Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2022–2025: Specs & Facts

The Machine's Character

The Tiger Sport 660 takes the lively 660 cc inline-three from the Trident 660 and wraps it in taller, touring-minded ergonomics and a half-fairing. You get 80 hp at 10,250 rpm and 47 lb-ft at 6,250 rpm, moving 454 lb (206 kg) wet. Those are modest numbers for a sport tourer, and I usually want more power in this class. Here the low weight changes the math: the triple has enough in hand when you ride solo. ABS, traction control, ride modes and a TFT display are standard, and the build quality sits clearly above the purely functional. Very Triumph.

On the road it asks very little of you: handling is light and predictable on 17-inch wheels, and 52 mpg from a 4.5 gal (17.2 L) tank keeps it cheap to run. It's for the solo rider who commutes all week and heads for the mountains on Saturday. The caveats are real, though: the fork has no adjustment at all, the shock only takes preload, and there's no cruise control. Load it up two-up with luggage and the reserves run thin. Buying used? Some higher-mileage bikes develop a stumble on first throttle opening. Check before you pay!

Hard Numbers

Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.

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Key specifications
Power	80 hp (60 kW) @ 10,250 rpm
Torque	47 lb-ft (64 Nm) @ 6,250 rpm
Displacement	660 cc
Engine	Inline-three
Cooling	Liquid-cooled
Gearbox	6-speed
Final drive	Chain
Fork	Upside-down (USD)
Front tire	120/70-17
Rear tire	180/55-17
Wheelbase	55.8 in (1417 mm)
Seat height	32.9 in (836 mm)
Wet weight	454 lb (206 kg)
Fuel capacity	4.5 gal (17.2 L)
Fuel economy	52 mpg (US)

Equipment check

Chassis

Rear Suspension Adjustable Standard

Comfort

Heated Grips Optional
Luggage System Optional

Connectivity

TFT Display Standard
Smartphone Connectivity Optional
Navigation Optional
USB Charging Port Optional
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) Optional

Drivetrain

Quickshifter Optional
Slipper Clutch Standard

Lighting

LED Headlight Standard

Safety

ABS Standard
Traction Control Standard
Ride Modes Triumph Ride-by-Wire Throttle Maps Selectable ride modesRefined throttle response Standard

The Truth on the Street

I've spent years listening to riders: in paddocks, at club nights, in owner chats and in the messages that land in my inbox. For the Tiger Sport 660 the pattern is consistent. Praise comes up far more often than complaints, and the complaints are specific.

Smooth power, fair price, real room

Two themes lead the chatter. The first is the engine: riders describe smooth, linear power, a broad spread of torque and an induction roar they keep bringing up. The second is value, with owners setting the fit and finish against the price they paid. Comfort follows close behind. Taller riders in particular report roomy ergonomics and suspension plush enough for a full day without fatigue. In corners, riders talk about grip, feedback and precision, on hardware they themselves call basic. Basic, but they like it.

Where taller riders hear the wind

The gripes are fewer. Some owners say windblast gets noisy at highway speeds, and it's again the taller riders who raise it, even while calling the screen functional. An occasional remark concerns ground clearance: it's low, and that limits where you can go once the pavement ends. Rarely raised, though.

Known issues

MAP sensor hose obstruction may cause engine stall

fuel system very common Recall

A manifold absolute pressure (MAP) hose can become obstructed, causing unstable idle and potential engine stall. Affects all 2022–2024 models. A safety recall (NHTSA 23V-583, Triumph SRAN 609) replaces the hose with a revised three-branch design.
Coolant temperature sensor failure leads to high RPM

cooling rare

One owner experienced a breakdown due to the coolant temperature sensor breaking, sending RPMs sky high and causing unsafe conditions.
Windscreen and front console shake on rough roads

bodywork occasional

The entire windscreen and front console assembly can shake excessively on bad roads and potholes, causing irritation. Aftermarket fixes are available.
Throttle hesitation at higher mileage

fuel system occasional

Some higher-mileage units develop a throttle stumble on initial opening, potentially due to fouled throttle bodies, degraded injectors, or sensor issues.

The Expert Benchmark

Where this Triumph Tiger Sport 660 pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.

What kind of bike this is — character vs. the class

High-Speed Calm

Two-Up Mile-Eating Comfort

Load-Resistant Chassis Balance

Smooth Overtaking Power

Premium Touring Equipment Depth

Daily-to-Touring Versatility

Neutral Corner Flow

This bike Class average

The shape of the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 — numbers and character vs. the average Sport Tourer

Head-to-head: Triumph Tiger Sport 660 vs. its rivals

Power

80 hp This bike 119 hp Yamaha Tracer 9 73 hp Suzuki SV-7GX 90 hp BMW F 800 GT 69 hp Kawasaki Versys 650

Torque

47 lb-ft This bike 69 lb-ft Yamaha Tracer 9 47 lb-ft Suzuki SV-7GX 63 lb-ft BMW F 800 GT 47 lb-ft Kawasaki Versys 650

Displacement

660 cc This bike 890 cc Yamaha Tracer 9 645 cc Suzuki SV-7GX 798 cc BMW F 800 GT 649 cc Kawasaki Versys 650

Wet weight

454 lb This bike 483 lb Yamaha Tracer 9 465 lb Suzuki SV-7GX 470 lb BMW F 800 GT 472 lb Kawasaki Versys 650

Seat height

32.9 in This bike 33.3 in Yamaha Tracer 9 31.3 in Suzuki SV-7GX 31.5 in BMW F 800 GT 33.1 in Kawasaki Versys 650

The Long-Haul Verdict

Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the Tiger Sport 660 is actually built for.

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Best motorcycle for Highway 1?

Curves, comfort and 200 to 400 mile days are exactly what this bike is built for, as long as you ride solo and pack light. You'll miss cruise control on the highway stretches in between.

Made for Black Hills · Blue Ridge Parkway · Cherohala Skyway

Best motorcycle for Bay Area?

City traffic all week, ridge roads on the weekend: that's this bike's home turf. It's light, easy and well finished. Phone connectivity is an option, so tick that box.

Made for Bay Area Ridge Roads · San Francisco / Bay Area · Skyline Boulevard / Alice's Restaurant

Best touring motorcycle for long distance?

Honestly, not your bike. Two-up with full luggage across the country asks for more than 80 hp, a fork with no adjustment and no cruise control can give. Solo and light, it works.

Made for Beartooth Highway · Blue Ridge Parkway · Going-to-the-Sun Road

Alternatives to the Triumph Tiger Sport 660

If this one isn't quite the fit, these are the bikes worth riding back-to-back against it.

Any price note compares both bikes at the same age — the youngest age both have on the used market — against this Triumph Tiger Sport 660. “cheaper/pricier” is what that bike costs second-hand, not how worn it is.