Triumph Tiger Sport 660 versus Yamaha Tracer 700

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Triumph

Triumph Tiger Sport 660

Crossover
Yamaha

Yamaha Tracer 700

Crossover

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2021 bis 2024~
Built von 2016 bis 2020
RRP 9.245 €
RRP 8.499 €
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Pros:
  • lightweight, manoeuvrable, easy-to-ride bike
  • elastic and powerful motor
  • Seating position suitable for long distances
  • wonderful triple sound
  • easy operation, no unnecessary bells and whistles
Pros:
  • Engine
  • Processing
  • Comfort
  • Complete package
Cons:
  • no main stand
  • no USB in the cockpit
  • gets loud when driving fast
Cons:
  • Windscreen small

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length :
2.020 mm Height : 1.398 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
206 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.404 mm
Length :
2.138 mm Height : 1.270 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
196 kg

Engine

Motor design: Three-cylinder in-line engine, DOHC, 12V 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 660 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 74 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 689 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 80 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance


Performance: 81 HP at 10.250 U/Min
Torque: 64 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
382 km
Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 75 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 68 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 17 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular steel perimeter frame (steel)
Front suspension:
41mm Showa up-side-down fork with separate function (travel 150mm)
Rear suspension:
Showa Monoshock rear suspension with hydraulic, tool-free adjustable spring preload (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm steel profile swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc, Nissin 2-piston calipers ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper Nissin ( 255 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 282 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 245 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

The Tiger Sport 660 is indeed a motorcycle for all occasions. Whether to work, in the city, to swing curves on the country road or on trips - she can do everything. Thanks to the good-natured driving behavior, it is also suitable for novice drivers and does not overwhelm anyone.
 
The competitors have less power and are all two-cylinder. So if you're into triples, you can't get past the Triumph in this class anyway, but apart from that, the Tiger is in a good position compared to the competition.
 
Anyone who has now tasted blood and would like to take a test drive should go to Triumph Hamburg as soon as possible. There the little kitten is ready for a test drive and will welcome you with a heartbreaking hiss.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 8.700€
  • Availability: from 01/2022
  • Colours: red, grey, blue

Simply good

Even at the end of our extremely enjoyable test kilometres, the conclusion remains the same: This is a good motorcycle. Suitable for everyday use, on long-haul flights, neither wind pressure nor an extreme knee angle, comfortable bench or operation that solves puzzles are annoying.

The Yamaha Tracer 700 is easy, fluffy and controlled. Yamaha. This is true, and this should come as little surprise, for the experienced and high-quality workmanship.

If you want to upgrade your tracer at the factory, you have a choice of various accessories and four packages. The range ranges from the larger windshield, sports exhaust to various containers and bags. But then there is an end to cheap: Full equipment raises the price to more than 12,000 euros.

The test bike was provided to us by Tecius & Reimers in Hamburg.

Tools:

Travel package€1248.95

Suitcase set

High windshield

Comfort bench

USB connection in the cockpit

 

Weekend package€772.95

ABS soft bags

High windshield

Tankpad

USB connection in the cockpit

 

Urban Package€439.95

USB connection in the cockpit

Luggage rack

Top Case

Backrest Sonzius

 

Sports Package419.95€

Short license plate holder

Guard

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 8.499€
  • Used (3 years old): 5,700€
  • Years of construction: since 2020
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: icon grey, sonic grey, phantom blue