTLECRUISE H50
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Avon Cobra Chrome
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Michelin Commander II
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Michelin Commander III Cruiser
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Michelin Commander III Touring
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Continental ContiClassicAttack
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Continental ContiEscape
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Continental ContiLegend
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Continental ContiMotion
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Continental ContiRoad
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Continental ContiRoadAttack 4
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Continental ContiTour
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Metzeler Cruisetec
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Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser
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Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara
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Bridgestone EXEDRA G853 / G852
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Bridgestone EXEDRA MAX
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IRC GP-21F / GP-22R
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Dunlop K750
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Metzeler Lasertec
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Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra
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Pirelli MT 21 Rallycross
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Pirelli MT 60 RS
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Pirelli Night Dragon
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Continental RB 2 / K 112
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Michelin Road 5
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Michelin Road 6
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Michelin Road 6 GT
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Michelin Road Classic
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Michelin Road W GT
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Metzeler Roadtec 01
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Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE
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Metzeler Roadtec 02
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Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
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Michelin Scorcher 11
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Michelin Scorcher 31
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Michelin Scorcher Adventure
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Avon Spirit ST
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Continental TKC 70 Rocks
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Continental TKC 80
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Metzeler Tourance
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Bridgestone Trail Wing TW101 / TW42
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Michelin Anakee Wild
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventure A41
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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT46
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Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+
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Mitas Enduro Trail+
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Heidenau K60 Scout
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Does not fit this bike
Metzeler Karoo 4
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Does not fit this bike
Pirelli Scorpion Rally
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Does not fit this bike
Continental TKC 70
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Does not fit this bike
Continental TKC 80²
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What breaks first and where.
Gear shift return spring / selector pin failure
ModerateCommonThe 2013 XC shares the shift mechanism of the base Tiger 800/800XC platform. Early bikes had a weak gear lever return spring addressed by a factory recall/service action; bikes with the revised spring (or outside the original recall VIN range) can subsequently suffer a sheared retaining pin, leaving the gearshift lever stuck down. Confirmed by owners of 2013-era XC bikes on Triumph community forums as a persistent, non-recalled failure mode.
Symptoms
- Gearshift lever remains in the down position and does not spring back
- Gear position sensor may fail to recognize neutral, particularly when cold
- Difficulty selecting particular gears if pivot plate/detent wheel wear accompanies the fault
Field repairableYes — Requires removing the clutch housing cover and clutch, undoing the gear linkage, and sliding out the selector rod/mechanism; the broken pin can be drilled out, tapped for an M5 bolt, and reassembled with Loctite as a documented owner fix.
Overheating / radiator cooling fan not engaging
ModerateOccasionalOwners of Tiger 800XC/XCA models report the coolant temperature gauge climbing close to maximum without the radiator fan engaging, particularly in slow-moving traffic. The fan is designed to switch on around 103°C; root causes traced by owners include the fan fuse, fan wiring connectors, temperature sensor connector, fan relay, faulty thermostat, or trapped air/low coolant — not a single universally-confirmed failure point.
Symptoms
- Temperature gauge rises to near-maximum, especially in slow traffic
- Radiator fan does not audibly engage
- Engine management/check engine light may illuminate
- Engine heat noticeably radiating onto rider's legs
Field repairableYes — Check fan fuse, fan wiring connectors, and temperature sensor connector first; fan relay and thermostat can be bench-tested; a diagnostic tool (e.g. TuneECU) can force-trigger the fan to isolate the fault.
Speed sensor error caused by mud contamination on ABS ring (XC/off-road use)
MinorOccasionalOn ABS-equipped Tiger 800XC models, the rear wheel ABS sensor ring doubles as the speed sensor. Riding through thick, sticky mud can coat the ABS ring, triggering a 'speed sensor error' check engine light. Documented in an owner's long-term ADVrider thread as an easily-resolved nuisance fault specific to off-road-capable XC use.
Symptoms
- Check engine light after riding through mud
- Speed sensor error code
Field repairableYes — Clean the ABS sensor ring on the rear wheel and reset the check engine light; no parts replacement needed.
Sprag clutch (one-way starter clutch) failure
SeriousCommonThe sprag clutch on the Tiger 800/XC triple engine can fail due to breakage of the finger retaining spring inside the sprag assembly, most often linked to low-battery starts, starting without choke/in gear, or using too-low-viscosity oil. A secondary failure mode involves brass rivets separating from the clutch judder-plate and migrating through the engine, causing intermittent clutch failure, inability to shift, or loud clacking noises. This is a well-documented issue affecting the shared 800cc triple platform across base and XC variants.
Symptoms
- Engine fails to start (spring breaks at start-up)
- Loud rattling/clacking noise from engine on starter engagement
- Intermittent clutch failure
- Inability to shift gears
Field repairableYes — Requires removing the alternator cover/flywheel to access and replace the sprag clutch; documented as DIY-feasible with a flywheel puller and holding tool.
Turn signal (indicator) stem fracture — recall 13V-104
ModerateOccasionalDue to a manufacturing/material error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of certain 2012-2013 Tiger 800XC and Tiger 800XC ABS motorcycles (VIN range 520000-574427) could fracture during use, potentially making turn signals invisible to other road users and increasing crash risk.
Symptoms
- Turn signal stem cracks or snaps off
- Turn signal no longer visible/functional
Field repairableYes — Dealer performs free replacement under recall; owners have also self-replaced the indicator stem (Triumph part T2701039 Indicator Stem Kit) as a ~10 minute DIY job when outside the recall VIN range.
Where to find things
Common locations for jacks, filters, fluids and fuse boxes. Follow the reference link when a picture helps more than words.
Engine oil fill
Engine-oil filler and level-check point on the engine; use the referenced owner-manual level procedure and keep contamination out of the opening.
ReferenceCoolant reservoir
Coolant expansion reservoir shown in the referenced owner-manual general-view and maintenance diagrams; open or top up only when the system is cold.
ReferenceBrake fluid reservoir
Front reservoir at the handlebar master cylinder and rear reservoir beside the rear master cylinder; use the manual's motorcycle attitude for level checks.
ReferenceField toolkit
What it takes to remove a wheel, handle common field repairs, and get moving again.
17 mm internal hex axle adaptor
Required27 mm socket or ring wrench
Required525-chain breaker and riveter
Required6 mm hex bit
Required8 mm hex bit
Required90/90-21 spare front inner tube
RequiredCompact inflator with 0-60 psi gauge
RequiredMatching 525 rivet master link
RequiredThree motorcycle tyre levers and two rim protectors
RequiredTube patch kit, vulcanising cement and valve-core tool
Required