Originally Posted by Mickey D

Not in the USA they weren't. 2006 model only.



Seems Triumph were busy revising suspension rates on every Tiger model from 2001 onward. Didn't help sales all that much in the USA. And few knew of these changes as Triumph ran few ads ... anywhere in the US.
On the forums the Tiger's continuous suspension upgrades became a bit of a joke ... rather like "Bold New Graphics".

Fact is, the bike was slightly better every year. But Triumph still left out certain things riders had complained about for years ... like too big levers! Still the same on the 1050! (and of course 12 years of the tubed tires I mentioned before did not help!)

The top heaviness was never addressed and the heavy lump never really dealt with on the 955i. Triumph still use too much hardware in their assemblies ... too many bolts, too long, over 'spec'd for the job. Even on the 1050 I can point this out all over the bike ... much as I love it.
But when you consider Triumph's size and resources ... well, they've done great.

With the 675 they finally got it right. Built like a Japanese bike but not as tidy with hoses, cable routing. Still, big improvement and an awesome performer. (I've only ridden the Street Triple)

The 955i Tiger was a bit of a flop in the UsA market. I'm hoping the new 800 Triumph Tiger Cub can do better. Maybe they can hire Michael Locke back to market it? He used to work for them, then went to Ducati ... now?