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Triumph India launches the Tiger XR 800 at Rs 10.5 lakh

Gets traction control, switchable ABS, a trip computer, anodised black Showa USD forks at the front and adjustable Showa monoshock at the rear

Overdrive|Jul 30, 2015, 16:54:15 IST

Triumph India has just launched the Tiger XR, a variant of its best selling 800cc all-road motorcycle to complement the already existing XRx and XCx with the 800cc engine and the 1.2-litre Tiger Explorer XC. The XR is now the fourth variant in Triumph's line up of all-road motorcycles offered in India. The prices for the Triumph Tiger XR 800 begin at Rs 10.5 lakh ex-showroom Delhi.

The Tiger XR boasts of class leading features such as traction control, switchable ABS, a trip computer, anodised black Showa USD forks at the front with 43mm of travel and an adjustable Showa monoshock at the rear. You also get an adjustable seat whose ride height varies between 810mm and 830mm.

The new Tiger XR is fitted with lightweight cast aluminium wheels, 17-inch diameter at the rear and 19-inch at the front, measuring 4.25 and 2.5 inches in width respectively. Other features include a quick-adjust headlight angle lever for 2-up riding, an auxiliary power socket near the ignition switch and an aluminium sump guard as standard on all models.

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