( with the option for a quick shifter built-in ) the Tiger Sport 660 is a well-rounded option . Triumph went as far as saying that they are targetting both the entry end of the market as well as those older riders who are downsizing to more manageable bikes to extend their riding careers . The Tiger Sport 660 caters to a wide range of potential riders with its well thought out base bike able to be loaded with practical accessories – including colour matched luggage . The base bike tips the scales at 206kg wet and rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels , and features an adjustable windscreen , power modes ( which for the NZ market have been specifically tuned for the LAMS spec bike ) and phone connectivity to the TFT dash through Triumph ’ s app . There ’ s also built-in GoPro functionality like Triumph ’ s other TFT equipped models . Triumph has designed the Tiger Sport 660 to be an accomplished sports tourer from the get-go and as such , it is capable of more than solo riding . The suspension features USD Showa separate function forks up front , while the rear shock ( also supplied by Showa ) comes factory with a dual-rate spring and remote preload adjuster designed to maximise the bike ’ s ability to flip between a solo jaunt or two-up touring . Like the larger Tiger Sport , the 660 also features a one-piece twin-seat , with a shorty friendly height of 835mm . Visually , the design of the Tiger 660 definitely slots between the two bikes Triumph is aiming to pinch sales from – those being the Kawasaki Versys 650 and the Yamaha Tracer 700 – though it does bear a family resemblance with the Tiger Sport 1050 . Triumph wouldn ’ t say
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