The next-generation Triumph Tiger 900 has been spotted testing, with its images surfacing online. The test mule is covered in black bodywork, concealing a lot of details. However, here’s a rundown of all the differences we can see compared to the current Tiger 900.
1. Next-gen Triumph Tiger 900 to get several design changes
2. It features a redesigned beak and fuel tank
3. Also has a different rear subframe and swingarm
Next-gen Triumph Tiger: What to expect?
Likely to be unveiled in second half of 2026 or early 2027
The Triumph Tiger 900 was launched in 2019 and featured major changes compared to the erstwhile Tiger 800. These included a new 888cc engine with a T-plane crankshaft and an uneven firing order, lending it that gruff exhaust note. Now, a test mule has been spotted, and it appears to be the next generation of the Tiger. It is the GT variant that typically runs on 19-inch front alloy wheels.
For starters, the front end now looks a lot like that of the Tiger 1200. There’s a small projector headlight, and, except for this, all other design elements are concealed, suggesting that it is still a prototype. The beak also looks quite different and flows into the tank shrouds more seamlessly. The split radiator setup seems to be carried over, while the tank features a few more cuts and creases than the current Tiger 900. Upon closer inspection, the exhaust seems to be much lower than that on the current Tiger 900, suggesting major internal engine rework as well.
The rear subframe is different from the current model’s, and while the swingarm looks similar at first glance, a closer inspection reveals a few differences. The wheelbase, too, seems to have increased. The next-generation Tiger appears to be undergoing early rounds of testing, and we expect it to be unveiled in late 2026 or possibly 2027.
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