A Triumph Tiger 900’s test mule has been spotted testing and its images have surfaced on the internet. It has been 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 to feature design differences
2. Features a redesigned beak and fuel tank
3. Gets 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 back in 2019 and featured major changes compared to the erstwhile Tiger 800, such as 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 that 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 the Tiger 1200. There’s a small projector headlight and, except for this, all other design elements are concealed, suggesting that this 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 compared to the Tiger 900, and while the swingarm looks similar at first glance, a closer inspection reveals a few differences. The wheelbase, too, seems to have increased over the 900.
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.
Image credit: Motorradonline.de
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