Triumph Tiger 900 Series User guide

Owner’s Handbook
Tiger 900, Tiger 900 GT, Tiger 900 GT Pro,
Tiger 900 GT (LRH), Tiger 900 Rally and
Tiger 900 Rally Pro
This handbook contains information on the Triumph Tiger 900, Tiger 900 GT,
Tiger 900 GT Pro, Tiger 900 GT (LRH), Tiger 900 Rally and Tiger 900 Rally Pro
motorcycles. Always store this Owner’s Handbook with the motorcycle and refer to it
for information whenever necessary.
The information contained in this publication is based on the latest information
available at the time of printing. Triumph reserves the right to make changes at any
time without prior notice, or obligation.
Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without the written permission of Triumph
Motorcycles Limited.
© Copyright 12.2019 Triumph Motorcycles Limited, Hinckley, Leicestershire, England.
Publication part number 3855668-US-EN issue 1
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Table of Contents
This handbook contains a number of different sections. The table of contents below
will help you find the beginning of each section where, in the case of the major
sections, a further table of contents will help you find the specific subject required.
Foreword 3
Safety First 7
Warning Labels 16
Parts Identification 18
Serial Numbers 23
General Information 25
How to Ride the Motorcycle 101
Accessories, Loading and Passengers 113
Maintenance 119
Cleaning and Storage 175
Specifications 187
Specifications 193
Index 199
Approval Information 203

Foreword
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Foreword
Owner's Handbook
Warning
This Owner's Handbook, and all other
instructions that are supplied with
your motorcycle, should be considered
a permanent part of your motorcycle
and should remain with it even if your
motorcycle is subsequently sold.
All riders must read this Owner's
Handbook and all other instructions
which are supplied with your
motorcycle, before riding, in order to
become thoroughly familiar with the
correct operation of your motorcycle's
controls, its features, capabilities and
limitations.
Do not lend your motorcycle to others
as riding when not familiar with
your motorcycle's controls, features,
capabilities and limitations can lead to
an accident.
Thank you for choosing a Triumph
motorcycle. This motorcycle is the
product of Triumph's use of proven
engineering, exhaustive testing,
and continuous striving for superior
reliability, safety and performance.
Please read this Owner's Handbook
before riding in order to become
thoroughly familiar with the correct
operation of your motorcycle's controls,
its features, capabilities and limitations.
This Owner's Handbook includes safe
riding tips, but does not contain all the
techniques and skills necessary to ride a
motorcycle safely.
Triumph strongly recommends that
all riders undertake the necessary
training to ensure safe operation of this
motorcycle.
This Owner's Handbook is available from
your local dealer in:
• English
• US English
• Chinese
• Dutch
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Portuguese
• Spanish
• Swedish
• Thai.
The languages available for this Owner's
Handbook are dependent on the specific
motorcycle model and country.

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Talk to Triumph
Our relationship with you does not end
with the purchase of your Triumph. Your
feedback on the buying and ownership
experience is very important in helping
us develop our products and services
for you.
Please help us by ensuring your
authorized Triumph dealership has your
email address and registers this with us.
You will then receive an online customer
satisfaction survey invitation to your
email address where you can give us
this feedback.
Your Triumph Team.
Warnings, Cautions and
Notes
Throughout this Owner's Handbook
particularly important information is
presented in the following form:
Warning
This warning symbol identifies special
instructions or procedures, which if
not correctly followed could result in
personal injury, or loss of life.
Caution
This caution symbol identifies special
instructions or procedures, which,
if not strictly observed, could result
in damage to, or destruction of,
equipment.
Note
This note symbol indicates points of
particular interest for more efficient and
convenient operation.
Warning Labels
At certain areas of the motorcycle,
the symbol (above) can be seen. The
symbol means 'CAUTION: REFER TO THE
HANDBOOK' and will be followed by a
pictorial representation of the subject
concerned.
Never attempt to ride the motorcycle
or make any adjustments without
reference to the relevant instructions
contained in this handbook.
For more information on the location
of all labels showing this symbol, see
page 39. Where necessary, this symbol
will also appear on the pages containing
the relevant information.
Maintenance
To ensure a long, safe and trouble free
life for your motorcycle, maintenance
should only be carried out by an
authorized Triumph dealer.
Only an authorized Triumph dealer
will have the necessary knowledge,
equipment and skills to maintain your
Triumph motorcycle correctly.

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To locate your nearest authorized
Triumph dealer, visit the Triumph web
site at www.triumph.co.uk or telephone
the authorized distributor in your
country. Their address is given in the
service record book that accompanies
this handbook.
Off-road Use
The motorcycles are designed for on-
road and light off-road use. Light off-
road use includes use on unpaved, dirt
or gravel roads, but does not include
riding on any motocross course, any
off-road competition (such as motocross
or enduro riding), or riding off-road with
a passenger.
Light off-road use does not include
jumping the motorcycle or riding over
obstacles. Do not attempt to jump over
any bumps or obstacles. Do not attempt
to ride over any obstacles.
Noise Control System
Tampering with the noise control
system is prohibited.
Owners are warned that the law may
prohibit:
1. The removal or rendering
inoperative by any person other
than for purposes of maintenance,
repair or replacement, of any device
or element of design incorporated
into any new vehicle for the purpose
of noise control prior to its sale or
delivery to the ultimate purchaser
or while it is in use and,
2. the use of the vehicle after such
device or element of design
has been removed or rendered
inoperative by any person.
Among those acts presumed to
constitute tampering are the acts listed
below:
• Removal of, or puncturing the
muffler, baffles, header pipes or any
other component which conducts
exhaust gases.
• Removal of or puncturing of any
part of the intake system.
• Lack of proper maintenance.
• Replacing any moving parts of the
vehicle, or parts of the exhaust or
intake system, with parts other than
those specified by the manufacturer.
Tiger 900 GT (LRH) Model
Unless stated otherwise, the
information, instructions, and
specifications for Tiger 900 GT (LRH)
(Low Ride Height) models are identical to
those detailed in this Owner’s Handbook
for the Tiger 900 GT standard ride
height models.

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Safety First
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Safety First
The Motorcycle
Warning
Tiger 900 GT (LRH) (Low Ride Height
Model)
The Tiger 900 GT (LRH) motorcycle is
equipped with lowered suspension and
has reduced ground clearance.
As a result, the cornering banking
angles that can be achieved by the
Tiger 900 GT (LRH) is reduced, when
compared with the standard ride
height Tiger 900 GT model.
When riding, it is important to
remember that your motorcycle’s
ground clearance is limited. Operate
your motorcycle in an area free from
traffic to gain familiarity with the
motorcycle’s ground clearance and
bank angle limitations.
Banking to an unsafe angle or
unexpected contact with the
ground may cause instability, loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning
The motorcycles are designed for on-
road and light off-road use. Light off-
road use includes use on unpaved, dirt
or gravel roads, but does not include
riding on any motocross course,
any off-road competition (such as
motocross or enduro riding), or riding
off-road with a passenger.
Light off-road use does not include
jumping the motorcycle or riding over
obstacles. Do not attempt to jump
over any bumps or obstacles. Do not
attempt to ride over any obstacles.
Extreme off-road use could lead to
loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Warning
This motorcycle is designed for use
as a two-wheeled vehicle capable
of carrying a rider on their own, or a
rider and one passenger.
The total weight of the rider, and any
passenger, accessories and luggage
must not exceed the maximum load
limit as stated in the Specifications
section.

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Warning
This motorcycle is not designed to tow
a trailer or be equipped with a sidecar.
Installing a sidecar and/or a trailer
may result in loss of control and an
accident.
Warning
This motorcycle is equipped with a
catalytic converter below the engine,
which along with the exhaust system
reaches a very high temperature
during engine operation.
Flammable materials such as grass,
hay/straw, leaves, clothing and
luggage etc. could ignite if allowed
to come into contact with any part
of the exhaust system and catalytic
converter.
Always make sure flammable materials
are not allowed to contact the exhaust
system or catalytic converter.
Warning
Riding the motorcycle off-road may
result in loosening of the spokes.
Make sure that the spokes are
checked before and after riding the
motorcycle off-road. Tighten any
loose spokes and check for wheel rim
damage.
Spokes that are loose may affect
handling and stability resulting in
motorcycle damage, loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Warning
Check the wheel rims and spokes
regularly for wear and damage.
Check spoke tension at all intervals
listed in the maintenance schedule.
Tighten any loose spokes.
Incorrectly tightened spokes may
affect handling and stability resulting
in motorcycle damage, loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Caution
Riding the motorcycle in extreme
conditions such as wet and muddy
roads, on rough terrain or in dusty
and humid environments, may lead to
above average wear and damage of
certain components.
Therefore the servicing and
replacement of worn or damaged
components may be necessary before
the scheduled maintenance service is
reached.
It is important that the motorcycle
is inspected after riding in extreme
conditions and any worn or damaged
components are serviced or replaced.

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Fuel and Exhaust Fumes
Warning
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE:
Always turn off the engine when
refueling.
Do not refuel or open the fuel filler cap
while smoking or in the vicinity of any
open (naked) flame.
Take care not to spill any gasoline on
the engine, exhaust pipes or mufflers
when refueling.
If gasoline is swallowed, inhaled or
allowed to get into the eyes, seek
immediate medical attention.
Spillage on the skin should be
immediately washed off with soap
and water and clothing contaminated
with gasoline should immediately be
removed.
Burns and other serious skin
conditions may result from contact
with gasoline.
Warning
Never start the engine or run the
engine in a confined area.
Exhaust fumes are poisonous and can
cause loss of consciousness and death
within a short period of time.
Always operate the motorcycle in the
open air or in an area with adequate
ventilation.
Helmet and Clothing
Warning
When riding the motorcycle, both
rider and passenger (on models where
carrying a passenger is permitted)
must always wear appropriate clothing
including a motorcycle helmet, eye
protection, gloves, boots, trousers
(close fitting around the knee and
ankle) and a brightly colored jacket.
During off-road use (on models
suitable for off-road use), the rider
must always wear appropriate clothing
including trousers and boots.
Brightly colored clothing will
considerably increase a rider's
(or passenger's) visibility to other
operators of road vehicles.
Although full protection is not possible,
wearing correct protective clothing
can reduce the risk of injury when
riding.

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Warning
A helmet is one of the most important
pieces of riding gear as it offers
protection against head injuries. You
and your passenger's helmet should
be carefully chosen and should fit you
or your passenger's head comfortably
and securely. A brightly colored helmet
will increase a rider's (or passenger's)
visibility to other operators of road
vehicles.
An open face helmet offers some
protection in an accident though a full
face helmet will offer more.
Always wear a visor or approved
goggles to help vision and to protect
your eyes.
When choosing a helmet, always look for
a DOT (Department of Transport) sticker
indicating that the helmet has DOT
approval. Do not buy a helmet without
DOT approval.
Riding
Warning
Never ride the motorcycle when
fatigued or under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
Riding when under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs is illegal.
Riding when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs
reduces the rider's ability to maintain
control of the motorcycle and may
lead to loss of control and an accident.
Warning
All riders must be licensed to operate
the motorcycle.
Operation of the motorcycle without
a license is illegal and could lead to
prosecution.
Operation of the motorcycle without
formal training in the correct riding
techniques that are necessary to
become licensed is dangerous and may
lead to loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
Warning
Always ride defensively and wear
the protective equipment mentioned
elsewhere in this foreword.
Remember, in an accident, a
motorcycle does not give the same
impact protection as a car.