Versys 650 owner's 7 observations after test-riding Tiger 900 Rally Pro

The Rally Pro variant looked intimidating. But, On the go, the bike was very balanced and didn’t feel heavy at all.

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Took a 20-minute long test ride of the Tiger 900 Rally Pro today from Delhi. I wanted to test ride the GT variant, however, the test ride bike was not yet available.

A few points from the perspective of a Versys 650 owner:

1. The Rally Pro variant looked intimidating. However, as I sat on it, it felt lower than the V650 thanks to the narrower front seat. I could flat-foot both my feet comfortably (I’m 6 ft).
2. On the go, the bike is very balanced and doesn’t feel heavy at all. The handlebar is quite wide and the bike felt nimbler than the Versys.
3. My wife immediately noticed the lack of vibrations. The low-end is a lot smoother than the Versys. However, as the RPMs rose past 5k, I felt it to be a bit more gruff and vibey than the versys.
4. The engine is extremely tractable. Speeds as low as 25kmph were possible in 5th gear without stalling.
5. Heat was an issue in the Delhi traffic. Both self and pillion felt that the heat was directed at the lower legs.
6. The windscreen even at the highest setting was not enough to stop the wind blast as much as I wanted. It's not bad, but my GIVI touring screen on the Versys almost completely keeps the wind out from the upper body except the arms.
7. Tried the quick-shifter. Not very experienced with this tech. However, the shifts felt smooth and with minimal jerk.

Nice package overall. The Rally variant has a lot of accessories as standard which I feel that Triumph could have avoided and kept the price down.

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