Is the 2011 Triumph TIGER 800 reliable?

The 2011 Triumph TIGER 800 has 5 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.0x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL problems.

What are common problems with the 2011 Triumph TIGER 800?

Top problems: ELECTRICAL (2 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (2 complaints, avg repair $500); LIGHTING (1 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2011 Triumph TIGER 800?

Yes, there are 3 recall(s): EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Contact any Triumph dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to insure a 2011 Triumph TIGER 800?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2011 Triumph TIGER 800 is approximately $1,366/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2011 Triumph TIGER 800

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2011 Triumph TIGER 800 has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 5. The most common issue is electrical problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: tl*the contact owns a 2011 triumph tiger 800 motorcycle. the contact was sitting at a stop light when the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the technician was able to duplicate the failure and install. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 3 of 3)

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints

40%

• TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND INSTALL
• STALLING WHILE TAKING OFF FROM STOP LIGHT OF SIGN. *KB

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND INSTALL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (3)

EQUIPMENT02/08/2011

TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 SPRINT GT, TIGER 800 AND TIGER 800 XC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2011. THE TOP BOX LOCKING HANDLE IS MISSING A CLIP ON THE LOCKING MECHANISM AND THUS IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TOP BOX MAY DETACH FROM THE MACHINE.

Risk: IF THE TOP BOX FALLS FROM THE MOTORCYCLE, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FITMENT CLIP PART TO THE TOP BOX LOCKING HANDLE SPINDLE TO ALIGN THE RACK AND PINION MECHANISM TO PREVENT DISENGAGEMENT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-678-539-8782.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2011 Triumph TIGER 800

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,366

Full coverage / month

$114

Liability only / year

$611

vs US avg

-18%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.85x

= Full coverage estimate$1366

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND INSTALL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: STALLING WHILE TAKING OFF FROM STOP LIGHT OF SIGN. *KB
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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LIGHTING: REAR TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR STEM BROKE OFF WITHOUT CONTACT AND NOW HANGS BY THE WIRE. THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE WAS RECALLED IN 2012 MODELS OF THIS BIKE, AND IS IMPACTING 2011 AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IN STORAGE IN FACT.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Triumph dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Triumph TIGER 800 — Year Comparison

How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2011

5Below Average

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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints: 5
Recalls: 3
Fire reports: 0
Crash reports: 0
Injury reports: 0
Segment avg: 5

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