Data sheet
Dimensions & weights
- Wet weight
- 221 kg
- Seat height
- 840 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
- 20 L
- Real world range
- 320 km
Electronics & rider aids
- Ride modes
- Rain/Road/Off-road/Sport
- Cruise control
- Yes
- Traction control
- Yes · defeatable
- 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 54VUnchanged from 2013 XC (Triumph's XCX designation)Triumph OM Tiger XRX/XCX 2015 · official
- Rear
- 150/70 R17 M/C 69VUnchanged from earlier modelsTriumph OM Tiger XRX/XCX 2015 · official
Tyre pressures
- Front — solo
- 2.5 barOn-road, cold tyre; unchanged figure from 2012-2013 modelsTriumph OM Tiger XRX/XCX 2015 · official
- Front — loaded
- 1.5 barXCx-specific OFF-ROAD tyre pressure setting; unchanged figure from 2013 XC off-road spec. Loaded (passenger/luggage) on-road pressure not separately stated in extracted handbook content.Triumph OM Tiger XRX/XCX 2015 · official
- Rear — solo
- 2.9 barOn-road, cold tyre; unchanged figure from 2012-2013 modelsTriumph OM Tiger XRX/XCX 2015 · official
- Rear — loaded
- 1.5 barXCx-specific OFF-ROAD tyre pressure setting; unchanged figure from 2013 XC off-road spec.Triumph OM Tiger XRX/XCX 2015 · official
Engine oil
- Viscosity
- SAE 10W/40 or 10W/50Unchanged from 2012-2013 modelsTriumph OM Tiger XRX/XCX 2015 · official
- Capacity
- 3.6 lOil and filter change quantity; dry fill 4.1L, oil-only change 3.4L. Unchanged from 2012-2013 models despite the Euro3 ride-by-wire engine update.Triumph OM Tiger XRX/XCX 2015 · official
Coolant
- Type
- Triumph HD4X Hybrid OAT coolantUnchanged from earlier modelsTriumph OM Tiger XRX/XCX 2015 · official
- Capacity
- 2.69 lIncreased from 2.4L on 2012-2013 models to 2.69L for the 2015 XRX/XCX-generation engine revisionTriumph OM Tiger XRX/XCX 2015 · official
Brakes
- Fluid type
- DOT 4UnchangedTriumph OM Tiger XRX/XCX 2015 · official
Final drive
- Chain
- DID O-ring final drive chain, 124 linksSame link count as 2013 XC (unchanged wheelbase of 1545mm)Triumph OM Tiger XRX/XCX 2015 · official
Spark plugs
- Type
- NGK CR9EKUnchanged from earlier modelsTriumph OM Tiger XRX/XCX 2015 · official
- Gap
- 0.7 mmUnchanged from earlier modelsTriumph OM Tiger XRX/XCX 2015 · official
- Quantity
- 3In-line 3-cylinder engine, one plug per cylinder (not explicitly restated as a quantity line in the 2015 handbook but unchanged from the 3-cylinder architecture confirmed on 2012-2013 service manual)Triumph Service Manual Tiger 800/800XC 2010-2013 · official
Battery
- Type
- YTX-16BS, 12V/14AhUnchanged from earlier modelsTriumph OM Tiger XRX/XCX 2015 · official
Fuel
- Minimum octane
- 91 RON unleadedThe 2015 XRX/XCX handbook specifies a minimum 91 RON. This corresponds to regular-grade fuel in markets displaying AKI; follow the pump's local octane convention.Triumph OM Tiger XRX/XCX 2015 · official
- Ethanol tolerance
- Up to E25 (25% ethanol maximum)Increased tolerance vs the E10 spec on 2012-2013 models per the 2015 XRX/XCX handbookTriumph OM Tiger XRX/XCX 2015 · official
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Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41
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manufacturer fact: Bridgestone lists this exact AT41 front and rear pair for the Tiger 800 XC range.
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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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Does not fit this bike
Michelin Anakee Wild
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Does not fit this bike
Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventure A41
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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT46
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Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+
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Does not fit this bike
Mitas Enduro Trail+
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Does not fit this bike
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
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Continental TKC 80²
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What breaks first and where.
Sprag clutch (one-way starter clutch) failure
SeriousCommonThe sprag clutch on the Tiger 800 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. This is a well-documented issue affecting the shared 800cc triple platform across model years, including the updated 2015 XCx engine.
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.
Voltage/charging system instability misattributed to regulator/rectifier — lithium battery incompatibility
ModerateOccasionalA documented 2015 Tiger XRX case (7,000 miles) showed flickering headlight/instruments and ABS/TC/engine warning lights with fluctuating voltage (14.2V-14.8V), initially suspected to be a failing regulator/rectifier. Root cause was ultimately traced to an aftermarket lithium battery's internal battery-management electronics conflicting with the stock charging system; reinstalling the original lead-acid-type battery resolved the fault. This case illustrates that voltage-fluctuation symptoms on this platform are not always a genuine R/R failure and should be diagnosed carefully, though genuine R/R failures are also possible per community discussion.
Symptoms
- Flickering headlight and instrument panel
- ABS, traction control, and engine warning lights illuminating intermittently
- Charging voltage fluctuating between roughly 14.2V and 14.8V
Field repairableYes — If an aftermarket lithium battery is fitted, reinstall the original type/OEM-spec lead-acid battery to test; if the fault persists with the OEM battery, check the regulator/rectifier output (should read roughly 13.5-14.8V steady) and inspect connectors for corrosion/looseness before replacing the R/R unit.
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