Triumph Tiger 955i (2005)

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The Triumph Tiger 955i is a 2005 model motorcycle featuring a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 955cc, 4 valves per cylinder, and liquid cooling. The bike has a 6-speed transmission, wet sump lubrication, and multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection.

The engine delivers a maximum power output of 104 hp @ 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 92 Nm / 67ft.lbf @ 4400 rpm. The Tiger 955i has a wet, multi-plate clutch, and a final drive of an X-ring chain.

Its frame is composed of tubular steel perimeter swingarm twin-sided, aluminum alloy. The front suspension is a 43 mm fork with triple rate springs and the rear suspension is a monoshock with remotely adjustable preload and rebound damping, both of which provide 230 mm of travel.

The Tiger 955i has front dual 310mm discs with 2-piston calipers, and a single rear 285mm disk with a 2-piston caliper. The wheels, both front, and rear are cast, 14-spoke, with sizes of 19 x 2.5in and 17 x 4.25in, respectively.

It has a fuel capacity of 24 liters, weighs 215kg (474 lbs.), and can achieve a top speed of 206.5 km/h (128.3 mph). The standing 1/4 mile for the motorcycle is 12.5 seconds at 170 km/h (105.6 mph) and standing 0-1000 meters is 23.3 seconds at 202 km/h (125.5 mph).

Overall, the Triumph Tiger 955i is a well-built adventure motorcycle with impressive power and capabilities, making it a popular choice for adventure riders.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Tiger 955i

Year: 2005


Engine: Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 955 cc / 58.3 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 79 x 65 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.6:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 10W/40
Induction: Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Ignition: Digital inductive type via electronic engine management.
Spark Plug: NGK, DPR8EA-9
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 83.6 kW / 104 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 92 Nm / 9.38 kgf-m / 67ft.lbf @ 4400 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 6 speed

Final Drive: X ring chain
Frame: Tubular steel perimeter swingarm twin-sided, aluminium alloy
Front Suspension: 43 mm Fork with triple rate springs
Front Wheel Travel: 230 mm / 9.1 in
Rear Suspension: Monoshock with remotely adjustable preload and rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 230 mm / 9.1 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 310 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 285mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Wheels Front: Cast, 14-spoke, 19 x 2.5in
Wheels Rear: Cast, 14-spoke, 17 x 4.25in
Front Tyre: 110/80 H19
Rear Tyre: 150/70 H17
Trail: 87.9 mm / 3.46 in
Rake: 25.8 o
Dimensions: Length 2250 mm / 88.6 in Width (Handlebars) 860 mm / 33.8 in Height 1390 mm / 54.7 in
Wheelbase: 1515 mm / 59.6in
Seat Height: 840-860 mm / 33.1-33.8 in
Dry Weight: 215kg / 474 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal / 5.3 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.6 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.5 US mpg / 47.4 Imp mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.5 sec / 170 km/h / 105.6 mph
Standing 0 – 1000 m: 23.3 sec / 202 km/h / 125.5 mph
Top Speed: 206.5 km/h / 128.3 mph
Reviews: Motorcyclist / Theroad.mag-uk.org

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