not as a sole bike, but would consider it as part of a stable if I ever got the opportunity. never been a knee down chin on tank rider. but it might be nice to have the option. power delivery was fun though -bit more urgent that the 800 but wasnt as manic as I'd expected. couldn't live with the cramped knees for long though, and I like long trips.
my tiggerXC is part chelsea tractor, part landy. ie I intend to green lane/forest trail with it but it'll be once in a blue moon. its having the option if the chance is there.
I love the smooooth torque curve which can feel flat coming from a more hightly tuned engine, but then you realise it can pull from low in any gear with no snatch whatsoever. the riding position is great for me too - I've got the seat on high and can't always flat foot both sides - but that's only a problem when your stopped
still getting used to it when filtering in heavy traffic due to the wide bars which exaggerate movements. not bad, just different, even to the renthal 758s I had on the Thou.
check out the tiger800 forum, there's plenty folks who have lowered their tigers - both versions. give it a look, Mick is the man making the bits.
