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Triumph Tiger 800 (2011–2012): what actually fails

The documented failure patterns on used Triumph Tiger 800s — the mileage window where each shows up, and what the repair typically costs at an independent shop. This is the same data NoLemon's Brief checks against every VIN.

Triumph Tiger 800
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2011–2012 TYPICAL 0k–60k MI UP TO $150

Low-speed stalling (ECU software recall)

Early Tiger 800s stall pulling up to stops and can refuse to restart in intersections; Triumph recalled them for engine-management software (11V434000). Confirm the reflash was done by VIN and test ride with plenty of slow stop-and-go work. A properly updated bike should idle and pull away cleanly.

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