Saturday, April 26, 2014
2005 Triumph Tiger Specs
The 2005 Triumph Tiger 955i was the third revision of Triumphs popular, three cylinder, dual-sport motorcycle, first introduced in 1993. The original Tiger, known as the Tiger 900, was powered by an 885 cc motor, fed by three carburetors and designed for more off-road use. In 2001, the motor was increased to 955 cc with electronic fuel injection handling the mixing chores. New cast wheels, revised steering geometry and more street-biased suspension were the biggest changes for the 2005 model year.
Engine/Final Drive
For 2005, the Tigers signature three-cylinder DOHC, or double overhead camshaft, engine remained virtually unchanged from its predecessor, introduced in 2001. Engine bore and stroke stayed at 79 x 85 mm with a compression ratio of 11.65 to 1. Power output was a claimed 104 hp at 9,500 rpm with 67 foot pounds of torque available at 4,400 rpm. Final drive was through a six-speed transmission to an O-Ring chain.
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes
For 2005, the Tigers chassis and suspension were modified to favor back road and highway riding. Though the earlier tubular steel perimeter frame was still used, the bikes swingarm was shortened slightly, reducing wheelbase to 59.5 inches. To fit this new, more street-oriented mission, fork travel was also reduced to 6.8 inches and the spring rate stiffened 10 percent on the Tigers rear monoshock, which offered remote pre-load and rebound adjustment.
Other changes included 14-spoke cast aluminum wheels running 110/80-19 in front and 150/70-17 for the rear tubeless tires. The bikes twin floating brake discs up front and a single rear disc were lightened and both featured two piston calipers.
Physical Dimensions and Capacities
The 2005 Tiger weighed in at 474 pounds without fluids. Seat height was a still lofty 33.1 inches at the lowest setting. The machine measured 54.7 inches high and 33.9 inches wide. Fuel capacity remained at 6.3 U.S. gallons.
Triumph designed the 2005 Tiger 955i to go head-to-head with other so-called "adventure" bikes like BMWs popular R1200GS and Suzukis V-Strom, and as long as riders realized the bike was never intended for serious of-road use, most reviewers felt it hit all its marks.
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