Tiger

The Triumph Tiger goes back 80 years; that’s even longer than the iconic Bonneville. It’s an adventure story richer and older than any other brand. Since the 1930s the Tiger has been synonymous with genuine dual-purpose off-road and on-road touring. The Tigers, first produced in 1936, were single-cylinder workhorses. Although used for everything from racing to everyday transport, their association with the rough stuff came early on – all tested by Harold Perry, the motorcycle trials rider. The early Tiger was also the bike of choice for many in the International Six Days Trial in the early ’60s, winning in all three classes entered, first time out. As World War II hit, the Tiger was redesigned to become the rugged vehicle of choice for the military. The high-performance sport motorcycle of the time (released in 1939), the Tiger 100 was an excellent all-rounder. Bulletproof construction, by 1939’s standards, and a pretty impressive performance from the 498cc engine made it great for hauling gear and eating up the miles. It was also the motorcycle of choice for pioneering ‘Godfather of adventure’ Ted Simon’s around-the-world trip in 1973.