The Triumph Tiger 1050 is a continuation of the Triumph Tiger motorcycle

Motorcycle

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 model line from the Triumph Tiger 955i

Triumph Tiger 955i

The Triumph Tiger 955i is a dual-sport motorcycle that was produced by Triumph Motorcycles between 2001 and 2006.It was the successor of the visually similar 885 cc Tiger T709 which was also fuel injected but with a different engine, 855 instead of 955...

 produced in Hinckley

Hinckley

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, England by Triumph Motorcycles

Triumph Motorcycles Ltd

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. The model name is derived from Triumph's long history of sporting motorcycles of both single and twin cylinder design and of previous capacities from 350 cc to 750 cc. This model has a three-cylinder engine derived from the previous dual purpose Tiger. The Tiger 1050 shifts more towards the sport/street orientated use from previous models. This is most easily seen with the use of cast 17" wheels. Radial front brakes (4 piston) and floating front discs are also indicators of the more sport orientated role of the Tiger 1050.

First launched in 2007, it was released to the press the previous November. Also available with ABS

Anti-lock braking system

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In 2009, Triumph a special edition version that includes ABS brakes, the 2-box pannier kit and handguards.

Tiger Models Overview

Year	Model Type	General
1993–1998	T400	885 cc
1999–2000	T709	885 cc, Fuel Injected
2001–2006	T709EN Triumph Tiger 955i The Triumph Tiger 955i is a dual-sport motorcycle that was produced by Triumph Motorcycles between 2001 and 2006.It was the successor of the visually similar 885 cc Tiger T709 which was also fuel injected but with a different engine, 855 instead of 955...	995 cc, Fuel injected
since 2007	1050	1,050 cc, Fuel injected

External links

• Official Tiger page at Triumph UK